Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Spring Airsoft Pistol, which means it’s powered by a spring and must be cocked for each shot. It’s fast, clean, inexpensive and easily maintained; it requires no gas or batteries to operate. Also, Spring Airsoft Guns are the toughest, most durable of all Airsoft Guns, because they’re made with few breakable pieces. If you’re looking for a fun, reliable Airsoft Pistol that’ll look great and perform even better, you’ve come to the right place. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun.
Information About the Kinds of Airsoft Handguns
Learn more about airsoft guns like pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the ideal sidearm can be a game changer in aiming your shots. Pistols, naturally, are shorter range airsoft weapons. They are typically made after real world pistols or models of actual handguns. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely certified variations of their real handgun counterparts. These airsoft guns can handle in the same ways and appear almost identically to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real-world bullets.
There are several types of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these types of sidearms come with negatives and positives associated with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft pistols helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most standard and long-lasting types of pistols. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These forms of airsoft pistols are good choices for airsoft games in colder weather given that the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to FPS decreases caused by temperature. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can normally purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely within, but once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You ought to try to burn up the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the gun stops firing BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They do have the manufacturer’s expiration date normally listed on the package or cartridge, but they will probably stay pressurized for a long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Handgun Details
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot the airsoft pellets. The effect on the airsoft battlefield and green gas sidearm performance is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The propane is held in the handgun’s mag that can typically hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a secondary or main gun, extra handgun magazines are suggested for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to re-engage in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping 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 normally not enabled to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety guideline due to the close range distance of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. To start with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols run like a realistic pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” with every shot. Each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This cycling is very cool, but the guns typically cost more and potentially have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas usually works extremely well, it does have limits. When they are used throughout the winter season in the snow or in cold weather (like under 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane is stored in the pistol mag using rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these seals and allow the gas to escape before firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One fix for this challenge is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them close to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. If you really want to use a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be better to check out a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Details
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs that propel the BBs down the handgun barrel. They are normally single shot. The manual action of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. This makes spring airsoft guns enjoyable to use, but they are usually less efficient when going up against challengers on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns work best in springer wars where players can only use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB buildings when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid 2nd followup shot will not be called for considering that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or going back to respawn. Beware when engaging a number of adversaries considering the springer only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are incredibly reliable under the proper conditions during airsoft games. Their FPS often chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can usually shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets accurately diminishes quickly. Using conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially in recent years. The early gens were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the more recent models have the bugs worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can get a substantial output in functionality by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, review a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still look for a long lasting airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are trying to save money.
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 green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun is a good gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols. 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 pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts particular to the Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your local gun 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 guns like the Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the pistol’s info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring 118BS HFC Pistol FPS-250 Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision 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 handguns. Shooters should always use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision for training in proper 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 shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
