Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 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 Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are fully certified editions of their authentic handgun equivalents and run and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these forms of handguns has negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most heavy duty and typical varieties of pistols. They are all weather handguns and function well in lots of types of weather, temperatures, and climates. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is normally stored in the handgun’s magazine.
These forms of airsoft handguns are good choices for playing airsoft in colder weather conditions due to the fact that the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases with temperature levels. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other sorts of pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, hence the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of around ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, however soon after they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun 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 additional gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with the manufacturer’s best used by date normally marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, however they may maintain pressure for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
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 virtually the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is stashed in the handgun’s airsoft mag that can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a primary or backup gun, bringing additional pistol mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to join in the action during firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not authorized to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety rule due to the close quarters distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEG 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 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 Limitations
While green gas generally can be used very well on the airsoft field, it does have issues. When green gas and GBB guns are used throughout the winter playing in the snow or in cold temps (such as below 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane is stored in the mag by rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these seals and trigger the stored gas to seep out prior to firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One fix for this problem is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. If you definitely prefer to have fun with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Details
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual action of cocking, firing, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft guns interesting to use, however they are less successful when shooting at adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully auto airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform the best in springer battles where participants can just use related, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters weapon for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast 2nd followup shot will not be really needed due to the fact that the other player is already struck and out of the game or moving back to respawn. When engaging many different adversaries considering that the spring gun just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are very reliable under the right game circumstances. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can generally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly. Choosing normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They operate just like an AEG rifle and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags normally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g 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 on if you have enough spare magazines to reload the gun and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen substantially over the last few years. The initial generations were a little bit sketchy and undependable, however the new models have the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized magazine storage capacities along with accommodating bigger batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you can gain a huge output in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback handgun or AEG pistol. If you have around $50 to $100 to invest, look at a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB handgun. If you have $50 or less, you can still find a durable airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping the used airsoft gun market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and 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 Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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 believe they will play in the future. The Green Gas Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm 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. Search for parts specific to the Green Gas Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Examine your local weapon 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Green Gas Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Inspect the pistol’s product details to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas Special Forces M190 Pistol FPS-390 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Pistol accuracy and range depends upon the shooter’s 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 concern when using airsoft weapons. Participants need to always use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 handgun can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
