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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs)
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 out about airsoft pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right handgun can make a big difference in improving your shots. Handguns, naturally, are lower range airsoft guns. They are generally created after real world sidearms or copies of real handguns. Many different airsoft handguns are completely licensed versions of their real world pistol counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and feel and function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs rather than real-world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these styles of pistols come with positives and negatives associated with them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft pistols helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most durable and typical styles of pistols. They are all-season, all-weather weapons and function well in a lot of kinds of weather conditions and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge is generally held in the pistol’s mag inside the handle.
These styles of airsoft guns are good choices for airsoft games in cold and snowy temperatures given that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to variation caused by low temperatures. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other styles of airsoft pistols like green gas stop performing or barely shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas made up of a single carbon atom and a couple of 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 held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however as soon as they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge 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 handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They do have a maker’s best used by date typically listed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they can stay pressurized for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas sidearm operation is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at shorter to mid-range distances.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s grip within the mag which can frequently hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the handgun design. A series of valves, silicone stoppers, and seals keep the green gas housed in the magazine up to when the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good plan to top off and refill your green gas in the pistol mag each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can also carry surplus bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling mags between lulls in the war or between missions.
When using a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, additional handgun magazines are 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 structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not authorized to be used for indoor gameplay. This is a safety standard due to the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, 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 pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns run like a legitimate handgun with the slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane causes the slide to cycle every time when a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This functionality is very cool, however the pistols usually cost more and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane is kept in the magazine using rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these o-rings and allow the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting the handgun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One solution to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket just before the airsoft game play. If you truly desire to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that launch the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are usually able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual actions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When shooting at adversaries on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like fully automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this can make spring airsoft guns entertaining to use, however less effective.
Spring handguns work the best in springer battles where players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can often surprise other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot isn’t required due to the fact that the other person is already hit by the first BB and out of the game play or running back to respawn. Be careful when attacking multiple foes due to the fact that the springer just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring handguns are incredibly effective under the proper conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns. Spring pistols can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets accurately reduces rapidly. Shooting basic 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet with enhanced target accuracy.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They operate just like an AEG rifle and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to reload the gun and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can accurately fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen significantly in recent years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit questionable and undependable, but the newer models have most of the issues resolved and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be further modified with increased mag capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the adapters to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you can get a large increase in performance by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, evaluate a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have between $50 to $100 to invest, check out a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB pistol. You can still play with a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft guns if you are looking for a deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs)?
Answer: The Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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 think they will play in the future. The Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs) is a decent sidearm 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 handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs).
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Examine your regional gun laws or with your local 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 weapons like the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Inspect the pistol’s product details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Green Gas Y&P KP23 Pistol FPS-430 Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun Package Deal (Mask, Green Gas and BBs). Pistol range and accuracy depends on the shooter’s 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 priority when using airsoft handguns. Shooters must always use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with guidance 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 gun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
