Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 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.
Airsoft Pistol Type Additional Info
Learn more about airsoft pistols and sidearms 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 right sidearm can be a game changer in aiming your shots. Handguns, by nature, are shorter range airsoft guns. They are typically made after real-world guns or miniatures of actual handguns. A large number of airsoft pistols are completely certified releases of their real world firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can look and feel and function in the same ways almost identically to the real guns they are modeled around while firing airsoft BBs in place of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these forms of pistols come with negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft sidearms helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most dependable and standard types of handguns. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These styles of airsoft handguns are good for playing in cold weather since the high pressure CO2 gas is less susceptible to performance variations caused by low temperatures. This provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other styles of pistols like green gas stop working or barely shoot pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a shiny steel cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under really high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridges are not refillable and you can usually order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas securely within, once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) the cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. You should try to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the exact 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 games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the gun stops shooting BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They are made with a manufacturer’s best used by date usually noted on the box or cartridge, however they will maintain pressure for an extended time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft sidearms resemble CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The impact on gameplay and green gas handgun operation is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can accurately hit targets at very short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s mag and can frequently hold between 15 to 20+ BBs depending upon the pistol design. A sequence of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the propane sealed in the mag up to when the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a great habit to fill up and top off your propane reserves in the pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally take supplemental bottles of green gas in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the fight or between game play.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a main or backup weapon, bringing extra handgun magazines is recommended for rapidly reloading. Having extra magazines helps you re-engage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety standard due to the close range distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols function like a real pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas causes the slide to cycle. The result is really cool, however the GBB weapons frequently are more expensive and possibly have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the handgun mag by rubber o-rings, seals, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively influence these gaskets and allow the gas to escape before shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the pistol would typically shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One option to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them next to your body or by a heater before game play starts. If you really need to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft guns 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 cocking, firing, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When fighting attackers on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like fully automatic airsoft AEG SMGs, assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring airsoft pistols entertaining to use, however less efficient.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer wars where players can just use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transitional weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot is not called for considering that the other opponent is now hit by the first BB and out of the game play or heading back to respawn. Take care when fighting many different players given that the spring gun only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring pistols are really reliable under the right scenarios and airsoft games. Spring pistols can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however target accuracy reduces quickly.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They function just like an AEG rifle and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs right up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP handguns can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually grown considerably over the last few years. The earliest generation AEP guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the new versions have the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft backup guns. They can be further modified with enhanced mag storage capacities together with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial benefit of using an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the adapters to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol model, you can get a substantial jump in functionality by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, check out a green gas blowback handgun or AEG pistol. If you have around $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a good quality CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still get a resilient airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you need to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About 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 reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols. 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 particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your local weapon laws or with your local 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 guns like the Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check out the handgun’s details for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring CYMA P661C Tactical Pistol FPS-160 Airsoft Gun. Pistol shooting distance depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Airsoft players must always use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon must 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 gun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
