Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Smith & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Spring Airsoft Pistol, 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 Pistol 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.
Airsoft Pistol Type Additional Information
Find info about airsoft sidearms and handguns 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 pistol can make all the difference in the accuracy of your shots. Handguns, naturally, are diminished range airsoft weapons. They are quite often constructed after genuine pistols or reproductions of genuine pistols. Quite a few airsoft sidearms are fully certified editions of their real world pistol equivalents. These airsoft guns can function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways and look similarly to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs in place of real-world bullets.
There are a few types of airsoft sidearms including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these varieties of handguns come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft sidearms lets you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are one of the most popular and dependable types of handguns. These handguns use pressurized CO2 gas to force airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These kinds of airsoft guns are great choices for playing in cold and snowy temperatures since the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance variations caused by temperature. This fact offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other varieties of guns like green gas cease to operate or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome metal cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, thus the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cylinders under very high pressure of about ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however the moment they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the extra gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are kept sealed. They do have the manufacturer’s use by date usually noted on the package or cylinder, but they will likely survive for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Handgun Information
Green gas airsoft sidearms function similarly to CO2 guns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Instead, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The outcome on the battlefield and green gas handgun efficiency is practically the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s airsoft mag which can usually hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the mag before the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup weapon, bringing additional pistol mags is encouraged for rapidly reloading and getting back into the game. Having additional mags helps you re engage in the action in the course of firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields since long guns and full-sized AEGs are typically not enabled to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety regulation due to the close quarters distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB at a decreased level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different styles of green gas airsoft pistols. To begin with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols operate like an authentic handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This effect is extremely cool, however the GBB weapons usually cost more and likely have more parts that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols generally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two styles of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas usually works very well on the airsoft field, it does have restrictions. When they are used during the winter season in the snow or in colder temperatures (such as below 32 degrees F). Because the green gas or propane is held in the weapon’s mag using silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can impair the seals and make the gas to leak out prior to firing the pistol. This can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would ordinarily shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather conditions).
One fix to this issue is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before game play starts. If you truly want to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 style of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Info
Spring airsoft guns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that send the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual action of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB guns.
Spring handguns perform most effectively in springer wars where participants can exclusively use related, single shot spring weapons or as an alternative weapon for CQB buildings and MOUT sites when you can often surprise other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a rapid 2nd followup shot is not really needed since the other opponent is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Look out when attacking numerous players considering that the spring airsoft gun just shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring pistols are very useful under the right conditions during games. Their FPS commonly chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols usually fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs due to the fact that the pitched springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can generally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets is reduced quickly. Choosing standard 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet with improved accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function similar to an AEG gun and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines normally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can shoot airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 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 maintain the ammo supply and the battery maintains its charge that long. These AEP pistols can effectively shoot airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually risen significantly in recent years. The earliest gen AEP guns were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the new versions have the bugs resolved and make effective airsoft secondary guns. They can be modded with increased mag storage capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A massive advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun design, you can gain a big output in efficiency by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
Selecting the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you want to spend, how often you wish to play airsoft using it, and where you decide to play. Look into a green gas blowback handgun or AEP pistol if you have $100 or more to invest on your airsoft pistol. These guns are typically the top-tier guns, have the most effective efficiency, and can be a pretty good airsoft gun to invest in. Look at a CO2 pistol or cheaper GBB handgun if you have in-between $50 to $100 to invest. Middle of the road guns like these will still work well and are pretty long lasting sidearms. If you have fifty dollars or less, look for a low end CO2 or springer pistol. You can still buy a long-lasting airsoft pistol to use for the pistol games.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas GBB airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Smith & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster?
Answer: The Spring Smith & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good gun to use for first time airsoft players. It depends on how much the player has to spend on an airsoft pistol, their experience using handguns, and how much they want to play airsoft. The Spring Smith & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster is a decent gun for a lot of 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 rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will probably be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol 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 Smith & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your local gun 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 & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Inspect the handgun’s product details to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Smith & Wesson CS45 FPS-162 Airsoft Pistol with Holster. Handgun range and 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 handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Participants need to constantly use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon needs to be used safely with supervision for training in proper 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammo and can not be customized in any way to fire live bullets. It is a toy weapon.
