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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun)
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information on the Designs of Airsoft Handguns
Find information about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft pistols are fully manufacturer licensed releases of their real pistol equivalents and operate and look in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these types of handguns come with negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most standard and dependable types of handguns. These pistols use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft guns are good choices for airsoft games in cold and snowy temperatures considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is less susceptible to variation caused by low temperature. This fact offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other kinds of airsoft sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny metallic cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridges cannot be refilled and you can typically buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You should attempt to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and consume the remaining extra gas. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have the manufacturer’s expiration date typically noted on the package or cartridge, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The effect on game play and green gas weapon performance is essentially the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the pistol’s grip within the mag and can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending on the gun style. A set of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the gas housed in the pistol magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great plan to fill up and top off your green gas in the magazine each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding gamers can also take supplemental bottles of green gas in the field for refilling magazines in-between breaks in the fight or in-between gameplay.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup weapon, extra handgun mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra mags helps you join in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not enabled to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline because of the close range proximity of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. To start with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns run like an actual handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This functioning while shooting is extremely cool, however the guns usually are more expensive and possibly have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback handguns normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two styles of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is stored in the pistol mag by rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold temps can influence these gaskets and cause the stored gas to escape before shooting the gun. The lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a number of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather).
One option to fix this issue is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them near your body before game play. This can help to warm the rubber seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you really want to have fun with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and firing spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring airsoft guns perform best in springer battles where airsoft players can exclusively use related, single shot spring pistols or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually surprise other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid second follow-up shot will not be required considering that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or running back to respawn. Beware when fighting several opponents considering that the gun only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are quite reliable under the best game conditions. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the pitched springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns. Spring pistols can usually engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to use as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They work much like an AEG rifle and use forced air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun magazines generally can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has grown substantially over the last few years. The initial generation guns were a bit questionable and unreliable, however the latest models have most of the problems worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be upgraded with enhanced mag capacities and also accommodating larger batteries.
A large advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capacity to rewire the wires to use an enhanced battery. Based on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a sizable leap in functionality using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the standard battery. Take extra precautions when tweaking the components and wires because you should think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask an experienced gun service technician at your local airsoft shop if you have modding questions.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
Finding the right airsoft handgun for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Look at a GBB pistol or AEP pistol if you have more than $100 to invest on your airsoft handgun. These are typically the best of the best, have the greatest efficiency, and are usually a great gun to invest in. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, have a look at a CO2 pistol or a less expensive green gas handgun. Middle of the road guns like these will still do the job and are pretty durable sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, look for a lower end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still find a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handguns
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 pistols 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 WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun)?
Answer: The WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun) is a decent gun for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun).
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun).
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the WE 1911 tactical gas blowback gun desert(Airsoft Gun). Weapon 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 pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Participants need to always use safety goggles and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
