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Airsoft Pistol Product Details
UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140
Package Includes: UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/ Flashlight FPS 140
Airsoft Pistol Product Features
SPRING POWERED AIRSOFT PISTOL: UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/ Flashlight FPS 140
FEATURES: Lightweight, high strength polymer body constriction for maximum durability, flashlight
VELOCITY (FPS): 140 feet per second (FPS) w/ 0.12g BB’s, Magazine capacity: 10 rounds, Comes with magazine,
AGE RANGE: For ages 18+ and up, Do not allow children under 18 years of age to operate
SIZE DIMENSIONS: Approx. overall rifle length: 6 inches
Information About Airsoft Handgun Kinds
Find out about airsoft pistols and handguns 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 best handgun can be a game changer in hitting your shots. Sidearms, naturally, are reduced range airsoft guns. They are quite often designed after real-world handguns or replicas of legitimate handguns. Many different airsoft sidearms are fully licensed reproductions of their real firearm equivalents. These airsoft guns can appear and function (without shooting bullets) in the same ways identically to the real guns they are modeled after while blasting airsoft BBs rather than 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 sidearms. Each of these forms of sidearms have negatives and positives related to them. Learning more about the varieties of airsoft sidearms helps you figure out which type is right for you and your airsoft play style.
CO2 Airsoft Pistols
CO2 airsoft pistols are among the most typical and dependable styles of pistols. They are all season pistols working well in lots of types of varying temperatures, weather and climates. These sidearms use high pressure CO2 gas to shoot airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. The CO2 cartridge stores the gas within a cylinder and is normally held in the handgun’s handle.
These styles of airsoft pistols are great for playing airsoft in colder weather conditions given that the high pressure CO2 gas is stored in the sealed cylinders and less sensitive to FPS decreases by low temperatures. This offers exceptional FPS and shot consistency while playing airsoft in the winter season for example where other styles of handguns like green gas cease to operate or barely shoot pellets.
Additional Info About CO2 Gas and CO2 Cartridges
CO2 airsoft sidearms are powered by basic 12 gram CO2 cartridge cylinders. These cartridges look similar to a shiny steel cylinder and store high pressured CO2 gas comprised of 1 carbon atom and a couple of oxygen atoms, and so the molecular formula comes out to be “C + O2 “. These atoms are connected in the following sequence “O= C =O”. The gas is kept in the 12 gram cartridge cylinders under extremely high pressure of approximately ~ 800psi which correlates to 55bar.
The cartridges come sealed to keep the CO2 gas securely inside, but when they are opened (firing them inside of an airsoft weapon breaks the seal) they will begin to lose pressure if they are left unused. If the airsoft matches end and you still have CO2 gas left, use the chance to do some pistol target practice and use up the rest of the excess gas.
If they are kept sealed, CO2 cartridges have a long storage life. They come with the maker’s use by date normally printed on the package or cartridge, but they will probably maintain pressure for a long time past this date if the cartridge seal is not punctured.
Green Gas and Propane Airsoft Pistols
Green gas airsoft sidearms function similarly to CO2 handguns, however they do not use CO2 cartridges. As an alternative, they use green gas or propane for propellant to propel the airsoft pellets. The outcome on the battlefield and green gas handgun functionality is practically the same as CO2 pistols with the weapons shooting up to about 300+ FPS. Shots are efficiently fired in fully-automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes and precisely hit targets at shorter to mid-range distances.
The propane is held in the pistol’s magazine that can often hold around 15 to 20+ airsoft BBs based on the handgun style. A series of valves, rubberized gaskets, and o-rings keep the gas pressurized in the magazine until the handgun’s trigger is pulled.
When carrying a green gas handgun on the airsoft field or arena as a backup or primary gun, extra handgun magazines are recommended for quickly reloading and engaging opponents. Having extra magazines helps you get back in the action during firefights or while clearing buildings in CQB (close quarters combat) room-to-room combat.
Green gas handguns are excellent for CQB at airsoft fields given that rifles, long guns, and full-sized AEGs are normally not authorized to be used during indoor gameplay. This is a safety regulation due to the close range distance of gamers during the shooting engagements and the potential for players to be hurt. While green gas pistols still shoot airsoft BBs at about 300 FPS, the shorter handgun barrel aids to keep the joules and energy propelling 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 various styles of green gas airsoft pistols. There are green gas blowback handguns or GBBs where the slide moves and non-blowback handguns. The green gas non-blowback airsoft handguns use a stationary slide which does not move.
About GBB and Green Gas Limits
Due to the fact that the green gas or propane is stored in the magazine by rubber seals and silicone gaskets, the cold can impact these gaskets and allow the gas to escape prior to shooting the pistol. The decrease in pressure can cause the airsoft BBs to only shoot a couple of feet away (like 10 feet in cold temps ) when the handgun would usually shoot BBs over 100+ foot distances in warmer weather conditions).
One solution to this problem is to make the GBB pistol mags warmer by holding them next to your body, beside a heater, or inside your jacket before game play starts. If you really desire to play with a dependable airsoft handgun in the cold, it may also be worth getting a CO2 version of your preferred handgun.
