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BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle Field Test Review

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In this Field Test Shooting Review Video I try out the low cost BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle to see if you can actually get a decent performing AEG Airsoft Rifle for around $200 Canadian that comes with everything you need to get started including the battery, charger, cleaning rod and even a small bag of AIrsoft BB’s. As always I test the velocity and the accuracy so you can compare it to previous Field Test Videos I have made for similar AEG Airsoft guns, most being a lot more expensive. If you have not watched my Table Top Video Review then make sure to do so for specifications, details and more closeup video of the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle.

Starting with the velocity, I ended up shooting 11 rounds through my Chronograph because I was a little bit in disbelief at all the duplicate fps shots I was getting (basically this means they where mostly all the same fps at 373) I did end up getting an 11 shot average of 373 fps with the slowest hitting 370 fsp and the fastest at 374, and again pretty much all the rest where right on 373 fps. I was using .20 gram Airsoft BB’s for this test which explains the lower than 420 fps claimed by the manufacturer using .12 gram BB’s. 373 fps, so 737 fps is right on point and very usable in most Airsoft game situations.

So with that really great velocity result in the books, I then moved on to my accuracy test. As always I setup a fresh paper target 30 feet downrange and shot in both semi and full auto to see what kind of groupings I could get from the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle. I stayed with the .20 gram Airsoft BB’s and sat in a somewhat rested shooting position with a sandbag upfront and sitting on a stool in the back. My 10 shot semi-auto grouping was an impressive 1 inch, just a bit lower and to the right of the bullseye using the fiber optic non-adjustable sights. I would need to use the pop-up sights to adjust for windage and could have brought up the rounds a bit using hop-up, or one could put a red dot on the top rail for bang-on shot placement. In full Auto the grouping opened up to around 2 inches in right about the same location but this was easily over 100+ shots, so again an excellent result from the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle!

Every once in a while you come across an underdog type Airgun that on paper and based on low cost you are not expecting to see amazing results from. The BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle is one such AEG Airsoft Rifle that overachieved my expectations by a lot, and I would say performed as well as any AEG Airsoft Rifle out there at even much higher price points. All of my testing was performed using the included 8.4 volt battery which worked well but I did find the rate of fire was a bit slower than if I was using a higher volt 11.1 volt battery. My advice if you do end up picking up the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle and want a higher round per minute full auto, then at any time you can upgrade your battery and charger to a higher volt one. So what are you waiting for?

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Field Test, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, Black Ops M4 Viper MK5, AR15

BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle Table Top Review

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Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: BARRA.
Model: Black Ops M4 Viper MK5
Materials: Mostly plastic.
Weight: 4.8 pounds (2.2 kilograms).
Length: 29-32.5 inches (737-825.5mm)
Barrel Length: 12 inches (305mm) inner 6.08mm non-rifled.
Propulsion: AEG.
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Mid Cap 300 rounds.
FPS: 420 with .12 gram Airsoft BB’s.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle is a SAO light and short trigger, typical of most AEG Airsoft guns having basically a trigger that is an electrical on/off switch. The trigger pressure I would say as about medium for this type of trigger and about a 1/4 inch in length. It has a curved metal trigger and works well in general.

Accuracy: I have not Field Test Reviewed the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle, or tried it out yet as it is this is the first time I have seen this AEG. BARRA claims around a 420 fps using fairly light .12 gram Airsoft BB’s but I generally test using standard .20 gram Airsoft BB’s to keep my Field Test Shooting Reviews consistent. I would expect the velocity to be in the mid 300’s using .20 gram BB’s but we will find out when I do my actual Field Test Shooting Video for it. The same goes for accuracy, we will have to wait till my shooting video to know how the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle performs on a paper target.

Build Quality: The BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle is pretty basic and made mostly out of plastic on the outside with the exception of some mechanical parts like the inner barrel, buffer tube, selector switch, trigger, magazine release, charging handle and a few other pins and screws. everything else is plastic including the magazine but the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle does use standard AR type magazines so if you have some in metal you can use them. The plastic seems to be made of decent quality and the fit and finish is good overall.

Realism: Even though the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle may not have much metal in the build, at least in terms of the receiver and forward grip, it does look the part of an AR, perhaps a bit lighter but not bad considering all the plastic on the outside. Almost all the mechanical parts work as expected except for the bolt release since it does not stay back when you pull the charging handle back for access to the hop-up. You will have to hold the charging handle back to adjust the hop-up but not a big deal.

Pros:

  • Very affordable on a tight budget.

  • Comes with charger and 8.4 volt Ni-MH battery.

  • Lots of mounting points for accessories.

  • Dual position sights, fiber optic when down, adjustable for windage when up.

  • 6 position rear stock for different shoulder pull lengths.

  • Adjustable hop-up under dust cover.

  • Semi and full auto.

  • Finger groves on pistol grip for added comfort and they look cool.

  • Black Ops branding looks good.

  • Good looking AR-15 Replica.

Cons:

  • Mostly all Plastic build.

  • Need to hold back charging handle to access hop-up.

  • Sights only adjustable for windage.

Comments:

The BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle may not have a lot of metal going on but that will bring the price tag down a lot and on the plus side it does come with everything you need to get up and running including the battery, charger and even a small back of Airsoft BB’s that won’t last long ;) I also l like the dual position iron sights that when flat utilize fiber optics front and back and when in the popped up position give you the standard peep in the back which is adjustable for windage. If you want to add a red dot, optical sight or other accessories there are lots of mounting points on the forward grip for this. Another nice touch is you also do get a metal gearbox so internal mechanical longevity should be good. If you want to take the plunge and get started with Airsoft and see if it fits for you then the BARRA Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle is a great way to test the waters and see how you like it.

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Review, Semi Auto, Rifle, Vimeo Video, Full Auto Tags: Barra, Black Ops M4 Viper MK5, AR15

Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle Table Top Review

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Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Krytac.
Model: WARSPORT LVOA-C.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 6.2 pounds (2.8 kilograms).
Length: 32.7-35.8 inches (830-910mm)
Barrel Length: 15.6 inches (395mm) inner 6.05mm non-rifled.
Propulsion: AEG (with Deans Connectors).
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Hi/Mid Cap 300 rounds.
FPS: 390-410fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle is a SAO light and short trigger, typical of most AEG Airsoft guns having basically a trigger that is an electrical on/off switch. The Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle however has what feels like a mechanical reset which you can feel as you release the trigger to let you know your trigger has been reset and is ready to reengage at anytime. This type of trigger is something you find on a mechanical trigger rather than an electronic trigger and is a nice touch that adds even more realism to this AEG Airsoft Rifles.

