20 Million YouTube Video Views Giveaway Contest Winner

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Today I hit 20 million views so as promised I picked a lucky winner... You will need to watch my 20 Million YouTube Video Views Contest Giveaway Winner announcement video to find out who won the Cybergun Blackwater BW1911 R2 CO2 Blowback 4.5mm Steel BB Pistol.

Thanks again to all the people who took part in this Contest - Giveaway and for helping me build my YouTube channel to what it is today!

Categories: Replica Airguns News, YouTube Video Tags: Blackwater 1911 R2, Cybergun

We just Reached Our 20 Million YouTube Video Views Goal!

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Awesome news, we just hit our 20 million YouTube video views goal so I will be announcing the winner of the Cybergun Blackwater BW1911 R2 CO2 Blowback 4.5mm Steel BB Pistol shortly. We are also getting really close to hitting 40 thousand Subscribers which is double where we where at just back in March of this same year!!

Thanks again to everyone for your support and helping to make this all happen! Make sure to check back for the announcement of the 20 million YouTube video views Contest Giveaway winner :)

Categories: Replica Airguns News Tags: Blackwater 1911 R2, Cybergun

How to Make a New Gun Look Vintage - Old and Worn

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You really need to watch my Vimeo Video to see how easy it is to take a brand new out of the box gun and give it that weathered, old, worn and used look that you would find in a classic vintage gun like a Luger P.08, Colt 45 1911 or any other classic firearm. Of course this is something you would do to a new gun that you want to make look old :)

This is a great way to take a gun that already has some wear marks on it and really give it the full worn in look, kind of an alternative to having to touch it up or refinish it.

Here is a hint... I use something magical to do it!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, How To, Pistol, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Luger P08, Umarex

15% Off on Umarex P.08 and ASG Ruger MK1 in New Canada Website

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This is kind of a double announcement, first of all we have a couple of 15% off promo items for you, the Umarex Legends Luger P.08 BB Pistol and the ASG Ruger MK1 Airsoft Pistol. The second part of this announcement is that you will need to buy them in our new (up and running in test mode) Replica Airguns Canada Store.

So even if you don't want to buy either of these guns you can still go and checkout our new Canada Online Store located at www.ReplicaAirguns.ca

*The coupon code you will need to use at checkout is P0815%oFF (good till September 1st 2013)

Here are the direct links to both guns offered at 15% off in the new Canada Online Store location. 

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airsoft, BB, CO2, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto Tags: ASG, Luger P08, Ruger MK1, Umarex

Kimar Lady K Black Front Firing 9mm P.A.K. Blank Pistol Silent Auction

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!!THIS SILENT AUCTION HAS CONCLUDED!!

I managed to get my hands on one more brand new Kimar Lady K PPK 9mm P.A.K. Front Firing James Bond inspired Blank Pistols. This unit is the Matte Black version. They normally come in plastic hard shell cases along with a manual and cleaning rod but this is the last one from my supplier and they did not have the case, manual or cleaning rod for it. This Kimar Lady K blank pistol shoots in both single and double action and field strips just like a real Walther PPK.

To get in on the bidding, simply Email Me Here with your highest bid by no later than Friday August 30th 2013 by midnight. At the conclusion of this Silent Auction I will notify the winner and they will have 24 hours to make payment via PayPal or EMT before I move onto the next highest bidder.

This Rare Blank Gun Silent Auction is open to my Canada customers since we sell Kimar blank guns in the US Replica Airguns store, Canadian Customers will pay an additional $17.99 for Shipping/Handling plus their local provincial sales Tax. Good luck to everyone!

Check out my video of this Silent Auction Black Kimar Lady K Front Firing 9mm P.A.K. Blank Pistols:

Categories: 9mm, Blank Gun, Pistol, Semi Auto, Silent Auction, YouTube Video Tags: Kimar, Lady K, PPK, Walther

Replica Airguns Most Commonly Asked Questions 2

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A while back I made a Commonly Asked YouTube Video Questions but some time has gone by and many of my new viewers may have not seen it and there are some more questions I wanted to address so here we go with round 2 :)

In this Replica Airguns Most Commonly Asked Questions 2 YouTube Video I address the following questions:

  • Can I Use Plastic Airsoft BB's in a Steel BB Gun?

  • Which Gun Should I get?

  • Can I Use an Airgun or Blank Gun For Self Protection?

  • Can I Use my BB Gun for Pest Control?

