Canada Post Strike and Replica Airguns Shipping

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I wanted to reassure everyone that business is "as per usual" even with the impending possible Canada Post strike! For the most part we use DHL to ship our products, so this potential Canada Post strike will not effect those orders in any way.

For the few orders that we ship with Canada Post, we can always use DHL. It might cost me a bit more, or in some cases you may have to go and pick your order up from the DHL depot, but we will get you your guns dammit - and that's a promise!!

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Champion .22 Caliber Bullet Trap for Target Shooting

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I dropped into my local Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters today just to have a look around and walked out with a Champion .22 Caliber Bullet Trap. I figured the time had come to stop using cardboard boxes as my backstops, sure I have lots of backyard and so safety is not an issue but I think this new Champion Bullet Trap will work well for me!

One really nice feature about the Champion Bullet Trap is that it's rated to shoot right up to .22 caliber rimfire bullets (no magnums), so I can use my Henry .22 rimfire Lever action rifle with it too.

I am hoping that it will trap BB's OK, if they tend to get a little lively in it I may have to through a little cardboard in behind my target paper. 

The only trouble I encountered was getting it home as I brought my Kawasaki KLX250SF motorcycle with me on this trip but fortunately I had installed a rack on the back that the Champion Bullet Trap fit nicely on to.

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Cybergun GSG 92 CO2 BB Chronograph Shooting & Slow-mo

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As promised, here is my Vimeo video Chronograph test along with some more shots on target for an idea on the accuracy for the Cybergun GSG 92 Beretta 92FS copy.

My Chronograph results where very good with an average 8 shot FPS result of 314, right in line with the manufacturers specifications! I also took some extra time to do some more target testing and shot the GSG 92 BB shooter at a target from 20 feet out in a free standing position and I didn't get the best grouping from it today but hey, it's got full auto too so how important is accuracy?

Lastly a pulled out my Casio high-speed camera and took some video of the blowback action of the Cybergun GSG 92FS Beretta replica at 210 frames per second.

Enjoy my Vimeo Video of the Cybergun GSG 92 CO2 BB gun getting Chronographed, shooting at a target and slowed down a bit.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Full Auto, Modification, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Beretta, Cybergun, GSG 92

Cybergun Sig Sauer X-Five CO2 BB Chronograph Shooting & Slow-mo

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Now that I'm making dedicated Chronograph videos of my air guns, I have been asked several times now to also Chrony my Cybergun Sig Sauer P226 X-Five and Cybergun GSG 92 CO2 Blowback 4.5mm BB guns. Well, here is the first video of the two very popular Cybergun pistols.

My Chronograph results where very good with an average 8 shot FPS result of 328! I also took some extra time to revisit my target result testing and shot the Sig Sauer BB shooter at a target from 20 feet out in a free standing position and it got about a 1.5 inch grouping which is very respectable for a blowback BB shooter.

Lastly a pulled out my Casio high-speed camera and took some video of the blowback action of the Cybergun Sig Sauer P226 X-Five at 210 frames per second.

Enjoy my Vimeo Video of the Cybergun Sig Sauer P226 X-Five CO2 BB gun getting Chronographed, shooting at a target and slowed down a bit.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Cybergun, Sig Sauer X-Five P226

Tanfoglio Witness 1911 A1 Blowback Introductory Price

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There are only a few more days to get your pre-order Tanfoglio Witness 1911 A1 Blowback at the introductory price of $149. Once they arrive (Expected this Friday May 27th) they will be going up to their regular price of $169. This has been a very popular item so far as expected!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Pistol, Semi Auto Tags: Cybergun, Tanfoglio Witness 1911
ASG Steyr M9-A1 Non-Blowback BB Pistol Review

ASG Steyr M9-A1 Non-Blowback BB Pistol Review

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Type: BB air pistol.

Manufacturer: ASG.

Model:ASG Steyr M9-A1 Non-Blowback.

Materials: Mostly polymer construction.

Weight: 1.31 pounds.

Barrel: Metal non-rifled.

Propulsion: CO2 x 1.

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

Ammunition Type: 4.5mm BB's.

Ammunition Capacity: 19 round magazine.

FPS: 410-450.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull weight on the ASG Steyr M9-A1 is pretty typical of a double action trigger, in about the middle of the spectrum. The action of the real Steyr M9-A1 is also DOA (double action only) as it uses a hammerless stiker-fired trigger setup.

