Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite 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 Type Additional Info
Learn more about airsoft handguns and pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right handgun and practicing with it can make all the difference in hitting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are most often manufactured after actual sidearms or replicas of actual pistols. Numerous airsoft pistols are fully certified variations of their authentic weapon counterparts. These airsoft guns can appear and function (sans shooting bullets) in the same ways identically to the real guns they are designed around while shooting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these kinds of handguns come with negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft pistols lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most typical and long lasting types of sidearms. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These types of airsoft weapons are very good for playing airsoft in cooler weather conditions because the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases with temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other kinds of sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under extremely high pressure of around ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can typically order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must try to run through the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are stored sealed. They are made with a manufacturer’s expiration date typically listed on the package or cylinder, but they will likely last for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The operational impact on gameplay and green gas sidearm effectiveness is essentially the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s magazine which can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending upon the pistol design. A sequence of valves, rubber stoppers, and seals keep the propane gas housed in the magazine up to the point the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good habit to fill up and top off your green gas in your magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can even carry excess bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading mags between breaks in the fight or in-between game play.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, bringing extra handgun magazines is highly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to join in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not allowed to be used during indoor shooting. This is a safety standard because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas normally works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. This includes when green gas guns are used in the winter season in the snow or in cold weather (like lower 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane is kept in the mag by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these seals and trigger the gas to escape before firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One option to fix this challenge is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them next to a heat source or by your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely desire to play airsoft with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot much better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual actions of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns.
Spring guns work the best in springer battles where participants can only use related, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to 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 person is now struck and out of the game or headed back to respawn. Take care when attacking several foes given that the gun only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are very reliable under the appropriate scenarios. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets accurately decreases rapidly. Shooting regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a range of around 60 to 80 feet with enhanced precision.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They function much like an AEG gun and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags typically carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload the gun and the battery lasts that long. These AEP pistols can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably recently. The early gen AEP guns were a little bit questionable and undependable, but the new models have the problems resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with increased magazine storage capacities and also accommodating bigger batteries.
A big benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery wires to use an enhanced battery. Based on the AEG pistol type, you are able to get a sizable jump in performance and fire rate utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock battery. Beware of customizing the elements and wires because you should take into account the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask a professional weapon service tech at your closest airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
Choosing the right airsoft pistol for you depends on how much you can afford, how often you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. Look at a GBB green gas handgun or AEP pistol if you have more than one-hundred dollars to invest on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of pistols are usually the top of the line, have good performance, and can be a good airsoft gun to invest in. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to use for your gun, look into a CO2 handgun or a more affordable green gas blowback pistol. These mid-tier guns will still function well and will be tough sidearms. Look for a lower end CO2 or spring handgun if you have fifty dollars or less. You can still get a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handguns
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 sidearms usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good 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 want to play airsoft. The Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for a lot of players.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your local 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s product information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas SOCOM Gear Desert Combat Elite Pistol FPS-415 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision and range depends on the player’s shooting 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 guns. Shooters need to always use eye and face masks. 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 handgun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
