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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol
Stylish, Sleek, and easy to hold. Whether you’re playing against friends or practicing your aim you’re sure to be victorious. Shooting targets accurately from up to 35 yards at 260 feet per second, It’s guaranteed to make short work of your foes.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Info About Airsoft Pistol Styles
Learn more about airsoft handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the best pistol can be a game changer in aiming your shots. Pistols, naturally, are diminished range airsoft weapons. They are most often made after real world guns or models of actual pistols. Numerous airsoft sidearms are completely licensed reproductions of their authentic weapon counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways and visually look similarly to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a few types of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of handguns has negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most common and tough types of pistols. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft handguns are good choices for playing airsoft in cold temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to variation caused by temperature. This provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other sorts of airsoft pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny steel cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas consisting of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, so the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can typically order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely within, once they are punctured (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to attempt to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and expend the remainder of the additional gas. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if they are stored sealed. They come with a maker’s use by date normally listed on the package or cartridge, but they may survive for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The effect on gameplay and green gas sidearm effectiveness is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s grip within the magazine and can often hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs based on the gun style. A series of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the green gas stored in the magazine prior to when the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to refill and top off the propane supply in the mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can even take additional bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading in-between lulls in the war or in-between game play.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary weapon, additional handgun mags are suggested for quickly reloading. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to 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 pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety rule due to the close quarters distance of gamers during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft handguns. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns function like a legitimate handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This effect is really cool, but the GBB weapons usually are more expensive and potentially have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback pistols generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane is stored in the handgun mag by rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these seals and allow the gas to escape before shooting the gun. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this issue is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them next to your body prior to game play. This can help to warm the seals and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you really prefer to play airsoft with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong coil springs that launch the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are typically able to only shoot one BB. The manual action of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When fighting rivals on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this can make them fun to use, but less effective.
Spring pistols perform most effectively in springer wars where opponents can just use related, single shot spring guns or as a transitional backup gun 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 situation, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not called for given that the other opponent is already hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. Take care when attacking several opponents because the springer only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are really reliable under the appropriate conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS typically chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring handguns can normally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets accurately decreases rapidly. Shooting normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet with heightened precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Details
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function much like an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines usually hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually risen considerably in the last few years. The early gens were a little bit undependable and questionable, however the new designs have the deficiencies resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with increased magazine storage capacities together with accommodating larger batteries.
A huge advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can get a sizable jump in efficiency by using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft pistol, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, review a good quality CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still get a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping for used pistols if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol?
Answer: The The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol is a decent weapon for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol 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 The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Check your regional weapon laws or with your regional 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check the handgun’s product information for additional information.
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 The Equalizers Airsoft Combat Pistol. Weapon range and accuracy depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Shooters must always use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon must 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
