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We stopped by the SABRE booth and spoke with Ashley about their Home Defense Pepper Launcher, specifically a second-generation version that (per Ashley) isn’t released yet. With less-lethal options getting more attention in Canada, I wanted to see what’s new, what specs we’re looking at, and whether it’s something we might be able to bring in for reviews and potential store availability.

What’s new with the Gen 2 (as described in the interview)

• “Quick Pierce” magazine system: Ashley demonstrated a faster “pierce and go” style setup, hit the control and you’re ready to aim.

• Pressure indicator: After piercing, an indicator pops out; as CO2 is depleted it retracts, giving you a visual cue that pressure is running out.

• CO2 release button: A control to vent the CO2, then remove the magazine.

Core platform details (current production specs for the .68 launcher family)

These are the commonly listed specs for the current .68 caliber SABRE launcher:

• .68 caliber projectiles

• 7-projectile magazine capacity

• Fiber optic sights (front/rear adjustable)

• Stated velocity up to ~350 FPS

• Range: direct impact effectiveness noted around 60 ft (18 m), with projectiles described as breaking/dispersion capability out to 175 ft (53 m)

Ashley also noted SABRE’s projectiles have a heavier payload than some competitors (in her words) to help with “strength” and accuracy.

Magazines, CO2, and shot count (from the interview)

• CO2 goes into the magazine

• 7 projectiles per magazine

• Two magazines per CO2 (so 14 shots)

Canada angle (what matters for importing)

• Ashley noted the current model is around ~20 joules, and said a Canadian version would likely need to be lower(depending on classification/import requirements).

• SABRE’s own online store states they do not ship internationally, including Canada (so any Canada availability would likely be via distribution/import channels rather than direct-to-consumer shipment).

If we can make the Canada piece work, this looks like a strong candidate for a hands-on review, especially because it’s .68 caliber, 7-round, and built around visibility (fiber optics) and ease of use.

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We stopped by KWA at SHOT Show 2026 and I caught up with Jonathan to check out one of their hottest new releases for 2026: a licensed Kel-Tec Sub 2000 Replica coming in both Airsoft and BB Airgun variants, with blowback-style fun and that signature folding design.

• EMG x KWA Licensed Kel-Tec Sub 2000 (folding rifle)

  • Variants: Airsoft + Airgun/BB version (already confirmed)

  • Magazine: Uses ATT/ATP GT mags

  • Gas options: Green Gas model shown, with CO2 magazines also planned/available

  • Fire modes: Semi + full auto

  • Controls/rails: Ambidextrous charging handle, M-LOK side rail, Picatinny top + bottom

  • Capacity: ~35 rounds (with potential for slightly higher capacity on the BB version)

  • Timing: Announced at the show; expected late Q2 to early Q3 shipping window

This one looks like a perfect fit for anyone into compact, foldable PCC-style Replicas, especially if you want that “Kel-Tec vibe” with modern rails and full-auto capability.

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I caught up with Mark at the Umarex booth to check out a stack of new releases for 2026, ranging from backyard BB “fun guns,” to a major upgrade for the Thompson, plus a dual-fuel hunting/pest-control PCP concept and some serious less-lethal / training options.

• Storm Line BB Rifle (dual CO2, full auto): A traditional, “tamer-looking” BB rifle that’s anything but tame.

  • Capacity: 400-round main reservoir + 25-round ready magazine

  • Action: Full auto

  • Vibe: Affordable, high-volume backyard fun, while keeping the styling less “tactical,” which could help for markets like Canada.

• Ridge Tech Lever Action (CO2): Lever actions are hot, and this one leans modern while staying simple and budget-friendly.

  • Feed system: 8-round magazine + 120-round reservoir built into the mag

  • Use case: Tin-can plinking and family backyard sessions, “CO2 Red Ryder for adults” energy.

• Thompson M1A1 Drum Magazine Upgrade: The #1 request finally landed: a drum mag for the Thompson.

  • Capacity: 400 BBs

  • How it runs: Wind as needed to keep feeding similar to Airsoft High cap magazines

  • Best part: The drum magazine is planned to be sold separately and should work with the older stick-mag Thompson versions too, so existing owners can upgrade without buying the whole gun again.

