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March Rifle Revolver Unboxing Update Video

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Another Unboxing Update Video taking a look at two Rifles and two Revolvers. A shell loading CO2 dual ammo 1875 single action Remington branded Revolver from Crosman, an 1858 single action CO2 BB Revolver from Barra, another Barra product kind of like a Red Ryder BB Riffle but in dual ammo version with a much different loading system called the Barra 1866, and lastly a Cybergun CO2 Airsoft MP40 with a very different magazine setup than I have seen before.

Crosman - Remington CO2 BB/Pellet 1875 Revolver

  • Manufacturer: Crosman.

  • Powersource: CO2

  • Type: BB Pistol Pellet Pistol

  • Caliber: .177" (4.5mm)

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore

  • Trigger Action: Single

  • Magazine Capacity: 6

  • Material: Mostly Metal

  • Safety: Slide

  • Steel BB Velocity: Up to 450 fps

Barra CO2 BB 1858 Single Action Revolver

  • Manufacturer: Barra Airguns

  • Powersource: CO2

  • Type: BB Pistol

  • Caliber: 4.5mm

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore

  • Action: Single

  • Capacity: 18 Rounds

  • Safety: Manual

  • Material: Mostly Plastic

  • Max velocity: 400 FPS

Barra Lever Action BB/Pellet 1866 Junior Rifle

Manufacturer: Crosman.

  • Powersource: Spring

  • Type: BB Rifle Pellet Rifle

  • Caliber: .177" (4.5mm)

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore

  • Trigger Action: Lever

  • Magazine Capacity: 50BB’s / 1 Pellet

  • Material: Metal/Synthetic

  • Safety: Automatic

  • Steel BB Velocity: Up to 350 fps

Cybergun MP40 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Rifle

  • Powersource: Dual CO2

  • Type: Airsoft Rifle

  • Caliber: 6mm

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore

  • Trigger Action: Blowback - Single Action

  • Magazine Capacity: 530 Airsoft BB’s

  • Material: Metal/Synthetic

  • Safety: Switch

  • Steel BB Velocity: Up to 400 fps

Categories: .22 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airsoft, BB, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, Spring Piston Tags: Barra, Cybergun, Crosman, Remington, Remington 1875, Barra 1858, Barra 1866, Cybergun MP40

March Pistol Unboxing Update Video

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I’ve got some new Airguns to show everyone today and all of them are Pistols of some sort or another. I show you three 4.5mm BB Pistols from ASG, a Cybergun 1911 NBB BB Pistol, an Airsoft Full Blowback Pistol from EMG and lastly from Umarex, an HK Full Blowback Airsoft Pistol. This is not a full review by any means, the video is mainly to let you know what is coming up in terms of Table Top and Field Test Videos and that we do have these products at least listed in our Replica Airgun Store.

ASG CZ SP-01 Shadow CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

  • Type: BB Pistol

  • Manufacturer: ASG

  • Model: CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow

  • Materials: Full Metal

  • Weight: 1315 g (2.09 lb)

  • Barrel: Smoothbore

  • Power Source: CO2

  • Action: Semi-Automatic

  • Ammo Type: 4.5mm Steel BBs

  • Ammo Capacity: 17 Rounds

  • FPS: 312

ASG Ingram Cobray M11 CO2 NBB BB Pistol

  • Type: BB Pistol

  • Manufacturer: ASG

  • Model: Cobray Ingram M11

  • Materials: Polymer Body, Metal Stock

  • Weight: 531 g (1.2 lb)

  • Length: 255 mm (10 in)

  • Power Source: CO2

  • Action: Semi-Automatic

  • Ammo Type: 4.5mm Steel BBs

  • Ammo Capacity: 27 Rounds

  • FPS: 400

ASG CZ Shadow CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

  • Manufacturer: ASG

  • Model: CX Shadow

  • Materials: All metal

  • Weight: 1230 g (2.7 lb)

  • Barrel Length: 95 mm (3.7 in)

  • Power Source: CO2

  • Action: Semi-Automatic

  • Ammo Type: 4.5mm Steel BBs

  • Ammo Capacity: 18 Rounds

  • FPS: 350-400

Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol

  • Type: Pellet Pistol

  • Manufacturer: Cybergun, Licensed by Auto Ordnance

  • Power: CO2 Powered

  • Caliber: 4.5mm (.177 cal) Pellets or BBs

  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto

  • Magazine Capacity: 6rds x 2

  • Muzzle Velocity: 332 FPS (2.3 Joule)

  • Length: 8.66" (220mm)

  • Weight: 2.18lb (990gr)

EMG Salient Arms International SA1 BLU CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol

  • Model: SA1 BLU

  • Materials: Metal and Plastic

  • Weight: 772 g (1.7 lb)

  • Length: 190 mm (7.5 in)

  • Power Source: CO2

  • Action: Semi-Automatic

  • Ammo Type: 4.5mm Steel BBs

  • Ammo Capacity: 25 Rounds

  • FPS: 375+

Umarex HK USP 45 Match GBB Airsoft Pistol

  • Model: HK USP Match

  • Materials: Metal and Plastic

  • Weight: 998 g (2.2 lb)

  • Length: 245 mm (9.6 in)

  • Power Source: Gas

  • Action: Semi-Automatic

  • Ammo Type: 6mm Airsoft BBs

  • Ammo Capacity: 28 Rounds

  • FPS: 360+

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airsoft, BB, Blowback, CO2, GBB, Gas, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, EMG, Cybergun, ASG, HK45, H&K USP, M1911, Thompson Custom 1911, Salient Arms International, SA1, CZ SP-01 Shadow, Ingram M11, CZ Shadow

Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver Field Test Review

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In this Filed Test Shooting Video recorded in the Replica Airguns Indoor Sea Can Shooting Range, I test out the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver to find out what the real world velocity is in fps shooting both 4.5mm steel BB’s and .177 caliber lead Pellets. I also shoot a full cylinder or 6 rounds of each ammo type into a paper target setup 30 feet down range again using both BB’s and Pellets to see which ammo type may be more accurate out of the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver? If you are more interested in details and specifications along with some closer up video of the Crosman SNR357 Revolver then make sure to watch my Table Top Video for it.

