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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs)
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.
Info About Airsoft Handgun Designs
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely manufactured and licensed releases of their authentic weapon counterparts and look and operate in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of sidearms have negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft handguns lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most heavy-duty and popular types of pistols. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These types of airsoft weapons are great for airsoft games in colder weather given that the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to FPS decreases by temperature. This fact provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other sorts of airsoft guns like green gas cease to work or barely shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however soon after they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They do have the manufacturer’s expiry date normally noted on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they can survive for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The effect on airsoft games and green gas pistol performance is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s mag which can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the handgun design. A set of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the pistol mag up to the point the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good habit to top off and fill up your green gas in the magazine each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can also take excess bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading mags between lulls in the war or between game play.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or backup weapon, bringing additional pistol mags is advised for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used during indoor shooting. This is an essential safety standard because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns work like a genuine handgun with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. The gas triggers the slide to cycle each time when a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. The result is really cool, but the GBB pistols typically are more expensive and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns typically cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is kept in the mag by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively influence these gaskets and allow the stored gas to leak out before shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the pistol would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One solution to this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them next to your body prior to the airsoft game play. If you really desire to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that send the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, reloading, and firing spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB guns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform best in springer wars where players can exclusively use related, single shot spring pistols or as an alternative backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second followup shot isn’t required since the other person is now hit and out of the game or running back to respawn. Be careful when fighting several adversaries since the spring gun just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are quite useful under the proper conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS normally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets decreases quickly. Choosing standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened target accuracy.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to use as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags normally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery lasts that long. These pistols can effectively shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has grown significantly over the last few years. The earliest generation AEP guns were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, but the latest versions have most of the issues worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with maximized magazine storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A large advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the connections to use an increased capacity battery. Based on the AEG handgun version, you are able to get a big leap in efficiency by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the standard battery. Take extra precautions when adjusting the parts and the gun’s wires since you must think about the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask an experienced airsoft service technician at your nearest airsoft shop if you have modding problems.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
Looking for the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford, how often you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. Look at a GBB pistol or AEP handgun if you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft handgun. These are usually the top of the line, have the greatest efficiency, and can be a pretty good handgun to purchase. Look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun if you have around $50 to $100 to buy a gun. These mid-tier guns will still finish the job and are sturdy sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, choose a low end CO2 or spring handgun. You can still find a well-built airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Sidearm 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 airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs)?
Answer: The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs) is a good gun for many 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 M4 rifles instead of handguns. 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 airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Look at the pistol’s info to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol Dark Earth FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs). Handgun range depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Participants must constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon must 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
