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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback Airsoft Pistol
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Pistol Design Additional Information
Find out about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best pistol and practicing with it can make an impact in improving your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are lower range airsoft weapons. They are frequently constructed after actual sidearms or copies of actual pistols. Many airsoft handguns are completely certified versions of their actual weapon equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and appear similarly to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real-world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of handguns have positives and negatives related to them. Learning about the types of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most typical and long-lasting styles of handguns. They are all-season, all-weather handguns and function well in a lot of kinds of temperatures, weather and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is generally housed in the gun’s magazine.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are very good for playing in cold weather conditions considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance variations with temperature. This fact gives CO2 airsoft pistols great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other kinds of airsoft pistols like green gas stop performing or barely fire BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny metallic cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas made up of a single carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can normally purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but when they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) the cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to attempt to dissipate the entire 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 extra gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the handgun stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while if they are stored sealed. They do have the maker’s use by date normally printed on the box or cylinder, however, they can survive for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The result on the battlefield and green gas weapon effectiveness is essentially the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s magazine and can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs depending on the gun style. A series of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the green gas stored in the magazine until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great choice to fill up and top off the propane supply in the magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can even take extra bottles of green gas in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the war or between activities.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a main or secondary gun, bringing extra magazines is suggested for rapidly reloading. Having extra mags allows you to re engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not enabled to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns run like a genuine handgun with the pistol slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane gas triggers the slide to cycle when a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. This functionality is really cool, but the GBB guns often are more expensive and possibly have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback handguns generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Because the green gas or propane is kept in the magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold weather can impact these o-rings and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely land a number of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this challenge is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them inside your jacket next to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you actually want to play airsoft with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs that fire the BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual functions of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When dueling airsoft players on the airsoft field with enhanced guns like automatic airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes them entertaining to use, however less efficient.
Spring handguns perform the best in springer battles where game players can solely use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings when you can usually surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick second followup shot is not called for because the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging many different foes given that the spring airsoft gun only fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are remarkably useful under the right game conditions. Spring pistols can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but accuracy reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to bring into the field as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They operate just like an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags typically carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has grown significantly in recent years. The first generations were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the more recent versions have the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be upgraded with enhanced magazine storage capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you can get a sizable increase in performance by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have over $100 to use to buy your airsoft pistol, evaluate a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, look at a CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB handgun. You can still look for a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are on a budget.
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 pistols usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play in the future. The Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a decent weapon for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. 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 gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check your regional 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s info for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Electric 92 Style FPS-120 Full Auto Blowback 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 understand for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Players must always use safety goggles and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 pistol shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
