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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Electric Airsoft Pistols use batteries as their power source, they’re usually fully automatic, and they shoot very fast. If you are looking for continuous fire fun, this is the type of Airsoft Gun for you – just hold down the trigger and watch those BBs stream out, one after the other, in a straight, swift line – which means fun and entertainment, plain and simple. This Electric Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end electric Airsoft gun. Please only use .20 gram high quality BBs with this item in order to keep it in working order. Using anything else as ammunition for this gun will void the warranty and may cause it to jam. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun.
Electric Powered
Electric Umarex Walther P99 Clear FPS-180 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Gun
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are completely licensed replications of their real gun counterparts and look and operate in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these styles of handguns come with negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft pistols allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most typical and dependable kinds of handguns. They are all season handguns working well in lots of kinds of weather conditions and environments. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually kept in the pistol’s mag inside the handle.
These types of airsoft weapons are great choices for airsoft games in cold weather conditions considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance decreases caused by low temperatures. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other types of airsoft pistols like green gas stop performing or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas composed of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but soon after they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They have the manufacturer’s best used by date normally marked on the package or cylinder, however, they will probably maintain pressure for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft sidearms function similarly to CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The effect on airsoft games and green gas pistol operation is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or automatic shooting modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The propane is stashed in the pistol’s magazine that can typically hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, extra handgun mags are suggested for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines helps you get back in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not authorized to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety regulation due to the close quarters proximity of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB lower compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various types of green gas airsoft handguns. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns work like a legitimate handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane causes the slide to cycle each time when a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is very cool, however the guns frequently cost more and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas usually works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. When green gas and GBB guns are used in the winter in the snow or in cold temperatures (like below 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is stored in the weapon’s mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, low temperatures can impair the seals and allow the gas to leak out prior to firing the handgun. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One fix for this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them inside your jacket next to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely want to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be better to check out a CO2 version of your favorite pistol. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Facts About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that launch the airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. They are usually able to only shoot one BB. The manual actions of firing, reloading, and cocking spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When confronting airsoft players on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring airsoft guns fun to use, but less efficient.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer battles where game players can just use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB buildings when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick 2nd follow-up shot isn’t called for given that the other player is already hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Beware when attacking numerous enemies given that the spring weapon just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring guns are very effective under the proper game conditions. Spring pistols can often shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs but precision reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Details
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They operate much like an AEG rifle and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags usually can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually increased substantially in recent years. The early gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and sketchy, however the more recent models have most of the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with maximized magazine storage capacities and also accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a sizable jump in efficiency by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Play with?
Picking the best airsoft sidearm for you depends upon how much you can afford to spend, how often you wish to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Look at a green gas blowback handgun or AEG handgun if you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun. These kinds of guns are usually the top of the line, have the very best efficiency, and are usually a really good airsoft gun to invest in. Check out a CO2 pistol or more affordable green gas GBB pistol if you have about more than $50 but less than $100 to put into an airsoft gun purchase. These mid-tier guns will still work well and are sturdy sidearms. If you have $50 or less, look for a lower end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play in the future. The Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine your regional gun laws or with your regional law enforcement authority. States like Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Illinois (IL), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Mississippi (MS), New York and New York City (NY), North Dakota (ND), Texas (TX), and Washington D.C. do have stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the handgun’s product information to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Electric Umarex Walther P99 Licensed Clear FPS-180 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun range depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Game players need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon must be used safely with supervision for training in appropriate environments or for target practice only. You can learn more about safety by reading the airsoft rules of engagement and safety regulations.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
