Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol FPS-400 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.
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Find information about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as extra guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are fully approved and licensed models of their authentic handgun counterparts and look and operate in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of pistols come with benefits and differences associated with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most common and heavy-duty types of sidearms. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft weapons are exceptional for airsoft games in cooler weather conditions given that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to FPS decreases by low temperatures. This fact gives CO2 airsoft pistols good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other types of airsoft pistols like green gas stop performing or barely fire airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny steel cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under really high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but soon after they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the 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 chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They are made with a manufacturer’s expiry date normally listed on the box or cartridge, however, they may stay pressurized for an extended time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Info
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot the airsoft pellets. The effect on airsoft games and green gas handgun functionality is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s airsoft mag that can typically hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag before the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, bringing additional handgun magazines is suggested for rapidly reloading. 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 fighting.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not permitted to be used during indoor shooting. This is an essential safety regulation due to the close range proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different sorts 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 stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas normally functions extremely well, it does have constraints. When they are used throughout the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold weather conditions (like under 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is stored in the weapon’s mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these seals and trigger the gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would ordinarily shoot BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather conditions).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the seals and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly prefer to play airsoft with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot much better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that propel the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are typically single-shot. The manual action of reloading, cocking, and shooting spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes them enjoyable to use, however they are less efficient when engaging adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully auto airsoft AEG SMGs and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer wars where players can solely use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters combat backup gun for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second follow-up shot isn’t required because the other opponent is now hit and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. When engaging several foes considering that the gun simply fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are extremely useful under the best conditions during games. Spring guns like pistols can generally shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however precision decreases rapidly.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring as a backup gun 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 forced air with electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags generally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs right up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These pistols can effectively fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has grown significantly in recent years. The earliest generations were a bit sketchy and undependable, however the more recent versions have most of the bugs resolved and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be upgraded with increased magazine storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can gain a large increase in functionality by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
Choosing the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you decide to play. Look at a GBB green gas pistol or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have more than $100 to invest on your airsoft handgun. These are typically the best of the best, have the most effective efficiency, and can be a really good pistol to buy. If you can afford about fifty to one-hundred dollars to use for your gun, have a look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB pistol. These mid-tier guns will still get the job done and will be pretty tough sidearms. If you have $50 or less, consider a lower end CO2 or springer pistol. You can still buy a sturdy airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun 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 FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Examine 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Look at the handgun’s info to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark II PTP Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Pistol range depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Shooters must constantly use impact resistant safety glasses 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 fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
