Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black
This rugged and powerful spring powered, single-shot pistol boasts full metal construction in a sidearm that never runs out of power. The heavyweight GFM311 has a convenient, quick-release magazine that holds 12 rounds and the repeater shoots at up to 320 fps (.20g). .
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
6mm Airsoft/upto 320 FPS
Spring Powered Repeater Pistol
Convenient quick-release mag hold 12 rounds
Rugged and heavyweight full metal construction
This product is restricted from shipment into the state of New York
Airsoft Handgun Variety Details
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are completely certified replications of their genuine weapon equivalents and look and run in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these types of sidearms come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft sidearms allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and resilient types of handguns. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These types of airsoft handguns are good for playing in cold and snowy temperatures considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance decreases with temperature levels. This offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other varieties of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to function or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but when they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They have a manufacturer’s expiration date normally printed on the package or cylinder, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at around 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is stashed in the handgun’s airsoft magazine which can usually hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag before the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, additional handgun magazines are encouraged for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines helps you re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor gameplay. This is a safety guideline due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various varieties 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 Limits
Since the green gas or propane gas is held in the mag by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively impact these o-rings and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the gun. The lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would normally shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One strategy to this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body or near a heat source before the airsoft game play starts. If you really desire to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol.
Facts About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs that send the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual actions of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring airsoft guns work best in springer wars where participants can exclusively use similar, single shot spring guns or as a transitional weapon for CQB settings when you can usually surprise other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed due to the fact that the other player is now struck and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging multiple enemies considering that the springer just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring pistols are extremely efficient under the right conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS commonly chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately reduces quickly. Shooting basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet with enhanced accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Facts
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to use as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They operate just like an AEG rifle and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags generally hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually grown significantly in the last few years. The earliest generations were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, but the newer models have most of the issues resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be improved with maximized magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the adapters to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can get a big output in performance by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Play with?
Looking for the best airsoft pistol for you depends upon your gun budget, how often you wish to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. If you can afford over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, look into a green gas blowback or GBB pistol or AEP pistol. These kinds of pistols are normally the best of the best, have good performance, and could be a good investment. Consider a CO2 handgun or less costly green gas GBB handgun if you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to put towards an airsoft gun purchase. Middle of the road guns like these will still get the job done and are long lasting sidearms. Look for a cheaper CO2 or spring handgun if you have $50 or less. You can still get a tough airsoft pistol to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
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 GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black?
Answer: The GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can 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 believe they will play airsoft. The GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black is a decent sidearm for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts particular to the GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at your regional gun 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 guns like the GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the item details 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 GameFace APGFM311 Full Metal GFM311 Spring-Powered Single-Shot Airsoft Pistol, Black. Gun accuracy depends upon 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 guns. Participants need to constantly use eye and face masks. The weapon needs to 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 gun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
