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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
IN THE BOX: Umarex GLOCK G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol, 5×12 gram CO2 Tanks, Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS
Durable Polymer frame
Official Glock markings and logos
Fixed front sight with white dot
Standard Glock accessory rail
Airsoft Handgun Style Information
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are completely approved and licensed models of their actual handgun equivalents and operate and look in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are a few types of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these kinds of sidearms has positives and negatives associated with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft sidearms lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most popular and tough types of pistols. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to move airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are great for playing in cold temperatures given that the pressurized CO2 gas is less prone to performance decreases caused by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other styles of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a chrome cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cartridges cannot be refilled and you can typically order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You must try to burn up the entire CO2 cartridge the 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 matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the pistol stops shooting BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have a supplier’s best used by date usually listed on the box or cartridge, however, they will last for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the exact same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s mag which can frequently hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending upon the pistol model. A sequence of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the propane gas sealed in the pistol magazine up to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great choice to top off and fill up the propane reserves in the magazine each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally take excess bottles of green gas in the field for reloading mags in-between lulls in the war or in-between gameplay.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main gun, bringing additional handgun mags is suggested for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags helps you join in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used for indoor engagements. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close quarters distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane is held in the magazine by rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively influence these o-rings and cause the gas to leak out prior to shooting the gun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas pistol would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One solution to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them next to your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you definitely desire to play airsoft with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be better to check out a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots much better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs that fire the airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. They are normally able to only shoot one BB. The manual actions of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When dueling airsoft players on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like automatic airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns, this can make them enjoyable to use, but less effective.
Spring sidearms work best in springer wars where participants can solely use related, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional weapon for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick second follow-up shot isn’t needed due to the fact that the other opponent is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. Beware when fighting numerous airsoft players given that the springer only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring handguns are extremely efficient under the right conditions during games. Their FPS often chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets is reduced rapidly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with improved precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Info
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags usually carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually grown considerably recently. The early generations were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, but the newer versions have the problems worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be improved with enhanced mag capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A large advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the adapters to use an enhanced battery with longer life. Based on the AEG pistol style, you may be able to get a substantial output in efficiency using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the standard mini battery. Beware of customizing the components and the gun’s wires because you need to think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask an expert gun technician at your local airsoft shop if you have customization problems.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to buy a gun, review a good quality CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB handgun. If you have $50 or less, you can still choose a durable airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping the used gun market.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
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 effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle?
Answer: The Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle is a decent weapon for a lot of players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts specific to the Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon 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 Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the product info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
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 Umarex Glock G17 Gen4 C02 Blowback – BLK Airsoft Pistol with Included 5×12 Gram CO2 Tanks and Wearable4U Pack of 1000 6mm 0.20g BBS Bundle. Gun precision and range depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Players should constantly use safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance 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 pistol shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