Details About Spring Airsoft Handguns
Spring airsoft pistols are powered by strong springs that launch the airsoft BBs down the pistol barrel. They are normally able to only shoot one BB at a time. The manual actions of cocking, reloading, and firing spring airsoft guns makes the weapon’s fire rate much slower than CO2 and GBB handguns. When engaging rivals on the airsoft field with upgraded weapons, auto airsoft AEG rifles and CO2 or GBB airsoft pistols, this can make spring airsoft guns fun to use, however less effective.
Spring sidearms and guns perform best in springer wars where opponents can solely use similar, single shot spring pistols or as a transitional backup gun for CQB buildings when you can frequently surprise other airsoft opponents to get a guaranteed one-shot-one-kill. In the latter situation, a rapid 2nd follow-up shot is not needed given that the other opponent is now hit by the first BB and out of the game or going back to respawn. When engaging numerous adversaries considering that the spring airsoft gun simply fires as quick as you can re-chamber an airsoft BB by hand, be cautious.
About Spring Handgun Performance
Spring handguns are really efficient under the most ideal game conditions. Their FPS commonly chronos at about 250 FPS to 300 FPS with 0.12 gram airsoft BBs. These guns generally fire the lighter weight airsoft BBs since the coiled springs are less effective than other types of airsoft guns. Spring pistols can normally engage targets at ranges of up to 120 feet or more with 0.12g BBs but accuracy decreases quickly. Shooting conventional 0.20g weight airsoft BBs, you will most likely have a reduced shooting distance of about 60 to 80 feet with heightened target accuracy.
AEG Automatic Electric Airsoft Sidearms
AEG airsoft sidearms or AEPs (automatic electric pistols) are also a good choice to bring as a sidearm on the airsoft field. These automatic electric handguns are commonly powered by mini stick batteries in the weapon’s handle. They work much like an AEG gun and use compressed air with electrically cycled gearboxes and cylinders to fire airsoft BBs quickly and very rapidly at that.
AEG pistol magazines typically can hold about 20 to 30 airsoft BBs. The pistols can fire airsoft BBs as high as about 300 FPS with 0.12g airsoft BBs or around 200 to 250 FPS using 0.20 gram airsoft BBs. The electric battery powered gearbox system can shoot around 700+ BBs per minute which is estimated if you have enough spare magazines to reload (after every 20 to 30 rounds) and the battery lasts that long. These pistols can efficiently shoot airsoft BBs at about 150 foot ranges.
AEG Pistol Quality and Efficiency
AEG handgun quality has risen considerably in the last few years. The earliest generation AEP guns were a little bit unreliable and sketchy, but the new designs have the problems worked out and make efficient airsoft backup weapons. They can be further modded with enhanced magazine capacities in addition to accommodating more powerful batteries.
A massive advantage of carrying an AEG handgun is that you have the power to rewire the battery connections to use a larger battery. Depending on the AEG pistol style, you can gain a big output in performance by taking advantage of a two cell Lipo battery (like an 2S Lipo) instead of the stock mini battery.
What Airsoft Sidearm is Right for Me to Buy?
If you have over one-hundred dollars to use to buy your airsoft handgun, check out a GBB handgun or automatic electric pistol. If you have in-between $50 to $100 to spend, check out a good quality CO2 handgun or more affordable GBB handgun. You can still get a durable airsoft pistol by checking out cheaper pistols and by trading with players selling used airsoft handguns if you are looking for a deal.
Airsoft Pistol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the best 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 gun is the UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140?
Answer: The UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140 is an airsoft pistol.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol good for first time players?
Answer: This airsoft pistol may 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 UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140 is a good gun for many players to play airsoft with.
Question: Is this airsoft pistol rentable?
Answer: Many airsoft fields rent guns. You will find most fields rent automatic electric guns like assault rifles instead of pistols. 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 airsoft pistol model.
Question: Can this airsoft handgun be upgraded?
Answer: Potentially, this airsoft handgun may be able to accept upgrades depending on the gun type. Try to find parts specific to the UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140.
Question: Are airsoft handguns legal in my state?
Answer: Perhaps depending on where you live. Check your local gun laws or with your regional 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 more stringent laws and requirements which might apply to airsoft weapons like the UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140.
Question: What type of airsoft BBs does this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: This airsoft sidearm usually shoots standard 6mm airsoft BBs which are 0.12 gram or 0.20 gram. Check the pistol’s info to find out more about the BBs you should use.
Question: How far can this airsoft pistol shoot?
Answer: The majority of airsoft pistols can shoot around 80 to 120 feet or more. This may include the UKARMS M888AF Spring Airsoft Pistol w/Flashlight FPS 140. Weapon range depends on the player’s shooting ability, shooting conditions, weather, wind, terrain, and other factors.
Question: What do I need to know for airsoft weapon safety?
Answer: Safety is a top concern when using airsoft handguns. Game players must constantly use goggles covering their eyes and face protection. 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 shoot real ammo?
Answer: No, this airsoft gun can not shoot real bullets and can not be customized in any way to fire live ammunition. It is a toy weapon.
