Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 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.
About the Styles of Airsoft Handguns
Find out about airsoft sidearms and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right sidearm and practicing with it can make a big difference in the accuracy of your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are often crafted after firearm handguns or reproductions of legitimate handguns. A large number of airsoft pistols are completely licensed variations of their genuine pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and appear identically to the real guns they are modeled after while blasting airsoft BBs in place of authentic 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 handguns. Each of these types of sidearms come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most popular and long lasting styles of handguns. They are all-season handguns and function well in many types of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is normally located in the pistol’s handle.
These kinds of airsoft guns are very good for playing in cooler temperatures because the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation with temperature. This fact offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other styles of airsoft handguns like green gas cease to operate or hardly shoot BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, however as soon as they are opened (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They have the maker’s expiry date usually marked on the package or cylinder, however, they will maintain pressure for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Info
Green gas airsoft sidearms function similarly to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire the airsoft pellets. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range proximities.
The propane is stored in the pistol’s magazine that can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup weapon, bringing additional pistol mags is suggested for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand allows you to get back in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used during indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG 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 and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is held in the handgun mag by using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can affect these o-rings and allow the stored gas to leak out before shooting the pistol. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by putting them next to your body before the airsoft game play starts. If you truly need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite pistol.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Information
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that shoot the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual actions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring sidearms and guns work best in springer battles where game players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid second followup shot isn’t really needed because the other opponent is now struck and out of the game play or heading back to respawn. When engaging a number of rivals considering that the spring gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are very useful under the most ideal scenarios and airsoft games. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns. Spring guns can generally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets diminishes rapidly. Using normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They work similar to an AEG SMG and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags normally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough magazines to reload with and the battery holds out that long. These pistols can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased significantly in recent years. The first generations were a little bit undependable and sketchy, but the newer versions have most of the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with increased mag storage capacities as well as accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the wires to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you are able to get a substantial output in performance and fire rate by utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery. Take care of tweaking the parts and wires because you have to take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask a professional gun technician at your local airsoft store.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Buy?
Looking for the ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon your budget, how much you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. Look into a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have over $100 to invest on your airsoft pistol. These guns are typically the top-tier guns, have the best build qualities, and can be a great investment. If you can afford about more than $50 but less than $100 to spend, have a look at a CO2 handgun or more affordable green gas handgun. These guns will still finish the job and are durable sidearms. If you have less than $50, consider a low end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still get a resilient airsoft handgun 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 sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Green Gas Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Green Gas Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Green Gas Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for many players.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
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 Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Examine your local gun laws or with your regional 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 Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the item info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas Walther P38 Pistol FPS-400 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 understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Participants need to always use safety goggles and face protection. The weapon should 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 pistol fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