Accuracy: I have not Field Test Reviewed the Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle, or even tried it out yet as it is a brand new AEG Airsoft gun for me. Krytac claims around a 390-410 fps velocity which is right where I personally would like to see it being as this is ideal for most shooting situations. Not too powerful for more closeup shooting conditions yet powerful enough to be able to shoot out to longer ranges when required. In terms of accuracy we will have to find out, but I full expect the Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle to do a bang up job and get a nice tight grouping in both semi and full auto when I make my Field Test Shooting Video for it…

Build Quality: The Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle is a beast when it comes to build quality with top notch just about everything including the T6 machined Aluminum hard coat anodized Hand-guard, the Aircraft Grade Aluminum Receiver and the NAUTILUS V2 GEARBOX and Nautilus MOSFET system to name a few key points. Yes you are going to have to pay for this added quality and workmanship but that’s how it works!

Realism: The Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle is a one to one Replica of a real steal Warsport LVOA-C AR-15, made out of high quality metals with a superior finish. As expected the majority of the mechanical components work in the same manner as a real steel AR such as the charging handle, dust cover, selector switch, bolt release and as expected the trigger, magazine release and multi-position rear stock.

Pros:

  • Full metal build, Aircraft Grade Aluminum Receiver, T6 machined Aluminum hard coat anodized Hand-guards.

  • Flat electronic trigger with noticeable click reset.

  • FPS is right where you want it to be.

  • 6 position adjustable rear stock.

  • Pop up removable metal iron sights, adjustable for windage and elevation.

  • Fully Licensed - Warsport LVOA-C.

  • Made/Distributed by KRISS (Actual real steel firearm manufacturer).

  • Ambidextrous selector switch and sling mount.

  • NAUTILUS V2 GEARBOX and Nautilus MOSFET.

  • Numbered Rotary Hop-up makes it easy to switch between Airsoft Ammo weights.

  • More than typically found battery compartment room.

Cons:

  • Rather expensive price tag.

  • Comes with orange flash hider only, can swap out.

  • This version is a bit long for my tastes.

Comments:

In a sea of a multitude of AR based AEG Airsoft Rifles, I feel the Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle does stand out from many of them with its super high quality build, Warsport LVOA-C licensing, quality components throughout and its unique style and look. Mind you, it does come at a fairly hefty price tag so be prepared for a bit of sticker shock, once you get the sticker shock out of the way and bring one of these bad boys home and in your hands, all that useless cash you would have spent on Starbucks and $20 McDonalds meals will be forgotten and you can get on with enjoying a lifelong ownership of what could be the last AEG Airsoft rifle you will ever need or own? Well that is a bit of a stretch, let’s just say you’r going to love it!

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Krytac, LVOA-C, AR15, Warsport

Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol Field Test Review

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In this Field Test Shooting Video I run the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol through its paces to find out how much power and accuracy we can expect with both 4.5mm Steel BB’s and .177 Caliber Lead Pellets. If you have not yet watched my Table Top Video for the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol, then make sure to do so for information about details and specifications along with some additional photos.

As always I placed a brand new C02 in the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol to get maximum power and the temperature was around 21 degrees Celsius or about 70 degrees Fahrenheit which is warm enough to get good velocity results but not hot enough for maximum fps so keep that in mond. I deiced to shoot 4 Steel BB’s, and 4 Lead Pellets through my chronograph and averaged the velocities out for each ammo type. The Steel BB’s weigh about 5.1 grain while the Lead Pellets weigh a bit over 7 grain so I was expecting to see higher numbers with the BB’s which is exactly what I got but not near as high as the claimed 495 fps.

My actual velocity result for Lead Pellets was a 4 shot average of 332 fps with the slowest being 313 and the fastest shot hitting 359. For steel BB’s I was able to average 346 fps so not a lot faster at the end of the day but close. My slowest Steel BB Chronograph reading was 342 with the fastest shot at 356 which was actually just a bit slower than the Lead Pellet fastest velocity reading. Lead Pellets tend to seal in the barrel better than Steel BB’s so even though they are a bit heavier they still get pretty close velocity readings to BB’s since the less CO2 blows by the ammo with Lead Pellets.

Sine the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol has a double sided rotary magazine that holds 8 rounds on each end, I loaded one side with BB’s and one side with Pellets and proceeded to see how tight of a grouping each ammo type was capable of with 8 rounds. As expected again the Lead Pellets performed better getting about a 1.5 inch grouping well centered up a down on the bullseye but a tad to the left of it. The Steel BB’s did spread out somewhat getting closer to a 4 inch grouping that this time was better centered side to side but a little bit low of the Bullseye. Out of the box the sights seem to be fairly well centered which is nice since they are not adjustable.

So the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol isn’t the flashiest Replica Airgun out there, maybe not the most powerful or accurate Airgun either but it is fun to shoot and does offer more options in terms of ammo choices when shooting. Velocity is really close between Steel BB’s and Lead Pellets and since the Lead Pellets are about 2 grain heavier they will have more energy downrange when they hit a target. The Lead Pellets also performed better in the accuracy department and shot a respectable 1.5 inch 8 shot grouping so if this was my Airgun I would probably go with Lead Pellets as long as I had some on hand, but if all you have around is Steel BB’s than at least you can keep on shooting which is what it’s really about at the end of the day.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Gamo, Gamo P-430

BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol Field Test Review

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You may be thinking, not another KWC 1911 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol Review! I get it, there are so many renditions of this 1911 Air Pistol either direct from KWC or distributed through almost all the big Airgun companies with their unique branding and licensing. Is there anything different about this version? In terms of performance not really, they all shoot about the same which is good. Not the highest fps but great triggers, nice heavy blowback operation and pretty consistent and decent accuracy. Really the only difference with the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is it is a bit chunkier than most other KWC based 1911’s which is mostly from the more beefy picatinny rail. You can watch my Table Top Video Review for more details and specification along with more close up video of the Barra 4006 here.

