Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Spring Airsoft Pistol, which means it’s powered by a spring and must be cocked for each shot. It’s fast, clean, inexpensive and easily maintained; it requires no gas or batteries to operate. Also, Spring Airsoft Guns are the toughest, most durable of all Airsoft Guns, because they’re made with few breakable pieces. If you’re looking for a fun, reliable Airsoft Pistol that’ll look great and perform even better, you’ve come to the right place. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun.
Info About the Designs of Airsoft Handguns
Find info about airsoft sidearms and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best pistol and practicing with it can make a big difference in nailing your shots. Pistols, by nature, are reduced range airsoft guns. They are generally manufactured after real-world guns or replications of legitimate pistols. A lot of airsoft sidearms are fully certified releases of their actual weapon equivalents. These airsoft guns can visually look and run in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are designed around while firing airsoft BBs instead of real world bullets.
There are a few kinds of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these styles of sidearms has negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the types of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most standard and heavy-duty styles of handguns. They are all season weapons and work well in a lot of types of weather, varying temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to push airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is typically held in the gun’s magazine in the handle.
These styles of airsoft weapons are great choices for playing airsoft in cooler weather conditions considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance decreases by low temperature. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other kinds of airsoft pistols like green gas stop working or barely shoot pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and store high pressure CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but the moment they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft gun 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 extra gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They come with the supplier’s use by date usually printed on the package or cylinder, however they will likely last for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Handgun Information
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The impact on airsoft games and green gas pistol effectiveness is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at shorter to mid-range distances.
The green gas is sealed in the pistol’s grip within the magazine which can typically hold roughly 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas housed in the pistol mag till the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great choice to top off and fill up the green gas supply in the mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding gamers can also take extra bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling in-between breaks in the battle or in-between game play.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary weapon, bringing extra handgun mags is encouraged for quickly reloading. Having additional magazines helps you join in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not approved to be used for indoor game play. This is a safety standard due to the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a decreased level compared to 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 where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas generally performs effectively, it does have drawbacks. For example, when they are played with throughout the winter airsoft games in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like lower 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane gas is held in the weapon’s magazine using silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact the seals and allow the stored gas to seep out before shooting airsoft BBs. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One fix for this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them inside your jacket next to your body just before the game play. This can help to warm the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It might also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you really prefer to play with a trustworthy airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that shoot the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual functioning of firing, reloading, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring airsoft guns perform the best in springer wars where opponents can just use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transitional backup gun for CQB buildings when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd followup shot is not needed considering that the other player is already hit and out of the gameplay or headed back to respawn. Take care when engaging a number of players considering that the spring airsoft gun just shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are incredibly useful under the appropriate conditions during games. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately is reduced rapidly. Choosing regular 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with increased target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They work similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air with electrically cycled cylinders, pistons, and gearboxes to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags usually hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to reload the gun and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can effectively fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually grown considerably in recent years. The early generations were a little bit undependable and sketchy, however the newer designs have the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced mag storage capacities in addition to accommodating larger batteries.
A large advantage of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the connections to use an increased capacity battery with longer life. Based on the AEG handgun style, you can get a substantial output in performance and fire rate using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the standard battery. Take extra precautions when changing the components and wires since you should think about the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. Ask a professional gun technician at your local airsoft shop or store if you have modding concerns.
What Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB handgun or AEG handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a good quality CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB handgun. You can still get a long lasting airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are on a budget.
Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for many players.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts specific to the Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your regional weapon 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the handgun’s product information to learn more.
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 Spring 009 Combat Pistol FPS-115 Airsoft Gun. Gun shooting distance depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Shooters should constantly use eye and face protection. The weapon needs to 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 weapon shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
