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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black
Specifications: Brand HFC Operation Gas Blowback Material Metal Slide, Polymer Frame Firing Modes Semi-Automatic, w/ Safety Magazine Capacity 27 Rounds Hop-Up Yes, Adjustable Propellant Green Gas Length 8″ Weight 1.9 lbs Color Silver / Black In the Box 1X Airsoft Pistol 1X Magazine
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Info About the Types of Airsoft Pistols
Find out about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the ideal handgun and practicing with it can make all the difference in blasting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are shorter range airsoft guns. They are usually constructed after genuine guns or copies of actual pistols. Many airsoft sidearms are completely certified models of their real-world gun equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways and appear identically to the real guns they are designed around while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real world bullets.
There are a few types of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these types of handguns come with negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most standard and long lasting types of handguns. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft handguns are great choices for playing in cold weather conditions since the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance variations with temperature levels. This fact offers great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other sorts of airsoft handguns like green gas stop performing or barely shoot pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas consisting of just one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cylinders under really high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridges are not refillable and you can typically order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You ought to attempt to consume the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and burn up the rest of the excess gas. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops firing.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They come with the manufacturer’s expiration date normally printed on the package or cartridge, however they will likely survive for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Details
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battleground and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is held in the pistol’s airsoft mag which can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine before the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or primary weapon, extra pistol mags are advised for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines allows you to re-engage in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used during indoor engagements. This is a safety guideline due to the close range proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. To start with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns operate like a realistic pistol with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane induces the slide to cycle every time when a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. This effect is really cool, but the GBB weapons frequently cost more and possibly have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas normally works very well, it does have drawbacks. For example, when green gas guns are used during the winter in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like less than 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the magazine using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively affect the seals and trigger the stored gas to seep out before shooting. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One fix for this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them close to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you honestly prefer to use a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs that propel the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB guns.
Spring guns work best in springer wars where game players can only use related, single shot spring handguns or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid second follow-up shot will not be really needed because the other player is already hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game or moving back to respawn. When engaging multiple opponents given that the weapon just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are quite reliable under the right conditions. Spring pistols can generally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They operate much like an AEG gun and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery lasts that long. These handguns can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually risen substantially in the last few years. The early gen AEP guns were a bit undependable and sketchy, but the more recent models have most of the deficiencies resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be modified with increased magazine capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A big benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the wires to use an increased capacity battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG pistol type, you may be able to get a large boost in performance and fire rate utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock mini battery. Take care of customizing the elements and wires because you should take into account the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding concerns, ask an experienced airsoft gun specialist at your nearest airsoft store or shop.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
Deciding on the best airsoft handgun for you depends upon how much you can afford, how often you wish to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. If you have at least one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, look into a green gas blowback handgun or AEG pistol. These are usually the top of the line, have the best performance, and are usually an excellent investment. If you have in-between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, have a look at a CO2 handgun or a 2nd-tier green gas pistol. Mid-tier guns like these will still function well and will be resilient sidearms. Look for a low end CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still find a well-built airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black?
Answer: The HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black 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 the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they want to play in the future. The HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black is a decent gun for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine your local weapon 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 HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the HFC Honor Fantastic 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol TAN Black. Pistol range 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 concern when using airsoft handguns. Players must always use safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