  • Can I Leave CO2 in my Airgun?

  • Why Would You Want an Airgun or Blank Gun Instead of a Real Gun?

  • Can You Please Review This Gun?

  • Where is the Best Place to Buy From?

  • Can You Please Sub Me?

  • Can You Send Me Products to Review.

  • My Gun is Broken, How Do I Fix it?

Watch my below Vimeo Video to find the answers...

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Best Two Handed Pistol Grip Tutorial Video

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One of the most important keys to shooting accurately is how you grip the gun! In this video I show you the two handed grip that I use and that I have learned from watching other accurate shooters. I also talk about arm and shoulder placement which is more important when shooting large caliber pistols but even when shooting airguns that have virtually no recoil you may as well practice the correct hand arm and shoulder placement for when and if you do start shooting heavy recoil guns.

The main hand grip points I talk about in this video are how to overlap your finders and thumbs and also the pressure used by each hand that will make all the difference down range when shooting at targets.

Watch my Vimeo Tutorial Video on the Best Two Handed Pistol Grip:

Categories: How To, YouTube Video Tags: Hand Grip

Umarex Steel Force CO2 Blowback BB Rifle Full Review

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Type: BB Machine Gun/Rifle.

Manufacturer: Umarex USA.

Model:Steel Force (AR Platform).

Materials: Plastic and some Metal.

Weight: 3.37 pounds (1529 grams).

Barrel: Metal non-rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 2.

Action: Semi and 6 round burst blowback, single action only.

Ammunition Type: 4.5mm BB's.

Ammunition Capacity: 300/30 round hopper/magazine.

FPS: 430+.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Steel Force CO2 BB Machine gun is single action only, so you will need to charge the rifle by pulling back the charging handle first, one this is done the trigger is reset and ready the gun is ready to shoot. The blowback operation charges the internal bolt automatically afterwards so keep this in mind, to release the bolt you will need to take out the CO2 magazine and press the  trigger. The trigger is fairly light but has some initial take up and then a bit of creep before it releases the bolt.

Accuracy: I shot the Umarex Steel Force at a target from 30 feet away in a semi rested position using both the semi auto and 6 round burst modes, the Steel Force performed very good getting around a 1.5 inch 10 shot grouping in semi auto and then spreading out a bit in 6 round burst mode which was to be expected, still a respectable grouping. Shots where well centered on the target but I did have the advantage of using a red dot scope, I found when using the none adjustable open sights that come with the Umarex Steel Force that I was shooting under the target at closer ranges. My Chrony testing did not go exactly as planned due to my temperamental Chronograph but I was able to get two shots to read and they average out at 466 fps, well over the 430 claimed fps.

Build Quality: The Umarex Steel Force CO2 BB Rifle is mostly plastic on the outside with most of it's metal parts on the inside, you will find a metal flash hider, metal trigger and metal trigger guard but other than that everything else externally is plastic. The plastic seems durable enough but it has just a bit too much shine for me which I think makes it look less like metal and more like plastic. Everything seemed to function as expected but again I would have liked to have seen a bit more metal, not necessarily the outer shell, but I feel the selector switch, sights, magazine release, charging handle and front and back sights could have been made out of metal and would have given this Umarex rifle a bit more weight and balance.

Realism: The Umarex Steel Force CO2 BB Rifle is designed on the AR platform and for the most part is about the right size shape and look of an AR pr M16 rifle. Even the selector switch, magazine release, rear adjustable stock and Charging handle function just like a real AR! Some parts are model in just for looks like the bolt release, dust cover and forward assist but at least they fully look the part. The plastic for me was the real tell here as it kind of looks like plastic where as some plastic guns are really hard to tell they are not metal, but other than that this is a pretty decent replica of an AR Rifle.

Available From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • Higher than claimed fps.

  • Good accuracy in both semi and 6 round burst mode.

  • Got lots of shots per dual CO2 (Full Hopper).

  • Love the adjustable AR stock which was missing and needed on the Steel Storm.

  • Not a bad replica of an AR platform gun.

  • Full auto has a very high rate of fire.

  • Internal blowback does give a bit of recoil feedback feel.

  • Lots of rials for adding on accessories.

  • Price point is good for a fun dull auto BB rifle.

Cons:

  • Sights are non adjustable.

  • Plastic finish could have been a bit higher grade, like what most Airsoft AR's use.

