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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

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

KJWorks KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Blowback CO2 Airsoft Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by KJ Works.
Model: KP-13.
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 1.7 pounds (770 grams).
Barrel: 3.7 inches (95mm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto blowback, SOA trigger.
Ammunition Type: .6mm plastic Airsoft BB’s.
Ammunition Capacity: 24 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 366+.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the KJ Works KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is what you would expect for a true Single Action Only Trigger which is nice and light. There is a bit of take up but you can feel the point near the back where the release kicks in which is extremely predictable with no play in it. Of course you will need to rack the slide in order to place a round in the breach and fire the first shot, after that the blowback action will do all the work for you.

Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the KJWorks KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol or done my Field Test Performance Video. I would expect the KJWorks KP-13 to perform like the other KJWork Airsoft Pistols I have reviewed in the past, which generally hits the claimed fps. Keep in mind the claimed fps is with the extended barrel and I more than likely will be using the preinstalled shorter non extendable barrel which will have a slower fps for sure. Accuracy should be decent but we will find out when I make my Field Test Shooting video!

Build Quality: The KJWorks line of Airsoft Guns is know for overall good quality so I expect theKJ Works KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol to be just the same. From my initial first impressions everything looks really good, fit and finish are excellent and as expected you will find metal parts and polymer parts in all the same places you would find them in a real steel modern semi auto pistol.

Realism: The KJ Works KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is not an exact replica of a specific semi auto pistol but yo could say it looks a little bit like a Glock ;) You need to be careful when it comes to Glock as they do not like it when companies copy their guns and rightly so. There is enough differences with the KJ Works KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol so it should not set off any alarms over at Glock. I do like the two tone tan and black color scheme KJ Works went with for the KP-13 but if you like a more traditional look you can always go with the all black version.

Pros:

  • Metal and Polymer with decent weight and good feel to it.

  • Heavy Full blowback operation.

  • Excellent fit and finish as always with KJWorks pistols.

  • High capacity full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and 24 rounds.

  • Well hidden safety incorporated into the serial number under the barrel.

  • Working trigger safety.

  • Super easy to see in all conditions fiber optic sight up front.

  • All working components like a real steel Glock styled pistol.

  • Comes with extended barrel for higher velocity and easier import into Canada.

  • Would make a good training weapon if you are use to using Glocks.

  • Like the two tone finish, but can also get it in all black.

  • Easily field strip-able.

Cons:

  • Sights are not adjustable.

  • Would have liked the addition of white outline on the rear sight.

  • Slide spring could be slightly heavier.

Comments:

If you’re looking for a pistol that is similar to a Glock for training purposes but is unique in its own way and doesn’t have to be a Glock, then perhaps the KJ Works KP-13 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol may be for you. I like the fact that it has its own style to it and is not just another Glock or Glock Copy. I also like that the KP-13 comes with a CO2 magazine rather than a Green Gas Magazine which will get you a bit higher velocity and more mag fills before requiring to gas up again. I personally like the two tone version but get what you like best, it’s good to have options!

Categories: 6mm, Airsoft, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: KJWorks, KP-13, Glock

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

Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles Table Top Review

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Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Acturus.
Model: AR06 & NY03CB.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 5.6/4.9 pounds (2.5/2.2 kilograms).
Length: 27.4-30.7/31.7-35 inches (695-780/805-890mm)
Barrel Length: 11/14.6 inch (280/370mm) inner 6.02mm tight bore non rifled.
Propulsion: AEG (with Deans Connectors).
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Hi Cap/Mid Cap - 550/135
FPS: 380-400fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles like other AEG Rifles is not mechanical as they are essentially electrical driven so basically the trigger is an on/off switch that is closest in feel to a single action only trigger since it is light and short. You will notice a slight delay between pressing the trigger and the actual round being fired since the trigger activates a motor which first pulls the air spring back. Once the spring is fully drawn back it releases and compresses the air which then propelled the 6mm Airsoft BB. The higher voltage battery you use like an 11.1 volt will shorten the delay as the motor will spin faster and pull back the spring quicker allowing for less noticeable delay and also a higher rate of full auto fire which in this rifle is very noticeable.

Accuracy: I have not Field Test Reviewed either the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles or even tried them out yet. I hope to get to my Field Test Shooting Video for both of them later next week, until then we can assume they will shoot similar to most other AEG rifles with tighter bore barrels. I am expecting at least a 2 inch grouping at 30 feet down range in semi auto. In terms of velocity the test paper which they come with claims around 390+fps.

