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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Spec Ops M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Learn about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as core weapons on the airsoft playing field. Numerous airsoft pistols are completely certified variations of their genuine handgun equivalents and run and look in the very same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of actual bullets.
There are several types of airsoft pistols including CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of sidearms come with negatives and positives connected with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft sidearms allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most standard and heavy duty varieties of handguns. They are all weather weapons and work well in lots of types of weather, varying temperatures, and environments. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is typically located in the gun’s mag inside the handle.
These forms of airsoft handguns are good for playing in colder weather because the high pressure CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases caused by low temperatures. This offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for instance where other sorts of sidearms like green gas cease to operate or hardly fire pellets.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by conventional 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a shiny steel cylinder and hold high pressure CO2 gas composed of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, subsequently 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 cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of roughly ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however soon after they are opened (firing 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 chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have a maker’s best used by date normally marked on the package or cartridge cylinder, however, they will likely stay pressurized for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearm Details
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 handguns, but they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The operational impact on game play and green gas sidearm functionality is virtually the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to about 300+ feet per second. Shots are efficiently fired in automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can hit targets at very short to mid-range distances.
The green gas is stored in the pistol’s mag which can often hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine up until the handgun’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a secondary or primary weapon, additional magazines are suggested for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags on-hand helps you re-engage in the action during firefights or while sweeping structures 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 generally not enabled to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety regulation due to the close quarters proximity of gamers during the shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a decreased level 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 types of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs. These handguns work like an actual handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. Every time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered, the gas causes the slide to cycle. This cycling is very cool, but the GBB weapons often are more expensive and potentially have more which can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback guns normally cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is about the same between the two kinds of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas typically performs very well on the airsoft field, it does have limits. This includes when green gas guns are used throughout the winter airsoft games in the snow or in colder weather (like under 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane is held in the weapon’s mag using silicone seals and gaskets, cold weather can affect the seals and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting airsoft BBs. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot a couple of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One fix to this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by holding them next to your body before the airsoft game play. If you really need to play with a reputable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might also be worth getting a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol.
Details About Spring Airsoft Pistols
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that fire the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are typically single-shot. The manual functions of firing, reloading, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB pistols. This makes spring guns fun to use, however they are less effective when dealing with adversaries on the airsoft field with upgraded rifles, auto airsoft AEG rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles, and CO2 or GBB airsoft handguns.
Spring airsoft guns perform the best in springer wars where airsoft players can exclusively use related, single shot spring guns or as a transition backup weapon for CQB settings when you can frequently quietly sneak up on other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick second followup shot isn’t really needed due to the fact that the other opponent is already hit by the first BB and out of the game or moving back to respawn. Look out when fighting many different airsoft players because the spring airsoft gun only fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are incredibly effective under the right conditions. Their FPS generally chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs. These handguns normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less powerful than other types of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but precision diminishes quickly. Shooting basic 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will very likely have a reduced shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handgun Facts
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to carry as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They function just like an AEG SMG and use pressurized air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines generally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has risen considerably over the last few years. The earliest generation guns were a bit undependable and questionable, but the more recent versions have most of the bugs worked out and make efficient airsoft secondary guns. They can be modified with maximized magazine capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A big benefit of using an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a big output in efficiency by adopting a 2 cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock battery.
What Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
Picking out the ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends on how much you can afford, how much you plan to play airsoft using it, and where you decide to play. If you can afford more than $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, look into a green gas blowback or GBB handgun or AEG handgun. These are typically the top-tier guns, have the best performance, and can be an excellent investment. Check out a CO2 handgun or less costly green gas GBB pistol if you have between more than fifty but less than one-hundred dollars to put into an airsoft gun purchase. These mid-tier guns will still function well and will be pretty durable sidearms. If you have $50 or less, consider a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol. You can still find a dependable airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Spec Ops M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Spec Ops M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok 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 M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
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 handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts specific to the Spring Spec Ops M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending upon where you live. Examine your local gun laws or with your local 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 Spec Ops M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Spec Ops M9 Pistol Silencer FPS-215 Airsoft Gun. Weapon 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 handgun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Shooters must constantly 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 gun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
