Description
Airsoft Pistol Product Details
UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine
This is a Full Scale airsoft pistol that will work perfectly for the beginner player that is looking to have some real fun. Shooting at a velocity of around 205 feet per second, you can hit targets at a range of approximately 60 feet. This is great for shooting at your home due to the lower velocity which ensures accuracy without damaging windows or other objects. The spring action mechanism makes this easy to operate without the need for expensive batteries or gas. This item can not ship to the State of New York.
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
Velocity: 200-210 FPS with .12g BBs
Shooting Mode: Spring (no batteries or gas required)
Detachable Magazine – Hold 12 Rounds of standard 6mm ammo
Gun Construction: ABS POLYMER, Size 8.75″ Long
Includes Sample Pack of 6mm BBs
How to Pick an Airsoft Handgun
Find info about airsoft sidearms, pistols, and handguns and how you can use them as backup weapons or as main weapons on the airsoft playing field. Getting the best handgun and practicing with it can make all the difference in aiming your shots. Pistols, by nature, are much shorter range airsoft guns. They are commonly fashioned after firearm guns or miniatures of genuine handguns. Many different airsoft pistols are fully certified models of their genuine handgun equivalents. These airsoft guns can handle in the same ways and look and feel identically to the real guns they are designed after while shooting airsoft BBs as opposed to real world bullets.
There are a few kinds of airsoft pistols such as CO2, green gas (blowback and non-blowback), spring powered, and AEG automatic electric gun pistols. Each of these forms of sidearms has positives and negatives associated with them. Finding out about the varieties of airsoft pistols allows you to figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft gameplay style.
Details About CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft guns are one of the most sturdy and popular types of handguns. These handguns use sealed CO2 gas cylinders to push airsoft BBs out of the pistol barrel.
These kinds of airsoft handguns are excellent for airsoft games in colder weather conditions considering that the pressurized CO2 gas is less vulnerable to variation with low temperatures. This offers excellent FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter months for example where other kinds of pistols like green gas stuffer from low performance or barely fire pellets.
Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by typical 12 gram CO2 cylinders. These cartridges look like a chrome cylinder and hold high pressured CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and two oxygen atoms hence the molecular formula is “C + O2”.
The CO2 cartridges cannot be used multiple times and you can usually 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 within, but once they are punctured (shooting them in an airsoft gun breaks the cartridge seal) cartridges will begin to lose pressure if they are not used up. You should try to dissipate the entire CO2 cartridge the very same day you open the seal. Use the opportunity to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas if the airsoft games end and you still have CO2 gas left. There is no gas level indicator on the cartridge so you need to shoot up until the gun stops shooting.
CO2 cartridges have a long storage life if they are kept sealed. They have a maker’s expiry date typically printed on the box or cartridge cylinder, however they can last for an extended time past this date if the cartridge seals are not damaged.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Sidearms
Green gas airsoft handguns are comparable to CO2 pistols, but they use green gas instead of CO2 cartridges. The result on the airsoft battlefield and green gas weapon performance is almost the exact same as CO2 handguns with the weapons at about 300+ FPS.
The green gas is sealed in the handgun’s grip within the mag and can often hold roughly 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the gun model. A set of valves, rubber gaskets, and o-rings keep the propane stored in the pistol mag until the pistol’s trigger is squeezed. It is a great choice to top off and refill your green gas reserves in your mag each time you reload it. Pistol-wielding airsoft players can also carry excess bottles of propane gas in the field for reloading magazines in-between lulls in the war or in-between games.
When playing with a green gas pistol on the airsoft field as a backup or main gun, additional mags are advised for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra mags on-hand allows you to reengage in the action during firefights or while sweeping buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room battles.
Green gas pistols are perfect for CQB at airsoft fields considering that long guns and full-sized AEGs are usually not enabled to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety regulation because of the close quarters proximity of players during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be injured. While green gas pistols can still fire airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel assists to keep the joules and energy sending the BB at a decreased level compared to airsoft rifles, sniper rifles, and other long guns.
Thinking About Green Gas Blowback (GBB) VS Green Gas Non-blowback
There are two different kinds of green gas airsoft pistols. First, there are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs. These guns operate like a realistic pistol with the slide “blowing back” and cycling with every shot. The gas causes the slide to cycle when a fresh airsoft BB is loaded into the chamber. This functioning while shooting is very cool, but the handguns often are more expensive and likely have more to break. The green gas non-blowback airsoft guns use a fixed slide which does not cycle. The non-blowback guns normally cost less than GBBs. Performance is about the same between the two styles of green gas handguns.
