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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Find out about airsoft handguns and 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 best pistol can make a big difference in nailing your shots. Handguns, naturally, are shorter range airsoft weapons. They are normally designed after real-world guns or replications of genuine pistols. Many different airsoft handguns are fully certified variations of their real-world gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways and appear almost identically to the real guns they are modeled around while shooting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of sidearms have negatives and positives associated with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft pistols helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most common and sturdy kinds of pistols. They are all season guns working well in many kinds of weather and environments. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is typically housed in the handgun’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft pistols are very good for airsoft games in cold and snowy temperatures considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to variation by low temperatures. This offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other styles of pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cylinders under really high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely within, once they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are not expended. You should try to burn up the entire CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the pistol stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are kept sealed. They do have the maker’s best used by date typically listed on the box or cylinder, however they will probably survive for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Info
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The effect on the airsoft battlefield and green gas handgun performance is essentially the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and precisely hit targets at very short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is housed in the pistol’s mag and can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending upon the pistol design. A sequence of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the propane pressurized in the pistol magazine up to the point the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to refill and top off your green gas supply in your pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding players can even carry additional bottles of green gas in the field for reloading mags between lulls in the war or in-between activities.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a main or secondary gun, bringing extra handgun magazines is recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines allows you to re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas typically can be used effectively, it does have constraints. When green gas and GBB guns are used throughout the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold temps (such as under 32 deg F). Since the green gas or propane gas is held in the mag using silicone seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact these seals and cause the gas to leak out before shooting. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this challenge is to try to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to a heat source or by 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 variation of your preferred pistol if you truly need to play with a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Information
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs that fire the BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are normally one shot only. The manual actions of firing, reloading, and cocking spring handguns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When dueling other players on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring airsoft guns enjoyable to use, however less effective.
Spring guns perform best in springer wars where airsoft players can just use related, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a rapid second followup shot is not required because the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the game play or going back to respawn. Beware when attacking several airsoft players considering the gun just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring pistols are really useful under the best circumstances. Spring handguns can typically shoot accurately up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines usually 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 Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen significantly over the last few years. The first gens were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, however the newer models have the deficiencies resolved and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be modified with increased magazine storage capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A large advantage of using an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the connectors to use a larger battery. Depending upon the AEG pistol model, you are able to get a large leap in efficiency by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery. Take care of tweaking the elements and the gun’s wires since you must take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask a pro gun technician at your nearest airsoft shop.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have over $100 to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric handgun. If you have around $50 to $100 to upgrade your gun, check out a good quality CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still find a resilient airsoft handgun by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping for used guns if you are trying to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About 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 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 weapon is the Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good choice 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 Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for a lot of players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun 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 specific weapon 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. Search for parts particular to the Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine your local weapon laws or with your local 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the pistol’s info for more details.
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 Spring Custom Night Hawk .45 Style Compact Pistol FPS-180 Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision and range depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft weapons. Participants must constantly use safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