Build Quality: The Arcturus AR06 is a mostly metal with a full metal receiver while the NY03CB has a polymer or plastic receiver which from what I can tell only other components being plastic would be the pistol grips and rear stock. other metal parts on both AR type Airsoft Rifles would be the rail setup, the barrel, the charging handle, the buffer tube, the dust cover, the trigger, the selector switch, the magazine release and bolt release. Fit and finish for both guns is very good.

Realism: The Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles are based on the AR platform with both versions looking the part of a real steel AR. They do come with the removable orange tips installed but they also come with black flash hiders so you can easily switch them out adding to the realism. The metal receiver on the AR06 does give it a bit more weight but even the NY03CB has a decent weight and solid feel to it. Most of the controls work just like a real steel AR including the charging handle, bolt release, selector switch and magazine release.

Pros:

  • Two versions to meat your budget, both great options.

  • Quality components throughout both versions. Only real difference is nylon fiber receiver vs metal receiver and slight upgrade motor on AR06 version from Long Type to Long Type 19k torque motor on AR06.

  • Have been quality control inspected including 5 round recorded fps test with .20 gram Airsoft BB’s.

  • Both  have a functioning bolt catch.

  • Both come with Quick release two position fully adjustable pop-up sights.

  • Both come with additional black flash hiders.

  • Lots of rial mounting options in Picatinny and M-LOK.

  • 6 position adjustable rear stocks.

  • Easy access to motor for any possible trouble shooting you may need to do.

  • Additional grip plate option.

  • Ambidextrous controls and ambidextrous sling mounting points (QD on AR06).

  • Two magazines come with AR06 (Mid Cap and High Cap).

Cons:

  • Limited battery options as area is small.

  • Kind of need a tool to remove rear stock for battery access. (Could change the rear stock)

  • Mystery accessory baffles me and not mentioned in the manual.

Comments:

Like the AK series of Acturus AEG Airpot Rifles, the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG are good value for the money with the AR06 offering a slightly higher premium over the lower cost NY03CB. But don’t let the lower price fool you into thinking you are getting a sub-standard product as both versions are built with many of the same components. I personally like the more compact look of the Arcturus AR06 AEG Airsoft Rifle but then again the price of the NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifle is hard to ignore. Either way you can’t go too wrong so make your pick and enjoy owning one of them.

My Table Top Video of the Acturus AR06 - NY03CB AR AEG Airsoft Rifles:

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

Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun Table Top Review

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Type: Paintball Shotgun.
Manufacturer: Umarex - T4E.
Model: Umarex T4E HDB.
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 5.52 pounds (2.5 kg).
Barrel: 18.5 inches (470.5mm) Metal smooth bore.
Power Source: 1x12 gram CO2.
Action: Semi Auto DOA with Internal Magazine.
Ammo Type: .68 Caliber Paintball or Rubber Ball.
Ammo Capacity: 16 Rounds.
FPS: 220 claimed

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun is basically a Double Action Only Trigger as there is no blowback or way in which to preload a hammer or striker system. So basically your finger does all the work so the trigger pull is I would say about medium length and about medium pull. It does works just fine for fairly rapid follow up shooting. Each pull of the trigger also extends a rear breach-like tube that seals off the CO2 from the internal magazine or there would be a lot of CO2 leakage.

Accuracy: Normally I do not get the chance to perform the Field Test before making my Table Tope Video Review but with the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun, I did it the other way around so I do have performance metrics I can share with you, at least summarized. I suggest watching my Full Field Test Shooting Video Review for the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun for a the full breakdown. In summary, the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun shot a bit low on the target but had a decent grouping of I would say around 4-6 inches which is really good for a Paintball Gun. In terms of power my Chronograph results shooting 5 rounds produced an average of 176fps but the temperature was not super warm so in warmer conditions you can expect this to go up a bit, I would say 200fps is realistic.

Build Quality: The build quality of the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun is really good for the lower price of this unit compared to other higher priced T4E products, you will get a pretty much all plastic outer shell. That said there is still a fair amount of metal in this PaintBall Shotgun including the barrel, internal magazine, sights, trigger, sling mounts and some internal parts. All in all the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun has a good weight and feel to it with nice fit and finish.

Realism: The Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun as far as I know is not an exact replica of any specific Shotgun but it does look like what you would expect to see from a Pistol Grip Tactical Styled Shotgun. In terms of mechanical working parts everything does what it supposed to do and works as expected.

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Pros:

  • Accuracy was really good, probably my tightest grouping so far to date with a Paintball Gun shooting at 30 feet away.

