Airsoft Gas & Green Gas Canisters

Airsoft Gas & Green Gas

Since the start of ballistic weaponry, arms makers have used various propellants to launch projectiles toward their intended targets. Modern-day firearms drive firing pins into a primer, which then ignites a stock of gunpowder to send bullets flying.

Airsoft guns use similar principles to fire plastic BBs toward your opponents in the heat of simulated battle. Instead of gunpowder, however, they generally use some form of Airsoft gas as their propellant. Most commonly, this is Airsoft green gas: a mixture of propane, lubrication (like silicone), and small amounts of other gases.

Why Choose Airsoft Green Gas?

Green gas Airsoft guns are what you see most commonly at Airsoft arenas and sanctioned combat events. Green gas is the preferred choice of Airsoft players for a variety of reasons. For starters, it's the propellant most accepted by certified Airsoft centers. Certain venues ban other gases due to their excessive power, especially in indoor settings.

Beyond universal acceptance, Airsoft green gas aficionados also favor the propellant for its cost-effectiveness. A single green gas canister produces around 1,800 shots, allowing users to fire several BBs for a single penny.

Curious About CO2?

While green gas is a popular and economic propellant, it's not the only choice for Gas Blowback (GBB) Airsoft pistols, rifles, and beyond. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is another popular option that boasts more stopping power than green gas. In fact, CO2 offers muzzle velocities of over 350 Feet Per Second (FPS). This high velocity is why certain venues ban CO2-fuelled Airsoft guns, but seasoned veterans who crave a faster, more realistic combat experience laud the gas for its incredible power.

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Whether you prefer the cost-effectiveness and wider acceptance of green gas or the unbeatable power of CO2, we've got a variety of propellants suited to your wants and needs. Just select your fuel type, load up your Airsoft gun, and start firing. Your opponents won't know what hit 'em.