Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 Airsoft Gun
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
This is a Spring Airsoft Pistol, which means it’s powered by a spring and must be cocked for each shot. It’s fast, clean, inexpensive and easily maintained; it requires no gas or batteries to operate. Also, Spring Airsoft Guns are the toughest, most durable of all Airsoft Guns, because they’re made with few breakable pieces. If you’re looking for a fun, reliable Airsoft Pistol that’ll look great and perform even better, you’ve come to the right place. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this Airsoft gun.
Information on the Types of Airsoft Handguns
Find info about airsoft pistols and sidearms and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best sidearm and practicing with it can make an impact in the accuracy of your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are much shorter range airsoft weapons. They are generally developed after real-world guns or imitations of genuine handguns. Quite a few airsoft sidearms are fully certified variations of their real gun counterparts. These airsoft guns can look and function in the same ways identical to the real guns they are designed around while blasting airsoft BBs in place of real bullets.
There are a few varieties of airsoft sidearms consisting of CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun handguns. Each of these kinds of pistols have negatives and positives associated with them. Learning more about the kinds of airsoft sidearms helps you decide which type is right for you and your airsoft game play style.
CO2 Airsoft Handguns
CO2 airsoft sidearms are one of the most popular and long-lasting types of pistols. These pistols use CO2 stored in small cylinders to shoot airsoft BBs out of the weapon barrel.
These styles of airsoft guns are very good for playing in colder weather conditions considering that the compressed CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to performance decreases with low temperature. This gives CO2 airsoft pistols excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for instance where other sorts of airsoft guns like green gas cease to work or hardly shoot airsoft BBs.
Information About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cylinders
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by standard 12 gram CO2 cartridges. These cartridges look similar to a chrome metal cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas comprised of just one carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms, subsequently the molecular formula is “C + O2 “. These atoms are attached in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is stored in the 12 gram cartridges under very high pressure of near ~ 800psi that correlates to 55bar.
The CO2 gas cylinders cannot be used multiple times and you can typically buy them in packs of 12, 20, 50, or 100 12 gram CO2 cartridges. They come sealed to retain the CO2 gas safely within, but once they are opened (firing them in an airsoft gun breaks the seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You must try to dissipate the whole CO2 cartridge the same day you open the seal. Use the chance to do some handgun target practice and use up the rest of the additional gas if the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level gauge on the cartridge so you have to shoot up until the weapon stops shooting airsoft BBs.
CO2 cartridges can be stored for a longtime if the cylinders are stored sealed. They do have a maker’s expiration date usually marked on the box or cartridge cylinder, however, they will likely maintain pressure for a long time past this date if the cartridge seals are not punctured.
Info About Green Gas Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft pistols are comparable to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. The impact on the battlefield and green gas weapon efficiency is practically the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons shooting up to 300+ FPS.
The green gas is stashed in the handgun’s airsoft mag which can usually hold around 15 to 20+ BBs based on the pistol model. A series of valves, rubber gaskets, and seals keep the gas stored in the magazine till the pistol’s trigger is pulled.
When running a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a secondary or primary weapon, bringing extra handgun magazines is advised for rapidly reloading. Having additional magazines on-hand helps you reengage in the action throughout firefights or while sweeping structures in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room fights.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields considering rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are typically not authorized to be used for indoor engagements. This is a safety guideline because of the close quarters proximity of players during shooting engagements and potential for players to get hurt. While green gas handguns still shoot airsoft BBs at around 300 FPS, the shorter pistol barrel aids to keep the joules and energy moving the BB lower compared to AEGs, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two various styles of green gas airsoft handguns. To start with there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns function like a genuine handgun with the pistol’s slide “blowing back” with every shot. The propane gas induces the slide to cycle each time a fresh airsoft BB is chambered. This effect is really cool, but the pistols typically are more expensive and possibly have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft pistols have a stationary slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback pistols usually cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two kinds of green gas pistols.
About GBB and Green Gas Limitations
Because the green gas or propane gas is housed in the pistol mag using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, the cold can affect these o-rings and allow the gas to escape before shooting the gun. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to just shoot a few feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the GBB handgun would usually shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer temperatures).
