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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Handgun Variety Information
Find information about airsoft 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 handguns are fully manufactured and licensed models of their genuine pistol counterparts and function and look 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 styles of pistols has negatives and positives associated with them. Finding out about the types of airsoft pistols helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most heavy duty and standard types of sidearms. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These styles of airsoft guns are very good for airsoft games in colder weather conditions given that the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to FPS decreases caused by temperature levels. This fact provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for example where other styles of pistols like green gas stop performing or barely shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a chrome cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas consisting of a single carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can normally purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You must attempt to consume the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the handgun stops firing airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with a manufacturer’s best used by date normally noted on the package or cylinder, however, they will maintain pressure for a very long period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The impact on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is practically the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s mag and can often hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun model. A set of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the green gas sealed in the magazine up to the point the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great idea to refill and top off your green gas supply in the pistol mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can additionally take supplemental bottles of propane gas in the field for refilling magazines between lulls in the fight or in-between missions.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a main or backup weapon, extra magazines are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags helps you re engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields given that long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not approved to be used during indoor shooting. This is a safety rule due to the close range distance of gamers during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different sorts of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas generally functions very well on the airsoft field, it does have restrictions. For example, when green gas guns are played with in the winter season in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like lower 32 deg F). Considering that the green gas or propane is stored in the mag by silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impact these seals and cause the stored gas to leak out before shooting. The depressurized gas can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would ordinarily shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer temps).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket just before game play starts. If you really need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Information
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the pistol’s barrel. The manual actions of shooting, cocking, and reloading spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring guns work best in springer wars where opponents can exclusively use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot will not be called for because the other player is now hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or heading back to respawn. When engaging numerous players because the spring airsoft gun simply shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are remarkably reliable under the right conditions. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12g airsoft BBs. These pistols normally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring pistols can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but accuracy diminishes quickly. Using regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with increased precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Details
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work similar to an AEG gun and use forced air forced through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags normally can hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electrically powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery maintains its charge that long. These handguns can effectively fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably in the last few years. The early generations were a little bit sketchy and undependable, but the new models have the bugs worked out and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized magazine capacities along with accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can get a huge jump in performance by employing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Buy?
Picking out the right airsoft sidearm for you depends upon your gun budget, how often you would like to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. Take a look at a GBB pistol or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have over $100 to invest on your airsoft handgun. These are usually the best of the best, have the greatest build qualities, and can be a great gun to invest in. Consider a CO2 pistol or less costly green gas GBB handgun if you have in-between more than $50 but less than $100 to put towards an airsoft gun purchase. These will still finish the job and can be pretty tough sidearms. If you have less than $50, shop for a lower end CO2 or springer handgun. You can still get a long-lasting airsoft pistol to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Airsoft Sidearms
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 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 MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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 MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for a lot of players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like SMG or rifles instead of handguns. 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 particular gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Spring MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check out the item info for additional information.
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 MI-6 Pistol FPS-160 Laser, Flashlight Airsoft Gun. Gun precision depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Players should always use eye and face masks. The weapon should 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 handgun shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy pistol.
