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Umarex Walther CP88 CO2 Pellet Gun Review

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Type: Pellet air pistol.

Manufacturer:Umarex.

Model:Walther CP88 Blued/Matte Black.

Materials: Mostly metal construction.

Weight: 2.25 pounds.

Barrel: 3.75 inches, metal rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 1.

Action: Semi auto, single and double action.

Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets.

Ammunition Capacity: 8 rotary magazine.

FPS: 393.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Walther CP88 is extremely nice in both single and double action mode with the single action having the lightest pull making it really easy to shoot on target with accuracy.

Accuracy: I shot this air gun at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed very well getting about a two inch grouping close to the center of the target and staying in the two inch sweet spot even with 3 magazines or 24 rounds shot, I shot just a little bit high and to the right. The good news is the sights can be adjusted for windage if you are shooting a tad bit to the left or right. My Chrony testing with an eight shot averaged result was 360 fps using 6.9 grain RWS pellets.

Build Quality: This is an almost all metal air gun with great fit and finish and a nice dense 2.25 pound weight to it. It's made in Germany, so you know it's made right? The only plastic parts to speak of are the grips which are a hard matte black plastic which matches the rest of the airgun nicely. All the mechanical parts operation are as smooth as butter.

Realism: The Umarex Walther CP88 is a licensed replica of the real Walther P88 semi auto pistol. It looks very close to the real steel with the exception of the break in the slide where the rotary magazine is accessible and the extra "C" in the name.

Purchased From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • Almost all metal construction - good weight and very solid feeling gun - 2.25 pounds!

  • German made!

  • Comes in a nice hard-shell case.

  • Very nice looking gun with in the Matte black - Blued finish.

  • Adjustable rear sight for windage.

  • Double and Single Action trigger, very smooth and light.

  • Ambidextrous safety just like the real steel.

  • Very good accuracy, decent FPS for a pellet shooing pistol and good usage of CO2 (12 magazines).

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Cons:

  • More expensive then many entry level guns but much higher quality.

  • The sights are a bit hard to see when shooting on certain darker backgrounds.

  • Engraving on the right side of the gun is a bit loud on the black color.

Comments:

I have to say I pretty much like everything about this airgun; Its size, its looks, it's German build and quality and the way it shoots. The Umarex Walther CP88 air pistol is one of those airguns I think everyone should save up for just to have the pleasure to own and shoot. It may not have blowback or a full size drop out magazine like some of the other newer styled flashier air pistols but I can tell you it is a real joy to shoot. When you hold it in your hand and point it at the target, all you can think about is how much fun you are having with this fine air gun.

My Vimeo Video Review for this quality German made Airgun:


Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: CP88, Umarex, Walther

Valtro Airgun 92 Shoot2 System CO2 Pellet Pistol Review

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Type: Pellet air pistol.

Manufacturer: Valtro.

Model:Airgun 92.

Materials: Polymer frame with metal internal parts.

Weight: 1.7 pounds.

Barrel: Metal rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 2.

Action: Semi auto, single & Double action.

Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets.

Ammunition Capacity: 14 round rotary magazine.

FPS: 394.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Valtro Airgun 92 has a medium weight in single action mode making it easy to place your shots on target. Double action shooting is also possible but does have a much heavier trigger pull, I found it on the heavy side but still had no problems shooting rapid fire in double action mode.

Accuracy: I shot the Airgun 92 at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed well after I figured the gun out and tried a few pellet variations. In the end I was able to get the Airgun 92 to shoot about a 1.5 to 2 inch grouping just to the left of the center mass on the target. The sights are non-adjustable, but for me there wasn't really a need to adjust them since I was well on target. My Chrony testing with a six shot averaged result was 330 fps.

Build Quality: The Valtro Airgun 92 is another air pistol that utilizes Polymer in many of the parts of the air gun. Valtro did not cheap out and put plastic where it could effect the performance. The barrel, trigger, hammer, CO2 screw tab, Magazine ejector and the majority of the working parts are all metal with the exception of teh external shell being made form polymer plastic, and even then the polymer is nice and thick and meant to last.

