Gas Airsoft Guns

In the beginning, these gas powered airsoft guns were referred to as ‘classic‘ guns, which usually used the R-12 liquid propellant. This feed scheme was configured containing dual tanks. For environmental reasons, these ‘classic‘ gas airsoft guns were illegal in many states and selected parts of the world. Fortunately, airsoft players modified these R-12 airsoft guns to be powered by nitrogen air tubes or C02 cylinders this not only made these gas powered airsoft guns environmentally safe but it also increased strength and reliability. Typically, a CO2 airsoft gun is very high powered.

Pressurized gas is used to propel pellets; these airsoft guns are usually the most proficient of the three categories. The two most frequently used gases are HFC-134a and green gas, which is a blend of polysiloxane lubricant and propane. The uncommon gases are nitrogen, C02, and red gas. Gas powered airsoft guns lean to be used in pistols. All models are manufactured to a high degree of surface detail and dimension; these are for the more discerning collector. Learn more about Gas Tanks.

Types of Gases

• HFC-134a
• Green Gas
• Nitrogen
• C02
• Red Gas

The gas airsoft guns are grouped into two categories, which are Gas Blow Back (GBB) and Non Blow Back (NBB). As a player, you would like to know how to distinguish between the two. Right? The easiest way to recognize the GBB is observing a realistic moving bolt that chambers the airsoft pellet from the magazine. Of course, the NBB lacks any realistic bolt or slide movement feature. Both GBB and NBB contain detachable magazines containing the pellets and gas.

Popular Gas Airsoft Guns

UHC USP

Desert Eagle Blow Back

.357 Magnum Revolver

Maintaining the high quality of your gas airsoft guns require more maintenance than spring and electric airsoft guns. The valves and seals require more care because they contain the pressure of the gas. You must frequently lubricate the seals to prevent them from cracking. That is the main reason for the extra maintenance compared to the other two types of airsoft guns. However don’t allow this to scare you from purchasing a gas type airsoft gun. The extra maintenance is well worth it because normally gas airsoft guns perform and last longer compare to spring and electric airsoft guns.

Typically, in warmer climates, gas powered airsoft guns performance improves.

The advantages that gas powered Airsoft gun are the adjustable velocities and the blowback feature, which can improve the realism of firing these airsoft guns.

CO2 airsoft pistols

CO2 airsoft pistols are gaining popularity among airsoft enthusiasts. Most CO2 airsoft pistols use commonly found 12g CO2 canisters. These canisters are light weight and small enough to fit in the handle of an airsoft pistol. CO2 pistols can also have a blowback action that kicks the pistol slide back after each shot, just like a real pistol. CO2 airsoft pistols like these can be found at AirSOCOM.com

Other Airsoft Guns

• Electric Airsoft Guns
• Spring Airsoft Guns
• Hybrid Airsoft Guns