  • Just a bit more metal would have been nice and added to the overall weight a bit: Selector, Magazine Release, Sights, Charging handle.

Comments:

The Umarex Steel Force CO2 BB Machine Gun is for sure an improvement over the Steel Storm, first of all it is a true replica of a real rifle in production (The AR/M16 platform), it also has a rear stock that is adjustable which makes shooting this gun on target so much more easier. Overall I feel it shoots better than the Steel Storm with improved accuracy and performance. With that said the Steel Storm is still a great BB machine gun if your looking for more of a pistol SMG design. For the low cost of the Steel Force you really can not go wrong, this BB machine gun will put a smile on your face every time you take it out to shoot it.

My Vimeo Table Top and Field Test Videos for the Umarex Steel Force BB Machine Gun:

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Full Auto, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Steel Force, Umarex

Umarex T.A.C. Converter Table Top Review

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So what is the best way to describe the Umarex T.A.C. Converter? Well it converts several Umarex pistols into more of a PDW (Personal Defense Weapon). It's an accessory with a built in folding stock, included for-grip that also allows you to add other accessories to it converting your basic pistol into just about any configuration of tactical gun you can dream up! Add lasers, tac-lights, red dots, optical sights, flip up sights or what ever else you can think of...

The Umarex T.A.C. Converter works with the following Umarex pistols: The H&K USP, the S&W M&P40, the XBG, the CZ Enforcer, the Walther P99 DAO and the SA177. It currently does not work with any other pistols as you need to use the required adaptors that are specific to each gun. I suppose it is possible Umarex could make adaptors for other guns, only time will tell?

In my below Vimeo video, I show you the Umarex T.A.C. Converter with my Umarex SA177 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol installed, I also show you how to take out the pistol and then I walk you through the installation of my Walther P99 DOA CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol that is designed to fit into the T.A.C. Converter.

The Umarex T.A.C. Converter is a neat concept from Umarex that allows air-gunners to take an already existing umarex air pistol or one they plan to get and create something entirely different and new.

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Categories: Accessory, Airsoft, BB, Pistol, Review, YouTube Video Tags: P99, SA177, T.A.C. Converter, Umarex

Umarex Legends P08 Luger CO2 BB Pistol Field Test Shooting Review

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This is my Official Field Test Shooting Review for the Umarex Legends P08 Luger CO2 BB Pistol, make sure to also check out my Umarex Legends P08 Luger Table Top Review for more information on features and specifications.

As usual with my Field Test Shooting Reviews I test out the Umarex Legends P08 Luger using my Chronograph and put five rounds through it to get a real world average fps. Umarex claims around 410 but I got a bit higher results of 435 using a brand new Umarex CO2 cartridge. The temperature was warm but not hot so there may be room for even up to 450 fps on this CO2 BB pistol Replica.

I decided to step back to the 30 foot mark for my target potion of this review since in my pre-test I was at 20 feet and I got a 1.5 inch grouping. While shooting from a semi rested position at 30 feet back I was able to place pretty much a 2 inch 10 shot group which is very good considering the rather heavy 10 pound trigger on the Umarex Legends P08 Luger BB Pistol. You will want to use a double handed grip with this gun to get good accuracy so you can relax with your trigger hand and grip tight with your supporting hand.

You can expect to get right around 6 really good and consistent magazines worth of shots before having to change the CO2, that is over 120 shots! And even on the last magazine the fps seemed to stay nice and high.

Some people have criticized the heavy trigger on this pistol but I see it as an opportunity to work on your double action shooting since some real world guns have trigger pulls up into the 10 pound range, so you never know what to expect when shooting a new gun. If you can lay down constant shots with the Umarex Legends P08 Luger CO2 BB Pistol then you should have no problems shooting other heavy triggered guns.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Luger P08, Umarex

Umarex Legends P08 Luger CO2 BB Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: BB air pistol.

Manufacturer: Umarex USA.

Model:P08 (Luger).

Materials: Almost all metal.

Weight: 1.7 pounds (808 grams).

Barrel: Metal non-rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 1.

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

Ammunition Type: 4.5mm BB's.

Ammunition Capacity: 21 round metal stick magazine.

FPS: 410.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex P08  CO2 BB Replica is rather heavy but since it is a double action only trigger, I did not expect it to be light. There is a fair amount of take up with the entire pull being about 9-10 pounds with the release point happening right at the very back almost touching the trigger well. The release is not very predictable when trying to shoot slow but this does teach a firm yet relaxed grip to get consistent shots. This type of trigger I would consider to be a great double action training aid as it teaches proper grip and trigger control while building stregth.