Realism: The Valtro Airgun 92 is a close copy of the Beretta 92FS styled semi auto pistol which is one of my favorite old school pistol designs. You will not find any Beretta branding on the Airgun 92 as it is not a licensed replica but from a few feet away it would be hard to tell them apart.

Purchased From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • One of the few airguns these days that comes with a hard shell plastic case!
  • Quality made in Italy.
  • Comes with an extra set of rotary magazines.
  • Uses duel CO2s' for more shots and better consistency.
  • Single and double action.
  • Rifled barrel
  • Tactical rail for Lasers and Tac-lights.
  • Good usage of metal components where needed.

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Cons:

  • The double action trigger is a bit tough but still usable.
  • May have more plastic in teh build then some people like.
  • Could have just a bit more power but still a great plinker.
  • Sights are non-adjustable

Comments:

I definitely recommend the Valtro Airgun 92, especially if you are a Beretta fan! This pellet shooter is a mid-range priced gun that has a lot going for it: Italian built, high capacity pellet magazine, unique CO2 system with never ending shots, double and single action, rifled barrel, hard shell case, and overall great looks and performance. If you're looking for an air pistol with a bit more accuracy over a BB shooter (especially at longer ranges), then take a look at the Valtro Airgun 92 for your next air pistol purchase.

My YouTube Video Review for this quality Airgun:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Airgun 92, Beretta, Valtro

My Commonly Asked YouTube Questions Answered

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This video was made to answer the most commonly asked questions that I get in my YouTube video comments.

There are no stupid questions, everyone has to start somewhere!

Top Questions in my YouTube Video Comments:

  1. Can I use plastic Airsoft BB's in this gun?
  2. Which gun should I buy?
  3. Where did you get your…
  4. Can I use real ammo in this blank gun?
  5. Can you kill an animal with this gun?
  6. Will it hurt if I shoot someone with this gun?
  7. Can I use this gun for self defense?
  8. Can you "Sub Me Back" please?

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EKOL Firat and Jackal 9mm P.A.K. Blank Gun Comparison

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When I got my EKOl Firat a while back with a bunch of other fine EKOL products, I decided to not do a full review on it as it is essentially the same gun as my EKOL Jackal. Well, the people have spoken and I have given into the pressure and made a short comparison video on the differences between the EKOL Jackal and the EKOL Firat.

The Blank EKOL guns in this video are represented in both the Magnum (EKOL Jackal) and Compact (EKOL Firat) sizes which will also help you get an idea of the size difference when ordering as both guns can be purchased in Magnum and Compact versions.

Here are the main differences:

  • The EKOL Jackal can shoot in both semi auto and full auto while the EKOL Firat is semi auto only.

  • The EKOL Jackal's rear safety is non-functioning for all intents and purposes as the semi-full auto selector switch is also used as a safety switch. The EKOL Firat uses the rear safety as its safety and it is fully functional.

  • The EKOL Firat can be shot in single action or double action mode while the EKOL Jackal is a single action only gun meaning you have to either cock the hammer or rack the slide to shoot the first round in this gun. (Once the first shot is fired the blowback of the slide will automatically re-cock the action for you)

  • The EKOL Firat is about $60 less expensive as it does not have the full auto feature.

Enjoy my Vimeo video of the EKOL Jackal and Firat comparison:

Categories: 9mm, Blank Gun, Comparison, Full Auto, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: EKOL, Firat, Jackal Dual

1000000 Video View - 1000th Subscriber Contest Results

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Everyone has been patiently waiting to find out who the winners are of my One Million Video Views and One Thousandth Subscriber Contest are. But before I get to that, I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the contest and not only entered but also told their friends about it.

I also wanted to mention that since March 15 (when the contest was announced), I have received approximately 400,000 more video views and over 600 new subscribers! I am really thankful and happy for all of your support!

Now for the winners... I guess you are going to have to watch my YouTube video to find out who you are...

Here is my YouTube Video for this Contest Giveaway Results!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 8mm, BB, Blank Gun, Blowback, CO2, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags:

EKOL Aras 9mm P.A.K. Blank Gun Shooting Review

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Here is a fairly short YouTube video of my EKOl Aras 9mm P.A.K. Blank gun (Browning Hi-Power Replica) shooting 5 blank rounds in semi auto. I use my HD camera and high speed camera to capture the event in regular speed and slow motion. The EKOL Aras fired all 5 rounds without any failures to chamber, fire or eject.

