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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find out about airsoft pistols and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the right pistol can be a game changer in nailing your shots. Pistols, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft weapons. They are normally designed after actual guns or look-alikes of real pistols. A large number of airsoft pistols are completely certified variations of their actual weapon counterparts. These airsoft guns can handle in the same ways and look and feel similarly to the real guns they are designed around while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to genuine bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these types of sidearms has positives and negatives associated with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft sidearms helps you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most long-lasting and typical varieties of pistols. They are all-season, all-weather guns and function well in lots of kinds of weather, extreme temperatures, and climates. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is usually stored in the handgun’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft guns are great choices for playing airsoft in colder weather conditions considering that the high pressure CO2 gas is less prone to FPS decreases with temperature. This fact provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other sorts of airsoft handguns like green gas stop performing or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, but soon after they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) they will start 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 additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They do have a maker’s expiration date usually listed on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they may maintain pressure for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols resemble CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire the airsoft BBs. The result on the battlefield and green gas handgun functionality is almost the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ feet per second (FPS). Shots are efficiently fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and accurate at very short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s mag and can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ 6mm airsoft BBs based on the gun design. A set of valves, silicone stoppers, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the pistol magazine up to when the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a good idea to refill and top off your propane supply in the mag each time you load it into the pistol. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can even carry excess bottles of green gas or propane in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the fight or in-between gameplay.
When playing with a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary gun, additional mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags helps you re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not enabled to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety rule because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different types of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns function like a legitimate pistol with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. When a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This cycling is extremely cool, however the GBB pistols often are more expensive and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a stationary slide which does not move. The non-blowback handguns usually cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas typically functions effectively, it does have constraints. When they are used in the winter playing in the snow or in colder weather conditions (such as below 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is held in the pistol mag by silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can impact these seals and make the gas to seep out prior to firing the pistol. The depressurized gas can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the pistol would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body or by a heater just before game play. If you truly want to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Information
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the BBs out of the pistol barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, firing, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms work the best in springer wars where opponents can only use related, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters combat backup gun for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot will not be really needed given that the other player is now struck and out of the game play or running back to respawn. Beware when fighting a number of foes since the spring weapon just shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are remarkably effective under the proper game conditions. Their FPS typically chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can normally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets accurately is reduced rapidly. Shooting regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet with enhanced accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to carry as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They work similar to an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun magazines generally can carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute which depends if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These AEP handguns can efficiently fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually grown significantly recently. The initial gen AEP guns were a bit undependable and questionable, but the newer designs have most of the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with maximized mag storage capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can get a huge output in performance by taking advantage of a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me?
If you have over $100 to use to buy your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB handgun or AEG handgun. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to upgrade your gun, review a CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. If you have less than $50, you can still find a resilient airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping the used airsoft gun market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Handguns
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 green gas airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great choice for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun 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 handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts specific to the Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Check your local weapon laws or with your regional 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s details for additional information.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Metal Wanted Pistol FPS-220 Airsoft Gun. Gun accuracy and range depends upon 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 guns. Shooters need to constantly use safety goggles and protective face masks. The weapon should be used safely with guidance 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 gun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
