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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black
All airsoft guns sold have a PERMANENTLY ATTACHED blaze orange tip in full compliance with federal law. Airsoft guns can not fire live rounds, and can not be converted into firing live rounds. Accessories sold are made for airsoft use only.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Metal BODY Construction with some ABS parts (grip covers and mag are ABS)
240-275 FPS w .12g bbs
FULL METAL zinc alloy shell
18 Round Magazine, Includes sample package of bbs
Airsoft Pistol Type Additional Info
Find info about airsoft pistols and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the right pistol and practicing with it can be a game changer in improving your shots. Handguns, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are usually produced after real handguns or models of legitimate pistols. Lots of airsoft sidearms are completely licensed releases of their actual gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and feel and function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways almost identically to the real guns they are designed after while blasting airsoft BBs in place of real-world bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of sidearms has negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most popular and heavy duty types of sidearms. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to push airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft guns are good choices for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance variations by low temperature. This fact provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other sorts of airsoft handguns like green gas stop operating or hardly fire BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however once they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon 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 handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are kept sealed. They do have the supplier’s use by date normally listed on the package or cartridge, however, they will survive for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is virtually the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s mag that can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a main or secondary weapon, additional handgun mags are advised for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to join in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety rule because of the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB lower compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. 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 works very well, it does have constraints. When they are used in the winter in the snow or in colder temps (like under 32 degrees F). Considering that the green gas or propane is kept in the magazine using silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can impact the seals and make the gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would ordinarily shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One option to fix this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them close to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun if you truly want to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and these guns shoot much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual action of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring sidearms and guns work best in springer wars where game players can only use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transition backup gun for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a fast 2nd follow-up shot will not be really needed given that the other player is already hit and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. Take care when engaging numerous adversaries since the spring gun only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are extremely effective under the right conditions. Their FPS often chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring pistols can normally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets diminishes rapidly. Shooting conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Details
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They operate just like an AEG rifle and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually risen significantly over the last few years. The earliest gens were a little bit questionable and undependable, however the new designs have most of the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with increased magazine capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A big advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you can gain a large jump in efficiency by employing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
Looking for the ideal airsoft pistol for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you decide to play. If you can afford at least $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, look into a green gas blowback or GBB pistol or AEP pistol. These kinds of pistols are typically the top of the line, have the most effective build qualities, and could be a great gun to invest in. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, look into a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB pistol. Middle of the road guns like these will still function well and will be pretty resilient sidearms. Look for a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still get a sturdy airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black?
Answer: The UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black is a decent sidearm for most players.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun 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. Try to find parts specific to the UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check your regional weapon 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the pistol’s product details for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the UKARMS COLT 1911 Metal Airsoft Spring Action Pistol M1911 M9 Gun – Black. Weapon shooting distance depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Players should constantly use safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon should 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 gun shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