Buy Blank Guns in Canada   -   Buy EKOL Aras in the US

Categories: 9mm, Blank Gun, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Aras, EKOL

ASG CZ 75 P-07 DUTY Shooting Test with Slow-motion

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I did a full review of the ASG CZ 75 P-07 DUTY a while back but I didn't include any actual footage of the CZ 75 shooting. This BB shooter has a nice blowback action so I wanted to show you how this semi auto air pistol cycled in regular speed and then slowed down to 420 frames per second with my Casio high speed camera.

 

Here is my YouTube video showing the CZ 75 P-07 DUTY in action:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: ASG, CZ 75 P-07 Duty

Umarex Beretta PX4 Storm Chronograph and Shooting Test

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I wanted to go back and do a full Chronograph Chrony test for my Umarex PX4 Storm and I thought I may as well do a live target shooting test while I was at it. I also thought I would try out my under barrel laser sight and see how it worked and what it looked like while filming it shooting in action. The PX4 shot an average of around 340 fps using 6.9 grain RWS pellets.

And lastly, I pulled out my Casio high speed camera and shot the blowback action of the PX4 Storm, first in real time and then also slowed down to 420 frames per second.

Here is my Vimeo video showing my Chronograph and Shooting results for the Umarex PX4 Storm:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: PX4 Storm Recon, Umarex

Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 Nickel CO2 Pellet Gun Review

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Type: Pellet air pistol.

Manufacturer:Umarex.

Model:Colt Government 1911 A1 Nickel.

Materials: Mostly metal construction.

Weight: 2.5 pounds.

Barrel: 5 inches, metal rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 1.

Action: Semi auto, single and double action.

Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets.

Ammunition Capacity: 8 rotary magazine.

FPS: 425.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 is extremely nice in both single and double action mode with the single action having the lightest pull making it a joy to shoot at targets.

Accuracy: I shot this air gun at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed excellent getting just over a one inch grouping close to the center of the target, just a little bit high. The sights can be adjusted for windage if you are shooting a tad bit to the left or right. My Chrony testing with an eight shot averaged result was 383 fps.

Build Quality: This is an almost all metal air gun with great fit and finish and a nice hefty 2.5 pound weight to it. It's made in Germany, what more do I need to say? The only plastic parts to speak of are the grips which almost feel like a mix between rubber and plastic. All the mechanical parts opperation are as smooth as butter.

Realism: The Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 is a licensed replica of the real Government Colt 1911 A1 45 auto pistol. It looks pretty much bang on with the exception of the slight break in the slide where the rotary magazine is accessible.

Available From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • Almost all metal construction - good weight and very solid feeling gun - 2.5 pounds!

  • German made.

  • Comes in a nice hard-shell case.

  • Very nice looking gun with the two-tone Nickel and black finish.

  • Adjustable rear sight for windage.

  • Double and Single Action, very smooth and light.

  • Accurate trigger design and working back-strap safety

  • Very good accuracy, decent FPS for a pellet shooter and good usage of CO2

Cons:

  • A bit on the pricy side $200+.

  • The sights are a bit hard to see on certain darker backgrounds.

  • The engravings on my airgun where a bit hard to see.

Comments:

The Umarex Colt Government 1911 A1 is a pleasure to own and shoot, you can really tell this is a quality gun from how smoothly it operates and the confidence it gives you even just holding it in your hands. This well made airgun has been around since the late 90's and even today holds it's own. It may not have a working blowback design or drop out magazine but as far as being a top notch airgun made for shooting and enjoying for years to come, it definitely succeeds in that category.

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Colt Government 1911, Umarex

Umarex Walther PPQ CO2 Pellet & BB Pistol Review

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Type: Pellet & BB air pistol.

Manufacturer: UmarexUSA.

Model: Walther PPQ.

Materials: Plastic (polymer) and metal construction.

Weight: 1.37 pounds.

Barrel: 3.9 inches, metal rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 1.

Action: Semi auto, double action only.

Ammunition Type: .177 caliber Pellets and 4.5mm BB's.

