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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert)
This is a Full Scale Metal airsoft pistol that will work perfectly for the beginner player that is looking to have some real fun. Shooting at a velocity of around 240 feet per second, you can hit targets at a range of approximately 75 feet. 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. This item can not ship to the State of New York.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About this item
Velocity: 2400 FPS with .12g BBs, Range around 75 Feet
Shooting Mode: Spring (no batteries or gas required)
Detachable Magazine with 12 Round Capacity
Gun Construction: ABS POLYMER, Gun Length: 8.5″ Long, Weight 1.25 Pounds
Full Metal Zinc Allow Shell for realistic feel and durability
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the ideal pistol can be a game changer in aiming your shots. Handguns, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are typically crafted after genuine sidearms or imitations of genuine pistols. Many airsoft handguns are completely licensed editions of their real handgun counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually look and function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways identically to the real guns they are designed around while blasting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these kinds of handguns come with benefits and differences related to them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft pistols helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most typical and sturdy varieties of handguns. They are all season handguns and work well in many types of temperatures, weather and environments. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually kept in the pistol’s magazine in the handle.
These types of airsoft handguns are good choices for airsoft games in cold and snowy weather conditions since the pressurized CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases with low temperatures. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other kinds of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can normally order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely within, but once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You should try to burn up the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the weapon stops firing.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with a manufacturer’s expiry date typically noted on the package or cartridge, however, they can last for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The outcome on the airsoft battlefield and green gas handgun effectiveness is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s grip within the mag which can often hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending on the pistol model. A set of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas sealed in the pistol mag up until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good plan to top off and fill up the propane reserves in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can additionally bring extra bottles of green gas in the field for refilling in-between lulls in the battle or between missions.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or secondary weapon, additional mags are recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines allows you to join in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not authorized to be used for indoor engagements. This is an essential safety regulation due to the close quarters proximity of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, 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. To start with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns work like an actual handgun with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, but the weapons often are more expensive and likely have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol mag using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temps can impact these o-rings and cause the stored gas to escape before shooting the handgun. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One solution to this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. It may also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol if you actually need to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are generally single-shot. The manual functions of cocking, reloading, and firing spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When taking on foes on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles like fully auto airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes them entertaining to use, however less effective.
Spring sidearms and guns perform best in springer battles where airsoft players can just use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a transition weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd followup shot is not called for because the other player is now hit and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. Be careful when fighting several adversaries since the gun just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are extremely reliable under the appropriate conditions during games. Spring pistols can usually shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Information
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They operate much like an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags normally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has risen substantially in recent years. The first gen guns were a bit questionable and unreliable, however the newer models have the issues resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be modified with enhanced mag capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the adapters to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a big output in efficiency by using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, look at a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still look for a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are trying to save money.
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 pistols usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert)?
Answer: The UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great option 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 UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert) is a decent weapon for a lot of players.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert).
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the product details for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the UKARMS G25D 1:1 Scale Metal Spring Airsoft Gun – Tactical Pistol (Desert). Handgun precision depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Shooters need to constantly use eye and face protection. 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 pistol shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
