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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Handgun Design Information
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as extra guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Many airsoft handguns are completely licensed models of their authentic handgun counterparts and run and appear in the same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are a number of types of airsoft pistols such as CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these kinds of sidearms have positives and negatives connected with them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft sidearms lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most typical and heavy duty types of pistols. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to move airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These types of airsoft weapons are great choices for playing airsoft in cold and snowy temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less susceptible to performance decreases caused by low temperature. This provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other types of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms for this reason the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
The CO2 cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas securely within, but soon after they are opened (firing them in an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You need to try to burn up the entire CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some handgun accuracy and target practice and burn up the rest of the additional gas. There is no gas level indication on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops shooting airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are stored sealed. They have a supplier’s use by date typically printed on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they may survive for an extended period past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistol Facts
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the battleground and green gas weapon performance is practically the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The propane is stored in the pistol’s airsoft magazine that can normally hold in-between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the mag till the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary weapon, additional handgun mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to reengage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are ideal for CQB at airsoft fields because rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not permitted to be used for indoor shooting. This is a safety rule because of the close range proximity of airsoft players during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various styles of green gas airsoft pistols. First there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns work like a real handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. Each time a new airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas induces the slide to cycle. The result is very cool, however the GBB pistols frequently cost more and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback handguns commonly cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane gas is kept in the pistol mag using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can influence these o-rings and cause the gas to escape before shooting. This can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the green gas handgun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by putting them next to a heater or by your body just before the airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and help to seal in the green gas. It might also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol if you actually want to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and perform far better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Facts About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs that propel the BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual action of cocking, firing, and reloading spring pistols makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When dueling foes on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles like auto airsoft AEG SMGs, assault rifles, and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns, this can make them entertaining to use, however less effective.
Spring guns work the best in springer wars where game players can only use related, single shot spring handguns or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can usually quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid second followup shot isn’t required given that the other person is already hit and out of the game play or moving back to respawn. When engaging a number of attackers because the gun simply shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are quite efficient under the right circumstances. Their FPS commonly chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These weapons usually fire lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft guns. Spring handguns can normally be accurate at up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets diminishes rapidly. Choosing regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a decreased range of around 60 to 80 feet with increased precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Information
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a backup weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s butt. They work much like an AEG rifle and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines normally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen considerably recently. The initial gen AEP guns were a bit unreliable and sketchy, however the more recent designs have most of the bugs resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be modded with increased mag storage capacities as well as accommodating bigger batteries.
A large advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a huge jump in efficiency by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as an alternative for the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, check out a GBB pistol or automatic electric handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to buy a gun, review a good quality CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB pistol. You can still look for a resilient airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by shopping for used pistols if you need to save money.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a good choice 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 want to play airsoft. The Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun 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 AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Contact the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Inspect the handgun’s product information to learn more.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Smith and Wesson M and P Pistol FPS 315 Airsoft Gun. Gun shooting distance depends on the shooter’s ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Players need to always use safety glasses and face masks. 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 gun shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real ammunition and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy gun.