Ammunition Capacity: 8 shot rotary magazine.

FPS: 360.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Walther PPQ is a bit on the heavy side with most of the effort at the beginning and middle stages, right near the release point it does seem to lighten up a great deal making it easy to put pellets on the target. Just don't expect the PPQ to be the quickest rapid fire gun on the block because of this.

Accuracy: I shot this air pistol at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed well getting an impressive 1.5 inch grouping very close to the center of the target. The sights can be adjusted for windage if your aim is off to one side or the other. My Chrony Chronograph testing using 6.9 grain lead pellets fluctuated between 300 and 360 fps.

Build Quality: This is an almost all external polymer air gun with a good deal of metal components on the inside giving the Walther PPQ a decent overall weight and heft. Some of the external metal parts worth noting are the safety switch, slide release, and trigger. The fit and finish is very good on the PPQ and the plastic is the good stuff - there is a difference!

Realism: The Umarex Walther PPQ is a licensed replica of the real Walther PPQ semi auto pistol. It is a very close looking copy with the exception of some of the trade marks (P99 Q instead of PPQ). There is a lot of attention to detail that helps make this gun very believable!

Provided by: UmarexUSA.

Pros:

  • Very reasonable price for a well made full featured airgun.

  • Excellent reproduction of the real Walther PPQ semi auto pistol.

  • Shoots both pellets and BB's.

  • Rifled barrel.

  • Easy to use yellow dot sights adjustable for windage.

  • Slide catch and safety are realistic and functional.

  • Well designed CO2 access both hides the CO2 and makes it easy to install.

  • Good combination of power, accuracy and CO2 efficiency (I got 80+ shots)!

  • Even though there is a lot of plastic on the outside, there is a lot of metal on the inside giving this airgun some weight and heft.

Cons:

  • The plastic exterior may put off some customers looking for metal guns.

  • The trigger is a might bit heavy making rapid fire something you have to work for!

  • The small .177 caliber viewable barrel port is a bit of a giveaway in terms of realism but may help a bit with fps.

Comments:

The Umarex Walther PPQ Pellet and BB CO2 air pistol took me a bit by surprise. Because the PPQ resides in the lower end price range, I was not expecting it to be as nice of an airgun as it turned out to be! The PPQ has a lot going for it: Shoots both Pellets or BB's, a rifled barrel, adjustable sights, good accuracy, decent power, efficient CO2 usage and good looks. These qualities make it very easy to overlook the mostly plastic exterior!

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: PPQ, Umarex, Walther

My Umarex Walther PPQ CO2 Pellet Pistol Adventure

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I had a little adventure today. I needed to pick up an Umarex PPQ CO2 Pellet Pistol sent to me for review purposes by Umarex USA. The reason it was such an adventure was because Umarex USA was only able to send the PPQ Pellet Shooter to an address in the US and I live in Canada! No problem as I am very used to this No-Canada ship-to policy with many businesses. My work around is to ship to a warehouse in the US that specializes in shipping and receiving products for Canadians just like me.

I recently picked myself up a little 250cc Kawasaki KLX250SF Super Motard for doing my running around and today the weather was actually pretty good so I called up a riding buddy and out we went to pick up my Umarex Walther PPQ. The hardest part is actually getting into the US, if you say anything about business or picking "going to get something", you open yourself up to a hailstorm of questioning so you're always better off to go with the standard "I'm going shopping at the mall" or something like that. I have tried to be honest and every time it ends up being a three hour interrogation... 

So I made it across into the US and picked up my PPQ, stuffed it in my backpack, grabbed some Mexican food for lunch (it's always way better in the US), went for a joy ride, and then we headed back to Canada with my airgun tucked away securely in my backpack.

I know my airgun laws so I was not worried about crossing back into Canada, the worst that could happen at the boarder was getting pulled aside and asked to pay some duty and/or taxes. It was actually kind of funny because the boarder guard asked me to pull the gun out and hand it to him so he could check it out and make sure it wasn't a real gun or "Replica" non-shooting gun.

As I put my hand in the bag I said "do you want me to hand it to you", I wanted to makes sure I had not misheard him, that would have been an uncomfortable situation all around! I was thinking the whole time "I wonder what the people behind me are thinking" as we pass back and forth what looks like a real hand gun and then I just drive off like nothing happened.