Accuracy: I shot the Umarex P08 BB Pistol at a target from 20 feet away in a semi rested position, and it performed very good getting a solid 1.5 inch 10 shot grouping that was very well centered on the target. The P08 almost got a 1 inch group with the acceptation of two flyers. The sights are non-adjustable so adjusting the Umarex P08 BB gun is not possible unless using a modified aim point! My initial Chrony testing puts this classic BB replica at right around 430 fps which was higher than the claimed 410, and keep in mind my test day was not a super hot day so there is more room for higher fps with this air pistol. I managed to get six 21 round magazines worth of shots which is a very respectable 120+ shots per single CO2.

Build Quality: The Umarex P08 CO2 non-blowback BB Pistol is almost all metal with the exception of the grips which is always nice to see! I found the fit and finish to be very good with a black-grey-ish satin paint job , I did notice the paint was wearing off kind of quickly on the high points which I don't mind with this airgun since it will give it a more aged look that I feel is more fitting for this classic World War replica.

Realism: The Umarex Legends Luger P08 CO2 BB Airgun is very close to the real steel P08 (Luger) and even has the P.08 markings on it. If you where to put a real P08 side by side they would look like mirror images so in terms of looks this replica gun has it. If you're looking for working parts there are not a lot other than the trigger, magazine release, and safety. But then again there is less to go wrong!

Available From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • Pretty much all metal and has a nice heavy weight to it.

  • Accuracy to the original is very good, lots of detail.

  • Magazine release and safety work like the real version.

  • Nice wide open recessed barrel adds to the believability.

  • Good concealment of CO2 cartridge and tab.

  • Got well over the claimed 410 fps, more around 430 fps.

  • Got 120 plus shots out of 1 CO2 Cartridge.

  • Very good accuracy (1.5 inches) and well centered on target.

  • Glad to see another World War BB replica pistol!

Cons:

  • No blowback and not a lot of moving parts.

  • Finish seems to wear off pretty quick on the high points but this may enhance the look for some?

  • Pretty heavy double action trigger, around 9-10 pounds.

Comments:

There are not too many older Classic Airguns out there from the World War era so it was great to see this one added to the Umarex lineup, now all we need is a Single Action Army Revolver ;) I am glad that Umarex made sure to make this gun look authentic, maybe even perhaps over functionality since there are not a lot of working parts. With that said, everything that does work, works well and you can expect to get lots of accurate and powerful shots from a single CO2. The fps consistency is really good on this one. Being that there are not many World War replica airguns on the market this is a must have for any collector of such guns.

My Vimeo Video Review for this great Umarex Replica P08 CO2 BB Pistol:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Luger P08, Umarex

Umarex Steel Force - Luger P08 - T.A.C. Converter Update Preview Video

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I have some more anticipated items from Umarex to show you all, and a special thanks to Bradley from Umarex for sending them my way to review.

If you like the Steel Storm then you should for sure like the Umarex Steel Force, both models share some basic mechanical attributes like semi auto and 6 round burst blowback operation, duel 12 gram CO2 cartridges, 300 round BB hoppers and 30 round spring fed magazines. The Steel Force however is more of a "replica" as it is modeled on the AR platform including an adjustable rear stock which will come in handy taming the high rate of fire 6 round burst mode.

Next up from Umarex is a classic replica of the Luger P08, it's always nice to see some older classics made into BB shooters, it may be the only way some of us will get to experience them and from what I can tell, the Umarex Legends P08 is near spot on! You won't find blowback or even a lot of actual moving parts other than the trigger, the safety and magazine release but this BB gun is all metal and well built, it has a nice weight to it with a firm double action trigger.

My last review item is not a gun but rather a gun accessory, the Umarex T.A.C. Converter which transforms several Umarex pistols into tactical PDW's. The actual models supported are the: HK USP, S&W MP40, X.B.G, CZ Enforcer, Walther P99 DOA and the now retired Umarex SA 177. With the T.A.C. Converter wrapped around your pistol of choice you are all setup with a folding stock and foregrip, not to mention anything else you may want to add onto the rails.

Keep posted for my full reviews of these items from Umarex.