  • Lots of mounting option for accessories like a tac light, laser or other sighting option with it’s top and side picatinny rail and M-LOK 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 over time.

  • Simple to use Cross Bolt Safety.

  • Nice high capacity super easy to load 16 round magazine.

  • Ambidextrous sling mountain points.

  • Low cost for what you get compared to other Umarex/T4E products.

  • Build quality feels pretty good considering it is a much lower cost than other T4E rifles/shotguns.

  • Looks very intimidating.

Cons:

  • Mostly plastic external build.

  • Sights are not adjustable.

  • Will not get lots of shots per single CO2.

  • No rear stock so will not be as accurate using a non rested shooting posting.

Comments:

The Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun is a well built and decent performing Paintball Shotgun and for the price you do get a lot of gun for your money. In some ways it even outperforms the HDX in my books including lower price, ease to load, quicker follow shots being semi auto, more compact size and even accuracy was better with the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun. So if you’re on a budget, don’t feel like you are compromising at all here, you are getting a really good Paintball Shotgun solution!

Categories: .68 cal, CO2, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, T4E HDB, T4E

Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun Field Test Review

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In this Field Test Shooting Video I test out the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun to see what the actual fps is and what kind of accuracy we can get out of these .68 Caliber Rubber balls at 30 feet down range. I have not done a Table Top Video just yet for the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun so stay posted for that upcoming video so stay posted for that, in the meantime you can watch my Preview Videos where I do show it up and close and go over some main specifications.

Starting with the velocity portion of this video I used .68 caliber rubber balls which are not super heavy and not made out of a very hard rubber as you can squish them with your fingers fairly easily. I put 5 rounds through my chronograph after loading a pair of 12 gram CO2 cartriges into the CO2 chamber. My results averaged 176fps which may seem slower than expected but they did hit my target pretty hard pulling the paper in with them. Each round was fairly consistent ranging from 167 to 182 fps trailing off a bit after each shot which is expected.

Moving on to the accuracy portion for the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun, I proceeded to shoot around 10 rounds into my fresh paper target setup 30 feet down range. My target is basically an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper and my goal was ot get all my shots onto the paper which I easily managed. I was impressed with the grouping from the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun as it performed better than most Paintball guns using rubber balls. The shot placement was a bit lower than I was aiming but all the rounds where within I would say 4-5 inches of each other with no real outliers in the grouping.

All in all the Umarex T4E HDB .68 Caliber Paintball Shotgun performed better than I was expecting, I bit more fps would be nice but the rubber balls do hit the paper with a fair amount of energy, I would for sure not want to get hit by one at close range with light clothing on. The accuracy again was really good for a a paintball rifle and this being one of the lower cost Umarex T4E rifle/shotgun based products it performed as good if not better than much higher priced versions. If you’re looking for a fun Paintball Rifle that won’t break the bank and has a good feature set then pick one up for us!

Categories: .68 cal, CO2, Field Test, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, HDB

Umarex HK P30 - T4E HDB - ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 - KJWorks KP13 Update Preview

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In this Preview Review Video I take a look at 4 newer products now in our Replica Airguns Online Store. One is a 4.5mm Steel BB Revolver, two are 6mm Airsoft Pistols and one is a .68 caliber Paintball Shotgun.

The first item I take look at in this video is the Umarex HK30 AEG Airsoft Pistol, this product is pretty entry level with analyst all plastic build and is very light to hold. It does however shoot in both semi and full auto since it is an AEG Airsfto Pistol (not many of them out there). The fps is rather low at a claimed fps at just under 200, the Umarex HK30 AEG Airsoft Pistol also comes with two 16 round remove; plastic magazines. Who knows, maybe it will be fun?

Next I take a look at the ASG Dan Wesson 2.5 inch 4.5mm Steel BB Gold Revolver. This is a CO2 powered shell loading BB revolver very much like similar ones I have reviewed in the past but in Gold finish. Will the gold finishes make it perform better, well I guess we better find out!

I then take a look at a “Glock Like” CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol for KJWorks called the KP13. It has a full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 along with 24 rounds of 6mm Airsoft BB’s. The KJWorks KP-13 has a metal slide, metal magazine and polymer frame with a velocity over 360fps using the included barrel extension.

Last but perhaps the most interesting for me is the Umarex T4E HDB which is a lower cost Paintball/Rubber Ball Shotgun which could possibly be used for home protection? The T4E HDB is a mostly plastic constructed rifle with decent weight to it and uses an internal spring fed 16 round magazine. You will find all kinds of mounting points for accessories and for a sling on the Umarex T4E HDB and again at much lower cost than similar T4E rifle based Paintball/Rubber ball Airguns.

