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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Airsoft Pistol Style Additional Info
Learn more about airsoft pistols and handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your accuracy and getting the ideal handgun can make a big difference in improving your shots. Handguns, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are normally produced after actual pistols or reproductions of actual pistols. A lot of airsoft handguns are fully licensed reproductions of their real-world weapon equivalents. These airsoft guns can visually appear and function (short of shooting bullets) in the same ways similarly to the real guns they are modeled around while blasting airsoft BBs rather than actual bullets.
There are a number of varieties of airsoft sidearms including CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun sidearms. Each of these kinds of pistols has benefits and differences connected with them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns helps you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are one of the most long lasting and common types of pistols. These handguns use CO2 stored in small cylinders to push airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel.
These kinds of airsoft guns are great for playing airsoft in cooler temperatures due to the fact that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less prone to performance decreases with temperature. This fact provides excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other sorts of airsoft sidearms like green gas cease to operate or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 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 2 oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however soon after they are opened (shooting them inside of an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge seal) they will begin 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 are made with the supplier’s expiry date usually listed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they may stay pressurized for a very long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not tampered with.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 pistols, however they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The operational impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the exact same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The propane is kept in the handgun’s airsoft mag which can frequently hold between 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine before the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When bringing a green gas handgun on the airsoft field as a primary or backup gun, bringing extra pistol mags is suggested for rapidly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional magazines helps you join in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas pistols are great for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not permitted to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety standard due to the close quarters distance of airsoft players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas handguns can still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy launching the BB at a lower level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different types of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns run like an actual pistol with the pistol slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. The propane induces the slide to cycle each time a new airsoft BB is chambered. This effect is extremely cool, however the handguns typically are more expensive and possibly have more parts to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback weapons commonly cost less than GBBs. Efficiency is around the same between the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Because the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol mag by using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold temps can negatively impact these o-rings and allow the stored gas to escape before shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to simply shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the gun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temps).
One fix to this problem is to keep the GBB handgun magazines warmer by placing them next to your body or near a heat source just before the airsoft game play starts. If you really need to play with a reputable airsoft pistol in the cold, it might also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred pistol.
Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft handguns are powered by strong springs with irregular pitches that launch the BBs out of the gun barrel. The manual actions of firing, cocking, and reloading spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring pistols work the best in springer battles where participants can exclusively use similar, single shot spring weapons or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB environments when you can often sneak up to other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter scenario, a quick second followup shot isn’t really needed given that the other person is now hit by the first shot and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging numerous opponents because the gun only fires as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Effectiveness
Spring guns are very efficient under the appropriate conditions during games. Spring guns can often shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12g BBs but the ability to hit targets reduces rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Facts
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely a good choice to bring as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They function just like an AEG SMG and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and rapidly.
AEG handgun mags generally can carry about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS with 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 risen considerably in the last few years. The early gens were a little bit questionable and undependable, but the more recent models have most of the deficiencies worked out and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be improved with enhanced magazine capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A large perk of using an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the wires to use an increased capacity battery with longer life. Based on the AEG handgun style, you may be able to get a sizable boost in functionality utilizing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) in place of the standard mini battery. Take extra precautions when adjusting the components and wires because you should take into consideration the voltages, mAh, and loads of the battery. Ask a qualified airsoft gun tech at your local airsoft shop if you have customization inquiries.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me to Buy?
Choosing the most ideal airsoft sidearm for you depends upon your gun budget, how much you would like to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you have at least one-hundred dollars to invest in your airsoft pistol, check out a green gas blowback handgun or AEG pistol. These guns are normally the best of the best, have great performance, and can be a really good gun to get. 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 be fun to play with and can be pretty tough sidearms. If you have $50 or less, shop for a cheap CO2 or springer handgun. You can still buy a sturdy airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and dependable. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft gun is the Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok gun to use 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 want to play in the future. The Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for many players to carry in the field.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of pistols or handguns. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will most likely be more challenging. Check with your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific weapon model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Search for parts specific to the Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Possibly depending upon where you live. Check your local gun 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol typically shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Look at the pistol’s info to find out more.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Special Team Pistol FPS-120 Barrel Extension Airsoft Gun. Gun accuracy depends on the shooter’s 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 pistols. Airsoft players need to constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face masks. The weapon needs to 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 weapon fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy gun.
