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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol
The CZ SP-01 SHADOW is an exciting new Airsoft pistol based on the latest generation of pistols from CZ, designed from input provided by Law Enforcement, Military and Police communities worldwide, and with additional input from the world premier shooters of Team CZ. This spring powered pistol is lightweight and easy to operate, the ergonomic grip with checkered rubber grip panels make it sit extremely well in the hand. It features a fiber optic front sight and an accessory rail. A barrel extension tube can easily be threaded on by removing the front caps
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Red fiber optic front sight
Comfortable rubber grip
Front rail to mount accessories
Stealth black
Full size magazine
ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol
The CZ SP-01 SHADOW is an exciting new Airsoft pistol based on the latest generation of pistols from CZ, designed from input provided by Law Enforcement, Military and Police communities worldwide, and with additional input from the world premier shooters of Team CZ. This spring powered pistol is lightweight and easy to operate, the ergonomic grip with checkered rubber grip panels make it sit extremely well in the hand. It features a fiber optic front sight and an accessory rail. A barrel extension tube can easily be threaded on by removing the front caps.
Airsoft Handgun Style Additional Information
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as secondary weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft handguns are completely licensed versions of their real pistol equivalents and look and run in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are several types of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these types of pistols have benefits and differences associated with them. Learning about the types of airsoft pistols lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most long lasting and typical types of sidearms. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These styles of airsoft weapons are excellent for playing in cooler temperatures due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance decreases with low temperature. This offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other types of sidearms like green gas stop performing or barely fire airsoft BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas made up of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under really high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridges cannot be refilled and you can normally purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely within, but when they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You ought to try to use up the whole CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops firing.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the maker’s expiry date normally marked on the box or cartridge, but they will likely maintain pressure for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft BBs. The outcome on gameplay and green gas sidearm functionality is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and precisely hit targets at shorter to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is kept in the pistol’s mag which can normally hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag before the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary weapon, bringing extra handgun mags is highly recommended for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to reengage in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not authorized to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety guideline because of the close range proximity of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various types of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns operate like a genuine pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is extremely cool, but the GBB weapons usually are more expensive and likely have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns commonly cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas generally works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have limits. For example, when they are played with during the winter season in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like lower 32 degrees F). Considering that the green gas or propane is held in the pistol mag using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect these seals and make the stored gas to escape before firing the handgun. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One fix to this problem is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before the airsoft game play starts. If you really desire to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Information
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and firing spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring pistols perform best in springer wars where airsoft players can only use related, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast second follow-up shot will not be needed given that the other opponent is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game or headed back to respawn. When engaging numerous airsoft players because the gun only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are remarkably effective under the ideal conditions during games. Spring handguns can usually shoot accurately up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They work similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has increased significantly over the last few years. The initial generations were a bit sketchy and unreliable, however the latest models have most of the issues resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be upgraded with enhanced mag capacities as well as accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge benefit of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use an enhanced capacity battery with longer life. Based on the AEG pistol version, you can gain a large boost in performance and fire rate by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery. Beware of modifying the elements and the gun’s wires since you have to think about the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding concerns, ask a pro weapon technician at your nearest airsoft store or shop.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
Looking for the ideal airsoft handgun for you depends upon your gun budget, how often you intend to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. Check out a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric AEP handgun if you have $100 or more to invest on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of guns are usually the top of the line, have the most effective build qualities, and could be an excellent investment. Take a look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper green gas GBB pistol if you have around more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to put towards an airsoft gun purchase. Middle of the road guns like these will still get the job done and can be durable sidearms. If you have $50 or less, find a cheaper CO2 or spring handgun. You can still buy a dependable airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games.
Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol is a good sidearm for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts particular to the ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s information for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the ASG SP-01 Shadow Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol. Pistol range and precision depends on the shooter’s ability, 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 guns. Participants must always use impact resistant safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon should be used safely with guidance for training in suitable 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 handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
