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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black
The H&K Semi-automatic Co2 powered Blowback VP9 is the competitors choice for fast, accurate action during any battle conditions. This premium grade airsoft pistol combines high-performance with high value, and is perfect for those looking for a powerful sidearm on a budget; without having to make compromises in quality or performance. The signature Heckler & Koch trademarks are etched onto the side and makes a perfect gun for any gun collector or enthusiast. This pistol features a bottom RIS key mod rail for the attachment of your choice of tactical flashlights or lasers. The signature H&K textured pistol grip offers a more realistic look to this Co2 Blowback pistol, while being ergonomically designed to reduce player fatigue. The semi-auto design allows you to fire as fast as you can pull the trigger, with no delay or having to manually cock back the hammer between each shot. Utilize the adjustable hop-up for various target range and wind conditions, to achieve maximum precision. This is a great pistol for those looking for a reliable versatile sidearm that packs a serious punch Specifications: – Action: Double/Semi Auto – Power Source: CO2 – Caliber/Ammunition: 6mm BBs – Capacity: 14 Rounds – Overall Length: 7.75″ – Barrel Length: 3.5″ – Barrel: Smooth – Safety: Manual – Velocity: 315 fps – Danger Distance 220 yds. – Weight: 1.5 lbs. – Sights: Fixed – Color/Finish: Black
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About this item
Action: Double/Semi Auto
Power Source: CO2
Caliber/Ammunition: 6mm BBs
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are completely manufacturer licensed releases of their genuine pistol equivalents and operate and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these styles of sidearms come with negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft sidearms helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most sturdy and typical kinds of handguns. They are all season handguns and function well in a lot of kinds of weather conditions and environments. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is usually stored in the pistol’s handle.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are great for playing in cold and snowy weather conditions considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance variations with temperature levels. This fact gives CO2 airsoft sidearms very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other varieties of airsoft guns like green gas cease to work or hardly fire BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, as a result of the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but when they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They come with a manufacturer’s best used by date normally noted on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they will stay pressurized for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Information
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is housed in the handgun’s magazine and can frequently hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs based on the gun style. A set of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the gas sealed in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good plan to top off and fill up your propane supply in your mag each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can additionally take surplus bottles of propane in the field for reloading in-between lulls in the war or between activities.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main gun, additional handgun magazines are suggested for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand helps you get back in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not allowed to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
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. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas normally functions effectively on the airsoft field, it does have limits. This includes when green gas guns are played with in the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder weather (like lower 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane is kept in the mag by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can impair the seals and allow the gas to seep out prior to firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would normally shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. If you honestly desire to have fun with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be better to check out a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Details About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual functions of cocking, firing, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring handguns perform the best in springer battles where opponents can solely use similar, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid second followup shot will not be required because the other person is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or going back to respawn. Look out when fighting multiple opponents considering that the gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring guns are very reliable under the best scenarios. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the pitched springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can usually engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but precision decreases rapidly. Shooting standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They function just like an AEG SMG and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually grown significantly over the last few years. The earliest gens were a bit questionable and undependable, however the new models have the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modded with maximized magazine storage capacities together with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large advantage of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the connectors to use an increased capacity battery with longer life. Based on the AEG handgun model, you can get a big output in performance utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard AEP battery. Be careful with tweaking the parts and wires since you must think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask a professional weapon tech at your local airsoft store or shop if you have customization problems.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, review a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still find a resilient airsoft handgun by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are on a budget.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms 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 Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black?
Answer: The Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black is a good weapon for a lot of players.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts specific to the Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your regional 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 Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s product details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Umarex USA, H&K VP9, 6mm, 3 1/2″ Smooth Barrel, 14 Rounds, Black. Gun accuracy depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Shooters need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with supervision 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 weapon fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