Categories: .68 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Pistol, Review, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, HDB, T4E HDB, HK P30, H&K, KJWorks, KP-13, ASG, Dan Wesson

Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle Table Top Review

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Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Acturus.
Model: AK05.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 8.2 pounds (3.7 kilograms).
Length: 31.1 inches (790mm)
Barrel Length: 11 inch (280mm) inner 6.02mm tight bore non rifled.
Propulsion: AEG (with Deans Connectors).
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Hi Cap/Mid Cap - 550/135
FPS: 380-400fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle like other AEG Rifles is not mechanical as it is essentially electrical driven so basically it is an on/off switch that is closest in feel to a single action only trigger since it is light and short. You will notice a slight delay between pressing the trigger and the actual round being fired since the trigger activates a motor which first pulls the air spring back. Once the spring is fully drawn back it releases and compresses the air which then propelled the 6mm Airsoft BB. The higher voltage battery you use like an 11.1 volt will shorten the delay as the motor will spin faster and pull back the spring quicker allowing for less noticeable delay and also a higher rate of full auto fire which in this rifle is very noticeable.

Accuracy: I have not Field Test Reviewed the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle or even tried it out yet. I hope to get to my Field Test Shooting Video for the AK05 later next week, until then we can assume it will shoot similar to most other AEG rifles with tighter bore barrels. I am expecting at least a 2 inch grouping at 30 feet down range in semi auto. In terms of velocity the test paper work it comes with claims around 390+fps.

Build Quality: The Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is almost all metal in design with from what I can tell only the pistol grip being plastic. The receiver and top dust cover are both hardened steel with the receiver made out of stamped steel just like areal AK. The AK05 is nice and heavy for its size and the fit and finishes is very good all around. Internal parts are all of high quality too.

Realism: The Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is based on the AK platform with this version being a more compact and tactical model. Externally it looks the part for sure, holding it in your hands it feels the part too. As expected the insides are all Airsoft but you would need ot take the dust cover off or pull back the charging handle to figure this out. Again the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is an almost all metal Airsoft Gun with an actual stamped steel receiver and steel dust cover, it’s hard to get much more realistic looking and feeling than that.

Pros:

  • Lots of mounting options: Picatinny rails, M-LOK, AK Side Rail.

  • Semi and full auto adjustable.

  • 5 position adjustable rear stock.

  • Mostly metal construction and lots of actual steel including the receiver and dust cover.

  • Lots of weight to it at 8.2 pounds, feels awesome to hold.

  • Comes with two magazines, one Hi Cap and one Mid Cap.

  • Comes with a secondary all black squared off flash hider.

  • On the fly adjustable rear sight for elevation.

  • Quick change spring system.

  • Easy to get to and adjust rotary hop-up adjustment.

  • Should be good for longer range shooting with nice high claimed fps.

Cons:

  • Will need a very specific battery type, thin and long.

  • Rear sight only adjustable for windage and not elevation.

  • May even be a bit heavy for all day use.

Comments:

The Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle along with the other Acturus AK Airsoft Rifles is in my opinion one of the nicest AEG AK based Airsoft rifles you can get, at least in the mid price ranges. Being all metal with actual stamped steel parts really makes the AK05 feel realistic and of high quality. If you’re looking for something with a bit more heft than the Acturus AK06 that has a more useful rear stock at least in terms of adjustability and don’t mind giving up some of the compact features of the AK06 then perhaps the AK05 is more for you. IN my opinion the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is a great combination of quality, size and features, hopefully my upcoming Field Test Shooting Review backs up the performance aspect and we can add that to the list.

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

Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle Table Top Review.

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Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Acturus.
Model: AK06.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms).
Length: Folded/unfolded 18.9/27.4 inches (480/695mm)
Barrel Length: 9.8 inch (250mm) inner 6.02mm tight bore non rifled.
Propulsion: AEG (with Deans Connectors).
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Hi Cap/Mid Cap - 550/135
FPS: 380-400fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle like other AEG Rifles is not mechanical as it is essentially electrical driven so basically it is an on/off switch that is closest in feel to a single action only trigger since it is light and short. You will notice a slight delay between pressing the trigger and the actual round being fired since the trigger activates a motor which first pulls the air spring back. Once the spring is fully drawn back it releases and compresses the air which then propelled the 6mm Airsoft BB. The higher voltage battery you use like an 11.1 volt will shorten the delay as the motor will spin faster and pull back the spring quicker allowing for less noticeable delay and also a higher rate of full auto fire which in this rifle is very noticeable.

