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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft handguns are completely approved and licensed variations of their real firearm equivalents and look and run in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these types of sidearms has benefits and differences connected with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft handguns lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most dependable and typical types of handguns. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are excellent for airsoft games in cooler temperatures since the high pressure CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations caused by temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft guns exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other types of guns like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a metal cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, and so the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders are not multiple-use and you can commonly buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely and securely within, once they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to try to dissipate the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun accuracy and target practice and consume the rest of the additional gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They are made with the supplier’s expiry date usually printed on the package or cartridge, but they will likely survive for a prolonged time past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The outcome on gameplay and green gas handgun operation is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The propane gas is stashed in the handgun’s magazine which can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, extra mags are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags allows you to re-engage in the action during firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields because long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety guideline because of the close quarters distance of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane is kept in the mag by using rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, cold temps can influence these seals and allow the gas to escape before shooting the pistol. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas handgun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One fix to this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them next to your body before the airsoft game play starts. If you really want to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful coil springs that propel the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are normally single shot. The manual action of reloading, cocking, and shooting spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When confronting rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes them enjoyable to use, however less efficient.
Spring sidearms and guns perform best in springer wars where opponents can only use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB settings when you can often surprise other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid second follow-up shot will not be called for considering that the other opponent is already hit and out of the game play or running back to respawn. Be careful when engaging several enemies considering the gun only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are extremely effective under the right circumstances. Spring guns can usually shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets reduces quickly.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They operate similar to an AEG gun and use forced air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags generally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g 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 (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery lasts that long. These pistols can effectively shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually grown significantly in the last few years. The earliest generations were a bit questionable and undependable, but the more recent designs have most of the issues resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized mag storage capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can gain a large increase in performance by adopting a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) rather than the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me?
Selecting the ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon how much you can afford, how often you want to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Consider a GBB green gas pistol or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol. These guns are usually the top-tier guns, have great build qualities, and could be a pretty good gun to get. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, have a look at a CO2 handgun or more affordable green gas blowback pistol. These mid-tier guns will still be fun to play with and can be sturdy sidearms. If you have less than $50, research a cheap CO2 or spring pistol. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB 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 Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, experience, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles 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 particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Search for parts specific to the Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Look at 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft guns like the Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the pistol’s details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Refurbished Spring Custom USP Compact Pistol FPS-150 Airsoft Gun. Pistol range and accuracy depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Participants need to always use eye and protective face masks. The weapon should 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