• Outpost (25 cal) “Dual Fuel” PCP Concept: One of the most interesting items in the booth, a platform aimed at practical use over pure plinking.

  • Power source: Runs on a nitrogen cartridge or as a traditional PCP-style setup out of the box

  • Caliber: .25 only

  • Design notes: Side lever, folding stock for compact carry, onboard spare-mag storage (prototype shown)

  • Positioning: Built for small game / pest work and “preparedness” minded buyers

  • Canada angle: CO2 use (if supported) could drop velocity, but in this form it sounded like it may currently be on the “too fast for Canada” side, so detuned / CO2-focused variants were discussed as a possibility.

• S68 (68 cal, CO2, ~16J): Compact launcher format with real punch for its size.

  • Power: 12g CO2

  • Magazine: 6-shot standard, extended option mentioned

  • Ballistics talk: Roughly ~360–380 fps with a ~46-grain projectile (as recalled in the interview)

  • Ammo pairing: Steel-core “core defense” style rounds were emphasized for hard impact; pepper options depend heavily on local rules.

• HDX 68 “Shotgun Style” (68 cal): A higher-capacity, higher-energy format.

  • Capacity: 16 rounds

  • Energy: ~36 joules mentioned

  • Use case: Home / business defense in jurisdictions where these products and ammo types are legal.

• HDC 68 (M4/Rifle Style, CO2, adjustable): A configurable platform that can run mag-fed or hopper-fed.

  • Tuning: Adjustable velocity

  • Feeding: Magazine or hopper (round ammo works well; shaped rounds can be used depending on orientation)

  • CO2 options: 88g CO2 or adapters for 12g

  • Why not nitrogen (yet): Too much pressure without regulation, risk of damaging projectiles in the barrel.

• New Ruger-Branded 1911 (CO2 blowback): A dressed-up 1911 variant with extra detail.

  • Notable features: Flared magwell, two-tone finish, extended beavertail, competition-style touches

  • Appeal: A strong trainer option for 1911 fans, great feel, realistic handling, and that classic 1911 cycling character.

• Competition-Style CO2 Pistol (single-shot): A purpose-built target/competition format with modern mounting options.

  • Loading: Single-shot

  • Ergonomics: Competition grip + competition styling

  • Mounting: Built-in rail (no “upgrade it just to mount stuff” hassle)

  • Caliber shown: .177, with the obvious question of a future .22 variant.

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We made it to the Barra Booth here at SHOT Show 2026 and once again I caught up with Jacob to check out what’s new for 2026, lots of “modern western” energy this year, plus some serious PCP development and even a very functional slingshot.

• New “cowboy” premium single-action revolver (PCP cartridge-powered): Unlike most revolvers in this category that run on CO2, this one uses refillable air cartridges (small pressure chambers) filled to ~2000 PSI. You load a pellet into the nose cone, charge multiple cartridges at once using a charging manifold (up to six at a time), then drop the loaded cartridges into the cylinder just like shells.

  • Caliber shown: .22

  • Hand pump fill estimate: roughly ~10 pumps (quick top-offs), with a tip to pump → degas → pump againfor more consistent cartridge pressure.

  • Frame/version: brass frame first, with other versions planned.

  • Positioning: premium / highest-quality cowboy-style item in their lineup; made in Italy.

  • Early price talk: roughly $400–$500 range (with cartridges), but still TBD.

• 1866 CO2 Lever Action – Tactical version (launching this year): Built off their popular CO2-powered 1866 lever action (two CO2 cartridges in the buttstock, shells load into the gun, lever cycles and ejects).

  • Updates: black stock, M-LOK fore-end, larger Picatinny section, and paracord wrap on the lever for comfort.

  • Calibers: .22 is the focus (with .177 also planned/available).

• New slingshot (with internal grip magazine): A compact, foldable slingshot that stores ammo in the grip and feeds by gravity—engineered so it releases one steel shot at a time.

  • Uses flat bands (easy to swap/upgrade for strength/velocity).

  • Sighting: built-in sight plus fiber optic references for left/right-handed use and different ranges.

• Replica-style break barrels (AK + M16 formats): Two new break-barrel rifles styled after an AK and an M16 with non-functional replica controls, but standard break-barrel operation.

