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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft handguns are completely manufactured models of their real gun equivalents and look and function in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these forms of handguns have positives and negatives related to them. Learning about the types of airsoft handguns allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most dependable and common types of pistols. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These styles of airsoft guns are excellent for airsoft games in cooler weather conditions given that the high pressure CO2 gas is less prone to variation with low temperature. This offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other types of handguns like green gas stop working or barely fire pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas made up of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They are made with the maker’s use by date usually printed on the package or cartridge, but they will likely survive for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the very same as CO2 pistols with the weapons around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s mag which can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the gun design. A sequence of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag up until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to top off and refill the green gas reserves in your mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding players can also carry excess bottles of propane in the field for reloading mags between lulls in the battle or in-between activities.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary gun, bringing additional magazines is highly recommended for quickly reloading. Having additional mags allows you to reengage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are generally not authorized to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety regulation because of the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
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 pistols or GBBs. These handguns operate like a real handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The gas causes the slide to cycle when a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. The result is really cool, however the GBB weapons typically are more expensive and possibly have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas typically can be used extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. When green gas and GBB guns are used during the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold temperatures (such as under 32 deg F). Considering that the green gas or propane is stored in the mag by rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these seals and cause the stored gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them next to your body or near a heat source prior to game play. If you really need to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Details
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong coil springs that propel the BBs down the handgun barrel. They are typically one shot only. The manual functions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. This makes them fun to use, yet they can be less useful when running into rivals on the airsoft field with fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns perform most effectively in springer battles where players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot will not be really needed due to the fact that the other player is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Look out when fighting a number of airsoft players given that the spring weapon only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring handguns are extremely efficient under the best game circumstances. Spring guns like pistols can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They operate similar to an AEG rifle and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines normally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can accurately shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually grown considerably in recent years. The early gens were a bit undependable and questionable, however the newer models have the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with increased mag capacities along with accommodating larger batteries.
A big advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the adapters to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a big jump in functionality by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
Looking for the ideal airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you want to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Take a look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEG pistol if you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol. These are usually the top of the line, have the very best build qualities, and could be an excellent gun to get. If you can afford between $50 to $100 to spend, look into a CO2 handgun or a 2nd-tier green gas blowback handgun. These guns will still finish the job and will be sturdy sidearms. If you have less than $50, find a cheap CO2 or spring handgun. You can still buy a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
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 airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts particular to the TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine your local gun laws or with your regional 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s product information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the TSD Tactical Green Gas Full Metal M190 Special Forces Pistol FPS-375 Blowback Airsoft Gun. Gun shooting distance 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 guns. Airsoft players should constantly use eye and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 pistol fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