Accuracy: I have not Field Test Reviewed the Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle or even tried it out yet. I hope to get to my Field Test Shooting Video for the AK06 later next week, until then we can assume it will shoot similar to most other AEG rifles with tighter bore barrels. I am expecting at least a 2 inch grouping at 30 feet down range in semi auto. In terms of velocity the test paper work it comes with claims around 370fps.

Build Quality: The Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is almost all metal in design with from what I can tell only the pistol grip being plastic. The receiver and top dust cover are both hardened steel with the receiver made out of stamped steel just like areal AK. The AK06 is nice and heavy for its size and the fit and finishes is very good all around. Internal parts are all of high quality too.

Realism: The Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is based on the AK platform with this version being a more compact and tactical model. Externally it looks the part for sure, holding it in your hands it feels the part too. As expected the insides are all Airsoft but you would need ot take the dust cover off or pull back the charging handle to figure this out. Again the Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is an almost all metal Airsoft Gun with an actual stamped steel receiver and steel dust cover, it’s hard to get much more realistic looking and feeling than that.

Pros:

  • Lots of mounting options: Picatinny rails, M-LOK, AK/SVD Side Rail.

  • Semi and full auto selectable.

  • All metal folding rear stock.

  • Mostly metal construction and lots of actual steel including the receiver and dust cover.

  • Lots of weight to it at 6 pounds, feels awesome to hold.

  • Comes with two magazines, one Hi Cap and one Mid Cap.

  • Comes with a secondary all black squared off flash hider.

  • Super compact design.

  • Quick change spring system.

  • Easy to get to and adjust rotary hop-up adjustment.

  • Should be good for longer range shooting with nice high claimed fps.

Cons:

  • Will need a very specific battery type, thin and long.

  • Sights are non adjustable.

  • Folding type rear stock not adjustable for pull length.

Comments:

The Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle along with the other Acturus AK Airsoft Rifles is in my opinion one of the nicest AEG AK based Airsoft rifles you can get, at least in the mid price ranges. Being all metal with actual stamped steel parts really makes the AK06 feel realistic and of high quality. I also like the compact tactical features of the Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle making it easy to put in a backpack but not too heavy to lug around all day long. The Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle also has a decent velocity and fairly fast rate of fire especially when using a higher voltage battery so you can expect excellent performance even from such a small compact AEG Airsoft Rifle.

My Table Top Video of the Acturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle:

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Acturus, AK06, Acturus AK06

Arcturus AEG Airsoft Intro Preview Unboxing Video Review

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In this Preview Unboxing Video I Take a look at 4 new Airsoft products from Arcturus all of them being AEG Airsoft Rifles with two based on the AK platform and the other two based on the AR platform. Three of the AEG Airsoft Rifles are mostly metal while I also feature a lower cost version with a Nylon Fiber Polymer receiver. All of these Replica AEG Airsoft Rifles are very good quality but you will get all metal (mostly steel and aluminum) build and a Hi-Cap and Mid-Cap magazine with the higher cost versions.

Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Type: Airsoft AEG.

  • Manufacturer: Arcturus.

  • Caliber: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.

  • FPS Range: 380-400.

  • Magazine Capacity: 550rd Hi-Capacity and 30/135rd Mid-Capacity.

  • Thread Direction: 14mm Negative.

  • Gearbox: Version 3 Full Metal w/ Quick Change Spring, Fully Upgradeable.

  • Motor: Short Type.

  • Fire Modes: Semi/Full-Auto, Safety.

  • Battery: 9.6v Small Stick Type or 7.4v stick LiPo recommended.

  • Battery Location: Wired to dust cover with small Tamiya connector.

  • Hopup: Yes, Adjustable.

  • Inner Barrel: 280mm / 6.02mm.

  • Length: 790mm - 875mm, Adjustable.

  • Weight: 3730g.

  • Package Includes: Gun, Hi-Cap Magazine, Mid-Cap Magazine.

Arcturus AK06 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Type: Airsoft AEG.

  • Manufacturer: Arcturus.

  • Caliber: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's

  • FPS Range: 380-400.

  • Magazine Capacity: 550rd Hi-Capacity and 30,135rd Mid-Capacity.

  • Thread Direction: 14mm Negative.

  • Gearbox: Version 3 Full Metal w/ Quick Change Spring, Fully Upgradeable.

  • Motor: Short Type.

  • Fire Modes: Semi/Full-Auto, Safety.

  • Battery: 9.6v Small Stick Type or 7.4v stick LiPo recommended.

  • Battery Location: Wired to dust cover with small Tamiya connector.

