Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as extra weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft handguns are fully manufactured replications of their real weapon counterparts and look and run in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these styles of pistols have positives and negatives connected with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft pistols helps you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most tough and common types of handguns. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are good choices for playing airsoft in colder weather since the pressurized CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases caused by low temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft handguns exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other styles of handguns like green gas stop functioning or hardly shoot BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas made up of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, as a result of the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cylinders under really high pressure of about ~ 800psi which translates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely within, but soon after they are opened (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to try to deplete the entire 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 consume the remainder of the surplus gas. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are kept sealed. They have the maker’s use by date normally printed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they will probably maintain pressure for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The result on airsoft games and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and can hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The propane gas is held in the handgun’s airsoft magazine which can frequently hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol type. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary weapon, extra magazines are recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags on-hand helps you re engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not permitted to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy sending the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various forms of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols work like a genuine handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. Each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. This functionality is very cool, but the weapons often are more expensive and likely have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol magazine by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold weather can impact these o-rings and cause the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting the gun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas pistol would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One solution to this challenge is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by putting them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol if you actually prefer to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Information
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful springs that propel the airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual actions of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When shooting at adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully automatic airsoft AEG rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring airsoft pistols enjoyable to use, but less efficient.
Spring airsoft guns perform the best in springer battles where participants can exclusively use similar, single shot spring guns or as a transitional weapon for CQB environments when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t really needed considering that the other opponent is already hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging numerous attackers since the weapon just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are really efficient under the most ideal game conditions. Spring guns like pistols can usually shoot accurately up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Information
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They operate much like an AEG rifle and use pressured air forced through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially recently. The earliest generations were a bit unreliable and questionable, but the more recent designs have the bugs worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with enhanced magazine storage capacities and by accommodating bigger batteries.
A substantial advantage of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the connections to use an enhanced capacity battery with higher mAh. Based on the AEG pistol version, you are able to gain a substantial jump in performance utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard AEP battery. Beware of customizing the elements and wires because you have to take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. Ask a pro weapon technician at your local airsoft shop if you have modding inquiries.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
Choosing the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you want to spend, how often you desire to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, take a look at a green gas handgun or AEG handgun. These guns are typically the top of the line, have great build qualities, and can be a really good airsoft gun to invest in. Consider a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun if you have around more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to put into an airsoft gun purchase. These guns will still work well and are tough sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, look for a cheaper CO2 or springer handgun. You can still get a well-built airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Sidearms
Question: What is the best type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas 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 Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Spring Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for many players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the Spring Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your local 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Examine the pistol’s product details to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Full Metal Combat Delta MK IV Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun. Handgun accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Shooters need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes 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 weapon shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