  • Sights/optics: adjustable iron sights plus Picatinny rail for optics.

  • Calibers mentioned/planned: .177 / .22 / .25.

• New PCP platform: “300Z” (pre-production prototype in hand): A more serious, modern tactical PCP design with:

  • Folding stock, 1913/Picatinny rear, dual gauges, 2-stage trigger

  • Externally adjustable regulator

  • Ambidextrous side lever (convertible)

  • Rotary magazine (prototype shown in .30 cal, 8 rounds)

  • Power testing target: up to ~80 ft-lb in .30 cal

  • Notes: barrel shroud look—not a suppressor; Canada discussion included licensing/detune possibilities.

• Updated PCP: “270Z” (built off the 250Z, redesigned internals): A redesigned system meant to feel more like a traditional bolt action, with increased plenum volume (machined from a solid block of aluminum) targeting ~20% more power than the 250Z.

  • Features: adjustable cheek rest, M-LOK fore-end

  • Timing: Q2 target for the 270Z; Q3 target for the 300Z.

Jacob also emphasized an ongoing push toward higher workmanship, better materials, and improved performance, and it shows, especially in the new premium western revolver and the next-gen PCP lineup.

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We visited the ASG booth with Bob (his 13th SHOT Show) to check out what’s new for 2026, with several updates aimed at Canadian buyers.

• New budget AR AEG line (April/May target): three versions planned (all-polymer, polymer receiver w/ metal rail, and all-metal). Target pricing is about $150 USD (polymer) and $210–$220 USD (all-metal). Includes battery + charger, plus two springs (one outdoor/Canada-legal and one ~330 FPS), with easy spring swaps. Some models include an ETU.

• GL06 40mm launcher: an older favorite that keeps selling, highlighted for its durable build, long barrel, and long firing pin designed for better reliability with a wider range of shells.

• Canada-focused HPA solution (in development): ASG is working on an HPA setup to help gas blowback models meet Canada’s import threshold (they referenced 367 fps) so more options can be brought into the country.

• Canada version P-10 CO2 (March/April target): updated with a higher-velocity valve aiming around ~380 fps, making it Canada import legal. Comes in black and FDE, full blowback, and includes an optics plate for red dots.

• Blaster BBs refreshed: BB lineup is consolidated into Blaster / Alpha Blaster (premium) / Beta Blaster (budget/field), with options like bio and tracer. US availability is expected early February.

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I just got back from SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, and let me tell you, it was an action-packed trip! Over on our channels, we’ve just dropped a fast-paced highlight reel that captures the best moments of our week long stay.

The SHOT Show took place at the Venetian Convention Center, and you’ll see plenty of footage capturing the scale and energy of the event itself: busy show floors, massive booths, indoor and outdoor areas, and the overall atmosphere of one of the largest firearms and shooting-sports events in the world, with Airguns and related gear naturally woven throughout.

But it’s not just airguns, we’ve got slices of Vegas! You’ll catch us strolling Fremont Street, lounging poolside, and soaking up those iconic Vegas vibes between interviews. Whether you’re here for the Airguns or the atmosphere, this video’s got it all, music, cuts, the show floor, and a taste of Las Vegas. Check it out now and immerse yourself in the SHOT Show experience!

I was in Las Vegas last week for SHOT Show, filming content for Replica Airguns, but I wanted to post a quick update so you know what I was up to.

I went to SHOT Show to connect with people in the industry and record a bunch of interviews with vendors and companies, Airgun and aintball brands included (and more). I ended up filming about seven interviews, and now that I’m home I’ve got a lot of great footage to go through.

I was in Vegas with my buddy Steve (the guy behind the camera). Once the filming was wrapped, we spent some time enjoying the city after a busy week. We also did a few things outside of SHOT Show, because if you’re in Vegas, you might as well experience it.

In this video, we’re at the Montecristo Cigar Bar inside Caesars Palace, winding down with a nice port and a cigar.

Stay tuned,now that I’m back, I’ll start editing and posting those interviews. If you want to watch the SHOT Show interview series, head over to Replica Airguns or watch on our Vimeo and YouTube channels as I post them…

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In this Table Top Review, we’re taking a detailed look at the KWC 18 CO2 Blowback Steel BB Pistol. This model is part of KWC’s long-running lineup of Glock-style pistols—some licensed through Umarex and others, like this one, produced without official Glock markings but clearly inspired by the platform.

