Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun)
An ideal choice for those who want a realistic-looking gun, without having to break the bank by getting a metal body kit installed on a TM blowback pistol. This model benefits from is Full-Auto as well as normal Semi-Auto functions. Having a metal slide makes it go smooth when firing in Full-Auto mode, and gives 260fps when using TOP GAS. It comes neatly packaged in it’s own plastic hard case and offers excellent value for money.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Metal slide, ABS Frame
Hop-Up: Fixed
Velocity: 312 fps (w/ 0.12g BBs)
Weight: 1.8 lbs
Length: 7.8″
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are fully manufactured releases of their genuine handgun counterparts and run and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of handguns come with positives and negatives related to them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most long-lasting and standard types of pistols. They are all-season pistols and operate well in many types of weather conditions and climates. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge is typically stored in the gun’s mag inside the handle.
These styles of airsoft guns are excellent for playing airsoft in cooler temperatures considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to variation by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft handguns very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other kinds of airsoft handguns like green gas cease to work or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however the moment they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They are made with a manufacturer’s best used by date typically noted on the box or cartridge, however they will last for an extended time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but 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 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s grip within the magazine and can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the pistol model. A sequence of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the green gas sealed in the pistol mag up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to fill up and top off the propane supply in your mag each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding gamers can additionally bring surplus bottles of propane in the field for reloading mags in-between lulls in the war or between activities.
When carrying a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary weapon, bringing extra handgun mags is advised for rapidly reloading. Having extra mags allows you to re-engage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used during indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule because of the close quarters proximity of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols function like a legitimate pistol with the slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, but the weapons frequently cost more and possibly have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns commonly cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas typically performs extremely well, it does have restrictions. For example, when they are played with throughout the winter airsoft games in the snow or in colder weather (like less than 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the weapon’s mag by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these seals and trigger the gas to seep out before firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One fix for this challenge is to try to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them next to a heater or by your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to warm the seals and help to seal in the green gas. If you really prefer to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be better to buy a CO2 version of your favorite pistol. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that launch the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are usually one shot only. The manual functions of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring guns interesting to use, but they are usually less useful when fighting challengers on the airsoft field with fully auto airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring handguns perform best in springer battles where players can just use similar, single shot spring guns or as a transitional weapon for CQB settings when you can often surprise other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd followup shot isn’t needed due to the fact that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. When engaging a number of airsoft players given that the spring airsoft gun simply shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are incredibly reliable under the appropriate situations. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These handguns typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly. Using normal 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with heightened accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Details
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They function similar to an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags normally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually increased considerably recently. The first gens were a little bit questionable and undependable, however the newer models have the bugs resolved and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with maximized magazine capacities and also accommodating bigger batteries.
A substantial benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use an enhanced capacity battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can gain a sizable boost in functionality by utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery. Beware of modifying the parts and the gun’s wires since you must take into account the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask an experienced gun tech at your local airsoft shop if you have modding issues.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
Choosing the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you want to play airsoft using it, and where you decide to play. If you can afford more than $100 to invest in your airsoft handgun, check out a green gas blowback or GBB pistol or AEP pistol. These are typically the top of the line, have the most effective build qualities, and can be a good handgun to purchase. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, take a look at a CO2 pistol or a more affordable green gas handgun. These guns will still finish the job and will be pretty resilient sidearms. If you have less than $50, try to find a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol. You can still buy a durable airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft sidearm?
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 dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun)?
Answer: The HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun) is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun) is a decent weapon for many 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 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun).
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Examine 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 might apply to airsoft weapons like the HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun).
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the pistol’s product details for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the HFC hga-166 gas blowback metal silde airsoft pistol semi/full auto(Airsoft Gun). Weapon accuracy and range depends on 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 weapons. Airsoft players need to always use safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