Watch my Vimeo Update Video for these Umarex Products:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Accessory, Airsoft, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Pistol, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Luger P08, Steel Force, T.A.C. Converter, Umarex

20 Million YouTube Video Views Giveaway Contest

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!!THIS GIVEAWAY CONTEST HAS CONCLUDED!!

We are about to reach another awesome YouTube Channel milestone, 20 Million YouTube Video Views! So I think it's time once again to give something away to my YouTube fans :)

20 Million YouTube Video Views Giveaway Contest Contest Rules:

  • Must be 18+ years old or have a parent or guardian accept the prize.

  • Must be a subscriber.

  • Must favorite this video.

  • Must like this video.

  • Must post a positive comment on this video telling me why you feel you should win this giveaway contest! (Only one comment per person please).

  • Must be a good sport if you do not win!

  • Please tell your friends about this giveaway/contest to help promote Replica Airguns :)

What is the prize?

I will be giving away a 

Cybergun Blackwater BW1911 R2 CO2 Blowback 4.5mm Steel BB Pistol

 to the winner if they are in Canada and the US. If the winner is outside of Canada or the US then they will receive a 

$100 PayPal payment 

in Canadian currency..

When does the Contest conclude?

I will be announcing the winner as soon as we hit 20 Million YouTube Video Views.

Good luck to everyone!

This gun has been discontinued and is no longer available, but check out these alternatives:

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Umarex Beretta Elite II CO2 4.5mm BB Pistol 15% Off Canada Sale

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We just temporarily dropped the price 15% on the Umarex Beretta Elite II CO2 4.5mm BB Pistol till August 9th so if this Airgun has been on your wish-list then grab one before we run out or the sale ends, which ever happens first...

Use Coupon code: 85EEAAMJOQKN

Here is a video for you to watch if you need more info on this airgun:

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto Tags: Beretta, Elite II, Umarex

Cybergun Blackwater BW1911 R2 Blowback BB Pistol Field Test Review

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I have not done a Table Top Review for the Blackwater BW1911 R2 Blowback BB Pistol but I have done a full Table Top and Field Test review for the KWC M1911 Model 1911 Tac A1 which is essentially the exact same gun as the Blackwater BW1911 R2 but without the silver highlights and Blackwater licensing.

I did want to take the Blackwater BW1911 R2 back a bit further than usual and shoot it from 30 feet out to see what kind of results I would get and got pretty close to a two inch group that was well centered but just a bit under the bulls eye. This is not going to be the hottest gun in terms of fps as my Chronograph confirmed for us coming in at just a bit over 300 fps. I can see this BB pistol hitting the claimed 320 fps and even faster on a hotter test day.

The beauty of the KWC/Cybergun 1911 serious is the true single action trigger and full blowback operation, these airguns look, operate and shoot just like a true model 1911 45 auto but of course with a bit less kick ;)

I did have one hiccup during my testing when the heavy blowback in combination with my high thumb position, knocked the safety into the safe position, other than that this CO2 Blowback BB Pistol performed very well for me and like the other KWC/Cybergun 1911's was a total joy to shoot.

Watch my full Video Field Test Shooting Vimeo Video below:

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Blackwater 1911 R2, Cybergun, KWC

ASG CZ 75D Compact CO2 BB Pistol Field Test Review

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Here is my official Field Test Shooting Video Review for my ASG CZ 75D Compact CO2 BB Pistol. Make sure to checkout my previous Table Top Review for more detailed info about the ASG CZ 75D Compact where I also did a pre test and got similar results.

My 5 shot Chronograph test resulted in a slightly lower than previously tested 370 average fps while my accuracy test shot from 30 feet out (this time) using a semi rested position came in at right around three inches. For some reason I got a double shot, not really sure why. In terms of shot placement the ASG CZ 75D Compact CO2 BB Pistol shot fairly well centered but just a bit high and a tad to the right. Again I was able to get well over 100+ shots using a single CO2.

The ASG CZ 75D Compact CO2 BB Pistol is about what I expected in terms of performance, I would liked to have seen it be more consistently shooting at around 400 fps but I think I was having some CO2 feeding problems as the fps would drop noticeably when shooting faster, perhaps the CO2 I was using was not the best suited for it? I do like the single action trigger, it is very usable and predictable. The adjustable rear sight for windage is also a nice touch if you find yours is shooting a bit to far left or right.

Watch my full Video Field Test Shooting Vimeo Video below:

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Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: ASG, CZ 75D