As always, this is a Table Top Review only. A full Shooting / Field Test Video will follow shortly.

I've reviewed many Glock-style CO2 blowback pistols over the years—Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5, Airsoft, Steel BB, full blowback, semi-blowback—you name it. KWC manufactures a large percentage of these frames and blowback systems, often for Umarex’s officially licensed Glock models. So while this KWC 18 isn’t a licensed Glock, it’s built by the same people behind many of the Umarex-branded models.

Let’s get into the details, compare it briefly to a couple of Umarex Glock versions, and then talk pros and cons.

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Specifications

• Manufactured By: KWC – Made in Taiwan

• Power Source: 12g CO2

• Ammunition: 4.5mm Steel BBs

• Action: Full Blowback (Semi & Full Auto Selectable)

• Magazine: Full-size dropout metal magazine, 18 rounds (Model AAKC MM19)

• Trigger: Single-action-only style, short and light (Glock-like)

• Length: 203mm (8 inches)

• Barrel: 102mm (4 inches), smoothbore

• Weight: 1.7 lbs (771 g)

• Velocity: Up to 314 FPS under optimal conditions

• Sights: Front white dot; rear white half-rectangle

• Safety Systems:

  • Trigger safety (Glock-style)

  • Secondary safety located in the “serial number” plate under the barrel

• Hop-Up: Adjustable hop-up (rare for steel BB pistols)

• Rail: Under-barrel Picatinny rail for lights/lasers

• Field Strippable: Yes – Glock-style takedown system

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In the Box

• KWC 18 CO2 Blowback Pistol

• 18-round full-size dropout metal magazine

• Allen key for CO2 tightening

• Small sample pack of steel BBs

• Instruction manual (loading, CO2 installation, hop-up access, takedown, jam clearing)

• Product guide / brochure

The packaging is similar to many Umarex Glock boxes—clean printed box with an internal molded insert.

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Comparison to Umarex Glock Models

To give this pistol some context, here’s how it stacks up against a couple of current Umarex licensed Glock variants:

Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 (Semi-Blowback)

• Has the MOS-style removable optic plate

• Features a semi-blowback system with shorter slide travel

• More efficient gas usage, higher FPS

• Double-action-style trigger (not Glock-accurate)

Umarex Glock 17 Gen 4 (Full Blowback)

• Full blowback with full travel slide

• Uses the same style of full-size dropout metal magazine

• Much closer in function to the KWC 18

• Fully licensed Glock markings

KWC 18

• Same full-blowback feel as the Gen 4

• No Glock markings (unlicensed)

• Adds full auto mode, which the Glock 17 models do not have

• Very similar weight, ergonomics, and trigger feel

• Slightly different slide shape, trigger guard, and frame cuts to avoid trademark conflict

If you’ve handled Umarex Glock models, this KWC 18 will feel instantly familiar.

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The KWC 18 is extremely Glock-like in shape and ergonomics, with only small cosmetic changes:

• Slightly longer and differently shaped slide cuts

• Altered trigger guard shape

• Modified rail and frame geometry

• No Glock-branded markings anywhere

Controls are where you expect them to be:

• Slide catch/release on the left

• Trigger safety

• Takedown levers in the Glock position

• Selector switch for Semi / Full Auto just above the trigger area on the left side

• Under-barrel safety disguised as a serial number plate

Sights are classic Glock style:

• White dot front

• White “goalpost” style rear

The full-size dropout metal magazine fits tightly and locks back after the last shot. The slide feel is excellent—strong spring tension, clean metal-on-metal sound, no cheap clanking.

Field Strip

Field stripping is Glock-simple:

1. Lock slide slightly back

2. Pull both takedown tabs down

3. Slide comes forward and off

(Note: KWC pistols are often tight from factory, so the first removal may require a solid tap.)

Inside you’ll find:

• Full metal slide

• Return spring/guide

• Removable inner barrel

• Accessible hop-up wheel

• Fire control components including the semi/full auto mechanism

Reassembly is straightforward once parts are aligned correctly.

