Non Blowback Co2 Airsoft Pistols
Airsoft Gun Types: Spring, Gas and Electric (AEG)
From manually operated spring loaded pistols to fully automatic electric rifles, the variety of guns available to airsoft players today is vast. Airsoft players have more options than ever when choosing what types of guns to add to their collections. Airsoft guns fall into one of three main categories based on how they are powered:
Spring Loaded Airsoft Guns
Spring loaded airsoft guns fire single shots using the potential energy stored in a spring, which is compressed when the gun is cocked and then released when you shoot. Cocking a spring loaded airsoft gun compresses the spring in preparation for the next shot, so spring loaded guns must be cocked before each shot.
In general, spring loaded airsoft guns cost less than their electric or gas powered counterparts, making them popular starter guns for newcomers to the sport. Most experienced players prefer electric or gas airsoft guns for their power and realistic feel.
Electric Airsoft Guns
Electric airsoft guns, also called airsoft AEGs (automatic electric guns) because of their automatic or semi-automatic capabilities, utilize an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery to cycle an internal piston or spring that fires the pellets. Because of their power, performance and realism, AEGs are the most common type of airsoft guns you will see used in the sport of airsoft and are also the most widely available.
Gas Airsoft Guns
Gas airsoft guns are powered by pressurized gas – in the form of either green gas or CO2 – that is used to propel pellets from the chamber. Unlike spring loaded guns, gas airsoft guns do not have to be manually cocked before each shot. Gas powered airsoft guns are renowned for their power and precision. They are further classified as either non-blowback or blowback airsoft guns.
A blowback airsoft gun will have a slide that kicks back each time a shot is fired, mimicking the feel of firing a real gun. Non-blowback airsoft guns, on the other hand, have fixed slides and revolvers, and do not kick back as blowback guns do. Non-blowback airsoft guns give airsofters an economical alternative to blowback gas guns, but because of their realism blowback airsoft guns remain the most popular type of gas gun.
Deciding which type of airsoft gun you prefer may just take some trial and error. Many airsoft players have different types of guns to use for different purposes.
About the Author
Mike Zhang is the VP of Operations of Airsoft Megastore, an airsoft retailer offering electric and gas powered airsoft guns. Please visit Airsoft Megastore to shop for airsoft AEGs, full metal airsoft rifles or the right airsoft gas gun for players of any experience level.
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TSD Sports SDGP304BH CO2 Gas Powered Non-Blowback Airsoft Pistol with Case Ideal for avid collectors and avid shooters, the TSD Sports 1911 CO2 Gas Powered Non-blowback Airsoft Pistol with Case looks and feels just like the real thing. Its highly efficient CO2 system can fire over 100 BBs on one CO2 cartridge, and you can shoot at up to 400 feet per second when using .20 gram BBs. Effective at up to 75 feet, this pistol includes a sliding grip panel to conceal the CO2 ca… |
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Crosman AirSoft Air Magazine C11 CO2 Powered AirSoft gun $35.90 Crosman Air Mag C11 airsoft BB gun CO2 Up to 100 shots per 12-gram CO2 cartridge 15-rd removable mag Fixed front & rear sights Weaver accessory rail under barrel Grip cover slides back to load/unload CO2 cartridge No blowback or Hop-Up We chronoed with .12g BBs (400 fps) & .20g BBs (360 fps) Best accuracy with .20g BBs … Orange muzzle. Use .20g BBs for best results…… |
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Crosman C11 CO2 Powered Semi-Automatic BB Repeater Air Pistol $33.10 CO2 power gives the Crosman Air Mag C11 air pistol impressive strength, while its substantial weight and comfortable grip give it a truly realistic quality. The Air Mag C11 offers such features as an under-barrel, Weaver-style rail and quick-release 16-round clip. With velocities of up to 400 feet per second, the C11 is a reliable, convenient, and inexpensive alternative to real pistols, making it… |