Let’s get right to the velocity test of the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver. Crosman claims up to 400 fps but I am not sure if this is for BB’s or Pellets or maybe even light weight alloy Pellets. In any case I used standard 4.5mm 5.1 grain steel BB’s and around 7 grain lead Pellets for this test. Shooting 3 rounds of 4.5mm steel BB’s through my Chronograph I averaged 332 fps with the three shots recording 327, 344, 325 fps. Switching to lead Pellets I averaged 263 fps with the three recorded shots of 263, 276, 251. The 4.5mm steel BB’s as you can see shot faster than the lead Pellets but this was most likely due to the heavier 7 gram weight of the lead pellets.

Typically Pellets are going to be more accurate than BB’s but in the case of the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver I actually found the BB’s to be a bit more accurate for me? Again starting with 4.5mm steel BB’s I loaded up 6 sheets with steel 4.5mm BB’s and using single action I shot the entire cylinder into a fresh paper target setup 30 feet away. I did use my standard shooting stance of sitting in the back on a stool and placing my hands on a sand bag up front for some stability. I did notice the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver liked to shoot a slight bit high and to the left with BB’s but I did get really close to a 1 inch grouping with just one shot coming outside that tighter group. Switching to .177 caliber Pellets shot placement did come down bit an where more centered but the grouping got a bit larger to closer to around 3.5 inches, son in the case of the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver BB’s did perform better in both velocity and accuracy.

The Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver design has been around for a while basically starting out as the Dan Wesson version back in the day. Crosman has now incorporated the same Revolver into their lineup but with their own branding on it. This basic design has worked well and proven to be reliable and is still current with todays more modern Shell Loading Revolvers. It’s also nice that you have the option of shooting both 4.5mm Steel BB’s and .177 Caliber Pellets as the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver does come with a set of each shells for a total of 12 shells.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman, SNR357

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - KWA Interview

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This year at the KWA Booth I had the pleasure of running into John, and we went over a bunch of new items KWA had on display. John was even rocking a similar pair of Ray Ban Meta AI Glasses which made us look a little bit like twins…

In this KWA SHOT Show Interview John higgled the following products from KWA: The KWA ATP-Z and ATP-CT Optics Ready GBB AIrsoft Pistols which are convertible to SMG versions, along with a new prototype TAC-9 GBB Airsoft Rifle.

KWA AIrsoft products have always been one of favoriteAirsoft guns for their quality, looks and performance. They tend to offer a lot of Gas Blowback options which I really appreciate as a Replica AIrgun Collector.

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: KWA, SHOT Show 2024, SHOT Show

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - ASG Interview

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It’s alwasy nice to have a chat with Bob at ASG, I have been interviewing him for years now and really missed not being at SHOT Show the last three years. As always, Bob really knows the ASG product line inside and out and took us through some of the new products and changes to the ASG lineup in 2024.

Some of the products include: The ASG CZ P-10 C CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the Steyr L9-A2 CO2/Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the USW Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the new Hybrid Airsoft line including the CO2 Blowback H-22 and the AEG H-15, the ICS Ape SE AEG Airsoft Rifle, and lastly the ICS Carnotaurus, Legacy, ACME High-Capa Pistol Series.

I am looking forward to get my hands-on many of these new ASG products and making reviews for everyone to checkout in the near future…

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Airgun News, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Pellet, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: ASG, SHOT Show 2024, SHOT Show

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - Barra Interview

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I’m pretty sure I have never made an Interview for Barra before in any of my past SHOT Show Videos, so I was really happy when I visited their booth and discovered a bunch of really great new products to talk about with GEO. Like many other Airgun companies, Barra does incorporate rebranded products from other manufacturer popular Airguns, but they also have some unique products I have never seen before. They are either working really closely with dedicated manufacturing companies or making these items in house. Either way it’s great to see new and interesting products.

Some of the products Geo went over with me in this SHOT Show 2024 Barra Interview where: The Barra CO2 1866 Lever Action Rifle, some Rifled Pellet Barrel Kits for the Schofield Revolver and 1866 Rifle, the 1858 CO2 BB Revolver, the 357 Shell Loading CO2 Revolver, the 400 AEG Airsoft Rifle and two new nameless Airguns they are still working on and perfecting, a full Blowback Competition Style BB/Airsoft Pistol and a compact AEG Airsoft Rifle.

It was great talking with the team over at the Barra Booth and I look forward to testing out their new items as they become available.

Categories: .22 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Accessory, Airsoft, Airgun News, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, SHOT Show, SHOT Show 2024

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - Umarex Interview

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Kicking off my SHOT Show 2024 Interviews, I present my Umarex Interview with Mark Davis, you may remember Mark from past Umarex SHOT Show Interviews? This is a fairly long interview as Mark had a lot of product to show me including…

The new Marlin Lever Action BB Rifle, the Walther PDP CO2 BB Pistol, the BBX11 1911 Blowback CO2 BB Pistol, the MarkPoint Break Barrel .177 Caliber Pellet Pistol, the Trinity Hi-Cap 2011 Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the Gambler High Stakes Single Action Army CO2 Airsoft Revolver, the Glock 380 GBB Airsoft Pistol, the CQC Elite Force AEG Airsoft Rifle with i-Trace, and the Beretta PMX GBB Airsoft Rifle.

Yep, that’s a lot of products to go over in one Interview, and Mark did a great job! I am really looking forward to getting my hands on these new products from Umarex to review for everyone!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, BB, Blowback, Break Barrel, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, SHOT Show, SHOT Show 2024

Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver Table Top Review

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TypeBB Pistol Pellet Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Crosman.
Model: SNR357.
Materials: Mostly metal, some plastic parts.
Weight: 1.92 pound (871 grams).
Total Length: 8.13 inches (20.65cm).
Barrel: 3 inches (7.6cm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2.
Action: Revolver single and double action.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm BB’s / .177 cal. pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 6 round cylinder.
FPS: Claimed 400.

