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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished Spring Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Pistol Variety Additional Info
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are completely certified versions of their real pistol counterparts and operate and look in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of handguns has positives and negatives connected with them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft sidearms lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most standard and long lasting varieties of handguns. They are all-season, all-weather pistols and operate well in a lot of kinds of weather conditions and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge is typically located in the handgun’s mag inside the handle.
These styles of airsoft pistols are great for playing in cold and snowy weather considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance decreases caused by low temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft pistols very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other sorts of airsoft handguns like green gas stop performing or barely shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas composed of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but soon after they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They come with a supplier’s expiration date usually marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they will probably survive for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is stashed in the handgun’s mag which can often hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun type. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary weapon, extra handgun magazines are highly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional magazines on-hand allows you to join in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not authorized to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety standard because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane is held in the magazine by rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively impact these gaskets and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would normally shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One fix to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them next to your body prior to game play. If you truly want to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite pistol.
About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that propel the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer wars where players can just use related, single shot spring guns or as a transitional backup weapon for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed because the other player is already struck and out of the game or going back to respawn. When engaging numerous attackers since the spring airsoft gun simply shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring pistols are really efficient under the best scenarios. Their FPS commonly chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns. Spring pistols can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however accuracy reduces quickly. Shooting normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a range of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use compressed air forced through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines usually carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased significantly over the last few years. The early generations were a bit unreliable and questionable, however the latest versions have most of the bugs worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further upgraded with enhanced mag storage capacities and by accommodating larger batteries.
A substantial benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you can gain a large jump in efficiency by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have over $100 to use to buy your airsoft handgun, check out a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB handgun. If you have less than fifty dollars, you can still get a hold of a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players on the used gun market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Pistols
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Refurbished Spring Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished Spring Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play in the future. The Refurbished Spring Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun is a good gun for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts particular to the Refurbished Spring Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check your local gun laws or with your regional 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Refurbished Spring Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Inspect the item details to learn more.
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 Matrix Machine Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun. Weapon shooting distance depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Shooters should constantly use safety glasses and face masks. The weapon must be used safely with supervision 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 pistol shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
