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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 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 Handgun Type Additional Information
Find info about airsoft pistols and sidearms 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 sidearm can be a game changer in aiming your shots. Pistols, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are typically fashioned after actual handguns or replications of actual pistols. Many different airsoft pistols are fully certified editions of their real world pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can look and function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways identical to the real guns they are designed after while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of handguns has negatives and positives related to them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most dependable and popular types of pistols. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These styles of airsoft guns are good for airsoft games in colder temperatures due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases by low temperature. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other styles of pistols like green gas cease to work or barely shoot airsoft BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metal cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas consisting of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders are not refillable and you can commonly buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely within, but when they are punctured (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to try to dissipate the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and use up the remainder of the excess gas. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops firing BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have the maker’s expiry date normally printed on the box or cartridge, but they will likely stay pressurized for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Details
Green gas airsoft pistols resemble CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The result on gameplay and green gas pistol efficiency is basically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The propane is kept in the handgun’s magazine which can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or main weapon, bringing additional mags is recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines on-hand helps you reengage in the action during firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not allowed to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety regulation due to the close quarters distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy sending the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is stored in the pistol mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can affect these gaskets and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the pistol. The lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One option to fix this challenge is to try to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by putting them next to a heat source or by your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and better seal in the green gas. It can also be worth checking out a CO2 version of your favorite pistol if you actually need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Facts About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs that launch the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual action of shooting, reloading, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring handguns perform most effectively in springer wars where players can solely use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters backup gun for CQB settings when you can usually surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a fast 2nd follow-up shot isn’t needed given that the other person is already hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. Look out when engaging numerous players because the spring weapon just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring handguns are quite efficient under the right game conditions. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the coiled springs are less effective than other styles of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to hit targets accurately is reduced quickly. Using conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved accuracy.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to use as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They function just like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol mags generally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually grown substantially over the last few years. The first gens were a bit sketchy and unreliable, however the latest versions have most of the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with enhanced mag storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A substantial benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the connectors to use an enhanced capacity battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can gain a large jump in performance and fire rate using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the standard battery. Take extra precautions when tweaking the components and the gun’s wires because you should take into consideration the volts, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a qualified weapon tech at your local airsoft shop or store if you have customization questions.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, evaluate a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. You can still look for a durable airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are looking for a deal.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 handguns usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 Airsoft Gun is a good gun for a lot of players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Look for parts specific to the Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check 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 weapons like the Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the product details for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring HFC Heavy Weight Sharp Eye Long Barrel Pistol Black FPS-260 Airsoft Gun. Gun range and accuracy depends upon the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft handguns. Game players should constantly use eye and 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 shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
