Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol
Fully Licensed Walther Trademarks and Design
– Dimensions: 160mm x 125mm
– Magazine Capacity: 15rds
– Muzzle Velocity: ~300 FPS
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Realistic Blowback Action Powered by 12G CO2
Full Metal Slide w/ Improved Design/ Polymer Frame
Ergonomic Grip and Push Button Mag Release
Adjustable Hopup
300 fps/.20g BBs
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn more about airsoft handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the right sidearm can make all the difference in nailing your shots. Pistols, by nature, are short range airsoft guns. They are often manufactured after real pistols or imitations of actual handguns. Lots of airsoft pistols are fully licensed versions of their real handgun equivalents. These airsoft guns can look and run in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of pistols has benefits and differences related to them. Finding out about the types of airsoft sidearms lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most common and heavy-duty types of pistols. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft guns are good for playing airsoft in cold weather conditions due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance decreases with low temperatures. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other types of sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You should attempt to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the remaining additional gas. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the handgun stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They come with the manufacturer’s use by date normally listed on the box or cartridge, however, they will stay pressurized for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the exact same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane is stored in the handgun’s magazine which can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or primary weapon, bringing additional magazines is encouraged for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra mags on-hand helps you reengage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns operate like an authentic handgun with the gun’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a brand-new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, but the pistols frequently are more expensive and potentially have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol mag using rubber seals and gaskets, cold temps can negatively affect these seals and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas pistol would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One fix to this issue is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before game play starts. If you really desire to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that fire the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual actions of cocking, firing, and reloading spring guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring guns interesting to use, however they are less successful when going up against adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded airsoft guns, auto airsoft AEG rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring handguns perform best in springer battles where opponents can just use related, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often surprise other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second follow-up shot isn’t called for considering that the other player is now struck and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. When engaging many different enemies considering that the springer only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are extremely effective under the most ideal conditions during airsoft games. Spring pistols can commonly fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs but the ability to engage targets reduces quickly.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They work much like an AEG SMG and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually risen substantially in recent years. The earliest gen guns were a little bit questionable and undependable, but the newer designs have most of the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with enhanced mag capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A big perk of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the battery wires to use a more substantial battery with longer life. Based on the AEG pistol type, you can get a substantial leap in performance and fire rate utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock AEP battery. Take extra precautions when changing the components and the gun’s wires because you should consider the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask a pro weapon service technician at your closest airsoft store.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEG handgun. If you have between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, check out a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still play with a durable airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used pistols if you are looking for a deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
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 green gas airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good option 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 believe they will play in the future. The Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol is a good weapon for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at your local weapon laws or with your local law enforcement 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol.
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. Examine the handgun’s information for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Walther PPS M2 CO2 Airsoft Pistol. Gun precision depends upon the player’s shooting 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 priority when using airsoft guns. Participants should always use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with guidance 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 shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
