Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight 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 Airsoft Pistol Kinds
Find information about airsoft guns like pistols and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best handgun and practicing with it can make a big difference in hitting your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are short range airsoft weapons. They are most often developed after real world guns or look-alikes of authentic pistols. Many airsoft pistols are completely certified versions of their genuine firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can appear and function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are designed around while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these styles of pistols have negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft sidearms allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Sidearms
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most popular and sturdy styles of handguns. They are all season, all weather weapons and operate well in many types of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These sidearms use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually housed in the pistol’s handle.
These forms of airsoft pistols are great choices for playing in colder weather conditions due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is less vulnerable to performance variations with temperature levels. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other sorts of airsoft sidearms like green gas stop functioning or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metallic cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, consequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, however the moment they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They do have the supplier’s best used by date normally marked on the box or cylinder, but they will probably stay pressurized for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Info
Green gas airsoft pistols function similarly to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft pellets. The impact on gameplay and green gas handgun efficiency is almost the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s magazine which can often hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs depending on the handgun style. A bunch of valves, rubberized stoppers, and seals keep the green gas stored in the pistol magazine up to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good habit to fill up and top off the propane reserves in your pistol mag each time you load it into the handgun. Pistol-wielding gamers can also carry extra bottles of green gas or propane in the field for reloading between breaks in the war or between activities.
When carrying a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or secondary weapon, bringing extra mags is encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags helps you join in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since rifles and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used for indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety rule due to the close range proximity of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy sending the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various forms of green gas airsoft handguns. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns run like a real pistol with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is extremely cool, but the GBB guns usually are more expensive and likely have more parts which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback guns normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol mag using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, the cold can impact these seals and cause the stored gas to leak out prior to shooting. This lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas handgun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this challenge is to try to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to a heater or by your body just before the game play. This can help to warm the seals and better seal in the green gas. It might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun if you really need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform 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 pistol’s barrel. The manual actions of firing, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer wars where airsoft players can solely use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick second followup shot will not be required considering that the other person is already hit and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. Look out when engaging a number of foes considering that the weapon only fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are incredibly reliable under the most ideal conditions during games. Spring pistols can typically shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs however precision reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Facts
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use forced air with electrically cycled cylinders, pistons, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags usually hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 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 spare mags to maintain the ammo supply and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually increased substantially recently. The initial generation AEP guns were a bit sketchy and undependable, but the newer models have most of the issues worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized mag capacities and also accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant benefit of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the opportunity to rewire the adapters to use a larger battery. Based on the AEG pistol style, you may be able to get a large output in efficiency using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the standard mini battery. Take extra precautions when tweaking the components and the gun’s wires since you should take into account the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask a qualified airsoft specialist at your local airsoft store or shop.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Buy?
Deciding on the best airsoft handgun for you depends upon your budget, how much you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you have more than $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, look into a green gas blowback pistol or AEP handgun. These kinds of pistols are typically the top-tier guns, have great performance, and can be a really good gun to get. Take a look at a CO2 handgun or less expensive green gas GBB handgun if you have between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to spend. These mid-tier guns will still do the job and will be pretty resilient sidearms. If you have less than $50, find a low end CO2 or spring handgun. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft pistol to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good option for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight Airsoft Gun is a good gun for most players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like M4 rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Search for parts particular to the Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the pistol’s details to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring G058B Night Owl Pistol FPS-120 Laser Flashlight Airsoft Gun. Weapon precision and range depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Airsoft players should constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with guidance 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 pistol fire real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
