Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol
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 Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are completely licensed releases of their genuine gun equivalents and operate and appear in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these kinds of handguns have positives and negatives associated with them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most heavy-duty and common types of sidearms. These pistols use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft pistols are good for airsoft games in colder weather conditions given that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance decreases caused by low temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft sidearms exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other styles of pistols like green gas stop functioning or barely fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, thus 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 cartridges under very high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but the moment they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are stored sealed. They do have a manufacturer’s best used by date typically printed on the box or cylinder, however, they may stay pressurized for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Info
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s magazine and can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the gun style. A set of valves, rubberized stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane gas housed in the mag until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good habit to top off and fill up the green gas supply in the magazine each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can even carry supplemental bottles of propane in the field for refilling magazines in-between breaks in the battle or between gameplay.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or backup gun, additional handgun mags are highly recommended for quickly reloading. Having additional magazines allows you to reengage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not permitted to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety standard due to the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy forcing 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 two different styles of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane is held in the mag by using rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these o-rings and allow the gas to leak out before shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before the airsoft game play. If you really need to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Info
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that shoot the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual actions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB guns.
Spring handguns work the best in springer battles where players can just use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a transition backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd followup shot will not be really needed since the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. Beware when attacking a number of airsoft players given that the spring airsoft gun only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are really efficient under the most ideal scenarios. Spring handguns can typically shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but precision decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to bring as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They work just like an AEG SMG and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags typically carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has risen considerably recently. The earliest gens were a little bit undependable and sketchy, however the more recent versions have the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be upgraded with increased magazine storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A large perk of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the wires to use a bigger battery with longer life. Based on the AEG pistol version, you can gain a substantial jump in performance and fire rate by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard mini battery. Take extra precautions when tweaking the components and wires because you need to take into account the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a pro airsoft gun tech at your nearest airsoft shop if you have customization concerns.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
Selecting the best airsoft pistol for you depends upon how much you can afford to spend, how often you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you can afford more than $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, look at a green gas blowback or GBB handgun or AEP pistol. These guns are typically the best of the best, have the most effective performance, and could be an excellent pistol to buy. If you have about more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, take a look at a CO2 pistol or a cheaper green gas handgun. These will still finish the job and are resilient sidearms. Look for a lower end CO2 or spring handgun if you have less than $50. You can still find a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
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 GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol 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, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a good gun for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun 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 specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts specific to the Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the item info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas Socom Gear Double Star Combat FPS-330 Blowback Airsoft Pistol. Gun precision and range depends on the player’s shooting ability, 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 handguns. Game players should constantly use safety goggles and face protection. The weapon should 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 pistol shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