Getting right into the Field Test part of this Review video, I shot 5 rounds through my Chronograph using a brand new CO2 in average room temperature conditions and I was able to average 292 fps with the slowest velocity hitting 286 fps and the fastest velocity hitting 300 fps. The general claimed fps for Full Blowback CO2 BB KWC 1911’s is around 330 as a best case most likely in very warm conditions. 300 fps is all you need to shoot pop cans and paper targets 30 feet away and feel like a champ doing so.

When it comes to the accuracy of the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol, I was not surprised to get around a 2 inch 10 round grouping at 30 feet away shooting at a paper target. This is pretty much exactly what I get from all the KWC Full Blowback 1911 BB shooters out there. Out of the box I did shoot a tad bit to the left but in terms of elevation the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol was up for the job at 30 feet out. Since the white dot sights are non-adjustable, you will have to shoot just slightly to the right to drop pop cans consistently but this again is going to be the case with just about any BB or pellet pistol that does not have adjustable sights. They rarely ever shoot perfectly dead center on the bullseye. You could add an adjustable laser sight to the picatinny rail if you do want more precision aiming.

So that brings us to the concluding of this Filed Test Shooting Video for the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol. All in all a super fun 1911 Replica Airgun with one of the best trigger out there, nice heavy blowback action, velocity that gets the job done and accuracy to match. I have a soft spot for 1911’s and I love full blowback all metal Airguns, the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol seems to have little bit more heft to me (@ 2.2 pounds) which I like in a 1911, perhaps closer to a real steel 1911 in this case. Another great CO2 Blowback BB Pistol to chooses from!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, Barra 4006

ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol Field Test Review

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I was really looking forward to testing the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol in the Replica Airguns Sea Can Indoor Shooting Range, mainly because it offers a new type of system for loading BB’s into the Breach that does not require any trigger effort while still providing more efficient CO2 usage. I am happy to say that the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol does provide a higher velocity with this system, more efficient CO2 usage and it still maintains good accuracy with a really great feeling single action only trigger, the same as you would fid on a classic 1911! If you are mainly interested in details and specifications along with more close up video of the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol then watch my Table Top Video Review.

So let’s get right into the performance… As always I started out with my Chronograph Velocity Test to see what the actual fps is for the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol. ASG claims 420fps which is about 100 fps higher than what you can expect best case scenario from a KWC Full Blowback CO2 1911. My 5 shot average in this test was 372fps using a brand new CO2 in medium temperature settings. In a warmer shooting situation you may get a little bit higher fps but I would not expect a lot more out of this pistol. Still I would say on average about 70fps faster than the Full Blowback KWC 1911’s I have tested in the past.

Moving on to my accuracy test, I shot 10 rounds at a fresh paper target from 30 feet away using a semi rested shooting position with my hands rested on a sand bag up front and sitting on a stool in the back. My 10 shot grouping ended up being around 2 inches which is a little on the tighter side than you would expect from most Blowback BB Pistols. It did shoot a little bit low but side to side was very well centered. The trigger felt really good while the blowback action is very fast and snappy as compared to the full blowback KWC 1911’s I have reviewed in the past.

I was very happy with the performance of the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol overall! The trigger was short and light as I was hoping for, the velocity was perfect for a blowback CO2 Pistol getting really close to 400 fps, and the partial blowback action although not as aggressive as some otters blowback CO2 BB Pistols was still strong enough to give some good feedback while shooting. One point I would like to make with this pistol is to not take the magazine out or rack the slide between magazine reloading as you can very easily double load a BB into the breach either resulting in a double shot or possible BB jam. If you want a Blowback 1911 with that classic 1911 trigger and a little bit better performance than most other blowback 1911’s ,then the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is a really great choice!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: ASG CAA M4 Proline, ASG 1911 US-C

Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Non-blowback CO2 BB and Pellet Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Gamo.
Model: P-430.
Materials: Mostly plastic.
Weight: .94 pounds (427 grams).
Total Length: 8 inches (203mm).
Barrel: 4.75 inches (121mm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto non-blowback, DOA trigger.
Ammunition Type: .4.5mm steel BB’s and .177 caliber pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 16 round drop out plastic stick magazine.
FPS: Claimed 495.

Trigger Pull: The Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol is typical of a double action tiger in that it is a longer trigger pull that requires more effort to pull. The Gamo P-430 trigger is I would say good for a DOA trigger as it is not overly heavy and does allow for fairly quick rapid fire shooting. The trigger pull not only cocks the hammer, it also rotates the rotary magazine on either end of the stick magazine so there is a lot going on here but it still is not overly heavy which is nice.

Accuracy: I have yet to shoot the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol or performed my standard Field Test shooting Video so I can not comment at this time on the performance other than what is claimed in terms of fps. Which if accurate will be one of the more powerful CO2 BB/Pellet guns, but we will see when I do my Field Test Shooting video. Accuracy is not claimed so hopefully the accuracy out of the box is as good as the claimed fps…

Build Quality: The Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol is a pretty much all plastic Airgun with only a few metal parts I can make out. The trigger is metal along with the inner barrel and the area where the CO2 goes in. Because of the plastic build, it is fairly light weight which can actually be good in a fall as the mass is low resulting in less damage if you were to drop it on a hard surface. Scratches will also be less noticeable on a plastic Airgun over a metal Airgun as the material on a plastic Airgun is all black rather than a painted surface that will show blemishes a lot more. The simplicity of the design means you should get a lot of shots from the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol before encountering any problems.

Realism: The Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol is not a replica of a specific real steel gun in production but it does share a lot of cosmetic characteristics as a Sig Sauer Pistol such as the M17 and P226. There are few external mechanical working parts on the Gamo P-430 other than the trigger, safety and magazine release and as mentioned already the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol is rather light weigth which takes away from the realism. The barrel is slightly recessed and the CO2 tab is hidden in the grip which helps in terms of realism.

Pros:

  • Claimed high velocity of 495 fps.

  • Expect lots of shots per CO2 as compared to a blowback Airgun.

  • Simple design means it will have less to go wrong over time.

  • Picatinny rail for add on accessories.

