Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Green Gas Airsoft Pistol which means that it uses Green Gas as a propellant. It shoots hard and fast and is extremely lifelike. One feature many Green Gas Airsoft Guns have is blowback, meaning that as the BB is propelled forward the slide thrusts backward mimicking the kick of a real gun! This Green Gas Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end Green Gas 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. You will need to purchase Green Gas for this gun separately.
Airsoft Handgun Variety Information
Find out about airsoft sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best handgun and practicing with it can make a big difference in improving your shots. Pistols, by nature, are diminished range airsoft weapons. They are most often created after authentic sidearms or replications of genuine handguns. Many different airsoft sidearms are fully certified reproductions of their actual firearm counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways and visually appear almost identically to the real guns they are modeled after while firing airsoft BBs as opposed to genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these types of handguns have benefits and differences connected with them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most popular and dependable types of pistols. These pistols use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft weapons are very good for playing in cold and snowy temperatures because the high pressure CO2 gas is less prone to variation caused by low temperatures. This fact provides good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other kinds of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to function or hardly fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with a manufacturer’s expiration date typically noted on the box or cartridge, but they will probably maintain pressure for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns resemble CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft BBs. The outcome on gameplay and green gas pistol effectiveness is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s magazine which can frequently hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine before the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or primary gun, extra pistol mags are advised for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines on-hand 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 optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased 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 two various kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns run like an authentic pistol with the slide “blowing back” with every shot. Each time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This cycling is very cool, but the guns usually cost more and potentially have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane gas is housed in the magazine by using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can impact these gaskets and allow the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the pistol. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely land a number of feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas pistol would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One fix to this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source just before game play starts. If you really want to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs that propel the BBs down the gun barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual functioning of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft pistols enjoyable to use, however they are less effective when going up against other airsoft players on the airsoft field with fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work best in springer wars where players can only use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick second follow-up shot isn’t needed due to the fact that the other person is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or going back to respawn. Be careful when fighting a number of adversaries given that the spring weapon only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring pistols are really useful under the best game circumstances. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can generally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however accuracy decreases rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They operate just like an AEG rifle and use pressured air with electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags usually can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These pistols can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen considerably in the last few years. The early gen guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the new models have most of the deficiencies resolved and make effective airsoft backup guns. They can be upgraded with increased mag storage capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can get a huge jump in functionality by employing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
Selecting the best airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you want to spend, how much you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. If you can use over $100 to invest in your airsoft pistol, look at a green gas pistol or AEG pistol. These kinds of guns are normally the top-tier guns, have the greatest efficiency, and can be an excellent gun to invest in. Look into a CO2 pistol or cheaper green gas GBB pistol if you have around $50 to $100 to spend. These guns will still work well and can be long lasting sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, shop for a low end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still find a well-built airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good gun for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol 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 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. Look for parts particular to the Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your regional weapon laws or with your regional 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 Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Examine the item info to find out 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 Green Gas Dark Hawk 189 Pistol FPS-330 Full Metal, Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun range and precision depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Players must constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with supervision for training in suitable 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 gun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
