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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Find out about airsoft guns like pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right handgun can make a big difference in blasting your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft weapons. They are most often designed after authentic pistols or replicas of actual pistols. Many different airsoft handguns are completely certified models of their genuine handgun counterparts. These airsoft guns can operate in the same ways and look almost identically to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to authentic bullets.
There are several types of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these styles of pistols come with positives and negatives connected with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft pistols lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most standard and resilient types of sidearms. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to launch airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft pistols are great choices for airsoft games in cold weather conditions because the compressed CO2 gas is less sensitive to FPS decreases caused by low temperature. This fact provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other kinds of sidearms like green gas cease to work or barely fire pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be refilled and you can normally order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but the moment they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You ought to try to dissipate the entire CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the gun stops firing airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They are made with the manufacturer’s expiry date typically noted on the box or cylinder, but they can maintain pressure for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The operational impact on gameplay and green gas weapon operation is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and accurate at short to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is stored in the handgun’s magazine that can typically hold between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a main or secondary gun, bringing extra mags is strongly recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra mags helps you reengage in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used during indoor game play. This is a safety standard due to the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various forms of green gas airsoft pistols. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These pistols run like a real pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. When a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas triggers the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, but the GBB pistols often cost more and potentially have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two types of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Because the green gas or propane is kept in the pistol magazine by using rubber seals, o-rings, and silicone gaskets, cold temps can negatively influence these o-rings and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. This can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One solution to this challenge is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by holding them next to your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to warm the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. It might also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol if you truly need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual actions of reloading, firing, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform the best in springer wars where players can only use related, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft participants to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second followup shot is not called for considering that the other opponent is now hit and out of the game or headed back to respawn. Look out when fighting many different opponents due to the fact that the spring gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are quite useful under the most ideal situations. Their FPS usually chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring pistols can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets diminishes quickly. Using standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They work similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air with electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to reload the gun and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can effectively fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually grown significantly in the last few years. The earliest gens were a bit questionable and unreliable, but the new versions have the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with maximized mag storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger battery with higher mAh. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can get a substantial jump in functionality using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock AEP battery. Take extra precautions when changing the components and the gun’s wires because you should take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. If you have customization concerns, ask an expert airsoft technician at your local airsoft shop.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me?
Finding the ideal airsoft pistol for you depends upon how much you can afford, how often you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Look into a GBB green gas handgun or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have over $100 to invest on your airsoft handgun. These are usually the best of the best, have good efficiency, and are usually a really good investment. Look at a CO2 handgun or less expensive green gas GBB handgun if you have around more than $50 but less than $100 to invest. These mid-tier guns will still do the job and are resilient sidearms. If you have less than $50, shop for a cheap CO2 or springer pistol. You can still find a durable airsoft handgun to use for the pistol airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
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 GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable gun to use 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 in the future. The SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts specific to the SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Check your local gun laws or with your regional law enforcement 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 SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the pistol’s product information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the SoftAir Taurus PT 24/7 315 FPS Spring Airsoft Gun. Pistol range depends upon the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Airsoft players should constantly use safety goggles 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 ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
