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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 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 Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely certified replications of their actual weapon equivalents and function and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of handguns has positives and negatives connected with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft pistols allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most typical and tough types of pistols. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft guns are great choices for playing airsoft in colder weather considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation caused by low temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other kinds of airsoft handguns like green gas stop performing or barely fire airsoft BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, as a result of the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders are not refillable and you can normally order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are punctured (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You must attempt to burn up the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and burn up the rest of the extra gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops firing airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They are made with a manufacturer’s best used by date normally listed on the box or cartridge, however, they will likely last for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The propane is kept in the handgun’s airsoft magazine which can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine until the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, extra handgun magazines are recommended for rapidly reloading. Having extra mags allows you to re engage in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are generally not allowed to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety rule due to the close range distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns run like a genuine handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, however the pistols typically are more expensive and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas generally functions extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have restrictions. This includes when green gas guns are played with throughout the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder temperatures (like under 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is stored in the weapon’s mag by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can affect these seals and cause the stored gas to seep out prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would ordinarily shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them next to your body or by a heater before the airsoft game play. If you absolutely desire to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that fire the BBs down the gun barrel. They are usually single shot. The manual functions of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes them entertaining to use, however they are less effective when fighting rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded airsoft guns like fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns work the best in springer battles where opponents can just use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional backup gun for CQB environments when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid 2nd followup shot isn’t needed since the other opponent is already hit by the first BB and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging numerous enemies given that the spring airsoft gun only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are incredibly useful under the appropriate situations. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring handguns can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but accuracy diminishes rapidly. Shooting conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet with increased precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen considerably in recent years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, but the new designs have the problems worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be modded with enhanced mag storage capacities together with accommodating larger batteries.
A huge advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can gain a big increase in efficiency by employing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, review a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still get a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular 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 weapon is the Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your regional 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the pistol’s information for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas KWA M9A1 PTP Tactical Pistol FPS-445 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision and range depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Airsoft players should always use impact resistant safety glasses and face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance 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 handgun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