Anyways, I have to say the Canadian boarder guards are generally really good about this kind of thing as long as you are honest with them and stay within the law of course.

So now I have this rather nice little pellet shooting Walther PPQ Replica to review for you all tomorrow! Make sure to check out my review! I plan on doing a full review complete with Chronograph fps and an accuracy shooting tests.

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Gun Law, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto Tags: PPQ, Umarex, Walther

Cybergun Mini UZI CO2 BB Gun Chronograph and Full Auto Shooting Test

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Today I got my Cybergun Full Auto CO2 powered BB shooting Mini UZI out for a Chrony Chronograph test. As stated by the factory, this BB shooting Mini UZU is supposed to shoot right around 344 fps which is not bad for a true blowback airgun. And what I mean by true blowback - it's when an airgun uses some of the CO2 power to cycle the action of the gun, which cocks the firing mechanism and loads a BB all in the blink of an eye - just like a real semi auto shooter.

The Cybergun Mini UZI shot nicely between 350 and 360 fps - again, another impressive result even on a not too warm day! (10 degrees Celsius - 50 degrees fahrenheit)

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I also took the opportunity to film the Cybergun Mini UZI shooting in full auto, at target while I used my high speed Casio camera to slow down what was actually happening. The result is you can really see all that's going on while you fire this dynamic air gun.

Keep in mind that the Cybergun Mini UZI does not come from the factory with the full auto feature. It is an easy mod however, and I have a video here on how to do it.

Watch my Vimeo video of the Cybergun Mini UZI Chronograph and Full Auto Shooting Test:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Full Auto, Modification, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Cybergun, UZI

Umarex Magnum Research Desert Eagle Blowback CO2 Pellet Pistol Chronograph FPS Test

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Yet another Chronograph video! I'm working my way through my air guns and starting with the ones that I have been asked about the most, and that I'm also the most interested in finding out what the true "real word" feet per second ratings are.

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Todays Chrony Chronograph test was done on my Umarex Magnum Research Desert Eagle Blowback CO2 .177 caliber pellet pistol. The factory rating was stated as being a respectable 425 fps which is pretty good for a blowback pellet shooter. The Umarex Desert Eagle is a crisp and accurate shooter that likes to eat up CO2 cartridges, so the factory claims are believable!

I am happy to say that on a fresh CO2 cartridge, in not too warm spring Vancouver weather, I not only hit the 425 claimed fps, but exceeded it with a few shots.

Watch my Vimeo video of the Umarex Magnum Research Desert Eagle full Chronograph test:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pellet, Pistol, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Desert Eagle, Umarex

Zoraki 914 Full Auto Product Review by NicFitNation

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I don't post a lot of other people's video here on the site but from time to time when I see a really good one, I'll feature it. This video is from a YouTuber named NicFitNation. What I like about this video most of all is the way VST sums up the reasons for getting a blank gun to begin with. I know most of you already understand the reasoning behind owning a blank gun, but for some reason I seem to answer this question a lot on my YouTube channel.

Make sure to watch the video right to the end as there is a nice demo of the Zoraki 914 shooting in full auto!

Categories: 9mm, Blank Gun, Full Auto, Pistol, Review, YouTube Video Tags: 914, Zoraki

New Umarex products coming out soon...

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I'm not sure which of these we will get in North America but there are some nice new Umarex products coming out in the next few months. 

Some of the 4.5mm BB Pistols featured:

I'll will post some pictures and more info on some of these guns shortly...

Here are a couple videos featuring some of these new products from Umarex:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, Airgun News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Revolver, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Beretta 90two, Race Gun, S&W 327 TRR8, S&W M&P 45, Umarex

EKOL ES 55 CO2 BB Pistol Chrony Chronograph Test

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Another airgun I have been really curious about the actual fps, is the EKOL ES 55. It's one of my only BB pistols that can shoot clean though a soup can. Some of the other BB shooter almost make it but just not quite, even with ratings as high as 480 fps!

The EKOL ES 55 is an overall really nice BB gun with a heavy duty all metal build and it even sports a rifled barrel, another feature not often found in BB shooters.

