Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Spring Airsoft Rifle, 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 Rifle 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 Airsoft Pistol Designs
Learn more about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the best pistol can be a game changer in nailing your shots. Pistols, by nature, are shorter range airsoft weapons. They are often created after authentic pistols or miniatures of legitimate handguns. Many airsoft handguns are fully licensed reproductions of their real-world gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and operate in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled around while firing airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these types of handguns have positives and negatives related to them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft sidearms helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most typical and dependable styles of pistols. They are all season, all weather handguns and work well in lots of types of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is generally stored in the pistol’s handle.
These forms of airsoft weapons are excellent for playing airsoft in cooler temperatures given that the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to variation by low temperatures. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other types of guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridges cannot be refilled and you can typically buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to attempt to consume the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the handgun stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are stored sealed. They have the maker’s expiration date typically marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they will survive for a long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft BBs. The effect on gameplay and green gas weapon operation is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic firing modes and accurate at shorter to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is housed in the handgun’s magazine and can typically hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs based on the handgun model. A bunch of valves, rubber stoppers, and o-rings keep the gas sealed in the pistol magazine till the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good habit to fill up and top off the green gas supply in the mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also bring extra bottles of green gas or propane in the field for reloading mags in-between breaks in the fight or between gameplay.
When using a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, bringing additional mags is recommended for quickly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags helps you get back in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not allowed to be used during indoor game play. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close quarters proximity of players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various forms of green gas airsoft pistols. First there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols function like an actual handgun with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. The gas triggers the slide to cycle when a brand-new airsoft BB is chambered. This cycling is very cool, but the GBB guns frequently cost more and likely have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons typically cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas usually works very well, it does have drawbacks. For example, when they are used in the winter airsoft games in the snow or in colder temperatures (like less than 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is held in the weapon’s magazine by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect the seals and trigger the gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to your body or near a heat source just before game play. If you absolutely need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. They are generally single-shot. The manual functioning of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft guns interesting to use, however they are less effective when running into opponents on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like auto airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns work most effectively in springer wars where participants can solely use related, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB settings when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not called for since the other player is now hit and out of the game play or going back to respawn. When engaging many different airsoft players because the gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are incredibly reliable under the best circumstances. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can generally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets accurately diminishes quickly. Choosing regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They function much like an AEG gun and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has grown substantially in the last few years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the more recent designs have most of the issues worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized magazine capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you are able to get a big output in performance by utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the stock mini battery. Take extra precautions when modifying the components and the gun’s wires because you need to take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have modding questions, ask an experienced airsoft gun tech at your nearest airsoft shop.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, evaluate a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, check out a CO2 pistol or more affordable GBB pistol. If you are on a budget, you can still choose a long lasting airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft 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 want to play airsoft. The Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check your local 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Inspect the handgun’s product information for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Combat Strike Shotgun FPS-240 Airsoft Gun. Weapon precision depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Game players must constantly use eye and face masks. The weapon should be used safely with guidance 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 weapon fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