Trigger Pull: The Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver has both a single and double action trigger, meaning you can pre-cock the hammer and shoot in single action which has a light short trigger pull. Or you can simply shoot in double action by pulling the trigger when the hammer is down and the trigger will cock the hammer and also release it to fire the Revolver. In double action the trigger is noticeably longer and heavier than in single action as your trigger finger now has to do all the work for the action. Having both single and double action is nice as you can shoot in action rapid fire using the double action or slow down and shoot with more accuracy in single action.

Accuracy: I have not tested out this exact Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver but I have reviewed several similar products from Dan Wesson which essentially are the exact same mechanical gun manufactured by Wingun for both ASG and Crosman. I will be making a new Field Test Video for the Crosman SNR357 in a week or two but you can take a look at my recent Field Test Video for the Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold version which is mechanically the same gun as the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver.

Build Quality: When it comes to the build of the Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver, it is alsmot all metal other than mainly the grips and the CO2 tab as far as I can tell. It weighs in at nearly 2 pounds even for a more compact revolver so it feels very hefty in the hand. In similar Dan Wesson models there has been some concerns with the hammer feeling a bit sloppy but this has never caused any concern in terms of functionality. I also am not a fan of the way the grips slide back for access to the CO2 as they can come off and misalign when trying to put them back in place. Other than that this pistol is a solid well made revolver.

Realism: The Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver is styled after a 357 type snub nosed revolver and looks for the most part true to scale and form. As this product design was one of the first shell loading revolvers back in the day, manufacturers had to use parts that where already available as in the CO2 valves which where at the time a bit longer than they can make now. Because of this, the area between the cylinder and the back the revolver is a bit long to accommodate the longer valves made at that time. This does distorts the gun a little bit but to be honest most people will not notice.

Pros:

  • Design has been around for a while now and so it is well tested.

  • A decent looking replica of a 357 type revolver.

  • Single and double action trigger allows for both action and more laid back and precise shooting ability.

  • 400 claimed fps is more than adequate for plinking and action shooting.

  • Always fun loading up the 6 removable shells and placing them in the cylinder.

  • Fully adjustable sights for dead center shooting.

  • CO2 is fully well hidden inside the grips.

  • Can choose between shooting pellets or BB’s.

Cons:

  • Barrel is not recessed.

  • Area between cylinder and hammer is a bit long as it has to accommodate the CO2 valve.

  • Grip removal can be a bit finicky.

Comments:
The Crosman SNR357 CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver is far from a new styled gun on the market, it’s been around for about a decade originally introduced main stream by ASG as their Dan Wesson 357. Being an older styled airgun means any issues it may have had are now for sure worked out so you know you are getting a solid and reliable Air Pistol here. If you are looking for an updated 357 then take a look at the Dan Wesson 715 series as some of the issues I have mentioned with the SNR357 are worked out on the newer style 357 Revolvers.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Comparison, Pistol, Pellet, Review, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman, SNR357, Crosman 357, 357

Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver Table Top Review

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TypeBB Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Crosman.
Model: Fortify.
Materials: Mostly plastic, some internal metal parts.
Weight:1 pound (455 grams).
Total Length: 10.5 inches (26.6cm).
Barrel: 5.55 inches 14cm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2.
Action: Revolver SAO.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm Steel BB’s.
Ammunition Capacity: 18 round internal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 420.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver is a single action only trigger, so you will have to cock the hammer back before each shot which does take away most of the trigger pull length and weight, making it short and light and easy to shoot. Perfect for slowed down accurate shot placement, but less effective as an action shooter.

Accuracy: I have not tested out the Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver any capacity, nor do I have any experience with it as the design is new from Crosman and I have not seen it before with any other Airgun on the market. So for now all we can go on is what Crosman claims, which is around 420fps and when it comes to accuracy your guess will be as good as mine so keep checking back for my upcoming Field Test Shooting Video for the Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver were I will test the velocity and accuracy out in the Replica Airguns Indoor Sea Can Shooting Range.

Build Quality: When it comes to the build for the Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver, there is not a lot to write home about. It is basically a mostly plastic gun with some metal parts internally like the barrel, trigger, hammer and CO2 area. The Crosman Fortify has that lower cost Airgun, two halves, screwed together build which generally looks better on the side without the screws showing. As it is mostly plastic it is very light in the hand at around a pound or so. Overal there are not a lot of moving parts so it should be reliable enough just because of this. All the mechanical components do what they need to do and feel solid enough.

Realism: The Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver at a glance looks a lot like a Colt Single Action Army Revolver, it has the same shape and size but the weight is very slight. The lack of actual bullet holes in the cylinder looking from the front of the revolver also takes away from the realism. I guess I am really used to the new generation revolvers with working cylinders and real loadable shells but these guns are more expensive and hold less ammo as they are genuine to the 6 shooter capacity.

Pros:

  • Inexpensive revolver as compared to other shell loading styled revolvers out there.

  • A decent looking replica of a Colt Single Action Army revolver.

  • Single action only trigger is short and light and well suited to careful shot placement shooting.

  • 420 claimed fps is about perfect for plinking at ranges up 30-40 feet.

  • 18 round magazine has a nice high capacity and easy to load when empty

  • Safety is well thought out and built into an already existing part of the gun rather than simply adding a switch afterwards.

  • I like the look with the all back frame and bone white grips.

  • CO2 Allen key is built into grip so always have it on hadn’t and will not lose it.

Cons:

  • Mostly plastic builds makes it a bit light in the hand.

  • No fake shell holes in the front of the cylinder, could have added this for a more genuine look.

  • Safety is rather on the the firm side.

