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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Refurbished Spring Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A large number of airsoft pistols are completely manufactured replications of their real handgun counterparts and run and look in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than real bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft handguns such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these kinds of handguns come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most typical and dependable types of handguns. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These kinds of airsoft guns are good for playing in cold and snowy weather conditions due to the fact that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation by temperature levels. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other sorts of airsoft sidearms like green gas cease to function or hardly shoot BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a shiny cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas made up of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but the moment they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) they will start 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 they are kept sealed. They have a manufacturer’s expiry date usually noted on the box or cylinder, however, they will survive for an extended time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The effect on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at around 300+ FPS.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s magazine and can typically hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending upon the handgun model. A set of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the green gas housed in the magazine prior to when the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good idea to top off and fill up the green gas reserves in your magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also bring additional bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading between lulls in the battle or in-between games.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary weapon, bringing extra handgun mags is encouraged for quickly reloading. Having additional magazines allows you to get back in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor shooting. This is a safety regulation due to the close range distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy sending the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns operate like a realistic handgun with the slide “blowing back” with every shot. Each time a new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, but the handguns usually are more expensive and likely have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas generally performs effectively, it does have limits. When they are used over the winter playing in the snow or in colder weather conditions (such as below 32 deg F). Since the green gas or propane is stored in the pistol mag using silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can affect the seals and cause the gas to seep out before firing the handgun. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this challenge is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them near your body prior to game play. This can help to warm up the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. It might also be worth checking out a CO2 version of your preferred handgun if you really prefer to play airsoft with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Info
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that launch the airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are typically single shot. The manual functions of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols. When fighting against rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles like fully auto airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes spring airsoft pistols entertaining to use, but less effective.
Spring handguns perform best in springer wars where opponents can exclusively use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transition backup weapon for CQB settings when you can often surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast second followup shot will not be really needed due to the fact that the other person is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or running back to respawn. When engaging multiple adversaries because the gun only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are remarkably useful under the most ideal game conditions. Spring handguns can typically fire up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however accuracy decreases quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Facts
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work similar to an AEG rifle and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders, pistons, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased considerably over the last few years. The initial gen AEP guns were a bit undependable and questionable, however the more recent designs have most of the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be modded with increased mag storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A huge perk of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the wires to use a more substantial battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you may be able to get a substantial leap in performance by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard AEP battery. Beware of changing the components and the gun’s wires because you must think about the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask a pro weapon specialist at your local airsoft store.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Play with?
Finding the ideal airsoft pistol for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you plan to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. Look into a GBB green gas handgun or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun. These are typically the best of the best, have the most effective performance, and are usually a pretty good airsoft gun to invest in. If you can afford in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, take a look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper green gas handgun. Middle of the road guns like these will still function well and can be pretty long lasting sidearms. Look for a cheaper CO2 or spring handgun if you have less than $50. You can still get a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Pistol 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 reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Refurbished Spring Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Refurbished Spring Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Refurbished Spring Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for many players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm 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. Try to find parts specific to the Refurbished Spring Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Examine your local gun 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Refurbished Spring Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the product details for additional information on airsoft BBs.
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 Secret Agent Pistol FPS-160 Silencer, Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun. Gun range and accuracy depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Participants must always use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon must be used safely with guidance 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 weapon fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