About GBB and Green Gas Issues
While green gas usually can be used very well, it does have restrictions. When green gas and GBB guns are used during the winter season in the snow or in cold weather conditions (such as below 32 deg F). Given that the green gas or propane gas is held in the weapon’s magazine using rubber seals, o-rings, and gaskets, cold weather can impact these seals and allow the gas to escape prior to firing the pistol. The decrease in pressure can make the airsoft BBs to merely shoot several feet (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when it would normally shoot airsoft BBs over 100+ feet in warmer temperatures).
One option to this issue is to make the GBB pistol magazines warmer by holding them next to your body or near a heat source prior to game play. If you truly want to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold weather, it might additionally be worth getting a CO2 variation of your favorite handgun.
Spring Airsoft Sidearm Facts
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by powerful coil springs that launch the airsoft BBs out of the handgun barrel. They are generally single shot. The manual action of reloading, firing, and cocking spring pistols makes the fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. This makes spring guns interesting to use, yet they can be less effective when fighting foes on the airsoft field with advanced weaponry like automatic airsoft AEG assault rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols.
Spring airsoft guns perform most effectively in springer wars where opponents can only use related, single shot spring pistols or as a close quarters combat backup weapon for CQB settings when you can usually sneak up to other airsoft opponents to get an assured one-shot-one-kill. In the latter circumstance, a quick second followup shot is not required since the other person is already struck and out of the game or headed back to respawn. When engaging multiple adversaries given that the springer simply fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be careful.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring guns are remarkably reliable under the appropriate game circumstances. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These pistols generally fire lighter weight airsoft BBs since the springs are less powerful than other kinds of airsoft guns like rifles. Spring handguns can typically engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12 gram BBs however the ability to hit targets diminishes quickly. Choosing regular 0.20 gram weight airsoft BBs, you will probably have a range of about 60 to 80 feet or less with enhanced target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Pistol Details
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are definitely 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 weapon’s grip. They work just like an AEG SMG and use forced air pumped through electrically cycled pistons, cylinders, and gearboxes to shoot airsoft BBs out of the barrel and very rapidly at that.
AEG handgun magazines usually hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The handguns can fire airsoft BBs approximately about 300 FPS using 0.12 gram airsoft BBs or 200 to 250 FPS when loaded with 0.20g airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which depends on if you have enough magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 shots) and the battery maintains its charge that long. These pistols can precisely fire airsoft BBs at around 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Performance
AEG handgun quality has grown considerably recently. The earliest gen guns were a bit sketchy and undependable, however the more recent versions have most of the issues worked out and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with increased mag storage capacities as well as accommodating larger batteries.
A significant benefit of buying an AEG handgun is that you have the capacity to rewire the battery wires to use an increased capacity battery with higher mAh. Depending on the AEG pistol design, you can get a large leap in performance and fire rate by utilizing a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) in place of the stock AEP battery. Take extra precautions when tweaking the components and wires because you have to think about the voltages, mAh, and electrical loads of the battery. If you have modding concerns, ask an expert airsoft specialist at your nearest airsoft store or shop.
Which Airsoft Handgun is Best for Me to Play with?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, evaluate a green gas blowback handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have around fifty to one-hundred dollars to invest, review a good quality CO2 handgun or less expensive GBB pistol. You can still look for a durable airsoft handgun by checking out lower end pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft pistols if you need to save money.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sidearms
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 green gas GBB airsoft handguns usually are the most durable and effective on the airsoft field. Learn about the different types of airsoft pistols.
Question: What kind of airsoft gun is the UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine?
Answer: The UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may be a viable 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 UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine is a good weapon for most players to carry.
Question: Is this airsoft handgun rentable?
Answer: Lots of airsoft fields rent weapons. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like rifles instead of handguns or pistols. Therefore, finding this specific pistol model to rent at an airsoft field will probably be more challenging. Talk to your closest airsoft field near you to see if they rent the particular handgun model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be enhanced with modifications?
Answer: Possibly, this depends on the airsoft pistol type and build. It may be able to accept upgrades in some cases. Search for parts particular to the UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Potentially depending upon where you live. Check 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 may apply to airsoft weapons like the UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine.
Question: What kind of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft handgun usually shoots basic 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the product info for more information.
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 UKARMS G52B Spring Powered Tactical Airsoft Pistol w/ 6mm BBS + Detachable Magazine. Weapon accuracy and range depends upon the player’s shooting 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 handguns. Game players need to always use safety glasses and face protection. The weapon must 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 ammunition?
Answer: No, this airsoft handgun can not fire real ammo and can not be modified in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy pistol.
