Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180
Elite Force H8R Limited Black / Red
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Elite Force
Model: H8R Gen 2
Material: Polymer
Muzzle Velocity: 320 FPS w/ 0.20g BBs
Magazine Capacity: 10 rds
Color: Black / Red
Package Includes: Gun, 10x Magazines, Limited Edition Patch
Warranty Length: 60 Day
Warranty Handler: Elite Force
Features:
Lightweight
2 Rail Spaces
10 round capacity
10 Disc Magazines
Allen key in the pistol grip for CO2 cartridges
Ergonomic Grip
Hop Up Adjustment
Silver Trigger and Hammer
Fiber-Optic Front and Rear sights
Limited Edition Patch
Airsoft Use Only
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Elite Force H8R Airsoft Co2 Pistol
Limited Edition Red/Black
New
Airsoft Use Only
Airsoft Handgun Style Additional Info
Find info about airsoft sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best sidearm and practicing with it can be a game changer in blasting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are most often produced after genuine handguns or models of real pistols. Quite a few airsoft sidearms are completely certified adaptations of their real gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually look and function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs in place of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of pistols has negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft sidearms lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most sturdy and standard types of pistols. These pistols use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft guns are great choices for playing airsoft in cold weather since the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations with temperature. This offers great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other kinds of airsoft handguns like green gas stop operating or barely shoot BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny metallic cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas consisting of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however soon after they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have a manufacturer’s best used by date normally marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they can stay pressurized for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the very same as CO2 pistols with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s mag which can frequently hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the pistol model. A bunch of valves, silicone gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas sealed in the mag up to the point the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good plan to fill up and top off your propane reserves in your pistol mag each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally bring surplus bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling magazines in-between lulls in the fight or between gameplay.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a secondary or main weapon, additional mags are highly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags helps you reengage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not approved to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety rule because of the close quarters distance of airsoft 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 pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. 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 stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas normally functions effectively, it does have limits. When they are used over the winter season in the snow or in cold temperatures (like below 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the magazine by silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impair the seals and allow the gas to seep out prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this issue is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and better seal in the green gas. It may also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you really want to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that send the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual actions of firing, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns work most effectively in springer wars where players can only use comparable, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick second followup shot is not really needed given that the other person is already hit by the first BB and out of the game or going back to respawn. When engaging numerous foes considering that the spring gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring handguns are quite efficient under the right circumstances. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets reduces quickly. Choosing normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with improved target accuracy.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare mags to reload and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased considerably in recent years. The first generations were a little bit undependable and questionable, however the latest models have most of the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with increased mag storage capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large benefit of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the adapters to use an enhanced capacity battery. Depending upon the AEG pistol style, you can get a large leap in efficiency utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock AEP battery. Take care of changing the components and wires because you have to take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have customization concerns, ask a professional weapon service tech at your nearest airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, you may want to consider a GBB handgun or AEG handgun. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to upgrade your gun, look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB pistol. If you are on a budget, you can still get a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping the used airsoft gun market.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180?
Answer: The Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180 is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180 is a decent weapon for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts particular to the Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Check your local weapon laws or with your local police 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the item details for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Elite Force Umarex H8R Gen 2 Airsoft Co2 Pistol – LE Red/Blk – New – 2280180. Gun shooting distance depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Shooters must constantly use safety glasses and face protection. 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 handgun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
