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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Handgun Variety Additional Info
Learn more about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the best handgun can make a big difference in the accuracy of your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are typically designed after actual handguns or look-alikes of legitimate pistols. Many airsoft pistols are fully licensed adaptations of their real-world firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and appear similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs rather than real world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these types of handguns come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft handguns allows you to choose which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most popular and heavy-duty types of sidearms. These pistols use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to force airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft weapons are great for airsoft games in colder weather conditions due to the fact that the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations by low temperatures. This offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other styles of pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges resemble a metal cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas comprised of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following order “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under really high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which translates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely inside, but the moment they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They come with a manufacturer’s use by date usually marked on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they will probably survive for a prolonged period past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stored in the handgun’s mag and can commonly hold around 15 to 20+ 6mm BBs based on the handgun model. A bunch of valves, rubberized stoppers, and o-rings keep the propane gas stored in the magazine up to when the handgun’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great plan to fill up and top off your green gas supply in your magazine each time you load it into the gun. Pistol-wielding players can even carry extra bottles of green gas or propane in the field for refilling mags in-between breaks in the war or in-between missions.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a backup or main weapon, extra pistol mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having extra magazines on-hand allows you to reengage in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not approved to be used for indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range distance of airsoft players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy forcing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
While green gas generally functions extremely well, it does have limits. When green gas and GBB guns are used throughout the winter playing in the snow or in cold temperatures (like below 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the pistol mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can affect these seals and make the gas to escape before shooting airsoft BBs. This can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the pistol would ordinarily shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One option to this issue is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by putting them next to your body just before the airsoft game play starts. If you really need to play with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite pistol.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs that propel the BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are typically single-shot. The manual actions of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring handguns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When fighting against other players on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry, automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring guns fun to use, however less efficient.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer battles where airsoft players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a quick second follow-up shot isn’t required considering that the other opponent is already hit by the first shot and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. When engaging numerous enemies considering that the gun just shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Performance
Spring handguns are very useful under the right conditions during airsoft games. Spring pistols can usually fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to hit targets reduces rapidly.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring into the field as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They operate much like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air with electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally store around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These handguns can efficiently fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has increased significantly in the last few years. The early gen guns were a little bit undependable and sketchy, but the newer versions have the deficiencies resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary weapons. They can be improved with maximized mag capacities and by accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the opportunity to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger battery with longer life. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you are able to gain a large jump in performance using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the standard battery. Take extra precautions when changing the elements and the gun’s wires because you must take into consideration the volts, mAh, and electrical loads of the batteries. Ask a professional weapon service technician at your nearest airsoft shop if you have customization issues.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to shell out, check out a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB handgun. You can still play with a resilient airsoft handgun by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft pistols if you need to save money.
Airsoft Sidearm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a great gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol is a good weapon for many players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Look at your regional gun laws or with your regional law enforcement 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 guns like the Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Check the handgun’s information for more details.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Sig Sauer Licensed P226 Full Metal Slide FPS-328 Airsoft Pistol. Handgun range and precision depends on 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 priority when using airsoft pistols. Participants need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. The weapon should 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 ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