Accuracy: I shot the ASG Steyr M9-A1 air pistol at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed respectfully, getting about a 2.5 inch grouping fairly close to the center of the target - just high and to the left. The rear sight is non-adjustable so if you find you shoot a bit off with this airgun then you will need to adjust your aim-point slightly. My Chrony testing with an eight shot averaged result was a very consistent 425 fps - right where the claimed manufacturer fps said it would be for this air pistol!

Build Quality: ASG has not let me down so far with their guns and the ASG Steyr M9-A1 is no exception, it may not be the most complex or have a bunch of metal parts, but it does get the job done and with a lot of style. The plastic/polymer parts look well made and the airgun has good overall weight for being mostly plastic. Fit and finish is also very good.

Realism: The ASG Steyr M9-A1 BB shooter is a really close replica to the ractual 9mm ASG Steyr M9-A1 semi auto 9mm pistol, the only real giveaway is the safety, a "real looking" one is molded into the frame, but the actual usable safety (just below it) borrows from some other gun technologies and is a bit of a give away. Other than that the ASG Steyr M9-A1 with its Steyr licensing and trademarks looks pretty much bang on to the original pistol.

Purchased From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • Excellent shot FPS consistency.
  • Good power.
  • Good CO2 efficiency - 7 magazines - 133 shots.
  • Excellent quality control. Very well made, fit and finish is excellent.
  • Metal dropout magazine.
  • Accessory rail for lasers and tactical lights.
  • Believable Steyr M9A1 Replica.
  • Really usable sights - Fiber optic in the back and white dot in the front!
  • Gun ergonomics are very nice - very modern looking gun.

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Cons:

  • Trigger pull is a bit heavy and I found it may have effected my accuracy a bit.
  • Mostly Polymer gun.
  • Could have been a bit more accurate for me.

Comments:

The ASG Steyr M9-A1 air gun is really made to be a BB shooter and so it does it really well by getting consistently high fps and lots of shots per CO2, the fact that ASG was able to make it look so much like the real ASG Steyr M9-A1 is an added bonus and even better is that this gun will not break the bank. Sure, it's nice to have blowback, a full sized drop out magazine and lots of metal parts but then the extra price tag that goes along with the extras adds up and can make an airgun unobtainable for some. So if your looking for an affordable really nice looking BB plinker you're going to get lots of good shots out of, the ASG Steyr M9-A1 may be just right for you!

My YouTube Video Review for this quality Airgun:

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, CO2, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: ASG, Steyr M9-A1 Non-Blowback

ASG STI Duty One 1911 Blowback CO2 BB Pistol Review

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Type: BB air pistol.
Manufacturer: ASG.
Model:  ASG STI Duty One 1911 Blowback.
Materials: Metal slide and polymer frame.
Weight: 1.8 pounds.
Barrel: Metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto blowback, single action.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: 20 round magazine.
FPS: 383.
Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the ASG STI Duty One 1911 is nice and light due to its true blowback operation that cocks the hammer back with each shot taken. The pull is rather long but nothing really happens till you get right to the end and then there is just a slight bit of pressure and a quick release.
Accuracy: I shot the STI Duty One 1911 air gun at a target from 20 feet away in a free standing position, and it performed well getting a 1.5 to 2 inch grouping right in the center of the target. The rear sight is adjustable for windage which is always nice to have just in case you are shooting a bit to the left or right. For me there was no need to adjust the sights. My Chrony testing with an eight shot averaged result was 373 fps - very decent for a blowback pistol!
Build Quality: ASG did an awesome job designing and making the STI Duty One 1911 Blowback BB gun, they didn't really compromise on anything other than the polymer frame! With that said all that important parts like the Slide, Slide Catch, Safety, Mag Release, Hammer, Barrel and Magazine are all metal. The fit and finish as with all the ASG air guns is excellent!
Realism: The ASG STI Duty One 1911 Blowback is a really close replica to the real steel STI 1911, the only real giveaway is the trigger design, as a true 1911 trigger is not your typical lever type. Even with the different type of trigger the STI Duty One is a very good replica complete with all the STI licensing and trademarks.
Purchased From: The Replica Airguns Store.

Pros:

  • Realistic true blowback action.
  • Adjustable rear sight for windage.
  • True single action blowback gun.
  • Excellent quality control. Very well made, fit and finish is excellent
  • Good power, accuracy, and CO2 efficiency for a blowback gun.
  • Metal dropout magazine.
  • Good STI Replica.
  • Extremely enjoyable gun to shoot!

