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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas SOCOM GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Find out about airsoft guns like pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right sidearm and practicing with it can make a big difference in blasting your shots. Pistols, by nature, are short range airsoft guns. They are frequently made after real world guns or clones of actual handguns. Quite a few airsoft handguns are completely certified variations of their real firearm counterparts. These airsoft guns can appear and function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled around while firing airsoft BBs in place of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these varieties of sidearms has negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most sturdy and common types of handguns. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These styles of airsoft pistols are exceptional for playing in cooler weather considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases by low temperatures. This gives CO2 airsoft guns good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other sorts of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to work or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun 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 opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the maker’s expiration date normally marked on the box or cartridge cylinder, however they will maintain pressure for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Information
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 pistols, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft pellets. The operational impact on airsoft games and green gas pistol effectiveness is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at very short to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is kept in the pistol’s airsoft mag which can often hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main weapon, bringing additional handgun magazines is strongly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines allows you to re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields given that long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety standard because of the close quarters distance 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 aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other 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 pistols or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is kept in the handgun mag by using rubber seals and gaskets, cold temps can negatively influence these gaskets and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply land a number of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One option to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to your body or by a heater just before game play starts. If you truly want to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that shoot the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB guns.
Spring guns work most effectively in springer wars where opponents 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 players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot will not be required since the other person is already struck and out of the game play or heading back to respawn. When engaging several attackers given that the springer only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring guns are really useful under the best game conditions. Their FPS typically chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets accurately decreases quickly. Shooting basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work just like an AEG rifle and use pressured air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines generally can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has risen significantly recently. The early generation AEP guns were a little bit undependable and questionable, but the newer designs have most of the bugs resolved and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with enhanced magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A large benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use an enhanced battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you may be able to gain a large output in performance and fire rate by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) in place of the stock AEP battery. Beware of customizing the elements and wires because you have to take into consideration the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask a pro airsoft gun technician at your local airsoft store or shop if you have customization problems.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB handgun or AEG handgun. If you have around $50 to $100 to buy a gun, check out a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still look for a durable airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft 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 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 weapon is the Green Gas SOCOM GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas SOCOM GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-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 option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Green Gas SOCOM GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
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 SOCOM GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your regional 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas SOCOM GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s product details for more details.
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 GemTech Oasis Pistol FPS-420 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun accuracy 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 gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Shooters should always use safety goggles and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance for training in proper 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 pistol can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
