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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 Laser Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
About the Designs of Airsoft Handguns
Find out about airsoft handguns and pistols 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 a big difference in the accuracy of your shots. Handguns, by nature, are lower range airsoft guns. They are often constructed after real world sidearms or copies of real handguns. A lot of airsoft pistols are completely certified reproductions of their real world gun equivalents. These airsoft guns can visually look and function in the same ways almost identically to the real guns they are modeled after while firing airsoft BBs as opposed to real bullets.
There are a variety of airsoft handguns consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric handguns. Each of these styles of handguns have negatives and positives related to them. Learning about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handgun Details
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most long-lasting and common types of pistols. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to propel airsoft BBs out of the gun barrel.
These forms of airsoft handguns are great choices for playing airsoft in cold weather since the pressurized CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to variation with temperature levels. This provides great FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter for example where other styles of airsoft guns like green gas cease to function or barely shoot BBs.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft handguns are powered by regular 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges resemble a chrome cylinder and contain high pressured CO2 gas made up of one carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms thus the molecular formula of “C + O2”.
They come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, however when they are opened (shooting them in an airsoft handgun breaks the cartridge 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 remaining gas.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are kept sealed. They are made with the manufacturer’s use by date normally printed on the package or cartridge, however, they can stay pressurized for a long period past this date if the cartridge seals are not broken.
Details About Green Gas Airsoft Handguns
Green gas airsoft sidearms are similar to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. Rather, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft BBs. The operational impact on the battlefield and green gas handgun operation is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS. Shots are quickly fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic firing modes and can accurately hit targets at shorter to mid-range distances.
The propane gas is kept in the pistol’s mag which can typically hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs depending on the pistol style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and seals keep the gas pressurized in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas pistol on the airsoft field or arena as a primary or backup gun, extra mags are encouraged for quickly reloading and engaging the op force. Having additional mags on-hand helps you join in the action throughout firefights or while clearing structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fighting.
Green gas handguns are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are usually not authorized to be used during indoor engagements. This is an essential safety regulation because of the close quarters proximity of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols can still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the short pistol barrel helps to keep the joules and energy pushing the BB at a lower level compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are 2 different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Since the green gas or propane gas is held in the magazine using rubber seals and silicone gaskets, the cold can affect these o-rings and cause the gas to escape prior to shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a few feet (like 10 feet in cold weather ) when the GBB handgun would normally shoot BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this issue is to try to keep the GBB handgun mags warmer by positioning them close to your body prior to airsoft game play. This can help to heat up the seals and valves and better seal in the green gas. It might also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your favorite pistol if you really prefer to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cartridges come sealed and these guns shoot better in sub-freezing conditions and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful springs with irregular pitches that propel the BBs out of the handgun’s barrel. The manual functioning of reloading, cocking, and firing spring handguns makes the fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB airsoft guns.
Spring airsoft guns work best in springer wars where airsoft players can solely use comparable, single shot spring guns or as a close quarters combat weapon for CQB environments when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft participants to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick 2nd follow-up shot is not really needed due to the fact that the other opponent is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or running back to respawn. When engaging multiple adversaries because the gun just fires as quickly as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB manually, be cautious.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring guns are really reliable under the ideal circumstances. Spring guns can typically shoot up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but precision decreases rapidly.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Handguns
AEG airsoft pistols or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to use as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are often powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s butt. They function much like an AEG gun and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled pistons and gearboxes to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags typically hold around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can shoot airsoft BBs right up to around 300 FPS using 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electrical gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough spare magazines to reload with and the battery lasts that long. These handguns can efficiently fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG pistol quality has increased substantially in recent years. The first generations were a bit unreliable and sketchy, but the newer designs have most of the problems resolved and make efficient airsoft secondary weapons. They can be further upgraded with increased magazine capacities and by accommodating more powerful batteries.
A big advantage of carrying an AEG pistol is that you have the ability to rewire the connectors to use a more substantial battery. Depending on the AEG handgun style, you can get a large output in efficiency by employing a two cell Lipo battery (2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Pistol is Best for Me?
Picking the right airsoft pistol for you depends on how much you can afford, how often you intend to play airsoft with it, and where you plan to play. If you have at least $100 to invest in your airsoft pistol, take a look at a green gas blowback or GBB pistol or AEG pistol. These are normally the top of the line, have good performance, and are usually a really good airsoft gun to invest in. If you can afford between fifty to one-hundred dollars to spend, check out a CO2 pistol or less expensive GBB pistol. These guns will still do the job and will be sturdy sidearms. Look for a lower end CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than $50. You can still get a durable airsoft handgun to use for the handgun airsoft guns.
Pistol 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 durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What type of airsoft weapon is the Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 Laser Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 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 option for first time airsoft players. It depends on the player’s gun budget, their experience using handguns, and how much they think they will play in the future. The Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 Laser Airsoft Gun is a decent gun for many players to use on the airsoft field.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric AEGs like rifles or 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 your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft sidearm be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft pistol may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 Laser Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft weapons legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Look at your local weapon 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 more stringent laws and requirements which may apply to airsoft guns like the Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 Laser Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol generally shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the handgun’s information for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft handgun shoot?
Answer: A lot of airsoft handguns can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring UK Arms M-213AF Pistol FPS-180 Laser Airsoft Gun. Pistol range and accuracy depends on the shooter’s skills, 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 guns. Shooters must always use impact resistant safety glasses and face protection. The weapon should be used safely with supervision for training in proper 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 gun fire real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real bullets and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
