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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
How to Choose an Airsoft Handgun
Find out about airsoft handguns and how you can use them as backup guns or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Practicing your shot accuracy and getting the right sidearm can make an impact in aiming your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are shorter range airsoft weapons. They are often designed after real-world guns or reproductions of real pistols. Many airsoft handguns are completely certified reproductions of their authentic pistol counterparts. These airsoft guns can function (except for shooting bullets) in the same ways and appear almost identically to the real guns they are modeled around while shooting airsoft BBs instead of authentic bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, propane or green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these types of handguns has negatives and positives connected with them. Learning about the kinds of airsoft handguns helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most common and long lasting kinds of handguns. They are all-weather weapons and work well in lots of types of weather and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to propel airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas and is typically stored in the handgun’s magazine inside the handle.
These types of airsoft pistols are very good for playing airsoft in cold weather conditions considering that the compressed CO2 gas is less susceptible to FPS decreases caused by low temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft handguns great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the cold weather for example where other kinds of airsoft pistols like green gas stop working or barely fire BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridge Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges resemble a shiny cylinder and contain high pressure CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely within, however the moment they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges can be stored for a while. They have a maker’s expiration date typically listed on the package or cartridge cylinder, but they will last for a very long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft handguns function similarly to CO2 guns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Alternatively, they use green gas or propane gas for propellant to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs. The effect on the battlefield and green gas sidearm efficiency is just about the same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in semi-automatic or automatic firing modes and accurate at short to mid-range distances.
The propane is stored in the pistol’s airsoft mag that can normally hold in-between 15 to 20+ BBs depending on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and silicone o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the mag up until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas sidearm on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or primary weapon, additional mags are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines allows you to re engage in the action in the middle of firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas handguns are great for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are generally not permitted to be used for indoor shooting. This is an essential safety rule due to the close quarters distance of players during the shooting engagements. While green gas handguns still fire airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel assists to keep the joules and energy shooting the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different varieties of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback pistols. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
Since the green gas or propane gas is kept in the handgun mag by rubber seals and silicone gaskets, cold temps can affect these o-rings and cause the gas to escape before shooting the handgun. This lack of pressure can make the airsoft BBs to just land a number of feet (like 10 feet in the cold ) when it would typically shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer weather).
One fix to this problem is to make the GBB handgun magazines warmer by positioning them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before the airsoft game play starts. If you absolutely need to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold weather, it may additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun.
Info on Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that send the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functioning of cocking, shooting, and reloading spring guns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns work most effectively in springer wars where opponents can only use comparable, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB environments when you can often surprise other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast second follow-up shot isn’t really needed given that the other person is now hit and out of the game or headed back to respawn. Take care when attacking several adversaries given that the weapon just shoots as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are incredibly efficient under the proper game circumstances. Spring handguns can commonly shoot up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets decreases quickly.
About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring into the field as a secondary gun on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s handle. They work much like an AEG SMG and use forced air with electrically cycled gearboxes, pistons, and cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags usually can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20g airsoft BBs.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has actually risen considerably in the last few years. The initial generation AEP guns were a little bit sketchy and undependable, but the newer versions have the problems worked out and make reliable airsoft backup guns. They can be further modified with enhanced magazine storage capacities and by accommodating larger batteries.
A huge benefit of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the capability to rewire the connections to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun type, you can gain a big increase in functionality by employing a 2 cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) as a replacement for the stock mini battery.
Which Airsoft Sidearm is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over $100 to spend on your airsoft pistol, you may want to consider a GBB pistol or AEG handgun. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to shell out, review a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol. If you have $50 or less, you can still find a long lasting airsoft handgun to use for the handgun games by checking out lower end pistols and by shopping the used airsoft gun market.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the most widely used type of airsoft sidearm?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft sidearms usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft weapon is the Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time airsoft players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol can be an ok 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 in the future. The Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun is a good weapon for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft gun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent AEGs like SMGs instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to use as a rental airsoft gun will most likely be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Try to find parts specific to the Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Examine your local 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 may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12g or 0.20 gram. Examine the item info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Most airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring UK Arms A-002 Pistol FPS-185 Laser Airsoft Gun. Pistol range depends on the shooter’s skills, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to understand for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft pistols. Participants must constantly use eye and face protection. The weapon should 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 handgun shoot real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not shoot real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammo. It is a toy handgun.
