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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Pick an Airsoft Pistol
Find out about airsoft handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as primary weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the ideal sidearm and practicing with it can make an impact in improving your shots. Pistols, by nature, are lower range airsoft weapons. They are commonly developed after real guns or replicas of legitimate handguns. Many different airsoft handguns are completely licensed models of their real world weapon counterparts. These airsoft guns can visually look and function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled after while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to real world bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns such as CO2, green gas or propane (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric pistols. Each of these varieties of handguns has negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the types of airsoft handguns helps you choose which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft handguns are among the most common and dependable styles of pistols. They are all season, all weather pistols and operate well in a lot of types of weather conditions and climates. These handguns use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the weapon barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within the cylinder and is generally housed in the pistol’s handle.
These forms of airsoft guns are great choices for playing in cooler weather conditions since the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance decreases by low temperature. This fact provides very good FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the wintertime for instance where other kinds of airsoft guns like green gas stuffer from low performance or hardly shoot pellets.
About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft guns are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a metal cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, therefore the molecular formula of “C + O2 “. These atoms are bonded in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of close to ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cartridges are not multiple-use and you can typically purchase them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas safely and securely inside, but the moment they are punctured (firing them in an airsoft pistol breaks the seal) cartridges will start to lose pressure if they are left unused. You need to try to deplete the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas leftover, use the chance to do some pistol accuracy and target practice and expend the remainder of the excess gas. There is no gas level sign on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the pistol stops cycling.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if the cylinders are stored sealed. They have the maker’s use by date usually printed on the package or cylinder, however they can last for an extended period of time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas Airsoft Pistol Facts
Green gas airsoft pistols are similar to CO2 handguns, but they use green gas or propane instead of CO2 cartridges. The impact on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is virtually the very same as CO2 handguns with the guns at around 300+ FPS.
The propane gas is kept in the pistol’s magazine that can commonly hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs based on the handgun model. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag up until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed.
When bringing a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or secondary gun, additional mags are strongly recommended for rapidly reloading and engaging opponents. Having additional magazines helps you join in the action during firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are suitable for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used during indoor gameplay. This is an essential safety rule because of the close range proximity of players during shooting engagements. While green gas handguns can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel helps to keep the joules and energy moving the BB at a lower level compared to AEG airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These handguns run like a genuine pistol with the gun’s slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. When a new airsoft BB is chambered, the gas induces the slide to cycle. This cycling is very cool, however the handguns typically are more expensive and potentially have more that can break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns have a fixed slide which does not move. The non-blowback guns typically cost less than GBBs. Performance is around the same when comparing the two styles of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Because the green gas or propane gas is kept in the pistol mag using rubber o-rings, seals, and silicone gaskets, the cold can influence these o-rings and cause the stored gas to escape prior to shooting the gun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to simply land a number of feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would typically shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One fix for this issue is to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them near your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the rubber gaskets and better seal in the green gas. If you honestly desire to have fun with a reliable airsoft pistol in the cold, it can also be better to buy a CO2 version of your favorite handgun. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and the gun will shoot better in sub-freezing temperatures and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Handgun Facts
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the gun barrel. They are usually only able to shoot one BB. The manual functioning of reloading, shooting, and cocking spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. When dealing with rivals on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like auto airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring guns entertaining to use, but less effective.
Spring pistols work the best in springer wars where opponents can exclusively use similar, single shot spring handguns or as a transition weapon for CQB buildings when you can often surprise other airsoft players to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter case, a fast 2nd follow-up shot is not required since the other player is already hit by the first shot and out of the game or heading back to respawn. When engaging several airsoft players because the spring gun simply shoots as fast as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Efficiency
Spring pistols are extremely efficient under the most ideal situations. Spring guns like pistols can usually shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets reduces quickly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearm Information
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a viable option to carry as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work just like an AEG SMG and use pressured air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, gearboxes, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very quickly at that.
AEG pistol magazines usually hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or about 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ 6mm BBs per minute assuming you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery lasts that long. These AEP handguns can accurately fire airsoft BBs at about 150 foot distances.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has actually risen considerably in recent years. The initial gen guns were a little bit unreliable and questionable, but the more recent designs have the deficiencies worked out and make effective airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modified with enhanced magazine capacities as well as accommodating more powerful batteries.
A significant advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the adapters to use a larger capacity battery. Depending on the AEG pistol type, you can get a large jump in efficiency by adopting a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock AEP battery.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Buy?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have between fifty to one-hundred dollars to upgrade your gun, review a good quality CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB pistol. If you have less than $50, you can still get a long lasting airsoft pistol to use for the pistol 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 GBB airsoft sidearms usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Spring SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be a viable gun to use 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 airsoft. The Spring SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun is a decent weapon for most players.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent AEGs like assault rifles instead of handguns. Therefore, finding this specific handgun model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Contact your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the specific gun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft gun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Look for parts particular to the Spring SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending on where you live. Look at your regional weapon 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 stricter laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Inspect the pistol’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 SWAT Pistol FPS-200 Laser, Flashing Lights Airsoft Gun. Weapon precision and 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 pistol safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft weapons. Players must constantly use safety glasses and 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 handgun shoot real ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft weapon can not fire real ammunition and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy weapon.
