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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information About the Kinds of Airsoft Handguns
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are completely manufactured releases of their authentic handgun equivalents and run and look in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these styles of pistols have negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft sidearms allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most durable and common types of pistols. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These types of airsoft handguns are great for playing airsoft in cold weather conditions given that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance decreases with low temperatures. This fact gives CO2 airsoft pistols exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other types of sidearms like green gas cease to function or hardly shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, and so the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi which translates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, but when they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must try to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and burn up the remaining additional gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the gun stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if they are stored sealed. They are made with a manufacturer’s best used by date normally listed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they will stay pressurized for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Details
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the very same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is housed in the handgun’s magazine which can often hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the gun model. A set of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the green gas housed in the mag up to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great plan to top off and fill up your green gas in the magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can even bring extra bottles of green gas or propane in the field for reloading magazines in-between lulls in the fight or in-between missions.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup gun, bringing extra mags is recommended for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand helps you re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not permitted to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety regulation because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different forms of green gas airsoft handguns. To start with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns work like a real pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Each time a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This effect is extremely cool, however the handguns frequently cost more and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is held in the mag by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold weather can negatively affect these gaskets and allow the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One solution to this issue is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket just before the airsoft game play. If you absolutely want to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that fire the airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. They are normally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual action of firing, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When going up against competitors on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry, automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring guns entertaining to use, however less efficient.
Spring sidearms perform best in springer wars where participants can exclusively use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot will not be really needed because the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or going back to respawn. When engaging many different players because the springer just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are extremely reliable under the appropriate conditions. Spring pistols can usually fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to use as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They function similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased significantly over the last few years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and sketchy, but the new designs have most of the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities together with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you can get a sizable jump in functionality by employing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
Deciding on the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends upon your gun budget, how often you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. If you have $100 or more to invest in your airsoft handgun, look at a green gas blowback or GBB pistol or AEP handgun. These kinds of handguns are typically the top-tier guns, have the most effective efficiency, and are usually an excellent airsoft gun to invest in. If you can afford between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, look at a CO2 pistol or a cheaper green gas pistol. Mid-tier guns like these will still finish the job and are pretty durable sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, look for a lower end CO2 or spring pistol. You can still buy a heavy-duty airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 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, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts particular to the Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Examine your local gun laws or with your local 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s info for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Desert Eagle .50 Magnum Eagle Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun. Weapon shooting distance depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Game players need to constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should 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 pistol shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