Comments:
The Crosman Fortify Single Action Army CO2 BB Revolver is a completely new concept in design over what we have become use to in todays Single Action Army Revolvers. I want to hold my opinion on it till I actually shoot it as that could make or break this one for me. Maybe if it is a really fun shooter then I can excuse some of the shortcomings it has as a Replica Revolver but I guess we will see in a little bit when I get to my Field Test Shooting Review for it. For under $100 it may be worth it to some to try out especially if you don't already own a Single Action Army Revolver in your Airgun collection.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Comparison, Pistol, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman, Fortify, Colt Single Action Army

January 2024 Update Preview Unboxing Video

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Starting the year off with a Preview Unboxing Update Video of three CO2 Air Pistols. One from Gamo is a NBB CO2 Dual Ammo (Pellet/BB) Semi Auto style pistol called the Gamo P-27. The other two are for Crosman and are both Revolvers but from very different aras. The First Revolver I look at is the Crosman SNR357 which is essentially an early revision rebranded Dan Wesson in a 2.5 inch barrel. You can use either .177 caliber pellets or 4.5mm BB’s with it loading them into the 6 shells that come with it. A new comer I have never seen is the Crosman Fortify styled after the classic Single Action Army Colt 45 old West Revolver. Unlike many of today shell loading CO2 Revolvers, the Crosman Fortify has an internal tube fed magazine with a spring follower that holds 18 4.5mm Steel BB’s.

Watch my Preview Unboxing Update Video where I take a quick look and go over some basic specifications along with my initial thoughts…

GAMO P-27 CO2 BB-Pellet Pistol:

  • Type: Air Pistol.

  • Action: Repeater, single and double action.

  • Ammo: .177 Cal. Pellets and 4.5mm Steel BB’s.

  • Powerplant: CO2.

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore.

  • Velocity: 430 fps

  • Front Sight: Fixed white dot.

  • Rear Sight: Fixed white dot.

  • Main Materials: Mostly plastic with some metal.

Crosman SNR357 CO2 BB-Pellet Revolver:

  • Type: Air Pistol.

  • Action: Revolver, single and double action.

  • Ammo: .177 Cal. Pellets and 4.5mm Steel BB’s.

  • Powerplant: CO2.

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore.

  • Velocity: 400 fps

  • Front Sight: Fixed Blade.

  • Rear Sight: Adjustable.

  • Main Materials: Mostly metal with some plastic.

Crosman Fortity CO2 BB Revolver:

  • Type: Air Pistol.

  • Action: Revolver SAO.

  • Ammo: 4.5mm Steel BB’s.

  • Powerplant: CO2.

  • Barrel Type: Smooth Bore.

  • Velocity: 420 fps

  • Front Sight: Fixed Blade.

  • Rear Sight: Grove.

  • Main Materials: Mostly plastic with some metal.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Gamo, Crosman, P-27, SNR357, Fortify

Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver Field Test Review

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I have already reviewed several Crosman 357 Pellet/BB Revolvers in the past like the Crosman Vigilante which also has the ability to shoot both .177 caliber pellets and 4.5mm Steel BB’s, (Really they all are with the right magazine). With the Vigilante my pellet chronograph tests got similar results but with Steel BB’s the Crosman Vigilante did a lot better than my Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver using a similar 6 inch barrel. As expected both the Crosman Vigilante and the Crosman Triple Threat did about the same in terms of accuracy getting better results with pellets over Steel BB’s.

Starting with the velocity portion of my Indoor Field Test Shooting video, I placed a brand new 12 gram CO2 into the Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver and tested out some 7 grain .177 caliber Lead Pellets. I averaged 382 fps in what I would consider normal indoor temperature ranges so you can expect a bit higher velocities in warmer conditions. Moving on to 4.5mm 5.1 grain Steel BB’s, I averaged quite a bit lower velocity at 288 fps. I was surprise since it was almost 100 fps lower than the heavier 7 grain lead pellets. The logical reason for this is that lead Pellets fit the barrel much more snug, stoping any CO2 from getting around them which helps increase the velocity over Steel BB’s which are a hard metal and need to be slightly smaller in diameter and therefore do let some CO2 get by reducing the pressure behind them.

For the accuracy porting of the the Indoor Field Test I shot 10 rounds for my pellet magazine first and then 6 rounds for the BB magazine, simply because this is how many rounds each magazine holds… Makes sense right? Even with the pellet magazine holding 10 rounds over the BB magazine’s 6 rounds, the Pellet magazine was still able to get a much tighter grouping at around 1 inch over the BB target which was closer to 3 inches. BB’s seemed to really like to hook a bit with the Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver, so I would for sure go with pellets if accuracy is importatn to you. Both pellets and BB’s shot a little bit high and to the left from the bulls-eye but that can easily be adjusted with the fully adjustable rear sight.

The Crosman Triple Threat performed rather as expected and was not a big surprise other than the BB’s really having a much lower velocity this time around. It is clear to me that I would not waste my time shooting Steel BB’s unless this is all I had on hand as they where not only much slower but also a lot less accurate. Over time the steel BB’s could damage the rifled steel barrel effecting future pellet accuracy. The Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver offers a lot of options with ammo choice and barrel choice that alter it’s looks and even performance to some degree but if you want a Crosman 357 type CO2 Revolver than it for sure gives you the most flexibility.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Comparison, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman 357, Crosman, 357, Triple Threat

Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver Table Top Review

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Type: Pellet & BB Revolver
Manufacturer: Crosman.
Model: Triple Threat Dual Ammo.
Materials: Metal and Plastic.
Weight: 2 pounds (908 grams) APROX.
Barrel: 3/6/8 inches rifled.
Length: 9-13.75 inches.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1
Action: Revolver, single and double action trigger.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm Steel BB's / .177 caliber Pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 6-BB / 10-Pellet round rotary magazines.
FPS: 465-BB’s / 435-Pellets?

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver like pretty much all of the 357 type Crosman Revolvers is rather nice in single action with virtually zero take-up and it has a not too light weight with a predictable feel to it. In double action it does get much longer and heavier but still very usable. If you have larger thicker finger then you may want to start off in single action as the finger opening is a bit tight.