  • Hopup: Yes, Adjustable.

  • Inner Barrel: 250mm / 6.02mm.

  • Length: 480mm, 695mm (Folded, Unfolded).

  • Weight: 2730g.

  • Package Includes: Gun, Hi-Cap Magazine, Mid-Cap Magazine.

Arcturus AR06 AR AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Type: Airsoft AEG.

  • Manufacturer: Arcturus.

  • Caliber: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's

  • FPS Range: 380-400.

  • Magazine Capacity: 320rd Hi-Capacity and 130rd Mid-Capacity.

  • Thread Direction: 14mm Negative.

  • Gearbox: Version 2 w/ Quick Change Spring, Fully Upgradeable.

  • Motor: Long Type, 19k torque motor.

  • Fire Modes: Semi/Full-Auto, Safety.

  • Battery: 7.4v stick LiPo recommended.

  • Battery Location: Wired to buffer tube with small Tamiya connector.

  • Hopup: Yes, Adjustable.

  • Inner Barrel: 280mm / 6.02mm.

  • Length: 695mm - 780mm, Adjustable.

  • Weight: 2520g.

  • Package Includes: Gun, Hi-Cap Magazine, Mid-Cap Magazine.

Arcturus NY03CB AR AEG Airsoft Rifle:

  • Type: Airsoft AEG.

  • Manufacturer: Arcturus.

  • Caliber: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's

  • FPS Range: 380-400.

  • Magazine Capacity: 330rd Hi-Capacity.

  • Thread Direction: 14mm Negative.

  • Gearbox: Version 2 Gearbox w/ Quick change spring system, Fully upgradeable.

  • Motor: Long Type.

  • Fire Modes: Semi/Full-Auto, Safety.

  • Battery: 7.4v stick LiPo recommended.

  • Battery Location: Wired to buffer tube w/ Deans Connector.

  • Hopup: Yes, Adjustable.

  • Inner Barrel: 370mm~ / 6.02mm.

  • Length: 805mm - 890mm, Adjustable.

  • Weight: 2020g.

  • Package Includes: Gun, Hi-Cap Magazine.

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Comparison, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: AK05, AK06, AR06, NY03CB, AK-47, Kalashnikov AK47, AR15, M4 Carbine, Acturus

Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun Field Test Review

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This review shows that low cost Airguns can perform just like higher priced Airguns. They may not be as realistic and all made out of metals for that added weight and feel but in terms of power and accuracy they can still get the job done as is with the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun! In this Field Test Shooting Review I do just that, I test the power and accuracy first by shooting 5 rounds through my Chronograph to find out what the real world fps is, I then I shot 10 rounds down range at a fresh paper target to see what kind of grouping I can get and if the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun is sighted in on the target out of the box.

Starting with the velocity test I first placed a brand new 12 gram CO2 into the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun and loaded up the 10 rounds rotary magazine with Daisy Zinc Coated 4.5 mm Steel BB’s. The temperature was around 22 degrees Celsius which is 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the sea can indoor shooting range so not too warm or cold. The claimed fps from Umarex is 450, I was able to get an average of 403fps with the fastest shot hitting 425fps and the slowest shooting down to 388fps. So a bit under the Umarex claimed velocity but in the ball park.

Next I performed the accuracy test for the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun and since the sights are non adjustable you kind of hope that where you aim is where the shots go but if they don’t then you will need to adjust your aim point just a bit. Out of the box the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun did shoot a bit low but was fairly bang on side to side so when shooting at around 30 feet out you will need to aim just a tad over the intended target. Out of 10 shots, 8 rounds where all within a nice 1.5 inch grouping with a couple of flyers that I kind of want to keep out of this test because it was probably more me than the gun causing them to go off a bit. 1.5 inches is very good for a 4.5mm Steel BB Airgun!

All in all the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun shot right around 400fps which is for sure a step up for something like a Red Ryder BB Rifle that at best can shoot 300fps. You also don’t have to work the pump as hard as you would the lever on a Red Ryder since the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun is CO2 powered rather than spring powered. I also feel like the Umarex NXG Pump Shot was more accurate than the Red Ryder at least for me but that said some people can hit a nickel all day long with their Red Ryders! There are not a lot of Pump Action Looking Airguns out there in 4.5mm Steel BB versions and in more compact easier for younger or smaller shooters so if you fall into that category and want something in a shotgun format then the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun may be perfect for you.

