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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About the Kinds of Airsoft Pistols
Find out about airsoft 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 hitting your shots. Pistols, naturally, are short range airsoft guns. They are most often designed after real-world pistols or look-alikes of legitimate handguns. Many different airsoft pistols are fully certified reproductions of their genuine firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can operate in the same ways and look identical to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of sidearms have benefits and differences connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft pistols lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most typical and heavy-duty styles of pistols. They are all-season handguns working well in a lot of kinds of weather, extreme temperatures, and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to launch airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge is generally stored in the gun’s magazine in the handle.
These kinds of airsoft guns are very good for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures given that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to FPS decreases caused by temperature levels. This fact provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other kinds of sidearms like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a metallic cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas composed of a single carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders are not reusable and you can commonly buy them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, once they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to attempt to burn up the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol 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 gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the handgun stops firing BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They do have a supplier’s expiration date typically listed on the package or cartridge, but they can survive for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Information About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The impact on gameplay and green gas pistol functionality is essentially the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are rapidly fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and precisely hit targets at shorter to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s magazine which can usually hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag up until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main gun, bringing extra mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines allows you to join in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters proximity of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB lower compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These guns run like a legitimate pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The propane gas causes the slide to cycle every time when a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. This effect is very cool, however the weapons typically are more expensive and potentially have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback handguns normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas typically performs very well on the airsoft field, it does have limits. When green gas and GBB guns are used over the winter in the snow or in colder weather (such as under 32 degrees F). Considering that the green gas or propane is kept in the pistol mag using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these seals and make the stored gas to seep out before shooting airsoft BBs. This can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer weather conditions).
One option to fix this issue is to try to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body prior to game play. This can help to heat up the rubber seals and better seal in the green gas. It can also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun if you really need to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun shoots far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft sidearms are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. They are typically only able to shoot one BB. The manual action of cocking, reloading, and firing spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When confronting airsoft players on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons and fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this makes them entertaining to use, however less effective.
Spring handguns work the best in springer battles where participants can only use related, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup gun for CQB environments when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed due to the fact that the other player is now struck and out of the gameplay or moving back to respawn. Look out when fighting a number of opponents given that the springer only shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring handguns are considerably effective under the right circumstances and airsoft games. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring pistols can normally shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however accuracy diminishes quickly. Choosing standard 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a range of around 60 to 80 feet with increased precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to bring into the field as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s butt. They work similar to an AEG gun and use forced air forced through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has risen significantly recently. The early gens were a bit questionable and unreliable, however the newer designs have most of the problems resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be modded with increased magazine storage capacities along with accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connections to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can gain a huge jump in performance by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Buy?
Choosing the right airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford to spend, how much you desire to play airsoft with it, and where you hope to play. Look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEG pistol if you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol. These kinds of handguns are typically the top-tier guns, have great build qualities, and are usually a great gun to get. If you have about more than $50 but less than $100 to devote to your airsoft gun purchase, check out a CO2 pistol or a more affordable green gas blowback pistol. These mid-tier guns will still do the job and are pretty durable sidearms. If you have $50 or less, choose a lower end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still buy a sturdy airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Sidearms
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 GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok 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 want to play airsoft. The Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun is a good sidearm for most players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun 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 rent will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at 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 guns like the Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft gun typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the pistol’s details to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Desert Eagle Style .44 Magnum Pistol High Impact Kit FPS-290 Airsoft Gun. Gun range depends upon the shooter’s ability, 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 pistols. Participants should always use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. 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 pistol 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.
