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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Pistol
Learn about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft handguns are fully certified models of their real firearm equivalents and look and function in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are several varieties of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these styles of pistols come with positives and negatives connected with them. Learning about the styles of airsoft pistols lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most long lasting and standard types of pistols. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These types of airsoft guns are good for playing airsoft in colder weather conditions given that the high pressure CO2 gas is less sensitive to performance variations caused by temperature. This fact provides exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other kinds of airsoft pistols like green gas cease to work or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by common 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas composed of just one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, hence the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bound in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under very high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi that converts to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however when they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They have a manufacturer’s expiry date typically listed on the box or cylinder, but they will probably last for a prolonged period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is held in the pistol’s airsoft magazine that can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field as a primary or backup weapon, extra magazines are suggested for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines allows you to re engage in the action in the course of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields because long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety guideline due to the close range proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB lower compared to AEG 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 pistols. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns operate like an authentic pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. The gas causes the slide to cycle each time a new airsoft BB is chambered. This cycling is really cool, however the handguns typically cost more and possibly have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback guns normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same between the two varieties of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Since the green gas or propane gas is stored in the pistol mag by using rubber seals and gaskets, the cold can negatively impact these o-rings and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to merely land a couple of feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the green gas handgun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temps).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body or near a heat source just before the airsoft game play starts. If you really desire to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun.
About Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft guns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that shoot the BBs out of the handgun barrel. The manual actions of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring sidearms and guns perform most effectively in springer wars where opponents can solely use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat backup gun for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft game players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a fast second followup shot isn’t needed given that the other person is already hit by the first BB and out of the game or running back to respawn. Take care when fighting many different opponents considering that the springer only fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring pistols are quite useful under the right conditions. Their FPS normally chronos at around 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These weapons typically fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft guns. Spring pistols can usually shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however precision diminishes rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced range of around 60 to 80 feet or less with improved accuracy.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to use as a backup gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They function similar to an AEG rifle and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun mags usually can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has grown significantly recently. The early generations were a bit sketchy and unreliable, but the latest designs have most of the issues worked out and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with enhanced mag storage capacities along with accommodating larger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the battery connectors to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can gain a large increase in performance by using a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) rather than the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me?
If you have $100 or more to use to buy your airsoft handgun, take a look at a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, evaluate a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still look for a long lasting airsoft pistol by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with other players in the used gun market if you are trying to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About Handguns
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 GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol?
Answer: The Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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, experience, and how much they think they will play airsoft. The Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol is a good sidearm for many players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent guns. 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 most likely be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Search for parts particular to the Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Examine your local weapon laws or with your local 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Look at the item info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Smith & Wesson SW40F Airsoft Pistol. Pistol accuracy depends upon the shooter’s skills, 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. Players must constantly use safety goggles and face protection. 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 gun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy handgun.
