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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Information About the Types of Airsoft Handguns
Find information about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as extra weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Lots of airsoft pistols are fully licensed variations of their real firearm counterparts and look and function in the exact same ways while shooting airsoft BBs instead of real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns including CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these styles of handguns have negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the styles of airsoft sidearms allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Sidearm Details
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most long-lasting and standard styles of pistols. They are all-weather guns and operate well in many types of extreme temperatures, weather and environments. These pistols use pressurized CO2 gas to send airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is generally housed in the gun’s magazine inside the handle.
These kinds of airsoft guns are great for airsoft games in cooler temperatures considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is less prone to variation with temperature. This fact offers very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other varieties of handguns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly fire airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a metal cylinder and contain high-pressure CO2 gas comprised of a single carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, as a result the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following alignment “O= C =O”. The gas is held in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that translates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely within, but as soon as they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge 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 pistol target practice and use up the rest of the remaining gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if they are kept sealed. They are made with a maker’s expiration date normally noted on the package or cartridge, but they will likely maintain pressure for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 handguns, but they use propane gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the guns shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is stored in the handgun’s mag that can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the handgun design. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas stored in the magazine before the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When using a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or secondary weapon, bringing extra mags is advised for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you reengage in the action throughout firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields considering long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used for indoor game play. This is an essential safety guideline because of the close quarters proximity of airsoft players during the shooting engagements. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. 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 Limitations
While green gas generally works very well, it does have restrictions. For example, when they are used during the winter airsoft season in the snow or in very cold temperatures (like less than 32 degrees F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is stored in the weapon’s mag using silicone seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temperatures can impact these seals and trigger the stored gas to seep out prior to firing the pistol. This can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One fix for this issue is to make the GBB handgun mags warmer by putting them close to your body before game play. This can help to warm up the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. It can also be worth getting a CO2 version of your favorite pistol if you really prefer to play airsoft with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and the gun shoots better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Pistol Info
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong coil springs that fire the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns.
Spring pistols work best in springer battles where participants can only use similar, single shot spring guns or as an alternative backup gun for CQB environments when you can frequently surprise other airsoft game players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick 2nd followup shot will not be required considering that the other player is now hit by the airsoft BB and out of the game or heading back to respawn. Be careful when engaging a number of opponents since the springer only shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are quite efficient under the right situations. Their FPS often chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less effective than other kinds of airsoft weapons. Spring guns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs however the ability to engage targets accurately reduces rapidly. Choosing conventional 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a decreased range of about 60 to 80 feet with increased precision.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are typically powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s grip. They operate much like an AEG rifle and use pressurized air forced through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol mags usually can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs up to around 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown substantially in recent years. The early generation guns were a little bit unreliable and questionable, but the latest designs have the issues resolved and make reliable airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with increased mag capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A significant benefit of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the capability to rewire the connectors to use a bigger battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can gain a large jump in functionality by using a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Pistol is Right for Me to Play with?
If you have $100 or more to spend on your airsoft pistol, evaluate a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between fifty to one-hundred dollars to upgrade your gun, look at a CO2 handgun or cheaper GBB handgun. You can still play with a long lasting airsoft handgun by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft pistols if you need to save money.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most popular type of airsoft handgun?
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 effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a good option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience shooting handguns, and how much they believe they will play airsoft. The Spring Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for a lot of players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts particular to the Spring Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft guns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check your regional gun 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 Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun normally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the handgun’s info 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 Special Ops. .45 Style Pistol FPS-120 Laser, Flashlight, Silincer Airsoft Gun. Weapon range and accuracy 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. Players should always use safety goggles and face masks. The weapon needs to be used safely with guidance 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 pistol shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy handgun.