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Now that I have my Chrony chronograph, I am able to actually test these guns and find out their true feet per second ratings and from what I'm seeing, most of the guns come in under their rated fps. My EKOL ES 55 actually did pretty well, the manual claims 120 M/S which translates to 396 fps but interestingly, they actually claimed 360 fps?

So I really needed to get to the bottom of it! I took 15 shots (a full magazine) with the EKOL ES 55 with a few seconds gap between each shot and the gun stayed pretty consistently right around the 420 fps mark. Not bad at all and actually above the claimed feet per second rating!

So if your looking for a good quality BB pistol with 400+ fps, look no further then the EKOL ES 55!

Watch my Vimeo video putting my EKOL ES 55 through the full Chronograph test:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: EKOL, ES 55

Webley Alecto PCP .22 cal. Air Gun Chrony Test

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I have been wanting to do a Chrony test for my Webley Alecto as I didn't have a chronograph at the time of my original review. Today was the day I got around to it and I am really happy with the results I got. Mine came with the pressure release valve adjusted fairly conservatively. I imagine this is a generic setting that is set the same for both the .177 caliber and .22 caliber versions based on the lighter .177 caliber having a faster muzzle velocity and hittiing the 495 fps with less pressure required.

In the case of a .22 caliber pellet and it having approximately double the weight, the pressure release valve may be adjusted a bit on the light side, but I was only guessing and I wanted to make sure I didn't have an air pistol shooting over 500fps as this would make it a restricted firearm here in Canada and although I have my restricted firearms license, I didn't want to have this particular pistol governed by the rules and regulations of a restricted firearm.

So lets get to my results. I was using crosman premium 14.3 grain pellets for this test, far from the heaviest .22 caliber pellets you can get. I also tested my Webley Alecto out with one, two , three and even four pumps. Keep in mind pumping the Webley Alecto four times is not recommended by the factory and could cause long term damage to your Alecto. I did it with mine because I will ultimately get asked what an extra pump will give you in terms of extra fps. 

  • One Pump: 270.9 fps

  • Two Pumps: 390.5 fps

  • Three Pumps: 449.8 fps

  • Four Pumps: 487 fps & 496.3 fps

So as you can see, I did not go over 500 fps even with four pumps which is exactly where I wanted this pistol to be around. If you do decide to do the pressure release valve mod on your Webley Alecto, I would recommend you also test yours out on a chronograph just in case your results are different then mine, and keep in mind modifying the Webley Alecto could void your warrantee. The last thing you want to be carrying around is an illegal firearm!

 
Categories: .22 cal, Field Test, Modification, Multi-pump, Pellet, Pistol, Single Shot, YouTube Video Tags: Alecto, Webley

Valtro Airgun 92 Shoot2 System Arriving in mid April

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I am happy to announce that we will be receiving brand new to North America, the Airgun 92! This Beretta 92 FS styled pellet shooter is made in Italy by Valtro and utilizes a brand new air pistol design that utilizes their Shoot2 System. The Shoot2 System uses two CO2 cartridges and a 14 round double rotary magazines design to get more consistent and higher fps pellet velocities.

We will have the Airgun 92 in stock by mid April so make sure to get your pre-orders in right away!

Specifications:

  • .177 cal. Pellets
  • 14 Round magazine
  • <7.5 joules - 394 fps 
  • 1.7 Pounds
  • 8.9 Inches long

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Airgun 92, Beretta, Valtro

Crosman 1088 Silver CO2 Pellet - BB Gun Review

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Type: BB air pistol.

Manufacturer:Crosman.

Model:1088S.

Materials: Mostly plastic.

Weight: 1.1 pounds.

Barrel: 3.8 inches, metal rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 1.

Action: Semi auto, double and single action.

Ammunition Type: .177 cal. pellets - 4.5mm BB's.

Ammunition Capacity: 8 round rotary magazine.

FPS: 430.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Crosman 1088 is pretty good in both single and double action modes, obviously a bit lighter in single action then when in double action. When I was using single action mode, I found the gun would accidentally de-cock its self if I was too tentative right at the break point, I did get used to the break point and was able to shoot in single action mode very effectively with just a bit of practice.