Categories: 6mm, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pump, Repeater, Review, Rifle, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, NXG Pump Shot

Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun Table Top Review

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Type: BB Rifle.
Manufacturer: Umarex.
Model: NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun
Materials: Mostly all plastic construction.
Weight: 2 pounds (908 grams).
Length: 29.5 inches (749mm).
Barrel Length: 12 inches (30 cm) smoothbore barrel.
Propulsion: Single CO2 cartridge.
Action: Pump repeater.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm steel BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: 10 rounds.
FPS: 450+ fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun is pretty decent, there is a short task up and fairly easy release as the pump action not only turns the rotary magazine but also cocks the internal hammer/striker system. So you will need to pump it before your first shot and after each shot.

Accuracy: I have not Field Test Reviewed the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun yet but will be making a full Fields Test Review this week to find out what to expect in terms of accuracy and velocity. So we will find out if the fps is closer to the on the box specs of 450 fps or the mostly online specs of 490 fps. Perhaps somewhere in-between?

Build Quality: The Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun is almost all plastic which is not a bad thing in terms of quality and durability. The fact that it only weighs in at 2 pounds may make it feel kind of light and cheap but in a drop or fall situation it means it will most lily not sustain any damage because of the light weight. Most of todays airguns when made out of metals generally are made out of pot metal or zinc alloy which is a nice heavy metal that looks and feels great but is not super strong so when you drop a heavier gun made out of this material it can easily get damaged.

Realism: The Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun looks like a traditional pump action shotgun and even has a little bit of a recessed barrel to make it more believable but it is smaller in size since it is designed more for younger and smaller shooters. The light weight is not only a giveaway but makes ti feel more like a toy than a real gun. If you can ignore that then hopefully you can enjoy the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun for what it is which is a low cost compact BB rifle made for customs interested in Airguns liek the Red Ryder but that perhaps want a bit more power.

Pros:

  • Low cost CO2 rifle great for all ages and sizes.

  • Has a fiber optic front sight.

  • Comes in a nice looking two tone Black/FDE color scheme.

  • Fairly easy to pump since the pumping action is not required to activate a spring or compress air.

  • Built in manual thumb safety.

  • Stock and high check rest position feel good and a good size length for smaller younger shooters.

  • Rotary drop out magazine holds 10 4.5mm steel BB’s for quick follow up shots.

  • Trigger feels pretty good, short and fairly light.

  • Full ambidextrous design.

  • Perhaps a step up for entry level shooter over a Red Ryder type BB rifle in terms of power.

  • Overall a decent looking air rifle.

Cons:

  • Mostly plastic, so a bit on the light weight side.

  • Sights are not adjustable in any way.

  • May be a bit cramped for larger shooters.

Comments: The Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun is not going to win any prizes for quality and realism but keep in mind it is really designed more for entry level younger shooters getting into the Airgun hobby. For them this will be not so intimidating as a larger, heavier more realistic version of a replica Shotgun. I think it will be realistic enough for most new Airgun Shooters and in terms of performance and features it is for sure a step up form something like a Red Ryder BB Rifle. I am looking forward to my upcoming Field Test Shooting Review out what the actual velocity is and what kind of groupings I can get shooting 30 feet down range on a paper target.

My Table Top Video of the Umarex NXG CO2 BB Pump Shotgun:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pump, Repeater, Review, Rifle, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, NGX, NXG Pump Shot

Umarex Legends CO2 Blowback Full Auto M3 Grease Gun Field Test Review

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Umarex has released yet another Legends Replica Airgun and perhaps this one may be the most iconic yet, the M3 Grease gun with a history as far back as 1942. It was put into service int 1944 and then the later variant the M3A1 was used in the Korean War. Also make sure to watch my Table top Video for it for specifications and details along with more close up video.

Getting back to the Field Test Review for the Umarex Legends CO2 Blowback Full Auto M3 Grease Gun, as always I like to test each gun out in the Replace Airguns Indoor Sea Can Airguns Range first placing 5 rounds through my Chronograph to find out the real world velocity of each test gun, then I shoot 10 rounds in semi auto at a distance of 30 feet onto a paper target to see how tight of a grouping I can get shooting from a seated and rested position. With full auto Airguns I like to then perform a full auto shooting test to see how it groups in full auto as often times the full auto grouping will open up somewhat as some Blowback Full Auto Airguns do tend to move around a lot more in full auto mode.

For my Power or Velocity test I was using dual brand new CO2 cartages. Umarex does state that the Umarex Legends CO2 Blowback Full Auto M3 Grease Gun will shoot around 450 fps and with my 5 shot test I was able to confirm this and get close to this mark averaging 436fps. The temperature in the Sea Can was around 20 degrees Celsius or around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Perhaps in warmer conditions I might hit the claimed 450 fps but I was close either way.

