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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft pistols are fully approved and licensed variations of their real gun counterparts and look and run in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are several types of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these styles of sidearms have benefits and differences associated with them. Learning about the types of airsoft handguns allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most typical and sturdy types of pistols. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft pistols are great choices for playing airsoft in cooler temperatures because the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to variation by temperature. This fact offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other types of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to work or barely shoot pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a metal cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and two oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however once they are opened (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have a supplier’s use by date usually noted on the package or cylinder, however they will probably survive for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Facts
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The effect on airsoft games and green gas weapon functionality is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are rapidly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s magazine which can frequently hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the propane stored in the mag till the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a good idea to top off and refill the green gas reserves in your mag each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding gamers can even carry extra bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling mags between lulls in the fight or between games.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or primary gun, bringing additional handgun magazines is highly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines allows you to re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used for indoor engagements. This is an essential safety rule due to the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. To begin with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns operate like a real handgun with the slide “blowing back” with every shot. Each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This functioning while shooting is extremely cool, but the GBB pistols frequently are more expensive and likely have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns typically cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same when comparing the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally performs effectively, it does have issues. This includes when they are used during the winter season in the snow or in colder weather (like lower 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is stored in the magazine by rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect these seals and trigger the gas to escape before firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this issue is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by placing them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. If you truly desire to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred pistol.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Info
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs down the gun barrel. They are generally one shot. The manual functioning of reloading, firing, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When engaging enemies on the airsoft field with fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring airsoft guns fun to use, however less efficient.
Spring guns work most effectively in springer wars where game players can only use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup gun for CQB environments when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t needed considering that the other opponent is now struck and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. Be careful when engaging numerous enemies because the springer only fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are really useful under the right conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less effective than other types of airsoft weapons. Spring pistols can normally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets accurately decreases rapidly. Using basic 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring into the field as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has grown substantially over the last few years. The early generation guns were a bit undependable and sketchy, but the more recent versions have most of the issues resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced mag storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial benefit of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the adapters to use a bigger battery with longer life. Depending upon the AEG handgun style, you may be able to gain a big output in efficiency utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the standard mini battery. Take extra precautions when customizing the components and wires since you must take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have customization questions, ask a qualified professional airsoft gun service technician at your closest airsoft shop or store.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback pistol or AEG handgun. If you have around $50 to $100 to invest, check out a good quality CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still play with a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you are looking for a deal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Sidearms
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts specific to the Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your local gun laws or with your local police authority. States like Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Illinois (IL), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Mississippi (MS), New York and New York City (NY), North Dakota (ND), Texas (TX), and Washington D.C. do have stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the handgun’s details for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Beretta Spring M92FS Pistol FPS-300 Airsoft Gun. Pistol precision and range depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Game players need to constantly use safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance for training in suitable environments or for target practice only. You can learn more about safety by reading the airsoft rules of engagement and safety regulations.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
