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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size
The new M&P R8Co2 Airsoft Revolver is a fully licensed Smith & Wesson replica. Users can quickly and easily adjust firing modes mid game by cocking back the slide and alternating the switch on the opposite side of the rear sight. Constructed with a rugged nylon polymer frame and full metal internals, the M&P R8 is extremely resilient to outside damage while still remaining lightweight and easily maneuverable. Two specially designed rotating magazines are included with the R8, each holding eight 6mm BBs. This replica is powered by a single 12g Co2 cartridge which is housed directly into polymer pistol grip. The non-blowback design of this M&P R8 replica is much more gas efficient.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Package length: 4.2 cm
Package width: 16.5 cm
Package height: 31.4 cm
Product Type: SPORTING GOODS
Airsoft Pistol Style Additional Info
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are completely approved and licensed editions of their genuine gun counterparts and function and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft sidearms such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these varieties of handguns come with positives and negatives connected with them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft pistols helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most long lasting and typical types of pistols. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft handguns are good choices for airsoft games in cooler weather conditions because the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to variation with temperature. This offers good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other sorts of pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metallic cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas made up of just one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge 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 chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They do have a manufacturer’s use by date normally printed on the box or cartridge, however they will probably survive for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The effect on the battlefield and green gas pistol operation is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can hit targets at shorter to mid-range ranges.
The propane gas is held in the handgun’s mag which can typically hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas stored in the mag till the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary weapon, bringing additional magazines is highly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags on-hand allows you to re-engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor shooting. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close range distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns function like an actual pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane gas triggers the slide to cycle each time when a new airsoft BB is chambered. The result is very cool, however the GBB pistols often are more expensive and possibly have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the handgun magazine by using rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these o-rings and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the gun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when it would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to your body prior to game play starts. If you truly need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs that propel the BBs out of the pistol barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual functioning of firing, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When confronting challengers on the airsoft field with fully auto airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring guns fun to use, but less effective.
Spring handguns perform best in springer battles where players can just use related, single shot spring handguns or as a transition backup weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast 2nd follow-up shot will not be called for because the other person is already hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Beware when engaging several adversaries because the spring gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are extremely reliable under the appropriate conditions during games. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the pitched springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can usually shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however precision is reduced quickly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with heightened target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They function much like an AEG SMG and use compressed air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually grown considerably over the last few years. The initial gen guns were a little bit questionable and unreliable, however the more recent models have the issues resolved and make effective airsoft backup guns. They can be further upgraded with enhanced magazine capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the adapters to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a big output in functionality by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Buy?
Picking out the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on your gun budget, how often you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Take a look at a GBB handgun or AEP handgun if you have over $100 to invest on your airsoft handgun. These kinds of pistols are normally the best of the best, have great efficiency, and can be a great gun to invest in. Take a look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper green gas GBB pistol if you have between more than $50 but less than $100 to invest. Middle of the road guns like these will still get the job done and will be sturdy sidearms. If you have less than fifty dollars, look for a cheaper CO2 or springer pistol. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size?
Answer: The Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good 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 Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size is a decent sidearm for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like M4 rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your local gun 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the handgun’s information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Smith & Wesson Airsoft Revolver M&P R8 6Mm Black, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, 2275903, One Size. Handgun shooting distance depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Game players should constantly use safety goggles and face masks. The weapon must 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 handgun fire real ammunition?
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 weapon.
