Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a CO2 powered Airsoft Pistol which means that it uses CO2 Gas as a propellant. It shoots hard and fast and is extremely lifelike. One feature many CO2 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 CO2 Airsoft Pistol doesn’t require any pumping just simply point and shoot. This is a high end CO2 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 CO2 for this gun separately.
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find out about airsoft sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the ideal sidearm and practicing with it can make a big difference in improving your shots. Handguns, by nature, are shorter range airsoft weapons. They are commonly crafted after real-world handguns or copies of authentic pistols. Many airsoft pistols are fully licensed reproductions of their real handgun counterparts. These airsoft guns can operate in the same ways and visually look similarly to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to real world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of sidearms have negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft handguns helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most long-lasting and popular kinds of pistols. They are all-season, all-weather guns and function well in a lot of types of weather, temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is generally held in the handgun’s magazine.
These forms of airsoft guns are exceptional for playing in cooler weather conditions due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to FPS decreases caused by temperature. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other styles of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny steel cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas made up of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders are not refillable and you can commonly buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, once they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to attempt to consume the entire CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the gun stops firing airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They have the supplier’s expiry date normally noted on the box or cartridge, however they will likely last for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s magazine which can usually hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or main gun, bringing extra handgun magazines is advised for rapidly reloading. Having additional mags on-hand allows you to get back in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not enabled to be used during indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety standard due to the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas normally functions effectively, it does have limitations. For example, when green gas guns are used throughout the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder temperatures (like lower 32 deg F). Since the green gas or propane is held in the weapon’s mag by rubber seals and gaskets, cold weather can impact these seals and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting. This can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One option to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them next to your body or by a heater prior to game play. If you absolutely want to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Details
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual action of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft guns enjoyable to use, but they are usually less efficient when encountering rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms work best in springer battles where opponents can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional weapon for CQB settings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick second followup shot isn’t really needed because the other opponent is already hit and out of the game or going back to respawn. Be careful when engaging multiple opponents considering that the spring airsoft gun only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are remarkably efficient under the appropriate conditions during games. Spring handguns can typically shoot accurately up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs however precision reduces rapidly.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They operate just like an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines generally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery lasts that long. These pistols can effectively fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially recently. The first gen AEP guns were a bit undependable and questionable, however the more recent designs have the issues worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with increased magazine capacities along with accommodating larger batteries.
A huge benefit of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the adapters to use an enhanced capacity battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG handgun type, you can get a substantial output in efficiency using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the standard mini battery. Take care of tweaking the elements and the gun’s wires because you must take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask an expert airsoft specialist at your local airsoft shop if you have customization questions.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
Selecting the most ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon how much you can afford, how much you want 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 at a green gas pistol or AEG handgun. These kinds of handguns are normally the top of the line, have the greatest efficiency, and are usually a good investment. Take a look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper green gas GBB pistol if you have around more than $50 but less than $100 to put towards an airsoft gun purchase. These mid-tier guns will still function well and will be durable sidearms. Look for a low end CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still get a tough airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
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 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 weapon is the Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun 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 the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol 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. Try to find parts specific to the Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Examine your regional weapon 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the pistol’s product info for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Refurbished CO2 Sport 1911 Pistol Black FPS-500 Full Metal Non-Blowback Airsoft Gun. Handgun range depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Players should constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
