Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Spring Airsoft Rifle, 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 Rifle 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.
About the Styles of Airsoft Pistols
Find out about airsoft handguns and pistols and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the best sidearm can make all the difference in the accuracy of your shots. Pistols, by nature, are lower range airsoft guns. They are often developed after real world handguns or reproductions of genuine handguns. A lot of airsoft sidearms are completely certified adaptations of their genuine handgun counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and handle in the same ways identical to the real guns they are modeled after while blasting airsoft BBs rather than authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these styles of sidearms come with negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft handguns lets you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most typical and sturdy types of handguns. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to move airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft pistols are great for playing in colder weather conditions because the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less vulnerable to FPS decreases with temperature levels. This fact gives CO2 airsoft sidearms exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for instance where other varieties of sidearms like green gas cease to operate or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but as soon as they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will start 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 they are stored sealed. They are made with a maker’s use by date normally marked on the box or cartridge, but they can last for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not tampered with.
Green Gas Airsoft Sidearm Info
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon performance is virtually the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the handgun’s magazine and can commonly hold between 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs based on the handgun design. A sequence of valves, silicone gaskets, and seals keep the propane sealed in the pistol mag till the handgun’s trigger is pulled. It is a good idea to top off and refill your propane reserves in the mag each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding gamers can even bring excess bottles of green gas in the field for reloading mags in-between lulls in the fight or in-between activities.
When carrying a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup weapon, bringing extra handgun magazines is advised for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having extra magazines helps you re engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety regulation due to the close range proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing 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 sorts of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas typically performs extremely well on the airsoft field, it does have limits. This includes when they are used during the winter airsoft season in the snow or in cold weather (like under 32 degrees F). Since the green gas or propane is held in the magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can negatively affect these seals and allow the gas to seep out before shooting airsoft BBs. This can make the airsoft BBs to just shoot several feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot ranges in warmer temperatures).
One strategy to this issue is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them next to your body or near a heat source before the airsoft game play. If you really need to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the gun’s barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, reloading, and firing spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols.
Spring airsoft guns perform best in springer battles where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transition backup weapon for CQB environments when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick 2nd follow-up shot isn’t required due to the fact that the other person is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the gameplay or running back to respawn. Look out when engaging multiple enemies given that the spring gun just shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are quite efficient under the appropriate circumstances. Their FPS generally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs because the springs are less powerful than other styles of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring pistols can usually be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets accurately reduces rapidly. Using regular 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened accuracy.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s handle. They operate similar to an AEG SMG and use pressured air with electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags typically hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has actually risen significantly in recent years. The first gen guns were a bit undependable and questionable, but the more recent designs have most of the problems resolved and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced magazine storage capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the power to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can gain a big jump in efficiency by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas blowback pistol or AEG pistol. If you have around $50 to $100 to invest, check out a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. If you are on a budget, you can still look for a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the pistol games.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Spring Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, experience, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Spring Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for most players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMG or rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Spring Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Check your regional 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 Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Mossberg Tactical Kit M500 Shotgun FPS-355 – .45 Pistol FPS-162 Airsoft Gun. Handgun precision depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft guns. Participants should always use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision for training in suitable 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 fire real bullets?
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 gun.
