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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as extra weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft handguns are completely accredited replications of their actual firearm counterparts and look and run in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a number of kinds of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these kinds of pistols has benefits and differences related to them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft handguns allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most common and sturdy kinds of pistols. They are all season guns and operate well in many types of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is generally kept in the gun’s handle.
These types of airsoft pistols are good for airsoft games in colder temperatures given that the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to variation by low temperatures. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other styles of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas consisting of just one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) they 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. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and expend the rest of the surplus gas. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They are made with the maker’s expiry date typically marked on the package or cylinder, however they may last for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at around 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is stored in the pistol’s airsoft magazine which can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or secondary weapon, additional mags are highly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines helps you re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety regulation due to the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various types of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas generally performs extremely well, it does have restrictions. When they are used throughout the winter season in the snow or in cold weather conditions (like under 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane is stored in the weapon’s magazine by rubber seals and gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these seals and trigger the stored gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One option to fix this challenge is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. It may also be worth checking out a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you actually want to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that send the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functioning of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring pistols work the best in springer battles where game players can solely use comparable, single shot spring weapons or as a transition backup weapon for CQB settings when you can often surprise other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd follow-up shot isn’t needed because the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or going back to respawn. Beware when attacking a number of enemies given that the weapon just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are extremely useful under the appropriate game circumstances. Spring handguns can usually fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but target accuracy decreases quickly.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They operate just like an AEG gun and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines typically store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough magazines to reload with and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can effectively shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually increased considerably over the last few years. The early gens were a bit undependable and questionable, but the new models have the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with maximized magazine capacities and also accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can get a huge increase in performance by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, take a look at a GBB handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, review a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. If you are on a budget, you can still choose a resilient airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players on the used airsoft gun market.
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 pistols usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they believe they will play in the future. The Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Check 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 weapons like the Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Inspect the item information to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Refurbished Spring OA-93 Pistol FPS-260 Airsoft Gun. Weapon shooting distance 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 pistols. Game players must always use safety goggles and face protection. 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 gun fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy pistol.
