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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 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 Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn more about airsoft sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the best sidearm can make all the difference in nailing your shots. Handguns, by nature, are short range airsoft guns. They are most often created after real sidearms or look-alikes of actual pistols. A large number of airsoft sidearms are fully licensed models of their real-world firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (sans shooting bullets) in the same ways and look and feel identically to the real guns they are modeled around while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to real-world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these styles of sidearms come with benefits and differences associated with them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft sidearms allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most common and tough types of sidearms. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to move airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft guns are excellent for playing in colder temperatures since the pressurized CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations by low temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other types of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of just one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, hence the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but when they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin 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 pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They do have a supplier’s use by date typically printed on the box or cartridge, however, they will probably last for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Handgun Info
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. The result on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s grip within the magazine and can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending upon the handgun style. A sequence of valves, silicone gaskets, and o-rings keep the propane stored in the magazine prior to when the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good choice to top off and fill up your propane reserves in your pistol mag each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding gamers can even take supplemental bottles of propane in the field for reloading between breaks in the battle or between game play.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary gun, bringing additional handgun magazines is highly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not allowed to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety guideline due to the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different sorts of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas normally performs extremely well, it does have limits. For example, when they are played with during the winter airsoft games in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like less than 32 deg F). Since the green gas or propane gas is kept in the weapon’s magazine by rubber seals and gaskets, low temperatures can impair these seals and allow the gas to leak out prior to firing the handgun. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket prior to the airsoft game play starts. If you truly desire to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that launch the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual actions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes spring guns enjoyable to use, however they are less successful when engaging foes on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring handguns perform best in springer battles where participants can just use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as an alternative backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t needed since the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or running back to respawn. When engaging many different opponents because the spring airsoft gun simply shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are quite effective under the most ideal game circumstances. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring pistols can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however accuracy reduces quickly. Shooting regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Information
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 typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They work much like an AEG gun and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags typically can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually grown significantly recently. The early generation AEP guns were a little bit questionable and unreliable, but the latest designs have the deficiencies resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized magazine storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A big advantage of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the wires to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun version, you can get a substantial boost in efficiency utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery. Take care of tweaking the elements and the gun’s wires because you have to consider the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding questions, ask a qualified airsoft gun technician at your closest airsoft shop.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, evaluate a CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still find a long lasting airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players on the used airsoft gun market.
Sidearm 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 pistols 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 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can 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 airsoft. The Refurbished CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for many players.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun 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 weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts particular to the Refurbished CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Check 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Refurbished CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check out the item details to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Refurbished CO2 WG Panther 801BS Pistol FPS-500 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Shooters need to always use eye and protective face masks. The weapon should be used safely with guidance for training in appropriate 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
