Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol
STI International’s take on the classic 1911. A fully functioning Airsoft replica with realistic blowback action. Full metal slide and frame with classic 1911 sights, hammer and safety makes this a stunning Airsoft gun powered by CO2, it even takes apart like the real thing for cleaning and maintenance. The CO2 cartridge isd in the magazine which is easily loaded with BBs.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Classic 1911 design
Realistic blowback action
Adjustable hop-up system
CO2 Powered
Easy load magazine
Info About the Kinds of Airsoft Handguns
Find information about airsoft handguns and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft pistols are completely approved and licensed variations of their real handgun equivalents and look and operate in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these forms of sidearms come with positives and negatives associated with them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft pistols lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most durable and standard styles of pistols. They are all-weather guns and function well in a lot of types of temperatures, weather and environments. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is typically housed in the pistol’s magazine in the handle.
These styles of airsoft weapons are exceptional for playing airsoft in cooler weather due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to variation caused by low temperatures. This offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other sorts of sidearms like green gas stop operating or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however when they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They come with the maker’s expiry date typically marked on the package or cartridge, however they can last for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s mag which can often hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the gun style. A set of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the propane pressurized in the pistol mag up to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great habit to top off and refill the propane reserves in the magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can even take supplemental bottles of green gas in the field for reloading between lulls in the battle or between missions.
When bringing a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main gun, additional pistol mags are recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra mags helps you re engage in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not approved to be used for indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety standard due to the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy sending the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns operate like a genuine handgun with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. The gas causes the slide to cycle each time a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This functionality is really cool, but the handguns usually are more expensive and likely have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas normally works effectively on the airsoft field, it does have drawbacks. This includes when green gas guns are played with during the winter airsoft season in the snow or in colder temperatures (like lower 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the mag using rubber seals and gaskets, low temperatures can impact these seals and make the stored gas to seep out prior to firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them next to your body or near a heat source just before game play starts. If you truly want to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs that propel the airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. They are usually able to only shoot one BB. The manual actions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When dueling adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make them entertaining to use, however less efficient.
Spring airsoft guns perform the best in springer wars where game players can solely use related, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB settings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second follow-up shot isn’t called for due to the fact that the other person is now hit by the first shot and out of the game play or running back to respawn. When engaging a number of attackers considering that the weapon simply fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are really effective under the best conditions during games. Their FPS typically chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft guns. Spring handguns can generally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately decreases quickly. Choosing normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch 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 Performance
AEG handgun quality has risen considerably in recent years. The first gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and questionable, however the newer designs have most of the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be further upgraded with enhanced mag storage capacities together with accommodating larger batteries.
A large advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the connectors to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can gain a big jump in efficiency by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me?
Deciding on the most ideal airsoft handgun for you depends on your gun budget, how much you desire to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. Check out a GBB green gas handgun or AEG pistol if you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol. These guns are normally the best of the best, have the greatest efficiency, and could be a good gun to invest in. If you have about $50 to $100 to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, check out a CO2 handgun or a less expensive GBB pistol. Middle of the road guns like these will still work well and will be durable sidearms. Look for a cheap CO2 or spring handgun if you have $50 or less. You can still buy a durable airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
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 GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol is a decent sidearm for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Check with the 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 gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your local weapon laws or with your regional 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 ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Examine the pistol’s product information to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the ASG STI Lawman Airsoft Pistol. Pistol precision and range depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Game players should constantly use eye and protective 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 handgun shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