Accuracy: I have not specifically tested out the Crosman Triple Threat so far but I would be very surprised if it was any different than the standard Crosman 357 and the Crosman Vigilante I have already done Field Test Reviews for. Other than the shape of the outer barrel, both of these guns are virtually the same including the frame and the 6 inch barrels. Back in 2012 when I tested out the Crosman 357 I averaged around 400 fps using mid grain lead pellets and was able to get a 1 to 1.5 inch multi-shot grouping at 30 feet away from my paper target. I will be making an update Field Test Shooting Video so we will see if I can replicate these results with the standard Crosman 357 and Vigilante CO2 Pellet and BB Revolver.

Build Quality: The CCrosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver is a fairly basic pistol that incorporates a variety of length plastic outer barrels and inner steel barrels (3/6/8 inches), the grips are also plastic as expected and so are the magazines and sights. Most everything else is metal including the receiver, trigger and hammer. This line of Crosman 357 pistols has been around for decades so you can expect hours of fun and reliable shooting with their multi-barrel dual ammo version.

Realism: There are for sure a lot more realistic looking Replica Revolvers out there with swing out cylinders that eject the shells just like their real steel counterparts, but where the Crosman Triple Threat shines is in performance, reliability and consistency. You will get more shots per CO2, higher fps and better accuracy with the Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Pellet and BB Revolver over other more realistic Revolvers on the market.

Pros:

  • Inexpensive Pellet revolver with a proven track record that goes back decades.

  • Good usage of metal parts where you need them most. (Metal  trigger, hammer, frame, barrel, CO2 Tab screw

  • Single and double action trigger for action and more focused shooting.

  • Excellent accuracy and good power with a reasonable amount of shots per CO2 (based on similar versions).

  • Fully adjustable rear sight.

  • Riffled steel barrels (All three of them).

  • 3 different barrel choices (3/6/8 inches) depending on the look and how compact you want it to be.

  • CO2 and tab are nicely hidden and use all metal.

  • Come with both a Pellet and BB magazines..

Cons:

  • Outer barrels are plastic but very solid. Metal would have added a bit more weigth perhaps better balance?

  • Grips and trigger pull length may be a bit long for smaller handed people when shooting in double action.

  • Not your most real revolver out there in terms of replicas out there but probably more usable then most.

  • No white dots on the sights.

Comments:
The Crosman Triple Threat CO2 Dual Ammo Revolver is basically another reskinned Crosman 357 at the end of the day with a ton of options including 3 different barrel lengths that will change the look, size and power depending on your needs. You also have the choice of what ammo you want to use, cheaper 4.5mm Steel BB’s or more accurate and even higher velocity lead pellets for greater downrange energy and precision. If you are not sure which Crosman 357 type revolver to get? The standard 357… the Vigilante or the Triple Threat, maybe go with the Triple Threat at the end of today as it offers the most options and variety of configurations.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Comparison, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman, Crosman 357, 357, Colt Python 357

EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol Table Top Review.

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Type: GBB Airsoft Pistol.
Manufacturer: Made by EMG.
Model: TTI JW4 2011 Pit Viper.
Materials: Aluminum & polymer components.
Weight: 2.26 pounds (1025 grams).
Length: 8.5 inches (2167mm).
Propulsion: CO2/Green gas.
Action: Semi auto blowback, single action only trigger.
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: 28-30 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 370-390.

Trigger Pull: The single action only trigger pull on the EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol is really great, there is virtually zero take-up with a light, crisp and easy release. You can double tap with ease making the EMG TTI STI 2011 Combat Master a great action pistol. One of the shortest and smoothest 1911 triggers I have tested, similar to the EMG TTI JW3 Combat Master.

Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol so I have no idea what the actual real world fps is going to be and how accurate it proves itself so my comments for this part of the review will have to wait till I perform my Field Test Shooting Video coming up shortly. I do however expect it to perform very close to the EMG TTI STI 2011 Combat Master I already made a Field test Video Review for so you can check that on out in the mean time…

Build Quality: The EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol is for the most part an all metal gun with a CNC Machined Aluminum Slide and aluminum barrel along with mostly metal parts throughout including much of the frame. Parts of the frame are polymer including the grip area and trigger guard. The fit and finish is awesome on the EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol with attention to detail everywhere.

Realism: The EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol is based off of the Pit Viper TTI, a replica of the John Wick pistol used in the John Wick 4 movie and is virtually the spitting image to it. You will find licensing and trademarks where you would find them on the real steel version. Of course all the mechanical parts work like the real version and the EMG TTI STI 2011 Combat Master can be fully field stripped allowing for quick and easy hop-up adjustments.

Pros:

  • Super crisp, light and short SAO trigger.

  • Fit and finish is excellent, very little slide wiggle.

  • extremely close replica of the Pit Viper 2011 pistol used in the John Wick 4 movie.

  • Rear sight is fully adjustable and sits very flush with the slide.

  • Fiber optic front sight helps with quick targets acquisition.

  • CNC machined Aluminum slide and barrel with polymer frame.

  • Flared magwell for easy quick magazine reloading.

  • Full size high capacity 30 round double stack metal magazine.

  • Ambidextrous thumb safeties.

  • Working grip safety as you would expect on a 1911 based gun.

  • Most Mechanical parts work just like a steel version and can be easily field stripped to access hop-up.

  • Nice snappy and fast blowback action, great for action shooting.

  • Licensing all over this gun true to the real steel version.

Cons:

  • Comes with the red tip but can be remove pretty easily.

  • Getting magazine but plate off is a bit tuff.

  • No white dot’s or fiber optics in the rear sight.

Comments:

The EMG TTI Pit Viper JW4 2011 GBB CO2 Airsoft Pistol is another great Replica of a John Wick pistol and has a less squared and smaller stature than the EMG Combat Master and a smoother overall look to it. What’s nice is that the magazines are interchangeable between the EMG TTI JW3 and JW4 versions so if you already have one then you will get additional magazine options, perhaps one in Green Gas and one in CO2. I like the slightly bulkier feel to the Combat Master but the Pit Viper is also a decent size, but again slightly more compact and less edges to get caught on your surroundings. Either way, both are awesome options if you are John Wick fan.

