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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Learn more about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup guns or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right pistol can make all the difference in blasting your shots. Sidearms, by nature, are diminished range airsoft guns. They are generally constructed after real world pistols or imitations of genuine pistols. A lot of airsoft pistols are completely certified releases of their real-world gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways and visually appear similarly to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs in place of real-world bullets.
There are several varieties of airsoft handguns including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these kinds of sidearms come with negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the types of airsoft handguns lets you make a decision on which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are among the most long-lasting and popular styles of pistols. They are all-season guns working well in many types of weather, varying temperatures, and climates. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to move airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is usually stored in the gun’s mag inside the handle.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are great for playing airsoft in colder weather conditions given that the pressurized CO2 gas is less sensitive to variation with temperature levels. This gives CO2 airsoft sidearms excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for instance where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas cease to work or barely shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and hold high-pressure CO2 gas composed of a single carbon atom and a pair of oxygen atoms, for this reason the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of close to ~ 800psi which converts to 55bar.
The CO2 cartridge cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can commonly buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridge sets. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, but the moment they are punctured (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are not expended. You ought to attempt to expend the entire CO2 cartridge the exact same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and burn up the remainder of the surplus gas. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you have to shoot until the gun stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They do have the maker’s use by date typically marked on the box or cartridge cylinder, but they will maintain pressure for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handgun Information
Green gas airsoft handguns resemble CO2 pistols, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane for propellant to fire 6mm airsoft BBs. The operational impact on game play and green gas handgun effectiveness is just about the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are rapidly fired in semi-automatic or fully-automatic shooting modes and can hit targets at short to mid-range proximities.
The green gas is held in the handgun’s grip within the magazine and can typically hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the gun design. A set of valves, silicone gaskets, and o-rings keep the propane stored in the magazine up until the pistol’s trigger is pulled. It is a great choice to top off and refill your green gas in your magazine each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also take excess bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading magazines in-between breaks in the battle or between missions.
When using a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup gun, additional magazines are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional mags on-hand allows you to re-engage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are optimal for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close range distance of gamers during shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling the BB lower compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different sorts of green gas airsoft handguns. There are green gas blowback pistols or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns have a fixed slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane is stored in the magazine using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temperatures can negatively impact these seals and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the handgun. The lack of pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a number of feet away (like 10 feet in the cold ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One option to fix this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol magazines warmer by positioning them near your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to warm up the seals and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly want to use a trustworthy airsoft pistol in the cold, it may also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun will shoot much better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that fire the BBs down the pistol barrel. They are generally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual functioning of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When dueling foes on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like fully automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring airsoft pistols entertaining to use, but less efficient.
Spring handguns perform best in springer wars where players can just use related, single shot spring weapons or as a transition backup gun for CQB environments when you can usually surprise other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a rapid second follow-up shot will not be required considering that the other person is now hit by the first BB and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. Look out when fighting several foes due to the fact that the gun just fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring guns are incredibly effective under the appropriate scenarios. Their FPS typically chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with lighter weight 0.12g airsoft BBs. These guns normally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs because the pitched springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns like SMGs. Spring guns can generally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but precision is reduced rapidly. Shooting normal 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a shooting distance of around 60 to 80 feet with heightened precision.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also an option to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They operate similar to an AEG SMG and use pressurized air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG pistol magazines usually store around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs as high as around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery holds out that long. These pistols can precisely shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually grown considerably over the last few years. The initial gens were a little bit sketchy and unreliable, but the new designs have most of the deficiencies resolved and make effective airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further modified with increased magazine storage capacities along with accommodating more powerful batteries.
A substantial advantage of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the battery connectors to use a bigger battery with longer life. Based on the AEG pistol design, you can gain a sizable boost in efficiency by utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery. Take care of changing the parts and wires since you should take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and loads of the batteries. If you have modding questions, ask a professional gun technician at your nearest airsoft store.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Buy?
Picking the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends upon how much you can afford, how often you want to play airsoft using it, and where you hope to play. Take a look at a green gas blowback pistol or AEP handgun if you have $100 or more to invest on your airsoft handgun. These kinds of guns are usually the top of the line, have the very best build qualities, and can be a pretty good gun to invest in. Look into a CO2 handgun or less costly green gas GBB handgun if you have about more than $50 but less than $100 to spend. Middle of the road guns like these will still work well and are pretty resilient sidearms. If you have less than $50, choose a cheap CO2 or springer handgun. You can still buy a strong airsoft pistol to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft pistol?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas 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 Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Spring Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun is a good gun for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like rifles or SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Check with the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Search for parts particular to the Spring Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Look at your regional weapon laws or with your regional 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 stricter laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft gun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm generally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s product info for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Special Ops .45 Cal Pistol FPS-125 Laser Sight, Tactical Light Airsoft Gun. Gun range depends upon the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft pistols. Shooters need to always use impact resistant safety glasses 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 pistol shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy gun.
