Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine
The KWA 2016 model ATP-LE, was designed with law enforcement training in mind. The lower polymer frame and aluminum alloy slide makes the pistol light and cost effective. The frame was designed to fit many duty holsters currently on the market. The accessory rail provides the operator with a tactical advantage and three dot sights allow for a rapid target acquisition. The ATP-LE also features an interchangeable backstrap that allows the shooter to customize the fit and feel to their personal needs.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
EXTRA MAGAZINE INCLUDED
Magazine Capacity: 23 Rounds
Green Gas Blow Back
Weight (with mag): 0.73kg
Velocity: 340-350 FPS, Green Gas / 360-380 FPS
Airsoft Handgun Design Information
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as extra guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are completely approved and licensed versions of their actual handgun counterparts and function and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a number of kinds of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of sidearms has positives and negatives associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft handguns helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most common and tough types of handguns. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft handguns are good for airsoft games in cooler weather conditions because the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to performance decreases with temperature. This fact provides good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other types of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can normally purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely within, once they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must try to use up the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the pistol stops shooting.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They do have a supplier’s use by date typically printed on the package or cartridge, however they can maintain pressure for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is practically the very same as CO2 handguns with the weapons around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is housed in the pistol’s magazine and can often hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending upon the handgun model. A bunch of valves, rubberized stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane housed in the pistol magazine until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great choice to refill and top off your green gas supply in your pistol mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding players can even bring surplus bottles of green gas or propane in the field for refilling magazines in-between lulls in the battle or in-between missions.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main gun, bringing additional handgun magazines is recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand allows you to join in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not allowed to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters distance of gamers during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various types of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is housed in the magazine by rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temps can affect these seals and cause the gas to leak out before shooting the handgun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. If you absolutely desire to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs that propel the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual actions of cocking, reloading, and firing spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer battles where opponents can just use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently surprise other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd follow-up shot is not called for since the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging multiple enemies because the spring airsoft gun only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring guns are remarkably effective under the most ideal circumstances. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These weapons typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but accuracy reduces rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They operate much like an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually grown substantially recently. The early gens were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, however the latest designs have the bugs resolved and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be modified with maximized magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the wires to use a bigger battery with longer life. Depending upon the AEG handgun model, you can gain a large boost in performance and fire rate by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the standard battery. Take care of tweaking the elements and the gun’s wires since you should take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have customization questions, ask a qualified professional weapon tech at your closest airsoft store or shop.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
Looking for the best airsoft handgun for you depends upon how much you can afford, how much you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you can use more than one-hundred dollars to invest in your airsoft handgun, look at a green gas handgun or AEP handgun. These guns are typically the top of the line, have the best performance, and can be an excellent airsoft gun to invest in. If you have between more than $50 but less than $100 to spend, look into a CO2 handgun or a less expensive green gas handgun. These mid-tier guns will still work well and will be pretty sturdy sidearms. Look for a cheap CO2 or spring handgun if you have $50 or less. You can still buy a dependable airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pistols
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine?
Answer: The KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft 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 KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine is a decent weapon for a lot of players.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun 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 depending on what is modified. Search for parts specific to the KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your regional gun 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 KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s information to learn more.
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 KWA ATP-LE W/Extra Magazine. Pistol range and accuracy depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Shooters should constantly use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 pistol fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