Categories: 6mm, Airsoft, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, GBB, Gas, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: EMG, Pit Viper, TTI, M1911

October 2023 Mystery Box

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I love making these Mystery Box Unboxing Videos as many of the items inside are actually real mysteries to me, some I may have an idea of but even these items are new to me so it’s fun to open them up and check them all out. In this October 2023 Mystery Box Video I checkout 9 items ranging from AEG Airsoft Rifles to Airsoft , BB and Pellet Pistols. There is even a new Steel BB product from Sig Sauer that is a compact rifle with a 3 round burst option when shooting.

Black Ops Diamondback M4 AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: Barra / Bear River

  • Gun Caliber: 6mm Airsoft

  • FPS: 350 - 400

  • Gun Material: Mostly metal

  • Power source: AEG

  • Body type: M4/M16

  • Magazine capacity: 300

Specna Arms SA-H22 AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: Spec Arms

  • Gun Caliber: 6mm Airsoft

  • FPS: 350 - 400

  • Gun Material: Mostly metal

  • Power source: AEG

  • Body type: M4/M16

  • Magazine capacity: 125x2

EMG TTI Licensed JW4 2011 Pit Viper Airsoft Pistol:

  • Manufacturer: EMG

  • Gun Caliber: 6mm Airsoft

  • FPS: 370-390

  • Gun Material: Metal & Polymer

  • Power source: CO2 / Blowback

  • Body type: 1911

  • Magazine capacity: 30

Bear River 380 NBB CO2 BB Pistol:

  • Manufacturer: Barra / Bear River

  • Gun Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB

  • FPS: 410

  • Gun Material: Mostly Plastic

  • Power source: CO2 / NBB

  • Body type: Beretta

  • Magazine capacity: 20

Crosman 2240 CO2 .22 Caliber Pellet Pistol:

  • Manufacturer: Crosman

  • Gun Caliber: .22 Caliber Pellet

  • FPS: 460

  • Gun Material: Mostly Metal

  • Power source: CO2 / Bolt Action Single Shot

  • Body type: NA

  • Magazine capacity: 1

Crosman MK45 NBB CO2 BB Pistol:

  • Manufacturer: Crosman

  • Gun Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB

  • FPS: 480

  • Gun Material: Mostly Plastic

  • Power source: CO2 / NBB

  • Body type: Sig Sauer?

  • Magazine capacity: 20

Crosman .357 Triple Threat CO2 BB/Pellet Revolver:

  • Manufacturer: Crosman

  • Gun Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB / .177 Caliber Pellets

  • FPS: 465

  • Gun Material: Plastic & Metal

  • Power source: CO2 / Revolver

  • Body type: 357 Magnum

  • Magazine capacity: 10

Bear River BR45 NBB CO2 BB Pistol:

  • Manufacturer: Crossman

  • Gun Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB

  • FPS: 410

  • Gun Material: Mostly Plastic

  • Power source: CO2 / NBB

  • Body type: Sig Sauer?

  • Magazine capacity: 20

Sig Sauer MCX Rattler CO2 BB Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: Sig Sauer

  • Gun Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB

  • FPS: 300

  • Gun Material: Mostly Plastic

  • Power source: CO2 / Blowback

  • Body type: Sig Sauer MCX Rattler

  • Magazine capacity: 30

Categories: .22 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, GBB, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman, Bear River, Barra, Specna Arms, EMG, Sig Sauer, Sig MCX, 2240, MCX Rattler, BR45, 357, Triple Threat, MK45, 380, Pit Viper, SA-H22, Black Ops, Diamondback

Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver Field Test Review

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In this Indoor Field Test Shooting Video I test out the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver to see what the real world velocity is and what kind accuracy I can get shooting at a paper target 30 feet away. For this Video Review I use a brand new CO2 along with .68 caliber Rubber Balls. I have already made a Table Top Video for the Umarex T4E TR68 so check that out if you’re interested in specifications and details along with more closeup video of this Paintball Revolver. And for fun I also made an interesting outside shooting video using actual Paintballs that highlights this Revolver along with the Umarex T4E HK VP9 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol.

So let’s get straight to the shooting results! For my Chronograph test, being indoors the temperature was about room temperature, maybe a bit lower at around 19-20 Degrees Celsius or 66-68 Degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature can affect velocity as CO2 performs better in warmer conditions. My fastest Chronograph result was 205 fps while my slowest shot hitting 190 fps resulting in a average of 198 fps . Keep in mind the .68 caliber Rubber Balls have a lot more weight to them than the smaller .50 or .43 Caliber Balls used in other Umarex T4E Paintball Airguns.

Next I performed the accuracy portion which for me is the fun part, I often shoot 10 rounds in to my paper targets setup 30 feet down range, since the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver magazines only holds 5 rounds, I did have to make a quick magazine change half way through my Accuracy Test. I was also using a semi-rested shooting position with my hands resting on a sandbag up front and sitting on a stool in the back. There was also one other disruption in my shooting worth mentioning as I had to go up and put the paper target back on as it was dislodged by the energy of these larger Rubber Balls. That all said, I was able to get about a 5 inch grouping from my 10 rounds which is pretty good for a Paintball Airgun. I am confident you will be able to get all your shots on a body sized target at 30 feet out with a little bit of practice. Most of the shots were pretty well centered, perhaps just a little bit under the bullseye.

Even though the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver is a lot larger than the somewhat similar Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver, I prefer it as I found it to shoot a bit more reliably and with good accuracy. It is maybe a bit large for some people as compared to the TR50 but I feel the extra size is worth it for the increased energy at point of impact and again the superior accuracy and reliability.

