Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun
This is a Full Scale airsoft pistol that will work perfectly for the beginner player that is looking to have some real fun. This is great for shooting at your home due to the lower velocity which ensures accuracy without damaging windows or other objects. The spring action mechanism makes this easy to operate without the need for expensive batteries or gas.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Full metal frame and slide
Fires a max 220 FPS using 0.12g BBs
Compact and light weight for easy handling
7 round cap magazine
Measures 5.5″ that fits into most pockets
Information on Airsoft Pistol Kinds
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft pistols are completely manufactured releases of their genuine gun equivalents and look and function in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these types of handguns come with benefits and differences associated with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft pistols helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most typical and heavy duty kinds of pistols. They are all-season pistols and operate well in many types of temperatures, weather and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge is typically stored in the gun’s mag inside the handle.
These kinds of airsoft pistols are good choices for playing airsoft in colder weather because the high pressure CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases caused by temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft handguns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other sorts of airsoft guns like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
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 composed of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be refilled and you can commonly purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely and securely within, once they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You need to attempt to use up the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and consume the remaining excess gas. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the gun stops firing.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They are made with the manufacturer’s expiration date typically printed on the box or cylinder, however they can maintain pressure for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Info
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot the airsoft pellets. The effect on airsoft games and green gas handgun effectiveness is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is sealed in the handgun’s magazine which can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs based on the pistol design. A series of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the propane gas pressurized in the pistol magazine prior to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to top off and fill up the propane supply in your magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can also carry additional bottles of green gas in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the war or between gameplay.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a main or secondary gun, extra magazines are encouraged for rapidly reloading. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety guideline due to the close range distance of gamers 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 shooting the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various types of green gas airsoft pistols. To start with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns work like a legitimate pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This effect is very cool, however the weapons often are more expensive and possibly have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Because the green gas or propane is held in the handgun magazine by rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold weather can negatively impact these o-rings and allow the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting. This can cause the airsoft BBs to only land a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the handgun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One fix for this challenge is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them close to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol if you truly prefer to play airsoft with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and these guns shoot much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Info
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and shooting spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform best in springer wars where game players can just use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transition weapon for CQB environments when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed given that the other opponent is now hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. Take care when attacking multiple airsoft players since the springer only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are remarkably efficient under the proper circumstances. Their FPS typically chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other kinds 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 but accuracy diminishes rapidly. Choosing standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They work much like an AEG SMG and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines generally can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually risen significantly over the last few years. The initial generation AEP guns were a little bit questionable and unreliable, however the new models have most of the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with maximized magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the wires to use a more substantial battery with higher mAh. Depending upon the AEG handgun version, you are able to gain a big leap in performance and fire rate using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the standard AEP battery. Beware of adjusting the elements and the gun’s wires because you need to take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have customization questions, ask a qualified professional weapon technician at your local airsoft shop.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, look at a good quality CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol. If your gun budget is lower, you can still get a long lasting airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players on the used airsoft gun market.
Airsoft Handgun 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 green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun?
Answer: The UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun is a decent weapon for many players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check out the handgun’s product details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the UKARMS G1 Metal Spring Action Pistol Airsoft BB Gun. Gun range and precision depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Airsoft players should always use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon must 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 weapon shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