  • Can use either 4.5mm Steel BB’s or .177 caliber pellets.

  • Cross bolt safety to prevent accidental shots.

  • Has a Sig Sauer like look to it which is a good thing.

  • Double ended stick magazine works well and does not add too much friction to the trigger pull.

  • Well hidden CO2 Screw, no tools required.

  • Fit and warning instructions on Airgun is embossed and color matched so it is very subtle.

Cons:

  • Mostly all plastic Build.

  • No white dot sights so will be harder to see on darker backgrounds, also not adjustable.

  • Light weight with no blowback action so not as good realism and a cheaper feel to it.

  • Trigger is a bit long but not crazy heavy.

Comments:

I personally prefer blowback Airguns that have a more solid weight and feel to them, but again there is a lot more that can go wrong and parts tend to wear out over usage a lot quicker than a more simple design like in the case of the Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo BB Pellet Pistol. Price is also going to be a lot less when looking at the Gamo P-430 as the plastic build is a lot cheaper to produce. On the other hand these non-blowback CO2 airguns do tend to have a much higher velocity and also generally you will also get more shots per CO2 than a similar CO2 Blowback Pistol so you have to give to get, it really depends what features you want more and in this case you also get a more cost effective Air Pistol with plenty of shooting enjoyment.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Gamo, Gamo P-430

BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Blowback CO2 BB Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by BARRA/KWC.
Model: 1911 4006.
Materials: Mostly Metal.
Weight: 2.1 pounds (953 grams).
Total Length: 8.7 inches (220mm).
Barrel: 4.7 inches (119mm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto blowback, SOA trigger.
Ammunition Type: .4.5mm steel BB’s.
Ammunition Capacity: 17 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 370.

Trigger Pull: The Single Action Only trigger pull on the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is like all other KWC design full blowback 1911’s. This is a good thing since it is one of the best triggers on a KWC Airgun, really short and really light! The main reason for the excellent SAO trigger is because the blowback action not only cycles the slide but it also load a BB in the breach and also cocks the hammer allowing for a simple hammer release by way of the trigger action.

Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol or performed my Field Test shooting Video. That said since I have reviewed a ton of the KWC 1911’s and they all share the same mechanics features, I expect the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol to get similar results which is an fps about 330 and decent accuracy at 30 feet out.

Build Quality: I says this about just about every KWC based Airgun and the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is no exception, overall the fit and finish is good but the finish can wear a bit over time on the high spots. I will say KWC has gotten better over time with their finish process seeming to wear a lot less than their earlier made products. Like almost all KWC Airguns the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is pretty much full metal with the exception of the grips and the air nozzle.

Realism: The BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is a fantastic replica of a real steel Tactical 1911. And again broken record time here… The entire line of KWC blowback BB Pistols replicates the look and action of their real steel counterparts super closely so unless you get right up n this Replica BB Gun and really inspect it you will not be able to tell it apart from the real version.

Pros:

  • Has that well liked KWC 1911 look in a more modernized tactical design.

  • Has that classic 1911 short and light single action only trigger we all love.

  • Field Strippable just like the real steel version.

  • All working parts just like a real steel 1911.

  • Working grip safety.

  • Full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and 17 BB’s.

  • Accessory rail on bottom of the frame for add on accessories.

  • Ambitious thumb safety.

  • Recessed barrel for realism.

  • Full blowback action for simulated recoil and a smoother trigger.

  • Good overall fit and finish.

Cons:

  • Painted markings on slide are a bit much.

  • Full blowback operation robs power and shots per CO2.

  • Sights are not adjustable.

Comments:

What can I really say about the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol? It’s pretty much exactly like all the other KWC built 1911’s but perhaps with i't’s own slightly different look to it. Thats not a bad thing since this design has been around for I am not sure but I want to say over a decade now so anything that needed to be worked out has been worked out. I loved the KWC 1911 when it first came out and still love any one of these new version today. If you’re in the market for a full blowback CO2 BB Pistol then take your pick, I like the heft and tactical modern design of the BARRA 4006 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol and also appreciate that it still has some classic 1911 component going on.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Blowback, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, Barra 4006

ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol Table Top Review.

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Type: Blowback CO2 BB Pistol.
Manufacturer: 
Distributed by ASG.
Model: 
1911 US-C .
Materials: 
Mostly Metal.
Weight:
1.9 pounds (874 grams).
Total Length: 8.7 inches (220mm).
Barrel: 
4.7 inches (119mm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion:
 CO2 x 1.
Action: 
Semi auto blowback, SOA trigger.
Ammunition
Type: .4.5mm steel BB’s.
Ammunition Capacity: 
18 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: 
Claimed 420.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is surprisingly really good as this is a new design mechanically different than the standard KWC 1911. There is a slide nozzle on the top of the magazine that pushes a BB into the breach area of the barrel and seals off the magazine for the barrel allowing for higher fps and I would imagine better CO2 efficiency. There are other Blowback Airguns that do this but most incorporate the trigger force to push the slide nozzle forward causing some friction and creating more of a double action trigger feel. I believe the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol uses the blowback action to engage this slide nozzle allowing for a true short and light single action trigger. Which the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol does have.

Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol or done my Field Test Performance Video. I really have no idea what to expect from it as this a new design I have never seen or shot before. I have high expectations based mainly on the advertised specifications but also from my observations looking over the mechanics and how this Airgun feels in the hand. Hopefully it performs as good as I am wishing for…

Build Quality: The ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol has good fit and finish, I would compare it to a KWC 1911 in this department, I have a feeling it may be made in the KWC factory as the manual uses some of the same graphics found in most KWC manuals. I could be wrong here. That said the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is mostly all metal with the exception of the pistol grips as expected.

Realism: The ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol looks exactly like a real steel 1911 with the exception of an additional pin in the frame. The slide also does not cycle as much as a real steel 1911 or even like a standard KWC 1911 and field striping will not be done in the conventional manner since the slide catch release does not easily come out. All that said I feel like tis 1911 airgun design may be a nice compromise between performance and realism.

Pros:

  • Has that well liked KWC 1911 look but with different internals.

  • Looks to have a nice short and light single action only trigger.

  • Because of new type design I expect really good fps and lots of shots per CO2.

  • All working parts just like a real steel 1911.

