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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS
This Firepower metal slide spring pistol is an excellent choice for quick side arm pistol. The metal slide offer a realistic feel and weight to this spring powered pistol. This gun is equipped with a fully functional safety switch and a 12 round magazine. This gun also comes with the BAXS hop up system for improved accuracy.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About this item
Powerful spring: 325 FPS with 6mm ammo
Ready to play: Shoots 6mm ammo in a single shot. Includes 100 starter BBs
Replica: made with heavy duty polymer and metal for a realistic feel. Weighs 1.5lbs
Easy to load: Magazine holds 12 rounds
Hop-up: creates a back-spin effect on ammo to provide longer shooting distance
Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS
Product Description
Firepower .45 Spring Pistol, Metal Slide, Black Included: Sample package of airsoft BBs & manual This Firepower spring pistol is an excellent weapon of choice for serious airsoft enthusiasts. This pistol is part of Firepower’s Metal Slide series and the added weight of this metal slide lends a realistic look and feel to this gun. The gun features a functional safety, a 12 rd magazine, and a shot velocity of 328 fps (using .12g BBs). The gun also features a BAX hop-up system for improved long distance shooting accuracy. This pistol is great for extended airsoft skirmish play as it has very few breakable components in addition to extremely reliable spring-powered firing. Must be manually cocked for each shot.
Features
Spring-powered
Metal slide
Functional safety
BAX hop-up system
About Airsoft Station
Ever since our start in 2006, our experienced team here at Airsoft Station has always strived to provide our customers with the best possible products and service. Whether you are looking for a new airsoft gun or some tactical gear to help you secure the win, we are sure to have everything you need and more available online or at our retail located in Oakdale, Minnesota.Here at Airsoft Station one of our biggest goals is to provide our customers with the best ranges available on some of the most sought after airsoft products available on the market today; while ensuring you feel informed and confident about your buying experience.
Airsoft Pistol Style Details
Learn more about airsoft sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best handgun can be a game changer in hitting your shots. Pistols, by nature, are short range airsoft weapons. They are generally designed after firearm guns or clones of genuine handguns. Many airsoft pistols are completely certified variations of their genuine pistol counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually look and function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways almost identically to the real guns they are designed around while blasting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these varieties of handguns has negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft pistols allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and long-lasting styles of handguns. They are all-weather pistols and operate well in many kinds of weather and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is typically located in the gun’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft pistols are great for playing airsoft in cold and snowy weather given that the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations caused by temperature. This provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other varieties of pistols like green gas cease to work or barely shoot BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a shiny steel cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas composed of a single carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, and so the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of about ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders are not reusable and you can commonly buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, but once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You should attempt to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the pistol stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are stored sealed. They are made with the supplier’s expiration date usually marked on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they will likely survive for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is housed in the handgun’s mag and can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending upon the pistol style. A sequence of valves, rubberized stoppers, and o-rings keep the green gas housed in the pistol mag prior to when the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a great plan to top off and refill your green gas in the mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding gamers can also carry excess bottles of green gas or propane in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the battle or in-between game play.
When bringing a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main weapon, extra mags are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra mags helps you join in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule due to the close range proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy launching the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different forms of green gas airsoft pistols. To start with there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols run like a real handgun with the slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The gas induces the slide to cycle each time when a new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is really cool, however the guns usually are more expensive and potentially have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas usually works effectively, it does have restrictions. This includes when they are used in the winter airsoft games in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like under 32 deg F). Considering that the green gas or propane is kept in the weapon’s mag using silicone seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these seals and allow the stored gas to leak out before firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer temps).
One option to fix this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them close to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and help to seal in the green gas. It may also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you truly prefer to play airsoft with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally single-shot. The manual functioning of cocking, reloading, and shooting spring airsoft guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes them enjoyable to use, but they are usually less efficient when confronting other players on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully auto airsoft AEG SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work best in springer wars where airsoft players can only use similar, single shot spring pistols or as an alternative weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can often surprise other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a fast 2nd follow-up shot will not be called for due to the fact that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Beware when engaging numerous players due to the fact that the spring airsoft gun only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are really reliable under the most ideal game circumstances. Spring guns can generally fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but precision reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They function just like an AEG gun and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to reload the gun and the battery lasts that long. These AEP pistols can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually increased considerably in the last few years. The initial gens were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, but the latest designs have the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modded with enhanced mag capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can get a big jump in functionality by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft pistol, check out a GBB handgun or AEG pistol. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. If your gun budget is lower, you can still look for a long lasting airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
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 airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS?
Answer: The Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS is a good gun for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs 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 your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts particular to the Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your local weapon 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Examine the handgun’s product info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Firepower .45 Metal Slide Spring Powered Airsoft Pistol with Hop-Up, 325 FPS. Handgun range and accuracy 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 concern when using airsoft guns. Participants must always use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon must 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 fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy handgun.
