Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025)
HK VP9 GBB is a blowback green gas powered airsoft pistol. Velocity up to 325 fps. 8 inches in length. 1.64 lbs in weight. Mag included with 22 round capacity.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Full metal slide and polymer frame; Realistic blowback action
Features an integrated 20mm accessory rail and a comfortable, ergonomic grip
Drop free green gas magazine holds 22 BBs (green gas NOT included)
Shoots 6mm plastic airsoft BBs at up to 325 fps
Fixed white dot tactical sights
Airsoft Pistol Variety Information
Learn more about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the ideal handgun and practicing with it can be a game changer in the accuracy of your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft weapons. They are often made after genuine guns or miniatures of genuine pistols. Many airsoft handguns are fully certified editions of their real world firearm counterparts. These airsoft guns can appear and function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are modeled after while firing airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these styles of handguns come with benefits and differences associated with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft handguns allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most common and heavy-duty types of pistols. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These types of airsoft handguns are good choices for playing airsoft in cold weather because the high pressure CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations caused by temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft pistols very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other types of guns like green gas cease to operate or hardly shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under extremely high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can commonly purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You should try to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the remaining surplus gas. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops firing BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They do have the maker’s best used by date normally marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they will likely last for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Info
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The result on game play and green gas sidearm effectiveness is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is stashed in the handgun’s magazine that can frequently hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag before the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a main or secondary weapon, additional handgun mags are suggested for rapidly reloading. Having additional mags allows you to re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule due to the close quarters distance of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane is housed in the handgun magazine using rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold weather can impact these gaskets and cause the gas to leak out before shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to only land a few feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One option to fix this issue is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body prior to game play. This can help to warm up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you really prefer to play airsoft with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be better to buy a CO2 version of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Facts About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, reloading, and firing spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring pistols perform the best in springer wars where game players can only use related, single shot spring weapons or as an alternative backup gun for CQB buildings when you can usually surprise other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot is not needed given that the other player is already hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or running back to respawn. Beware when engaging several players considering the gun just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are remarkably useful under the best scenarios and airsoft games. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring handguns can normally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets accurately diminishes rapidly. Using basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with enhanced precision.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG gun and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines normally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually grown significantly in recent years. The first gen AEP guns were a little bit questionable and unreliable, however the newer models have the issues worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be modded with increased magazine storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you can gain a huge jump in efficiency by taking advantage of a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft pistol, take a look at a GBB pistol or AEG pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, check out a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still get a durable airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are looking for a deal.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025)?
Answer: The Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025) is a good sidearm for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025).
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your regional weapon 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 weapons like the Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025).
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the pistol’s product information for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Elite Force HK Heckler & Koch VP9 GBB Blowback 6mm BB Pistol Airsoft Gun, FDE, Multi, One Size (2275025). Gun accuracy and range depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Game players need to constantly use eye and face masks. The weapon should be used safely with supervision for training in proper 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 weapon shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
