Gas Blow Back 101 Please...Searching For a Pistol

I know little to nothing about GBB, and even less as to how one would support a system in the field. Terms like Green gas, and propane etc. lead me to thing that a soldier would need some ground support equipment (GSE) in order to keep the pistol operational during game play (?) Can someone point me towards GBB Pistol 101?

Here is my dilemma; I would like to outfit myself as a modern U.S. Marine Rifleman, and I have been looking for a quality AEP 1911 or similar standard issue sidearm for a Marine. Currently, I would only feel comfortable purchasing the CYMA Glock 18c, but it does not match the Marine criteria as ‘standard issue.”

But if I were to go GBB, then a whole new world opens up to me, and I can pick and choose an 1911 to complete my search…but I know nothing about the gas and the gun, as stated above…can someone point me in the right direction so I can learn myself something new?

Also, is there a good solid choice for a GBB for under $100

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"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster, and if you look long into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Posting to myself here…

I have been doing more reading, and it would seem that there really is nothing to GBB, fill’n-fire!

The gas seems to be only available online in 9oz cans, and a number of places carry it, with Airsoft Megastore selling it at just shy of $10 a can.

The WE M1911 seems to be quite promising, even looks good, but it is starting to push me over my $100 budget…budgets suck!!

Can I get some free advice on GBB pistols? Just starting out here, and don’t know much about airsoft, although I am learning a lot, but I really could use some sound info here…

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"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster, and if you look long into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

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You'll need Coleman camping fuel, aka propane. You can get it at Wal-mart. You'll need a propane adapter (Airsoft Innovations make the best) and 100% silicone. I would get 10-15w RC car shock oil. You can find this a RC car hobby shops. Many people don't care and just spray whatever silicone product they have into their adapters. Light weight silicone oil improves the GBBs function and helps maintain its action. You'll spend the same amount on spray anyway, might as well get the stuff that is better suited for it. Propane is the same as green gas, except it does not have oil in it. That's why you need oil, propane will dry your gun out. Drop a few drops of oil into the propane adapter every couple of mag fills and you'll be good. You are going to need several mags and a speed loader. I would use .23 or .25g BBs with GBB pistols. They help with range and accuracy and when it comes to 15-30rnd mag you could all the help you can get.

Tokyo Marui GBB pistols are awesome. They are accurate, gas efficient, crisp blow back and fast cycling time. I would recommend them if you are considering anything in the $120-150 range. KSC and WA also make nice GBBs.

good luck.

Excellent info, thank you very much...

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"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster, and if you look long into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Well hmm gbb 1911 im getting the socom gear 1911 its $140 on airsoftgi over your budget i know but a great pistol I went down to Georgia to play with my friend and he had the pistol i test fired and everything he showed my everything about it... only draw back is the mags they cost alot!

this seems to be a pretty promising 1911 pistol
http://www.ebairsoft.com/army-full-metal-caliber-pistol-black-p-2175.html

i got a pistol from wal-mart that shoots off co2had for a while ,it has good range and with 25gr it shoots real very depedable been in rain and mud hasnt fell me yet it cost about 40 bucks

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I'm telling you Tokyo Marui is the way to go. You will not regret the extra cash spent. The MEUs are actually hard to find in America because they are all sold out. The 4.3 DWs are a brand new release and the 1911A1s you should be able to find easily. Two years ago you could get TM GBBs for $115 over seas. Thanks Barry!

MEU AKA Marine Expeditionary Unit
http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/tokyo-marui-m-e-u-airsoft-gbb-pistol-m1911.html ($175.45 shipped to AL)

1911A1
http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/tokyo-marui-m1911a1-colt-government-gbb-pistol.html ($161.20 shipped to AL)

Based of the MEU 1911 but a 4.3" detailed as a Desert Warrior
http://www.uncompany.com/pageproduct.asp?subcatid=448 (in stock)
http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/tokyo-marui-hi-capa-4-3-dual-stainless-custom-gbb-pistol-1.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK8MWnNhyBQ