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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as extra guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft pistols are fully accredited releases of their actual handgun counterparts and function and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these kinds of pistols come with positives and negatives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most tough and typical styles of handguns. They are all-season, all-weather weapons and function well in many kinds of weather and climates. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is generally kept in the pistol’s handle.
These types of airsoft handguns are good choices for playing airsoft in colder temperatures considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is less prone to FPS decreases with temperature levels. This fact provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other types of airsoft guns like green gas cease to operate or barely fire pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under really high pressure of near ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but the moment they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin 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 additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have a supplier’s expiration date usually noted on the box or cartridge, but they will likely maintain pressure for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The effect on gameplay and green gas handgun functionality is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s magazine and can frequently hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending on the gun style. A bunch of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the green gas sealed in the magazine up to the point the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great habit to top off and refill the green gas reserves in your magazine each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also take excess bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading in-between breaks in the battle or in-between activities.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary weapon, additional magazines are recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to reengage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not enabled to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety standard because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas usually works very well, it does have restrictions. When green gas and GBB guns are used over the winter in the snow or in cold temps (like under 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is kept in the magazine using rubber seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively affect the seals and trigger the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would usually shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One strategy to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them next to your body just before the airsoft game play starts. If you absolutely want to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful coil springs that fire the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally one shot. The manual functions of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft guns enjoyable to use, yet they can be less effective when facing challengers on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully auto airsoft AEG SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns perform the best in springer battles where opponents can only use related, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick second followup shot isn’t really needed due to the fact that the other player is already struck and out of the game or headed back to respawn. Look out when fighting a number of players since the springer only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring guns are remarkably efficient under the appropriate circumstances. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring handguns can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however precision decreases rapidly. Using standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function much like an AEG SMG and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has grown considerably recently. The early gen guns were a bit questionable and undependable, however the new designs have most of the bugs worked out and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be modified with enhanced magazine capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A huge benefit of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use an enhanced capacity battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG handgun version, you can gain a sizable boost in performance using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) in place of the stock mini battery. Take extra precautions when modifying the parts and wires since you need to think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask a qualified professional airsoft technician at your nearest airsoft store.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, evaluate a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. If you are on a budget, you can still get a hold of a durable airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players on the used airsoft gun market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handguns
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 gun is the Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for most players.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts specific to the Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check your local weapon laws or with your regional law enforcement 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s product details for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Refurbished Spring M-206GL Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun. Pistol accuracy and range depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Participants must always use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon must be used safely with guidance for training in appropriate 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 handgun fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
