Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol
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.
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft pistols are completely approved and licensed variations of their authentic handgun counterparts and look and function in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of handguns has negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft handguns allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most common and tough varieties of handguns. They are all-season, all-weather weapons and work well in lots of types of weather, temperatures, and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge is generally housed in the handgun’s magazine.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are good for airsoft games in cold temperatures given that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance variations with temperature levels. This provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other styles of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to work or hardly fire BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can usually buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You need to attempt to deplete the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and expend the rest of the excess gas. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the pistol stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are kept sealed. They have a maker’s expiration date usually listed on the package or cartridge cylinder, however they can last for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s mag which can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending upon the handgun design. A sequence of valves, silicone stoppers, and seals keep the green gas sealed in the pistol magazine prior to when the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to top off and refill the green gas supply in the magazine each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding gamers can additionally take supplemental bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading in-between lulls in the battle or in-between games.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a secondary or main gun, bringing additional mags is advised for quickly reloading. Having extra magazines helps you reengage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety standard due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these seals and cause the gas to escape before shooting the pistol. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One option to fix this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to a heater or by your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you honestly want to have fun with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold, it can also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that propel the airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. They are usually single-shot. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When taking on airsoft players on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully auto airsoft AEG SMGs, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring guns enjoyable to use, however less efficient.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer wars where participants can only use similar, single shot spring pistols or as an alternative weapon for CQB settings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick second follow-up shot will not be required since the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or moving back to respawn. Take care when attacking many different players considering the spring airsoft gun only fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are really useful under the correct game circumstances. Spring guns like pistols can usually shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but target accuracy reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They function much like an AEG SMG and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags generally carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery lasts that long. These AEP handguns can effectively shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually grown significantly in recent years. The first generation AEP guns were a little bit questionable and undependable, however the new models have the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A substantial benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the connections to use an enhanced battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG pistol design, you are able to get a substantial leap in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock AEP battery. Be careful when customizing the components and wires because you must consider the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask an expert weapon tech at your local airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, take a look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEG pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to buy a gun, review a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB handgun. You can still play with a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used pistols if you are on a budget.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol 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 the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a decent sidearm for many players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Examine your local 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the pistol’s info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas HFC HG-160 FPS-350 Blowback Airsoft Pistol. Handgun 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 weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Shooters should always use eye and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with guidance 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 pistol shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