Cons:

  • Trigger is not true to the real 1911 style.
  • Has a polymere frame, not metal.
  • I found the CO2 kind of hard to get out.

Comments:
I am quickly realizing that ASG is a company that makes not only some really nice air pistols, but also ones with excellent quality control and design. The STI Duty One 1911 Blowback CO2 BB gun is no exception to this and I found it a blast to shoot because it felt great in the hand, shot hard and on target, performed flawlessly and I was able to get a lot of shots from a CO2 even with the blowback and high fps for a blowback shooter. If you're a 1911 fan or you simply like full size guns that mean business, then take a look at the ASG STI Duty One 1911 Blowback CO2 BB pistol. If I had to pick one BB shooter to take out for a day of plinking, this would probably be the one!

My YouTube Video Review for this quality Airgun:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: ASG, STI Duty One 1911

ASG STI Duty One 1911 Blowback BB Pistol Arrives

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Along with my Steyr M9-A1 that arrived today, I also received my ASG STI Duty One 1911 Blowback BB Pistol. I have to say every single ASG product that I have received to date has just really been a high quality product with absolutely excellent quality control. And my STI 1911 Duty One is no exception.

The ASG STI 1911 is not entirely metal but it does have good weight and it does have metal where you want like in the slide, barrel, trigger, hammer, magazine, magazine release button, safety and slide catch. The frame is however polymer.

It was nice to see an adjustable rear sight for windage and like a true 1911 the ASG STI 1911Duty One is single action only so you will need to cock the hammer or rack the slide to get it going. I'm really looking forward to shooting this gun tomorrow so look forward to that YouTube video review coming up very shortly, maybe even by tomorrow night I'll have it up?

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Pistol, Semi Auto Tags: ASG, STI Duty One 1911

ASG Steyr M9-A1 Non-Blowback BB Pistol Arrives

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My ASG Steyr M9-A1 Non-Blowback CO2 BB pistol arrived today. Right off the bat this air gun reminds me a lot of my Umarex H&K USP that I reviewed a while back. It actually has some very Umarex like traits including the safety switch, magazine design and the way the internal barrel moves forward as you pull the trigger and then snaps back acting as the hammer.

Like the USP, the Steyr has a polymer frame and slide but it is hard to tell the slide is not metal as the gun does have good overall weight and the slide finish looks just different enough from the frame finish to pull of the illusion. It fooled me at first, I even had to tap it with a metal key to be sure!

Over the ASG Steyr M9-A1 is a good looking gun with what looks to be very usable fiber optic sights and slightly heavy yet predictable trigger.

 
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Cybergun Tanfoglio Witness 1911 A1 Blowback BB Pistol Pre-Orders

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Everyone has been asking for a true Colt 1911 A1 styled blowback Air gun with a true Colt 1911 trigger system. Well I guess the folks over at Cybergun where listening because they just released their Tanfoglio Witness 1911 A1 Blowback CO2 BB Pistol and it looks awesome!

We are expecting them in stock in just over a weeks time so make sure to get your order in now at our introductory pricing.

Here are some specifications to keep you going until we get them in stock and I get the chance to review this fine 1911 A1 Colt replica.

  • 4.5mm BB
  • CO2 powered
  • 18 round full size drop out magazine
  • 320 fps
  • 2 pounds
  • 8.6 inches long
  • Blowback
  • Full metal
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Blowback, CO2, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto Tags: Cybergun, Tanfoglio Witness 1911

New Fore-Grips and Bipod Now in the Replica Airguns Store

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One thing that can really add functionality but also give your gun that customized look is a Fore-grip and or a Bipod. I've added two Fore-grips for you to choose from and a really nice barrel mounted quick release Bipod.

NcSTAR - Tactical Fore-grip (with rail)

C$21.00

 

NcSTAR - AR-15 Heavy Duty Fore-grip

C$45.00

 

NcSTAR - Quick Release Uni-Bipod

C$45.00

 

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Two new Holsters Now Available in The Replica Airguns Store

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You can always have some more holsters, everyones needs are different! Some like it discrete and some like to lay it all out for everyone to see. Now to go with our already existing Beretta 92FS Leather Belt Holster, Nylon Laser Holster and Nylon Shoulder Holster we have two more for you to choose from.

