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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown
Stop zombies in their tracks with the GF600 357 Revolver. Firing.12gr BBs up to a screaming 400 FPS, the undead are no match for this CO2 powered, semi-auto, 8-shot sidearm. – A fixed blade front sight and notch rear sight are complemented by a detachable grip panel for easy CO2 replacement. This is a heavyweight pistol for serious zombie eradication.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Ergonomic, finger molded, textured grip
Realistic swing out cylinder and 8 round clip
Fixed blade front sight
6mm Airsoft/upto 420 FPS
CO2 Powered Semi-Automatic Revolver
Realistic swing-out cylinder and 8-round clip
Heavy-weight, metal and polymer pistol with ergonomic finger-molded textured grip
This product is restricted from shipment into the state of New York
Airsoft Pistol Style Details
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft handguns are fully licensed variations of their genuine firearm counterparts and look and run in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a few kinds of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these varieties of handguns come with positives and negatives associated with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most tough and typical types of pistols. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft pistols are good choices for playing airsoft in cold and snowy weather because the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to performance variations with low temperatures. This gives CO2 airsoft guns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other types of airsoft sidearms like green gas cease to work or barely fire BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas composed of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridges are not refillable and you can typically purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, once they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You ought to try to expend the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the pistol stops firing BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They have a manufacturer’s best used by date typically noted on the box or cartridge cylinder, however they can stay pressurized for a long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is virtually the very same as CO2 pistols with the weapons around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s mag which can normally hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup gun, additional handgun magazines are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not approved to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range proximity of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns function like an actual handgun with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. Each time a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, but the weapons usually are more expensive and potentially have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same when comparing the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the pistol magazine using rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these o-rings and allow the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the gun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to just land a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the gun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One option to fix this problem is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them close to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. It might also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you truly need to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and firing spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring guns perform best in springer battles where game players can only use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually surprise other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot is not needed since the other person is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or going back to respawn. Look out when attacking numerous airsoft players considering the spring airsoft gun only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are extremely efficient under the best situations. Spring guns can commonly fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs but precision decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags normally can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably over the last few years. The early generation guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, however the newer versions have most of the issues resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced magazine storage capacities as well as accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the connections to use a bigger battery. Based on the AEG handgun version, you can get a big boost in efficiency by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock mini battery. Take extra precautions when changing the parts and the gun’s wires since you must take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a qualified weapon technician at your local airsoft shop if you have modding problems.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
Picking out the ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon how much you can afford to spend, how much you plan to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you can afford $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol, consider a green gas blowback pistol or AEP handgun. These kinds of pistols are usually the best of the best, have the greatest performance, and can be a good sidearm to buy. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, have a look at a CO2 pistol or more affordable green gas blowback pistol. Mid-tier guns like these will still be fun to play with and are pretty sturdy sidearms. Look for a lower end CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still buy a durable airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown?
Answer: The GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great 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 believe they will play airsoft. The GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown is a decent sidearm for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like rifles instead of handguns. 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 particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts particular to the GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the item information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the GameFace ACG357 CO2-Powered GF600 Semi-Auto 8-Shot 357 Airsoft Revolver, Grey/Brown. Handgun range and accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, 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. Participants should always use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. 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 pistol fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
