Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel
Specifications: Manufacturer WE-Tech Operation Gas Blowback Power Source Green Gas / Propane Muzzle Velocity 300 – 330 FPS Firing Modes Semi-Automatic, Full-Automatic, Safety Hop-Up Yes, Adjustable Magazine 30 Rounds (Compatible with KJW, WE, Tokyo Marui, and other similar airsoft Hi-Capa series magazines) Dimensions 240mm x 150mm Color Black / Gold Barrel In the Box 1x Gun 1x Magazine 1x Manual
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
CNC finished slide and frame Slide cuts lighten slide and give the gun a competition style look
Front and rear fiber optic sights with adjustable rear sight
Competition style barrel, railed frame for weapon lights or accessories, beveled magwell assists in reloads
Anti-glare grooving along the spine of the pistol reduces glare Ambidextrous safety, functioning beavertail safety
Brushed stainless accents Included micro-dot mount
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Find out about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best pistol and practicing with it can make a big difference in hitting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are lower range airsoft guns. They are often developed after real-world guns or reproductions of real pistols. A lot of airsoft pistols are fully licensed variations of their real world pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can look and feel and function (sans shooting bullets) in the same ways identical to the real guns they are modeled around while firing airsoft BBs rather than real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of pistols come with positives and negatives associated with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft sidearms helps you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most heavy duty and standard styles of pistols. They are all season guns and function well in many kinds of weather, temperatures, and environments. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually located in the gun’s magazine.
These types of airsoft weapons are exceptional for playing airsoft in cooler weather conditions since the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance decreases caused by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft guns exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other kinds of handguns like green gas cease to work or barely fire BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas composed of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however soon after they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches 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 come with a maker’s expiration date usually listed on the package or cylinder, however they can maintain pressure for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the exact same as CO2 handguns with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s grip within the mag and can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the pistol design. A set of valves, rubberized stoppers, and seals keep the propane sealed in the mag up to the point the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good idea to refill and top off the green gas in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can even carry extra bottles of propane in the field for refilling in-between lulls in the war or in-between gameplay.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or main weapon, bringing extra mags is strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand helps you get back in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not permitted to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different styles 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 Limits
Since the green gas or propane is kept in the pistol mag by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively influence these seals and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting the handgun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One solution to this issue is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them next to your body or by a heater prior to game play starts. If you truly want to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual action of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer battles where players can just use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transition backup weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd followup shot is not called for given that the other person is already hit and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. Beware when fighting multiple airsoft players considering that the springer just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring pistols are incredibly reliable under the right game conditions. Their FPS normally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the pitched springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can normally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets diminishes quickly. Choosing standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with enhanced precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Info
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate just like an AEG rifle and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags generally can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has increased significantly over the last few years. The early gen guns were a bit unreliable and questionable, but the more recent designs have most of the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with maximized magazine storage capacities along with accommodating bigger batteries.
A large advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the wires to use an enhanced battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you are able to get a large jump in performance using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard battery. Beware of tweaking the components and wires since you need to take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization concerns, ask an expert gun tech at your closest airsoft store.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
Finding the best airsoft pistol for you depends upon your budget, how often you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft handgun, consider a green gas handgun or AEP pistol. These are normally the best of the best, have the greatest performance, and could be a pretty good airsoft gun to invest in. Consider a CO2 pistol or more affordable green gas GBB pistol if you have between more than $50 but less than $100 to invest. These mid-tier guns will still get the job done and can be tough sidearms. Look for a low end CO2 or spring handgun if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still buy a sturdy airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Airsoft Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel?
Answer: The Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel is a decent sidearm for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at 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 Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check out the item info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Lancer Tactical WE-Tech Hi-Capa 6″ IREX Competition Full Auto Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Black Gold Barrel. Handgun range and accuracy depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Participants should always use impact resistant safety glasses and face masks. 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 ammo?
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 gun.