Accuracy: I shot the Crosman 1088 air gun at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed well getting a 1.25 inch grouping right close to the center of the target while using .177 pellets. The rear sight is adjustable for windage which is nice in an entry level pellet gun, the rifled barrel definitely helped this pistol to shoot while using pellets, when using BB's it may not be as accurate.

Build Quality: The 1088 is not going to win any wards for quality of build as it's pretty much an all plastic gun, but Crosman did use metal where it counts the most, in the rifled barrel, the hammer and the CO2 screw and tab (of course there are some metal internal parts).

Realism: The Crosman 1088 is not an actual replica gun, but it does closely resemble the Ruger P345 (.45 Auto). The 1088 does not have any of the Ruger's trademarks or licensing but it does share the basic shape and design of the Ruger P345.

Purchased From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • The price is right!

  • It has a rifled barrel.

  • Can shoot both pellets and BB's.

  • Has an adjustable rear sight for windage.

  • Has good accuracy and decent power.

  • CO2 screw and tab are hidden in the handle.

  • Is both a single and double action shooter.

  • Has a modern look with an under barrel accessory rail.

  • Made in the US.

Cons:

  • This gun is almost all plastic.

  • Trigger in single action mode can sometime de-cock the gun when slowly activating the trigger.

Comments:

There is no doubt that if this pellet shooter had more metal, it would appeal to a lot more people and would probably fetch a lot more money! That said, the plastic does not actually take away from the shooting experience and if you can get your mind around the plastic build quality, you will find this is a great little diverse pellet pistol with many excellent features like a rifled barrel, single and double action mode, ability to shoot pellets and BB's all with an adjustable rear sight.

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: 1088, Crosman

EKOL Major 9mm P.A.K. 007 PPK Blank Gun Review

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Type: Blank Pistol.

Manufacturer:EKOL - VOLTRAN.

Model: Major.

Materials: Mostly Metal.

Weight: 1.25 pounds.

Barrel: Semi plugged - front firing.

Propulsion: Gun powder.

Action: Semi auto single action.

Ammunition Type: 9mm P.A.K. blanks.

Ammunition Capacity: 7+1 rounds.

FPS: N/A.

Trigger Pull: The EKOL Major is single action only, the trigger pull is relatively light as would be expected.

Accuracy: N/A.

Build Quality: The build quality is similar to that of my Zoraki blank guns. The EKOL Major is well built and uses good quality materials, this gun is almost all metal. The finish quality is typical of other Turkish guns - good but not perfect, the satin finish on the Major looks really good giving the gun a nice two-tone look. I can't say I like the grips all that much as they are a bit shinny, but they do the job and don't to be brittle or anything. The gun seems solid and the fit and finish are also respectable.

Realism: The EKOL Major is a copy of the Walther PPK pistol most notoriously used by Agent 007 in many of the early James Bond movies. It is a fairly accurate PPK copy other than the magazine release which on the EKOL Major is located on the bottom of the handle just behind the magazine, whereas on the real Walther PPK it is located on the left side of the frame just behind the trigger.

Purchased From: the Replica Airguns Store

Pros:

  • In Canada you can only get this gun in a blank version unless you have a prohibited gun license.

  • If you're a James Bond fan, would make a great addition to your 007 collection.

  • Performed well - no loading, ejecting or misfires.

  • Even though it's small it still can take 7+1 rounds of 9mm P.A.K. ammo.

  • One of the lower priced blank guns.

  • Nice Satin two-tone finish.

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Cons:

  • Magazine ejector is on the bottom and not the side like a real PPK, but it's still effective.

  • No slide release but this is true to the original design.

  • I wouldn't of minded the grips to be more of a matte finished, not a big fan of shinny grips

Comments:

The EKOL Major is a nice overall 9mm P.A.K. blank shooter, it has a very simple design and the classic semi auto compact pistol look. It is one of the easier guns to filed strip making it easy to clean if you plan on using it regularly. If your a James Bond fan and want the Agent 007 sidearm without the hassle of actually purchasing a real Walther PPK then the EKOL Major might just be right for you.

My table top Vimeo Video Review of the EKOL Major Blank Pistol:

Categories: 9mm, Blank Gun, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: EKOL, Major, PPK