Aug 18 2008
What is Airsoft Green Gas?
What is green gas?
The most popular of airsoft gas propellants, green gas is reported to have the chemical composition CH2 FCF3 CH3. It has also been reported that green gas is merely propane with silicone oil or some other lubricant added, although these claims have not been proven. Generally speaking though, green gas is a CFC-free (meaning that it won’t damage the ozone layer when fired) liquid under pressure in a cartridge or bottle that evaporates and expands into a gas when fired.
How does green gas work?
Whatever its composition, green gas is used in green gas compatible airsoft weapons to launch the BB projectile and cycle the action of the weapon. Most often used in airsoft pistols, green gas expands when fired to become a high pressure gas that fills the airsoft pistols chamber. This pressure launches the BB in the direction of the path of least resistance; in this case, the barrel of the airsoft gun. Once the round has been fired, the excess pressure from the green gas causes the slide on the pistol to blow back, just like in a real weapon, and load the next round into the chamber. This may create some recoil; coupled with the blowback action, gas operated pistols are some of the most realistic and most popular airsoft weapons available.
What are the advantages to green gas airsoft guns?
Green gas airsoft guns, most often pistols, have a few things going for them. First, because they are designed to withstand the forces released when firing the weapon, they are highly durable and stand up to punishment well. Green gas airsoft guns are also very realistic, because of the blowback and recoil caused by the release of the pressurized gas. Finally, green gas may also be substituted with propane when used properly with lubricants and an aftermarket adapter. This can result in great cost savings, as propane is widely available and relatively inexpensive. Simply put, the performances offered by green gas powered airsoft guns are unrivaled by any other type of airsoft gun.
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