  • Working safety and grip safety.

  • Full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and 18 rounds.

  • Integrated CO2 Allen key tool.

  • Recessed barrel for realism.

  • Blowback action for simulated recoil and a smoother trigger.

  • Good overall fit and finish.

Cons:

  • Painted markings on slide are a bit much.

  • Field strip is not conventional.

  • Sights are not adjustable.

Comments:

I am really optimistic that the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol will be a real winner here as it has a lot going for it! First of all it’s a 1911 and who doesn’t like a 1911? It is also a really solid replica on its own rights so it should check most boxes here with its blowback action, full size drop out metal magazine, nice SAO trigger and all metal build. On top of this all ,the specifications look really good with higher velocity than the standard KWC 1911 and I am also assuming better CO2 efficiency. Take all of this into account and the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol could be the new 1911 standard to go by.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: ASG, ASG 1911 US-C

Update Preview Video - 2 AEG Rifles - Krytac Warsport LVOA-C & Black Ops M4 Viper MK5

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In this Preview Unboxing Video I checkout the Krytac Warsport LVOA-C & Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifles to see what they offer. Both have a different customer in mind the Krytac Warsport LVOA-C is geared towards the higher end higher priced shopper while the Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 is much more budget friendly and comes with everything you need to get started. I will be making followup Table Top and Field Test Video for both of these AEG Airsoft Rifles where I did into more details and also give them a good Field Test here in the Replica Airguns Sea Can Indoor Airgun Range.

Krytac Warsport LVOA-C AEG Airsoft Rifle

  • Manufacturer: Krytac

  • Ammo Type: 6mm Airsoft

  • Powersource: Electric (AEG)

  • FPS: 410

  • Magazine Capacity: 150 rounds

  • Weight: 6.2 Pounds (2.8 kg)

  • Barrel Length: (15.5 inches) 395mm

  • Total Length: 32.7 inches (830mm)

  • Shooting Mode: Semi/ Full Auto

  • Battery type: 11.1 v

  • Battery Connector: Large Deans

  • Material: Anodized Alloy

Black Ops M4 Viper MK5 AEG Airsoft Rifle

  • Manufacturer: Black Ops USA

  • Ammo Type: 6mm Airsoft

  • Powersource: Electric (AEG)

  • FPS: Up to 360

  • Magazine Capacity: 300 rounds

  • Weight: 4.5 Pounds (2.04 kg)

  • Barrel Length: (12 inches) 305mm

  • Total Length: 28.5 inches (724mm)

  • Shooting Mode: Semi/ Full Auto

  • Battery type: 8.4 v

  • Battery Connector: Tamiya

  • Material: Mostly Plastic

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, Full Auto Tags: Krytac, LVOA-C, Black Ops M4 Viper MK5

Update Preview Video - 3 BB-Pellet Pistols from Gamo - ASG - Barra

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In this Update Preview Video I take a look at three CO2 Air Pistols from ASG, Gamo and Barra. All shoot 4.5mm steel BB’s and one can also shoot .177 caliber pellets. two of them have blowback action. Two are also styled after the popular 1911 Semi Auto Pistol. The ASG 1911 has a unique magazine and chambering system that is the first I have seen of this in a Blowback Airgun. It offers with blowback operation along higher fps and a nice light semi auto trigger, which is a combination not offered in many Airguns.

Gamo P-430 CO2 Dual Ammo Pellet/BB Pistol

  • Manufacturer: Gamo

  • Powersource: CO2

  • Caliber: 4.5mm BB/.177 cal. Pellet

  • Max Velocity: 495 FPS

  • Mag. Capacity: 16 rounds

  • Action: Single / Double

  • Blowback: No

ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

  • Manufacturer: ASG

  • Powersource: CO2

  • Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB

  • Max Velocity: 420 FPS

  • Mag. Capacity: 18 rounds

  • Action: Single / Single

  • Blowback: Yes

Barra 4006 1911 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

  • Manufacturer: Barra

  • Powersource: CO2

  • Caliber: 4.5mm Steel BB

  • Max Velocity: 325 FPS

  • Mag. Capacity: 17 rounds

  • Action: Single / Single

  • Blowback: Yes

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, Barra 4006, 1911, Tactical, ASG, ASG 1911 US-C, Gamo, Gamo P-430

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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Umarex Glock BB Airsoft Pellet Paintball Pistol Comparison

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In this Comparison Video I show several models of Glock Replica Airguns distributed under the Umarex/Glock license. Umarex has brought to market several Glock Replica Airguns to date including BB, Pellet, Airsoft and even Paintball versions in a variety of models. I showcase only a few of these models in this video but it is a good selection to give most people an idea of what is available from our Replica Airguns website in terms of Glock Pistols.

UMAREX GLOCK 19 GEN 3 CO2 NBB BB PISTOL ($110 CAN)

  • Type: BB Pistol.

  • Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.

  • Model: Glock 19.

  • Materials: Metal and polymer

  • Weight: 1.6lb g (726 grams).

  • Barrel: 3.5 in, metal, non-rifled.

  • Power Source: 12g CO2 x 1.

  • Action: Semi-auto, non-blowback, double action only.

  • Ammunition Type: 4.5mm steel BBs.

  • Ammunition Capacity: 16 round drop out metal stick magazine.

  • FPS: 410.

UMAREX GLOCK 19X CO2 BLOWBACK BB PISTOL ($170 CAN)

  • Type: BB Pistols

  • Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.

  • Model: Glock 19X.

  • Materials: Metal & Polymer.

  • Weight: 1.5 lb (662 grams).

  • Barrel: 3.36 in, metal, non-rifled.

  • Power Source: 12g CO2 x 1.

  • Action: Semi-auto, blowback, double action only.

  • Ammo Type: 4.5mm steel BBs.

  • Ammo Capacity: 18 round drop out full size metal magazine.

  • FPS: 360.

UMAREX GLOCK 17 GEN 4 CO2 BLOWBACK BB PISTOL ($190 CAN)

  • Type: BB Pistol.

  • Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.

  • Model: Glock 17 Gen 4.

  • Materials: Metal and polymer.

  • Weight: 1.7 lb (771 grams).

  • Barrel: 3.6 in, metal, non-rifled.