Categories: .68 cal, CO2, Field Test, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, TR68, T4E TR68

Umarex T4E TR68 and HK VP9 Outside Shooting Fun with Hover Camera X1

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Summer will be over before we know it, so why not get out and shoot some Paintball Pistols on a bunch of random targets in the yard before fall kicks in! I rarely get to use actual Paintballs in my Paintball Guns as I mainly test indoors and so I pretty much have to use Rubber Balls or have to deal with a bunch of clean up afterwards.

So today I grabbed my two newest Umarex T4E Paintball Pistols, the Umarex T4E TR68 and Umarex T4E HK VP9. I of course I loaded them up with their appropriate ammo .68 and .43 caliber Paintballs, and headed outside.

Figuring out how to make the video interesting and get lots of different camera angles can be fun, so I decided to grab my Hover Camera X1 which I think from now on is going to be my new “Camera Man” when I need a camera recoding me as I move around. I also placed my Insta 360 One R and my iVUE Vista Camera glasses in the mix. All being audio recorded with my Comica Vimo C Wireless Lapel Mic so you can actually hear everything clearly.

Seems like a lot of production using all of these recording devices and then having to line up, cut and mix everything together in post. Well you guys are worth it and I’m a bit of a tech junky so it was all kind of fun for me too.

Categories: .68 cal, .43 cal, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Paintball, Pistol, Revolver, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, TR68, T4E TR68, HK VP9, T4E HK VP9, Hover Camera X1, Insta360 One R, iVUE Vista

Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver Table Top Review

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Type: Paintball Gun.
Manufacturer: Umarex - T4E.
Model: T4E TR68
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 773 grams (1.7 pounds).
Barrel: 6.5 inches (165mm) ,Smooth bore.
Total Length: 13 inches (331mm).
Power Source: 1x12 gram CO2.
Action: Revolver - Double action only trigger.
Ammo Type: .68 Caliber Paintball or Rubber Ball.
Ammo Capacity: 5 Rounds x 3 magazines.
FPS: 230-300.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver is double action only but not very long with a much smoother feel than the TR50, so maybe Umarex did some improving here. without any ammo in it the T4E TR68 trigger feels responsive for a double action trigger. We will have to see when I do my Field Test Shooting Video how it performs and if fully loaded up and primed, if it feels the same?

Accuracy: So far I have not had the opportunity to test the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver out, the only other similar product that may compare would be the Umarex T4E TR50 but I have a feeling both these guns will perform rather different since the ammo is a lot larger on the TR68. Also with the way the different triggers feel, I expect this to help with performance on the Umarex T4E TR68.

Build Quality: The build quality of the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver is good overall. It is a mostly plastic build with some metal parts where they need to be internally. It is essentially two plastic halves held together by small screws with few actual mechanical working external parts. You have the trigger with its working trigger safety, the removable magazine and magazine release and of course the quick puncture CO2 screw knob. The hammer is internal. The Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver is not very heavy but it does feel really solid in the hand because of its very large size.

Realism: The Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver is not really a replica per say of any real steel gun that I know of. It does share a lot of similarities with the Crosman Vigilante which is a CO2 BB/Pellet Revolver with its main design going back several decades. The Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver looks similar to what a modern looking large caliber revolver such as a 357 or 44 magnum looks like. It is not going to fool anyone up close that you actually have a real steel revolver but then again I don’t think if you are shooting it at anyone they are going to want to get all that close to you :)

Pros:

  • Hoping to get a bit more raw energy out of the T4E TR.68 than the TR50 as it uses larger heavier ammo. (TR50 averaged 328 using rubber balls for reference).

  • Lots of mounting options for accessories like a tac light, laser or other sighting option with it’s upper and lower picatinny rail setup.

  • Quick CO2 pierce system so you can leave a CO2 in it ready to go any time with no worries about CO2 leaking out while in storage.

  • Working Trigger Safety.

  • White dot sights super easy to see on targets of varying colors and shades.

  • DOA Trigger feels pretty decent, not too long or heavy.

  • Comes with 3 total magazines you can preload ready for use.

  • Super non-complicated design. Once loaded with CO2 and Paintballs or Rubber Balls, all you need to do is hit the CO2 knob and then pull the trigger.

  • Build quality feels good, the gun is fairly beefy but not overly heavy.

  • Grip is normal size even thought the gun itself is fairly large.

Cons:

  • Mostly all plastic build.

  • Sights are not adjustable so hopefully it is well centered out of the box.

  • Do not expect a lot of shots per CO2. Will find out when I do my Field Test Shooting Review.

Comments:

The Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver is an interesting Paintball gun, overseas versions are marketed as the HDR86 which stands for “Home Defense Revolver”, while the North American or Canada version is marketed as the TR68 for “Training Revolver”. This is mainly because in Europe most countries are not allowed to own real handguns but can own “Self Defense handguns”. In the US real handguns are very easy to obtain and can be used for self defense. Just across the border here in Canada we can not really purposely have on hand anything that we plan to use as a weapon for self defense so the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver, like the TR50 is marketed as a Training Revolver. What’s the difference? Not much, our North American 230+ fps version is a lot like the lower powered German versions in terms of power but you can also get more powerful versions in the UK. All that said, the Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Caliber Paintball Revolver at least here in Canada is made and marketed as a Training Paintball gun maybe not all that suitable on the field? What you decide to do with it is up to you.

Categories: .68 cal, CO2, Comparison, Paintball, Pistol, Revolver, Review, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, T4E TR68

Replica Airguns New Product Unboxing August 2023

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In this Replica Airguns Unboxing Video I take a look at 6 Airguns consisting of 2 Paintball Pistols, 3 Airsoft Rifles and one Pellet Rifle. This is not a full review in any way but is rather a preview of what i will be doing full Reviews for over the next several weeks.

