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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Pistol Type 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. A large number of airsoft pistols are fully accredited models of their authentic firearm equivalents and operate and look in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft handguns including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these forms of sidearms have negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft pistols allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most long lasting and common types of handguns. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These forms of airsoft guns are very good for playing airsoft in cold temperatures due to the fact that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to variation with temperature levels. This provides good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other types of guns like green gas cease to function or barely fire pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a shiny steel cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under really high pressure of near ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly order them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, once they are opened (firing them in an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You should attempt to burn up the whole CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the handgun stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are kept sealed. They have the maker’s best used by date normally marked on the box or cartridge, however, they will probably survive for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are similar to CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to shoot the airsoft BBs. The outcome on game play and green gas handgun functionality is virtually the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range distances.
The propane is stored in the pistol’s airsoft mag which can often hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or main weapon, bringing extra mags is highly recommended for quickly reloading. Having extra magazines helps you re engage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles and full-sized AEGs are normally not approved to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety standard due to the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different styles of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns function like an actual handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This cycling is extremely cool, but the pistols frequently are more expensive and possibly have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback weapons generally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two types of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Because the green gas or propane is stored in the mag by using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold weather can influence these gaskets and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the green gas pistol would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One option to fix this issue is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them close to your body before airsoft game play. This can help to warm the seals and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It can also be worth buying a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol if you actually want to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot far better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Information
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that shoot the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual action of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms perform best in springer wars where game players can solely use related, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB buildings when you can often quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid second follow-up shot is not really needed given that the other opponent is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or running back to respawn. When engaging many different attackers considering that the weapon simply fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring handguns are remarkably reliable under the best circumstances. Their FPS usually chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft guns. Spring handguns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets is reduced quickly. Using regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet with heightened accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Info
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work just like an AEG rifle and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled cylinders and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines normally store about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare mags to reload the gun and the battery holds out that long. These handguns can accurately fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has risen considerably over the last few years. The initial gens were a little bit sketchy and undependable, but the new models have the problems worked out and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with increased mag capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant perk of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery wires to use a more robust battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you may be able to gain a large jump in performance by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative to the standard mini battery. Beware of adjusting the components and the gun’s wires because you need to take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. If you have customization questions, ask a professional airsoft gun technician at your closest airsoft shop.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
Finding the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford, how often you plan to play airsoft using it, and where you plan to play. If you can afford over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft handgun, consider a green gas blowback pistol or AEG handgun. These kinds of guns are usually the best of the best, have good build qualities, and are usually a really good gun to invest in. If you can afford in-between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to use for your gun, check out a CO2 handgun or a cheaper GBB handgun. These mid-tier guns will still do the job and will be long lasting sidearms. Look for a cheaper CO2 or spring handgun if you have less than fifty dollars. You can still buy a sturdy airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for many players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts particular to the Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your local weapon 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Examine the pistol’s details to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Matrix Pistol FPS-200 Laser Airsoft Gun. Weapon precision and range depends on the player’s shooting 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 priority when using airsoft weapons. Airsoft players should always use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. 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 shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
