Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol
Improve skills with the Crossfire Air Soft Pistol. With the look and feel of a genuine firearm, it offers a reliable way to practice and is a suitable backup in close-quarter conditions. The smooth bore plastic barrel helps ensure accuracy and a notch-style safety prevents accidental firings. – Caliber: 6.0 millimeter – 12 shot, easy to load magazine – Spring powered, Shoots up to 325 FPS – 9 Inch overall length, 1/1 pound weight – This product is restricted from shipment into the state of New York – Please refer user guide below for better use – Shoots Up to 325 FPS
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Easy to Load Magazine
Lock System
Spring powered, Shoots up to 325 FPS
9 Inch overall length, 1/1 pound weight
Airsoft Handgun Style Information
Learn about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft pistols are completely approved and licensed releases of their real pistol counterparts and operate and look in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these types of pistols has negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft handguns lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most typical and sturdy varieties of pistols. They are all weather handguns and function well in a lot of types of weather and environments. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is typically stored in the handgun’s magazine.
These styles of airsoft weapons are very good for playing in cold and snowy temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is less vulnerable to FPS decreases with low temperatures. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other types of guns like green gas cease to work or hardly shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas consisting of just one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under really high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely within, but soon after they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You should attempt to run through the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the pistol stops shooting airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They have a manufacturer’s best used by date usually printed on the package or cartridge cylinder, however they will survive for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The outcome on airsoft games and green gas pistol performance is essentially the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s grip within the mag and can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending upon the pistol design. A series of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the gas stored in the pistol magazine until the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a great idea to fill up and top off your green gas in your magazine each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can also bring additional bottles of green gas in the field for refilling magazines between lulls in the war or in-between missions.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, bringing additional mags is highly recommended for quickly reloading. Having extra magazines allows you to join in the action during firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not approved to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety regulation due to the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns run like a legitimate pistol with the slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane induces the slide to cycle every time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This effect is really cool, but the weapons typically are more expensive and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas usually works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have restrictions. For example, when they are played with in the winter season in the snow or in cold weather (like less than 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane is held in the mag using silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impair these seals and make the gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather).
One strategy to this issue is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source just before game play starts. If you absolutely want to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs that send the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual functions of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns work the best in springer battles where game players can solely use similar, single shot spring guns or as a transition backup gun for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed because the other person is now hit by the first shot and out of the game or moving back to respawn. Take care when fighting numerous adversaries considering that the weapon only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring handguns are incredibly reliable under the most ideal game circumstances. Their FPS typically chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring guns can normally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets decreases rapidly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened target accuracy.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They work much like an AEG rifle and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines usually can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare mags to maintain the ammo supply and the battery lasts that long. These AEP handguns can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has increased significantly recently. The first generations were a little bit undependable and sketchy, but the newer versions have most of the bugs resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with maximized magazine storage capacities together with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of buying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the adapters to use a larger battery. Based on the AEG pistol type, you may be able to gain a substantial leap in performance and fire rate utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard mini battery. Take extra precautions when tweaking the elements and the gun’s wires because you need to think about the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have customization concerns, ask a pro weapon service tech at your closest airsoft shop or store.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, evaluate a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, look at a good quality CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still find a long lasting airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are on a budget.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol is a decent gun for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm 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. Search for parts particular to the CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Examine 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the pistol’s product details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the CRF Crossfire Airsoft Pistol. Gun precision and range depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Shooters must constantly use eye 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
