Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 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 Style Information
Find information about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as secondary guns or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft handguns are completely manufactured releases of their real pistol counterparts and run and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real 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 gun handguns. Each of these varieties of pistols has benefits and differences related to them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft handguns allows you to decide which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most common and sturdy varieties of pistols. They are all-season weapons working well in many types of weather, temperatures, and environments. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is normally kept in the gun’s magazine inside the handle.
These styles of airsoft guns are excellent for playing airsoft in cold weather due to the fact that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance decreases caused by low temperatures. This fact provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other varieties of airsoft pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a chrome metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas made up of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridges are not reusable and you can normally order them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely within, but when they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You must try to expend the whole CO2 cartridge the 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 have to shoot up until the pistol stops firing BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They have the supplier’s use by date normally listed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they will survive for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns resemble CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas sidearm functionality is basically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are rapidly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s mag that can typically hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas stored in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, extra mags are recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to join in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not approved to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety guideline due to the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is held in the pistol mag by rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively affect these seals and cause the gas to leak out prior to shooting. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas pistol would normally shoot 6mm BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before the airsoft game play starts. If you absolutely want to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may also be worth getting a CO2 style of your preferred pistol.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. They are typically one shot. The manual action of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes spring airsoft pistols fun to use, yet they can be less useful when confronting players on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, fully auto airsoft AEG rifles, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring sidearms work the best in springer wars where participants can exclusively use related, single shot spring guns or as a transition backup gun for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can frequently surprise other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast second follow-up shot is not really needed given that the other opponent is now hit and out of the game play or headed back to respawn. When engaging multiple attackers because the springer just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are remarkably reliable under the appropriate circumstances. Spring guns like pistols can generally shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs however accuracy reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG rifle and use forced air forced through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines normally hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually risen considerably recently. The early generation AEP guns were a bit questionable and undependable, but the newer models have most of the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be modified with increased magazine capacities together with accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun model, you can get a huge jump in functionality by employing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have more than one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, check out a good quality CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still find a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft guns if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pistols
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be an ok gun to use 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 HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for many 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 AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the Spring HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at 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 guns like the Spring HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the pistol’s information to learn more.
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 HFC Tactical Pistol FPS-350 Airsoft Gun. Weapon range and precision depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Game players need to always use impact resistant safety glasses and protective face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision 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 pistol shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
