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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Handgun Design Additional Information
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft pistols are fully manufacturer licensed replications of their real firearm equivalents and run and appear in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these types of handguns come with positives and negatives related to them. Finding out about the styles of airsoft pistols lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistol Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most standard and tough varieties of handguns. They are all weather handguns and work well in many types of varying temperatures, weather and environments. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge is normally located in the gun’s magazine.
These styles of airsoft weapons are very good for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures because the compressed CO2 gas is less prone to performance variations caused by temperature levels. This provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other styles of airsoft pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a chrome cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft pistol breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are kept sealed. They come with the maker’s expiry date normally listed on the package or cylinder, however, they may survive for a long period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to fire the airsoft pellets. The outcome on airsoft games and green gas sidearm effectiveness is just about the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at very short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s airsoft mag which can normally hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag before the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or main weapon, extra magazines are highly recommended for quickly reloading. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to join in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are generally not approved to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety regulation due to the close range distance of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy moving 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 handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas typically works very well, it does have limits. This includes when they are played with during the winter airsoft games in the snow or in cold weather (like less than 32 deg F). Considering that the green gas or propane gas is held in the magazine by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact these seals and trigger the gas to escape prior to firing the handgun. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them next to a heater or by your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth buying a CO2 version of your preferred handgun if you actually prefer to play airsoft with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot far better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Information
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that shoot the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual actions of reloading, cocking, and firing spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms perform the best in springer battles where players can solely use comparable, single shot spring handguns or as an alternative weapon for CQB settings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast second follow-up shot is not required due to the fact that the other opponent is now hit and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. When engaging many different enemies given that the spring airsoft gun just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are very useful under the most ideal scenarios. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns typically fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring handguns can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets diminishes quickly. Shooting conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased target accuracy.
Details About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to use as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are normally powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They operate similar to an AEG rifle and use pressured air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines normally store around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare magazines to reload and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can efficiently fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has increased considerably in the last few years. The initial generations were a bit unreliable and sketchy, but the newer designs have most of the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced mag capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capacity to rewire the battery wires to use an increased capacity battery. Based on the AEG pistol version, you can gain a sizable leap in efficiency using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard battery. Take extra precautions when modifying the parts and the gun’s wires because you should consider the volts, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding questions, ask a qualified professional airsoft tech at your nearest airsoft store or shop.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft handgun, check out a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric pistol. If you have between $50 to $100 to invest, evaluate a good quality CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still play with a durable airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with other players in the used airsoft gun market if you are on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pistols
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 green gas airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft gun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending on where you live. Look at your local gun 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 might apply to airsoft guns like the Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun typically shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Examine the pistol’s info to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Hi-Power Style Model 558 Pistol FPS-100 Airsoft Gun. Gun 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 weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Game players should constantly use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 weapon shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