Tactical Leg Holster - Black
C$29.00

Tactical Gun Holster - Belt - Mag Holster - Black
C$29.00
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More Lasers and Tactical Lights in the Replica Airguns Store

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I did have one pistol laser in the Replica Airguns Store but I really wanted to add some more variety, especially when it came to Tactical Lights since I didn't have any of these yet. I picked out a nice selection of lights and lasers from NcSTAR that should fill most requirements for your rifle or pistol.

NcSTAR - Pistol Laser Sight
C$35.00

NcSTAR - Barrel Laser Sight
C$29.00

NcSTAR - Pistol LaserMount-Flashlight Kit
C$85.00

NcSTAR - Tactical Flashlight 3 Watts
C$49.00

NcSTAR - Flashlight Wire Pressure Switch
C$5.00
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Added NcSTAR Scopes to the Replica Airguns Store

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I am really focused on adding more products all the time to the Replica Airguns Store and one product that was completely missing was rifle scopes.

I just listed 4 new scopes from NcSTAR:

NcSTAR - 6 X 32 Scope with Rings

C$49.00

 

NcSTAR - 6 X 42 Scope with High Rings

C$59.00

 

NcSTAR - 3 X 9 X 40 Scope with High Rings

C$49.00

 

NcSTAR - 3 X 9 X 40 Illuminated Scope with High Rings

C$85.00

 

Categories: Accessory, Replica Airguns News, Scope Tags: NcSTAR

Custom Baikal Drozd Full Auto 1200 Rounds Per Minute

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I already have a customized full auto Drozd Blackbird who can pass up another Dorzd when the price is right! I will be making a double Drozd video down the road :)

My new Classic Drozd came with the Full Auto mod chip, the JimC hand made barrel, a 68ci Nitro Duck 4500 PSI carbon fiber tank and bulk air hose.

I also got the Red Dot scope with my new purchase but used one of my rial risers that fit perfectly giving my new Drozd an AR look to it.

 
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, Accessory, BB, Bulk Air, CO2, Full Auto, Modification, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Scope Tags: Baikal, Drozd

Crosman 2240 .22 Caliber CO2 Bolt Action Pistol

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In my recent acquisition of guns from my friend, I also procured a customized Crosman 2240 .22 caliber CO2 bolt action air pistol. It came customized with a new RJ Machine bolt, longer barrel and wood grips.

All I need to add is a nice Red Dot or low powered pistol scope and this classic CO2 air pistol will make a really nice target shooter.

Categories: .22 cal, CO2, Modification, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Single Shot Tags: 2240, Crosman

Benjamin Sheridan Super Streak .22 Caliber Break Barrel Rifle

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I purchased a bunch of "near new" air guns from a friend of mine last week who was't using them anymore and thought I could put them to better use. I was happy to oblige!

I already have the Crosman Quest 800 Break Barrel .22 caliber rifle for my pest control but you can always use one with more power! The break barrel Benjamin Sheridan Super Streak in .22 caliber is rated at up to 1000 fps and it is a real beast of an air gun to say the least. It came with a nice 4-16-40mm scope and I added an NCStar bi-pod to it to help distribute some of the weight.

I sighted it in at about 50 feet and was able to get about a nice 1 inch grouping with it from a rested position. I am looking forward to using this gun when my fruit trees start producing.

 
Categories: .22 cal, Break Barrel, Pellet, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Scope, Single Shot, Spring Piston Tags: Benjamin Sheridan, Super Streak

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

Anics Skif A-3000 Added to the Replica Airguns Store

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This is the last airgun addition for today! I just added a new pellet pistol that is a bit hard to get here in North America! The entire Anics line is not too common. I'm happy to let everyone know we mow have the Anics Skif A-3000 28 shot CO2 pellet pistol available for purchase in our Replica Airguns Store.

More info on the Anics Skif A-3000

The Anics Skif A-3000 CO2 pellet pistol is styled after the Walther P22 semi auto pistol. The Skif A-3000 uses a very unique removable belt-fed magazine that hold 28 rounds of .177 caliber pellets and shoots up to 400 fps. The Skif A-3000 has a polymer frame and working metal slide that is not blowback but does move and stay in the locked back position. The Anics Skif A-3000 also has an adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation.

  • .177 caliber pellet
  • CO2 powered
  • 28 rounds
  • 400 fps
  • 1.6 pounds
  • 7.3 inches
  • Rifled Barrel
  • Double and single action
  • Moving slide
  • Weaver style accessory rail
  • Adjustable rear sight
Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, CO2, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Semi Auto Tags: Anics, Skif A-3000