Umarex T4E HK VP9 .43 Cal Paintball Pistol:

  • Manufacturer: T4E Umarex

  • Type: .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol

  • Action: CO2 Blowback DOA

  • FPS: 300+

  • Ammunition Capacity: 8 Rounds

Umarex T4E TR68 .68 Cal Paintball Revolver:

  • Manufacturer: T4E Umarex

  • Type: .68 Cal. Paintball Revolver

  • Action: CO2 Revolver DOA

  • FPS: 300+

  • Ammunition Capacity: 5 Rounds

Specna Arms Core SA-CO2 AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: Spec Arms

  • Type: .6mm Airsoft BB

  • Action: AEG Semi/Full Auto SAO

  • FPS: 410

  • Ammunition Capacity: 450 Rounds

Bear River Black Ops SR4 AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: Bear River

  • Type: .6mm Airsoft BB

  • Action: AEG Semi/Full Auto SAO

  • FPS:400

  • Ammunition Capacity: 300 Rounds

S&T Armament KAR 98K Spring Airsoft Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: S&T Armament

  • Type: .6mm Airsoft BB

  • Action: Bolt Spring Action SAO

  • FPS:400

  • Ammunition Capacity: 11 Rounds

Beeman Black Panther Break Barrel Pellet Rifle:

  • Manufacturer: Beeman

  • Type: .177 & .22 Cal. Pellets

  • Action: Break Barrel Spring Piston SAO

  • FPS:495

  • Ammunition Capacity: 1 Round

Categories: .22 cal, .68 cal, .43 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, AEG, Airsoft, Blowback, Break Barrel, CO2, Full Auto, Paintball, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video, Revolver Tags: Umarex, T4E, TR68, T4E TR68, HK VP9, T4E HK VP9, Specna Arms, Specna Arms Core, SA-CO2, Beeman, Black Panther, Bear River, Black Ops SR4, S&T Armament, KAR 98K, S&T, KAR98K

Top Most Popular Replica Airgun Pistol Design Types

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This is not exclusive to Airguns since trends of Airguns are highly influenced by what type of Real Steel Pistols are popular to people. This is often based on what people see portrayed in movies and TV Series, and also promoted online. There is for sure an overlap in what is popular and it is hard to say what is influencing what? Is it the popularity of Pistols out in the real world that influences what we see being used in the movies and on TV? Or is it what we see in Movies and TV that influences our choices of pistols out in the real world? Perhaps it is a combination of both?

My list is based on my own personal experience and does not represent the entirety of types of Pistol designs available.

  • Glock

  • Sig Sauer

  • 1911

  • Beretta 92 / 84

  • S&W M&P

  • Makarov / Walther PPK

  • 357 / 44 Magnum / Colt Single Action Army

  • Desert Eagle

  • UZI

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Categories: .43 cal, .22 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, 9mm, 380, Airsoft, BB, Blank Gun, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Non Airguns, Pellet, Pistol, Paintball, Real Gun, Review, Revolver, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Glock, Sig Sauer, 1911, Beretta, S&W M&P, Makarov, Tokarev, 357, 44 Magnum, Colt Single Action Army, Desert Eagle, UZI, Mini UZI

Reasons why Replica Airguns are Better than Real Guns

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Cost:

Airguns are generally cheaper to buy and for sure cheaper to shoot. Airguns can cost as little as $50-100 to buy while real guns in similar models will cost many time more. Cost of ammo is so much less expensive than Real Gun ammo by a mile!

Difficulty to Obtain:

Airguns in most countries do not require any licensing or registration. Generally there are more available options in Airgun choices than Real Gun choices as restrictions often prohibit many Real Guns to be obtained.

Places to Shoot:

Unless you live in a super remote locations and your laws allow you to shoot Real Guns in those locations, then in most cases you can shoot an Airgun almost anywhere within reason. You can even shoot certain Airgun models in your basement. Airsoft is a great option for indoor shooting as the plastic ammo does not carry very much energy so with minimal effort you can make a backstop that will trap the ammo very well.

Trigger Time:

Because ammo is much less expensive and places you can shoot are easier to find, you can get a lot more Trigger Time under your belt which will also improve your shotgun with Real Guns and after all it’s just fun to shoot guns even if they are Airguns.

Safety:

I am not talking about safety in terms of protection. I am talking about safety as in if you do something stupid and your Gun goes off accidentally. If you accidentally fire your Airgun indoors, the bullet will not travel through floors or walls and potentially harm or kill someone on the other side. If you do manage to shoot yourself with an Airgun, the consequence are much less severe than shooting yourself with a Real Gun. That said, always treat an Airgun as if it was a Real Loaded Gun, as server injury and even death can occur even with an Airgun.

Ware Games and Training Situations:

There is no way you can use a standard Real Gun to shoot at people, unless extensively altered with special parts that make the Real Gun unusable to shoot live ammo. With Airguns you have the choice of using an Airsoft or Paintball gun that are both designed specifically for this purpose.

Pest Control:

If you have the need for pest control in an urban area where you do not want a stray bullet to travel too far or penetrate buildings if a shot where to go awry, then an Airgun designed for accuracy and power may be perfect for the job. Accuracy with target and hunting Airguns is on par if not better than many Real Guns and are have powerful enough to kill a pest humanely without having too much power for the job and having to worry as much about your background.

Prop Guns:

As mentioned already, Airguns can look a lot like Real Guns, so they are perfect to be used as a stand-in or Prop Gun when you need to simulate the look and function of a Real Gun. Again they are easier and cheaper to obtain and if something does go wrong, the consequences are much less severe.

Social Stigma:

Unfortunately Real Guns and perhaps any gun these days are looked upon with a social stigma as being the cause of the Crime rather than a tool used in a Crime. And so people blame Guns for these crimes rather than the people committing these crimes. If a person is motivated enough to do something bad, they are going to do it either way and will use whatever means is available to them to commit these Crimes. Including other means like: Knives, Blunt Objects, Poisons, Vehicles, Explosives… Sad but true! Airguns are not used in homicides or mass shootings as they are completely underpowered for a crime like this. They can however be used in crimes as a show of threat, as they do look a lot like real guns, generally people that use Airguns for real crimes, if challenged will give up immediately as they are completely outgunned. Don’t bring an Airgun to a Real Gun fight, you have better chance with a knife!











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