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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information About the Designs of Airsoft Handguns
Find information about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as secondary guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. A lot of airsoft pistols are fully licensed replications of their real handgun equivalents and operate and look in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs rather than genuine bullets.
There are several kinds of airsoft pistols consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric sidearms. Each of these varieties of sidearms has benefits and differences associated with them. Finding out about the kinds of airsoft sidearms lets you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most durable and popular styles of handguns. They are all-season pistols working well in a lot of types of weather conditions and environments. These pistols use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is generally stored in the gun’s handle.
These kinds of airsoft guns are good choices for playing in cold and snowy weather conditions because the pressurized CO2 gas is less prone to performance variations by low temperature. This fact provides good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold for instance where other sorts of guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas made up of a single carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under really high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridge cylinders cannot be refilled and you can typically purchase them in bundles of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to preserve the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, once they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are not used up. You must attempt to deplete the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level guide on the cartridge so you need to shoot until the weapon stops shooting airsoft BBs.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime. They come with a maker’s expiration date normally printed on the box or cartridge, but they can maintain pressure for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not broken.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to propel 6mm airsoft BBs. The operational impact on airsoft games and green gas handgun functionality is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet-per-second (FPS). Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or automatic shooting modes and accurate at very short to mid-range ranges.
The green gas is kept in the handgun’s magazine that can typically hold around 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol design. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone seals keep the gas stored in the mag until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or backup weapon, bringing additional handgun mags is strongly recommended for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand allows you to reengage in the action in the middle 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 considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule due to the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different types of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These pistols run like an actual handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and moving with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This functioning while shooting is very cool, however the weapons usually are more expensive and likely have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback pistols usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same when comparing the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
While green gas usually functions very well on the airsoft field, it does have constraints. When they are used throughout the winter season in the snow or in cold weather (such as below 32 deg F). Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the weapon’s mag using rubber seals and gaskets, the cold can affect these seals and allow the stored gas to leak out before firing the handgun. This can make the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by placing them next to your body or near a heat source before game play. If you really need to play with a reliable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs that fire the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual action of reloading, firing, and cocking spring guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. When shooting at challengers on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles like auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft handguns, this makes spring airsoft guns fun to use, however less effective.
Spring guns work best in springer battles where players can solely use related, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB buildings when you can often sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not called for since the other opponent is now struck and out of the game play or heading back to respawn. Beware when fighting numerous players given that the spring gun only shoots as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Effectiveness
Spring pistols are extremely efficient under the ideal scenarios and airsoft games. Spring guns like pistols can generally fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to engage targets decreases rapidly.
Info on AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistols
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a viable option to carry as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the gun’s grip. They function similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines normally hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS when loaded with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to maintain the ammo supply and the battery holds out that long. These AEP pistols can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot distances.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen substantially recently. The initial generations were a little bit sketchy and undependable, however the more recent models have the deficiencies resolved and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be upgraded with maximized mag storage capacities and by accommodating bigger batteries.
A significant perk of using an AEG pistol is that you have the capacity to rewire the adapters to use a more substantial battery with higher mAh. Depending on the AEG handgun version, you are able to gain a large output in performance using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as opposed to the stock AEP battery. Beware of changing the elements and the gun’s wires since you need to take into account the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. Ask an experienced airsoft gun tech at your closest airsoft store if you have customization issues.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Play with?
Selecting the ideal airsoft handgun for you depends upon your budget, how much you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. Consider a GBB pistol or automatic electric AEP pistol if you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol. These are usually the best of the best, have good performance, and can be an excellent gun to get. If you can afford about fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, look at a CO2 handgun or a second-tier GBB pistol. These mid-tier guns will still function well and can be sturdy sidearms. Look for a low end CO2 or spring pistol if you have $50 or less. You can still get a sturdy airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
Question: What is the best type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a great 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 believe they will play airsoft. The Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like M4 rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Look for parts specific to the Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at 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 might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun.
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 handgun’s information for additional information on airsoft BBs.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Spec Ops .45 Style Pistol FPS-180 Flashlight Airsoft Gun. Pistol precision and range 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 weapons. Game players should always use eye and protective 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 weapon shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