One solution to this issue is to try to keep the GBB pistol mags warmer by putting them next to a heater or by your body prior to game play. This can help to warm up the seals, gaskets, and valves and help to seal in the green gas. It might also be worth checking out a CO2 variation of your preferred pistol if you truly prefer to play with a dependable airsoft pistol in the cold. The CO2 cylinders come sealed and perform much better in sub-freezing temps and while playing in the snow.
Spring Airsoft Sidearms
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong coil springs that fire the airsoft BBs down the handgun barrel. They are usually one shot only. The manual functioning of firing, reloading, and cocking spring guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2, green gas, and GBB handguns. This makes them entertaining to use, but they are usually less effective when dueling players on the airsoft field with fully auto airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2, green gas, or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring sidearms and guns work most effectively in springer battles where game players can exclusively use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transition backup gun for CQB environments when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft players to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a fast 2nd follow-up shot will not be really needed considering that the other person is now hit and out of the gameplay or going back to respawn. Be careful when attacking numerous enemies considering that the springer just fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand.
About Spring Pistol Efficiency
Spring handguns are incredibly reliable under the right conditions during games. Spring guns like pistols can usually fire up to 120 feet or farther with 0.12 gram BBs but the ability to engage targets decreases quickly.
Facts About AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft handguns or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely an option to use as a secondary weapon on the airsoft field. These automatic electric pistols are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the pistol’s grip. They work just like an AEG gun and use forced air with electrically cycled pistons and cylinders to propel airsoft BBs quickly and very quickly at that.
AEG handgun mags normally carry around 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can launch airsoft BBs up to about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS with 0.20 gram airsoft BBs.
AEG Handgun Quality and Efficiency
AEG pistol quality has actually increased considerably in recent years. The early gen guns were a bit questionable and undependable, but the newer versions have the deficiencies resolved and make reliable airsoft secondary guns. They can be further upgraded with increased magazine capacities and by accommodating bigger batteries.
A huge advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the ability to rewire the connections to use an increased capacity battery. Depending on the AEG handgun version, you can gain a large leap in performance and fire rate by using a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) in place of the stock battery. Be careful when changing the parts and wires since you need to consider the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. Ask an expert airsoft gun specialist at your closest airsoft store or shop if you have customization inquiries.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Right for Me?
Finding the right airsoft sidearm for you depends on your budget, how much you want to play airsoft with it, and where you decide to play. If you can afford $100 or more to invest in your airsoft pistol, look into a green gas blowback pistol or AEG pistol. These are typically the best of the best, have the greatest build qualities, and can be an excellent airsoft gun to invest in. If you have in-between more than $50 but less than $100 to spend on upgrading your airsoft arsenal, look into a CO2 pistol or less expensive green gas blowback handgun. Mid-tier guns like these will still do the job and will be pretty long lasting sidearms. Look for a cheaper CO2 or spring pistol if you have less than $50. You can still get a dependable airsoft pistol to use for the handgun games.
Airsoft Handgun Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best type of airsoft handgun?
Answer: The best pistols are often a matter of a player’s preference. CO2 and green gas airsoft pistols usually are the most reliable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 Airsoft Gun?
Answer: The Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 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 think they will play airsoft. The Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 Airsoft Gun is a decent sidearm 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 SMG or rifles instead of pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent will probably be more challenging. Talk to the airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft pistol be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft handgun type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades depending on what is modified. Try to find parts particular to the Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 Airsoft Gun.
Question: Are airsoft pistols legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Examine your regional gun laws or with your regional 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 might apply to airsoft weapons like the Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 Airsoft Gun.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft pistol normally shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20g. Check the handgun’s product information for more information.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: Many airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the Spring Walther P99 Compact Pistol Black FPS-280 Airsoft Gun. Handgun range and precision depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft gun safety?
Answer: Safety is a top priority when using airsoft guns. Shooters should always use goggles covering their eyes and protective face masks. The weapon needs to 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 handgun fire real bullets?
Answer: No, this airsoft pistol can not fire real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
