Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information on the Designs of Airsoft Pistols
Find out about airsoft sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best sidearm can make all the difference in blasting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are often constructed after real world guns or imitations of real handguns. A large number of airsoft sidearms are completely licensed adaptations of their genuine firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can look and operate in the same ways identically to the real guns they are designed after while firing airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these varieties of handguns come with negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most common and long-lasting types of pistols. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are excellent for airsoft games in colder temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations caused by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft sidearms very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other types of sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely shoot BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metal cylinder and store high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under extremely high pressure of about ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can usually buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, but the moment they are punctured (shooting them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You should attempt to run through the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol 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 indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the weapon stops shooting BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are kept sealed. They come with the manufacturer’s use by date usually noted on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they will probably maintain pressure for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Details
Green gas airsoft handguns resemble CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The outcome on airsoft games and green gas weapon functionality is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The propane is stored in the pistol’s mag that can often hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When playing with a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a main or secondary weapon, extra magazines are highly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags allows you to re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not enabled to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have issues. This includes when they are used in the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold weather (like less than 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the magazine using silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively affect these seals and trigger the stored gas to escape prior to shooting airsoft BBs. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this issue is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by holding them close to your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you really want to have fun with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful coil springs that send the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring pistols perform best in springer wars where opponents can just use related, single shot spring handguns or as a transition backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t required given that the other player is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or headed back to respawn. When engaging several rivals considering that the springer only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are remarkably effective under the best circumstances and airsoft games. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring pistols can typically be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however precision diminishes quickly. Choosing regular 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a range of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally 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 with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has increased significantly in the last few years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and questionable, however the newer models have most of the bugs worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced mag capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A big benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a huge increase in functionality by taking advantage of a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Play with?
Looking for the best airsoft pistol for you depends upon how much you can afford, how much you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. If you can use more than $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEG pistol. These kinds of handguns are normally the top-tier guns, have the best performance, and can be a great gun to invest in. Look into a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol if you have about $50 to $100 to buy a gun. Mid-tier guns like these will still get the job done and are tough sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, choose a cheaper CO2 or springer handgun. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts particular to the Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps 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 might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the pistol’s info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Desert Eagle.44 Magnum Pistol FPS 175 Airsoft Gun. Pistol range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Players need to always use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with guidance 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 gun shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