  • Power Source: 12g CO2 x 1

  • Action: Semi-Automatic, blowback, single action only.

  • Ammo Type: 4.5mm steel BBs.

  • Ammo Capacity: 18 round drop out full size metal magazine.

  • FPS: 370.

UMAREX GLOCK 17 GEN 5 CO2 BLOWBACK BELT-FED PELLET PISTOL ($165 CAN)

  • Type: Blowback CO2 Pellet Pistol.

  • Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.

  • Model: Glock 17 Gen 5.

  • Materials: Metal & Polymer.

  • Weight: 1.6 pounds (725 grams).

  • Barrel: .177 caliber, metal rifled.

  • Power Source: 12g CO2 x 1.

  • Action: Semi auto blowback, double action only.

  • Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets.

  • Ammunition Capacity: 21 round drop out full size metal magazine.

  • FPS: Claimed 370.

UMAREX GLOCK 19 GEN 3 GREEN GAS BLOWBACK AIRSOFT PISTOL ($275 CAN)

  • Type: Airsoft Pistols.

  • Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.

  • Materials: Metal & Polymer.

  • Weight: 1.64 Pounds (634 grams).

  • Barrel: 3.5 in, metal, non-rifled.

  • Power Source: Green Gas or Propane.

  • Action: Semi auto blowback, single action only trigger.

  • Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.

  • Ammunition Capacity: 19 round drop out full size metal magazine.

  • FPS: Claimed 410 with .20 gram Airsoft BB’s. (Extended barrel)

UMAREX GLOCK 17 GEN 5 T4E CO2 BLOWBACK .43CAL PAINTBALL MARKER ($490 CAN)

  • Type: Paintball Marker.

  • Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.

  • Materials: Metal & Polymer.

  • Weight: 1.6 lbs (726 grams).

  • Barrel: 4.21 in, metal, non-rifled.

  • Power Source: 12g CO2 x 1.

  • Action: Semi auto blowback, single action only trigger.

  • Ammunition Type: .43 Caliber Paintball.

  • Ammunition Capacity: 8 round drop out full size metal magazine.

  • FPS: 350- 400 FPS.

Categories: .43 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airsoft, BB, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, Gas, GBB, Paintball, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Glock, Glock 19X, Glock 17, Glock 19, T4E Glock, Umarex Glock, Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5

Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles Field Test Review

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In this Field Test Shooting Video I put the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles through their paces to find out what the actual Velocity is and how Accurate they both are in both semi and full auto. I use .20 gram Airsoft BB’s for all of the test and I also use an 11.1 volt battery in each Airsoft Rifle. Make sure to checkout my combined Table Top Video for the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles for more details and info.

Starting off with the velocity or fps for the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles I place 4-5 rounds through my Chronograph and average the shots out to see what the fps is. Arcturus claims around 380-400 fps but I actually got a bit hotter velocities from both guns with the AR06 averaging 401 fps and the NY03CB averaging 412 fps. Both where supper consistent with their fps, about 2-3fps between the highest and lowest shots.

For my Accuracy Test I shot both the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles in semi auto first using 10 rounds to find out what the groupings looked like at 30 feet away. I then switch both AEG Airsoft Guns over to full auto and dumped a spring load full form the high-cappa magazine into the paper target setup again at 30 feet down range to see if the groupings opened up much more. The Arcturus AR06 did place all 10 rounds right in about a 1 inch grouping just a tad low and ever so slightly to the left of the bullseye, while the Arcturus NY03CB again got close to the 1 inch grouping but had a few outliers that spread it out to closer to 2 inches, it may hav been me as human factor is for sure a possibility. The Arcturus NY03CB did shoot a little bit closer to the bullseye out of the box but both of these Arcturus AEG Airsoft Rifles have fully adjustable sights. When it came to full auto, both rifles groupings opened up a bit, but not much as the recoil on these AEG rifles is not really a factor.

As I mention in this video, there is a rather large price difference of around $200 extra for the Arcturus AR06 which does get you more metal and some upgrades internally but in the end they both performed about the same, so either choice would be good. I personally like the all metal and look of the Arcturus AR06 but if you want a similar performing AEG and save some money then grab the Arcturus NY03CB.

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Comparison, Field Test, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Arcturus, AR06, NY03CB

Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle Field Test Review

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It took me a bit to get to this Field Test Reviews done for both the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG and Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifles but I finally made them! if you want more specifications and details along with closeup video of the Arcturus AK05 then make sure to checkout my Table Tope Review Video for it. In this video I will be testing out the Velocity and then move on to the Accuracy for this AEG Airsoft Rifle in both semi and full auto conducted in the Replica Airguns Sea Can Indoor Airgun Range.

First I placed 5 rounds through my Chronograph shooting .20 gram Airsoft BB’s and I found the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle to be on the higher fps range and it was very consistent with the fastest shot hitting 401 fps and the slowest shot hitting 393. This average an impressive 398 fps which could be a bit hot for some Airsoft Game shooting situations, but perhaps ideal when shooting outdoors at longer ranges.

I then placed a fresh paper target up 30 feet down range and proceeded to shot 10 rounds into the target using a seated and rested shooting position. I followed this up with a spring full of BB’s in full auto in semi auto and full auto getting a bit tighter group in semi auto then I did in full auto but this is generally the case. I did have a bit of trouble with the magazine not loading Airsoft BB’s even though I did tighten the spring fully between testing. Perhaps the magazine needed some break in time or was even defective? Out of the box the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle shot very close to the bullseye but just a tad to the left but not by much. The sights are adjustable for elevation if need be, or you can put a compact red dot sight on the rail for spot on accuracy.

I really did like the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle as it performed very well for me in terms of both power and accuracy other then the magazine acting up. I would most likely add a compact red dot sight on the rail as the built in sights are limited in terms of windage adjustments. You can also see in this video that I had to take off the top dust receiver cover in order to place the battery in it, you will need a very specific and compact battery in order to have it installed and be able to close the top cover. Those two things aside the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is a great choice if you are looking for a compact and more modernized AK type AEG Airsoft Rifle. Also make sure to watch my Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle Field Test Review already available to view on Vimeo!

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Field Test, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Arcturus, AK05, Acturus AK05

Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle Field Test Review.