For my accuracy test I setup a new paper target 30 feet downrange and proceeded to place 10 shots into it using the peep sight on the Umarex Legends CO2 Blowback Full Auto M3 Grease Gun. I was fairly pleased with a fairly tight 1.5 inch grouping in semi auto. I then switched over to full auto fun mode and with the remaining BB’s I unloaded 50 or so rounds in very short order and as expected the grouping opened up to closer to a 4 inch grouping. This was kind of expected since the Umarex Legends CO2 Blowback Full Auto M3 Grease Gun uses an open bolt system which has a fairly heavy bolt which makes the blowback action more intense, similar to the KWC Mini Uzi but to a lessor degree.

Any time a company puts out another Full Auto Replica Rifle, especially full auto firing, I am 100% in on it. Both Crosman and Umarex have done a great job doing this and the Umarex Legends CO2 Blowback Full Auto M3 Grease Gun is another example of a well thought out and what I expect to be very popular Full Auto BB Rifle. Their Legends series encompasses guns of the later era which I personally really like since they are harder to come by in their real steel versions, so having them available in an easier to acquire version that you can even shoot in your back yard is a win win for everyone. I am also happy to confirm the high capacity double stack 60 round magazine seemed to feed pretty good for me only miss-feeding once during my testing while doing the Chronograph portion but it got back on track right away. If you’re into Full Auto Legendary Airguns then for sure pick one up from us!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, Legends M3 Grease Gun, M3 Grease Gun

KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Airsoft Pistol.
Manufacturer: KWC.
Model: DE L6 Desert Eagle.
Materials: Metal & plastic.
Weight: 2.5 pounds (1100 grams).
Barrel Length: 5.1 inches (Smooth bore).
Total Length: 10.75 inches.
Propulsion: CO2.
Action: Blowback semi & full auto, single action only.
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: 21 rounds.
FPS: 360fps claimed.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol is single action only which means you will need to rack the slide to not only draw the hammer back but to also chamber the first round. After that the blowback action will do this for you until you are out of ammo and then the slide will lock back. You can also manually draw the hammer back if a round is already chambered. The trigger itself is really nice, it’s light, super short with a crisp light release perfect for fast action shooting.

Accuracy: At this point I have not made my Field Test Shooting portion of my review for the KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol so I really don’t know what to expect? KWC claims an fps of 360 using CO2 as its power source and it is a realistic velocity based on previous Velocity tests with similar KWC Airsoft Guns. In terms of accuracy, again I have no idea since I have not reviewed this version of Desert Eagle before. So stay posted till next week when I make the Field Test Shooting Review for it.

Build Quality: Overall the metal and plastic build quality of the KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol is good. It is mostly metal with a plastic frame, the real steel version would have an aluminum frame and has a weight closer to 4 pounds total so a bit lighter in terms of weight compared to the powder burning version. The fit and finishes look good.

Realism: The KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol is an excellent Replica Airsoft version of the real steel L6 Desert Eagle including the top and bottom rails and the ported front barrel. It also has full blowback action and you can fully field strip it. I like the addition of the fingered grips which I think adds ot the overall looks and function of this Airsoft Pistol.

Pros:

  • Lots of metal and good overall weight to it.

  • Very accurate replica of Desert Eagle L6.

  • Ergonomic rubberized grips.

  • Semi and full auto selectable.

  • Adjustable hop-up.

  • No orange tip.

  • CO2 for more power over GBB.

  • Uses standard KWC CO2 Desert Eagle magazines.

  • Picatinny rail top and bottom for lots of accessory mounting options.

  • Great light weight single action only trigger with super short take-up.

Cons:

  • Frame is plastic so compared to real steel version is much lighter.

  • Non adjustable sights, also all black so may be hard to see on darker targets.

  • No trademarks since non-licensed version via KWC direct.

  • Very large gun with large grips so not suitable for smaller handed shooters.

Comments:
Going off just the looks and feel for the KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol I can say for sure I do like it compared ot the standard KWC Desert Eagle with its venting up front and its ergonomic rubberized grips. I hope when I perform the Field Test Shooting Video fo fit it it performs well as the price point is good at around $200 Canadian and who doesn't want to have a Desert Eagle in their Replica Airgun collection at the end of the day!

My Table Top Video of the KWC DE L6 Desert Eagle CO2 Blowback Full Auto Airsoft Pistol:

Categories: 6mm, Airsoft, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, Full Auto, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: KWC, Desert Eagle, Desert Eagle L6