Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 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 Pistol Design Additional Info
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft pistols are fully certified replications of their authentic firearm counterparts and run and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a number of types of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of pistols has positives and negatives related to them. Learning more about the types of airsoft pistols lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and dependable types of sidearms. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to send airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These types of airsoft handguns are excellent for playing in colder weather since the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases caused by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridges under extremely high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can commonly buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must try to burn up the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the weapon stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with the supplier’s expiry date usually noted on the box or cylinder, however, they may last for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s mag which can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending upon the handgun design. A sequence of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the green gas housed in the magazine until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to top off and fill up your propane reserves in the mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can also take supplemental bottles of green gas in the field for refilling mags between breaks in the battle or in-between gameplay.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, extra handgun magazines are encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags on-hand helps you join in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety standard because of the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns work like an actual handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane gas induces the slide to cycle each time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This cycling is really cool, however the guns often cost more and potentially have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns typically cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas typically works extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have limitations. When green gas and GBB guns are used over the winter playing in the snow or in colder weather (such as below 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is held in the magazine using silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can impair these seals and allow the stored gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather).
One strategy to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body or by a heater just before the airsoft game play starts. If you really need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Facts
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are usually able to only shoot one BB. The manual actions of reloading, cocking, and shooting spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft pistols fun to use, yet they can be less efficient when facing attackers on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry, automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring guns perform best in springer wars where players can only use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB settings when you can often surprise other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not required given that the other player is already struck and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. When engaging many different foes considering that the spring gun only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are considerably efficient under the right conditions during games. Their FPS typically chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the pitched springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft weapons. Spring pistols can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets diminishes quickly. Shooting standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved precision.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to use as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They operate similar to an AEG gun and use forced air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines normally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 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 depends if you have enough spare magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually risen considerably over the last few years. The first generation guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the more recent designs have most of the issues resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be modded with maximized magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the adapters to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you can get a large output in performance by adopting a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB pistol or AEG handgun. If you have around $50 to $100 to upgrade your gun, evaluate a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB pistol. If you have less than fifty dollars, you can still choose a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the best type of airsoft pistol?
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 KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts particular to the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s product details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas KWA M1911 Mark IV PTP Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Weapon range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Airsoft players should constantly use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision for training in appropriate 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 ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