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It took me a bit to get to this Field Test Review for the Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle but here we are, if you want more specifications and details along with closeup video of the Arcturus AK06 then make sure to checkout my Table Tope Review Video for it. In this video I will be testing out the Velocity and accuracy in both semi and full auto here in the Replica Airguns Sea Can Indoor Airgun Range.

First off I placed 5 rounds through my Chronograph shooting .20 gram Airsoft BB’s and I found the Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle to be very consistent with the fastest shot hitting 370 fps and the slowest shot hitting 368, this average an impressive 369 fps which is perfect for most Airsoft Gam shooting situations.

I then placed a fresh paper target up 30 feet down range and proceeded to shot 10 rounds into the target using a seated and rested shooting position. I followed this up with a spring full of shots in full auto with semi auto and full auto getting pretty much the exact same results which I would say to be about a 1.5-2 inch grouping. Out of the box the Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle did shot a bit high making me aim about 6 inches lower to achieve hits in the bullseye. Perhaps hope could remedy this as the sights are too adjustable…

I really did like the Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle as it performed very well for me in terms of both power and accuracy. I was not a fan of the built in sights as the notch in the back was so low that it barely lined up allowed for it to be inline with the front post sight, I kind of had to guess where the notch was to make it work. I would for sure put a red dot on the rail as the built in sights are pretty much useless. you can also see in this video that I had to take off the top dust receiver cover in order to place my battery in it, you will need a very specific battery in order to have it installed and close the top cover. those two things aside the Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is a really great AK Staled AEG Airsoft Rifle in my books stay tuned for my Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle Field Test Review coming soon!

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Field Test, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Arcturus, Acturus AK06, AK-47

ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver Field Test Review

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I have made a fair amount of video reviews for the Dan Wesson Line of AIrguns that encompass Table Top and Field Test Reviews on several versions of the Dan Wesson line: BB, Pellet, Airsoft, in a variety of barrel and color choices. It has been a while, so why not make another Review Video to revisit the Dan Wesson Line and so this time here we have the Steel BB version in a 2.5 inch barrel length. As always I will test they CO2 Revolver to find out what the velocity is and how accurate it is shooting at a paper target. Also make sure to watch my Table Top Video for specifications, details and closeup video.

Here we go with the Velocity test! I placed a brand new CO2 in the ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver and shot a cylinder full of 4.5mm steel BB’s that weigh 5.1 grain through my Chronograph. The temperature was average so about room temperature. Only the last 4 of my shots registered on my Chronograph as it was acting up a bit on me at first two shots but I did manage to average 332 fps with the last four. The first two shots would have been a little bit faster had they registered on my chronograph so this may have brought up the average a bit to say around 334…

I then placed a fresh paper target 30 feet down range and proceeded to unload a full 6 round cylinder into it, I was shooting in single action with the hammer cocked back between shots. I was also using a semi rested shooting position with my hands resting on a sand bag up front and seated in the back for stability. Generally speaking even with Steel BB’s I can get close to a 1-2 inch grouping with hess Dan Wessons but this time my 6 shot grouping only produced a 3 inch group? It was probably me as there is always some human error involved and each test can result in different results so keep that in mind. The grouping was well centered out of the box but the ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver does have fully adjustable sights in case yours is a bit off.

It never get’s old loading up the shells with ammo and placing them in the cylinder followed by either quick action shooting or more relaxed and accurate single action shooting, then repeating again and again… The original Dan Wesson line of revelers has been around for a long time now and if I am not mistaken was the first Airgun revolver to use reloadable shells. We now have more refined 715 version of the Dan Wesson which does have some improvement but the original versions still hold strong and are very capable and fun shell loading revolvers that come it a bit lower price tag then the newer 715 versions so no matter which version you get you will have lot of fun shooting and reloading these enjoyable Airguns!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Dan Wesson, ASG, 357

Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol Field Test Review

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The Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol is a looker for sure replicating the look of a Glock 17 Gen 5 which includes Umarex Glock licensing, lots of metal parts and solid blowback action. That’s all great but does it shoot good? In this Filed Test Shooting video for the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol I put it through its paces using my Chronograph to find out the real world velocity and I also place 10 shots on a paper target to see what kind of accuracy we can get from 30 feet away.

Starting with my power or velocity test I put 5 rounds through my Chronograph using lead pellets that where just over 7 gran. I was all using a brand new CO2 and the temperature being around 21 degrees Celsius or 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so not too hot or cold. Full disclaimer, I was having some feeding problems with the magazine at first but it did seem to sort itself out near the end of this review… All that said, I was able to get an average of 320 fps with my slowest shoot hitting 309 fps and my fastest shot hitting 327 fps, so pretty consistent overall.

I then moved on to my accuracy portion of the Field Test for the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol Luckily the pellet feeding and trigger seemed to work better for me during this portion of the test but the trigger pull was very unpredictable being super hard with some shots and rather easy for others. This is not ideal for getting a good accuracy result, but I did the best I could and surprisingly got around a 3 inch grouping with a very uncooperative trigger. My grouping did hit the target a little bit to the left but was well centered up and down.

I am not a fan of belt fed magazines over all even though Sig Sauer does seem to be able to pull them off better than anyone. Maybe Umarex needs to do a little bit more work here to get better trigger pull consistency and an overall lighter trigger pull. Maybe the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol needs a bit more break in time as it did seem to perform better near the end of my Field Test Review. I would also like to try adding some silicone lubrication ot the magazine as friction seems to be the enemy of belt fed magazines… I am not sure if the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol is a big recommendation for me or not, but it is a really decent CO2 Airgun in many ways. If you're willing to take a bit of a chance that the trigger will improve over time and perhaps a bit of lube will improve things then checkout the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol in our Canada and US online Replica Airguns Stores.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, Glock 17, Gen 5

Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Blowback CO2 Pellet Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.
Model: Glock 17 Gen 5.
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 1.6 pounds (725 grams).
Barrel: 4.5 inches metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto blowback, DOA trigger.
Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 21 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 370.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol is what I would describe as closer to a DOA (Double Action Only) trigger. The blowback action does retract the internal hammer/striker which does relieve some of the trigger pull but the trigger is also used to rotate the belt magazine which gives the trigger a kind of friction feel especially right at the end of the pull where the rotation occurs. That said it is not a terrible trigger like some other belt fed Airguns but it is certainly nutlike a standard SAO type Glock trigger.

Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol so I can only quote what Umarex is saying in terms of FP2 which is 370. That sounds a bit high for a pellet Airgun but they may be claiming this velocity using a light weight pellets perhaps made out of an alloy rather than lead? I guess we will find out the real world fps using lead pellets and also how accurate it will be when I do my Full Field Test Shooting Video.

Build Quality: The Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol like most of the Umarex Glocks is very well made. I am thinking that Glock to allow Umarex to license Glock Pistols hammy have a quality control as part of this license agreement? Either way the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol is a solid and well built Airgun all around with quality material and very good fit and finish.

Realism: The Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol in terms of realism as compared to a real steel Glock 19 Gen 5 for sure hits the mark in most categories. It is a bit lighter and you can not field strip it easily, there is also the not so much recessed barrel that is a bit of a giveaway but in terms of most other attributes the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 replicates a real Glock… Including the basic looks and feel, the metal slide and polymer frame, the full size drop out metal magazine, the blowback action and most of the working parts including the slide catch release, magazine release and trigger safety.

Pros:

  • Good weight and feel to it, build quality and fit and finish seem very good.

  • Really nice looking and full featured replica of the original Glock 17 Gen 5.

  • Fully Glock licensed via Umarex.

  • Easy to see white dot sights front and back.

  • Working trigger safety.

  • Accessory rail for adding a laser or tactical light.

  • Full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and .177 caliber pellets.

  • Nice high 21 round capacity.

  • Slide spring feels nice and heavy provide a decent blowback recoil effect.

  • Safety built into the serial number plate area keeps it well hidden.

  • Can see through ejection port when magazine is out.

  • Warning instruction are nice and discreet under trigger guard.

  • 370 claimed fps is good for a CO2 blowback pellet pistol.

Cons:

  • Barrel is not really all that recessed.

  • No way to easily field strip it.

  • Don’t like the clam shell packaging.

  • Trigger is a bit on the heavy side.

Comments:

I think many of us having been waiting for a pellet shooting version of the Glock from Umarex. I am a bit surprised they went with a belt fed version as belt fed magazines tend to be a bit on the heavy trigger pull side. Yes the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol has a stronger trigger pull as compared to a 4.5mm BB or 6mm Airsoft version of the same Umarex gun, as most of these Umarex based Glocks utilize a SAO trigger which is more comparable to a real steel Glock. On the plus side the Pellet version should be a bit more accurate, but we will see how this pans out when I do my comprehensive Field Test Shooting Video for the Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 CO2 Blowback Pellet Pistol.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, CO2, Comparison, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, Glock, Glock 17, Gen 5

ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver Table Top Review

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Type: BB Revolvers.
Manufacturer: ASG
Model: Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold
Materials: Mostly metal.
Weight: 1.9 pounds. (862 grams)
Barrel: Metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Revolver, single and double action.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm Steel BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: 6 rounds (removable shells).
FPS: 327

Trigger Pull: The ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver shoots in true modern revolver style offering single and double action. The double action has a bit of friction to it since the cylinder is being rotate during the first part of the trigger pull and there is a spring fed metal gasket between the barrel and the cylinder that creates a seal but does add some resistance to the trigger pull in double action. Single action is much lighter as expected since pulling the hammer back turns the cylinder removing that friction point from the equasion.

.Accuracy: So far I have not done my Filed Test Shooting Video for the ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver, but I plan to in the near future as a revisit since I have made a lot of similar Field Test Videos for the Dan Wesson line of products in 4.5mm Steel BB and 6mm Airsoft, here is a link to me shooting the 8 inch a while back in my old setup. Wow, this one goes back to 2014 almost 10 years ago!

Build Quality: The ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver overall is really well built with good weight to it and a nice fit and finish, I do like the Gold version in this 2.5 inch version. It is almost all metal with the exception of the grips which are made of a semi hard plastic. One beef I have with the original ASG Dan Wesson line of revolvers are how the grips slide back to access the CO2, closing them can be a bit of a chore as they can come off their track super easily. The other complaint I hear about them is the play in the trigger and hammer side to side.

Realism: The ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver like all the other ASG Dan Wesson Revolvers is very realistic with its realistic pop out cylinder and 6 removable shells you can reuse and load up for numerous rounds of shooting. You can also buy additional shells and have them preloaded and ready to go in the Speed loader to speed things up. Two things about the ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver that take away a bit from the realism would be the non recessed barrel and the rather large space in front of the hammer. A real steel Dan Wesson or even most revolvers do not have this large space. I believe they did this to allow for the internal valve system. The newer Dan Wesson 715 however was designed with a smaller space in front of the hammer.

Pros:

  • It's a revolver with actual shells! Gives you the feeling of a real 6 shooter.

  • Almost all metal design with good weight and feel.

  • Lots of detail in this gun, very well made, fit and finish is very good.

  • Good power and good accuracy. (going off of already done older reviews)

  • Fully adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation.

  • Can add the included accessory rail for more options (optical or red dot sight…).

  • Dan Wesson licensed via ASG.

  • Gold finish is unique. (Gold is the Best!)

  • Moulded and textured pistol grips.

  • Grips fully hide CO2 screw.

  • Can shoot in both double and single action for action shooting or more accurate shot placement.

Cons:

  • Plastic CO2 screw tab.

  • Plastic grip setup can be a bit awkward to close.

  • 2.5 inch does not have the recessed barrel.

  • Hammer and trigger are a bit sloppy compared to 715 version.

Comments:

It’s been a while since I reviewed one of the first generation ASG Dan Wesson Revolvers and the ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch Gold CO2 BB Revolver does bring back some memories for me going back almost a decade. If I’m not mistaken this revolver was the first one to implement actual removable and reloadable shells making Airgun Replica Revolvers a lot more interesting and realistic! I do kind of prefer the newer 715 version as they are even beefier than the original ASG Dan Wessons and ASG has fixed the sloppy hammer and trigger along with the space in front of the hammer has been reduce making the 715 even that much more realistic.

Watch my Vimeo Video Table Top Review for the Dan Wesson 2.5 Inch Gold BB Revolver:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Vimeo Video Tags: Dan Wesson, ASG, 357