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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Learn more about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right pistol and practicing with it can be a game changer in hitting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are usually developed after actual guns or replicas of legitimate handguns. Quite a few airsoft pistols are fully licensed variations of their genuine firearm counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and feel and operate in the same ways identical to the real guns they are designed around while firing airsoft BBs instead of real world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these kinds of handguns has benefits and differences connected with them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft pistols helps you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and dependable types of handguns. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These styles of airsoft handguns are excellent for airsoft games in cold weather conditions because the high pressure CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations with low temperatures. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for example where other kinds of airsoft sidearms like green gas stop performing or barely shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but the moment they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol 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 opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with a maker’s expiration date typically listed on the package or cartridge, but they will probably survive for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The outcome on gameplay and green gas sidearm performance is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and accurate at very short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s magazine which can often hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the gun design. A series of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane pressurized in the magazine prior to when the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good choice to top off and refill your green gas reserves in the magazine each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally bring excess bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling between breaks in the battle or in-between game play.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main gun, bringing extra pistol mags is strongly recommended for rapidly reloading. Having additional mags helps you re engage in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not allowed to be used during indoor game play. This is an essential safety standard because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns function like a real handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” with every shot. The gas induces the slide to cycle every time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. The result is really cool, however the handguns typically cost more and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these gaskets and cause the gas to leak out before shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas pistol would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this challenge is to try to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them next to a heat source or by your body prior to game play. This can help to warm the seals and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly desire to have fun with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that propel the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual actions of cocking, reloading, and firing spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring handguns work best in springer wars where airsoft players can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a transition backup weapon for CQB environments when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd follow-up shot will not be called for considering that the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. Take care when engaging numerous players considering that the spring weapon only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are remarkably reliable under the best circumstances and airsoft games. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft weapons. Spring handguns can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however precision diminishes rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened accuracy.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to use as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags generally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown significantly in the last few years. The earliest gens were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the latest models have most of the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with maximized magazine capacities in addition to accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use a larger battery with higher mAh. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can gain a large boost in efficiency by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) in place of the standard battery. Be careful when modifying the elements and the gun’s wires since you must take into account the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding questions, ask a professional gun technician at your closest airsoft store.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
Choosing the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on your budget, how often you desire to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. If you have over $100 to invest in your airsoft handgun, look at a green gas blowback or GBB handgun or AEG pistol. These kinds of pistols are normally the best of the best, have the best build qualities, and could be a pretty good pistol to buy. Look into a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol if you have around more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to buy a gun. Mid-tier guns like these will still work well and are tough sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, consider a low end CO2 or spring handgun. You can still buy a tough airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 GBB airsoft handguns 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 Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time 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, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for most players.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Check 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s product information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Refurbished TSD 1911 A1 Spring Silver Airsoft Gun. Gun accuracy and 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 concern when using airsoft pistols. Participants should constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should 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 handgun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