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Pros

• Excellent weight and feel – solid, realistic, and well-balanced

• Full blowback provides snappy recoil and realistic slide movement

• Single-action Glock-like trigger is short, light, and crisp

• Full-size metal magazine for realistic reloads

• Semi & Full Auto modes (rare for BB pistols)

• Adjustable hop-up — unusual but useful for slight elevation tuning

• Field strippable, great for maintenance and realism

• Picatinny rail for lights/lasers

• Good trainer option for Glock owners thanks to similar ergonomics

• Minimal branding gives it a clean tactical look

Cons

• Full blowback reduces FPS and CO2 efficiency

• Full auto burns CO2 extremely fast

  • Expect maybe one strong magazine and a partial second depending on temperature

• CO2 cooling effects occur quickly during rapid fire

• Tight factory tolerances make the first field strip a bit stiff

• No official Glock markings (a con only if you want licensed branding)

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Final Thoughts

The KWC 18 CO2 Blowback Steel BB Pistol is a very solid performer for anyone who wants a Glock-style CO2 pistol with full blowback realism—and especially for those who want the fun of full auto.

The build quality is strong, trigger feel is excellent, the slide operation is smooth, and the ergonomics match real Glock pistols closely enough to make this a legitimate training or plinking option.

If you already own Umarex Glocks, this model will fit naturally into your collection and may even share some compatible magazines (listed as AAKC MM19).

A full Shooting / Field Test Review is coming soon—these KWC/Umarex Glock-pattern pistols are always a blast to shoot.

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• Canada

• United States

We carry a large selection of Umarex Glocks, KWC Glock-style pistols, airguns, BB guns, airsoft guns, pellet guns, blank guns, and accessories.

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I was away for a bit on a well needed vacation in Kona Hawaii but I’m back now and ready to dive back into things so get ready for more reviews! In this December Massive Mystery Unboxing, I crack open a stack of newer Airsoft and BB guns that landed in the Replica Airguns inventory. Full shooting reviews are coming later – this is your quick spec rundown so you can see what’s what at a glance.

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A&K M1873R M-LOK Lever Action Airsoft Gas Rifle

Modern M-LOK handguard wrapped around a classic 1873 lever-action with real wood furniture. Western vibes with tactical mounting options.

• Type: Lever-action airsoft rifle (gas, non-blowback)

• Ammo: 6mm plastic airsoft BBs

• Power: Green gas (internal reservoir)

• Weight: ~2180 g / 4.8 lb

• Velocity: ~350–400 fps with 0.20 g BBs

• Magazine Capacity: 25-round internal magazine

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ESG B-10 Gas Airsoft Shotgun

Bullpup “evolutionary shotgun” with a single barrel, selectable 5 or 10-round burst, and an internal gas reservoir in the stock. Uses standard M4-style AEG mags for capacity.

• Type: Gas-powered bullpup airsoft shotgun (single-barrel, burst)

• Ammo: 6mm airsoft BBs

• Power: Green gas (internal reservoir in stock, HPA-convertible)

• Weight: ~3140 g / 6.9 lb

• Velocity: Roughly mid-300s fps, often listed around 370–400 fps with 0.20 g BBs

• Magazine Capacity: 105-round mid-cap G&G GOM V2 magazine

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G&G L85 Carbine ETU Airsoft AEG Rifle

British bullpup classic with modern electronics – ETU, MOSFET, and selectable semi / full-auto or semi / 3-round burst, plus blowback for added realism.

• Type: Airsoft AEG rifle (with ETU and blowback)

• Ammo: 6mm airsoft BBs

• Power: Electric (LiPo-ready AEG)

• Weight: ~6 lb / 2.7 kg

• Velocity: ~370–400 fps with 0.20 g BBs (store range 350–400 fps)

• Magazine Capacity: 450-round hi-cap magazine

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G&G PCC45 Pro M-LOK Airsoft AEG SMG

Compact .45-style SMG with a lightweight polymer receiver, slim M-LOK front end, and G&G’s Gen.4 MOSFET & ETU. Great choice for a fast, modern CQB/field hybrid build.

• Type: Airsoft AEG SMG

• Ammo: 6mm airsoft BBs

• Power: Electric

• Weight: ~4.44 lb / 2.0 kg

• Velocity: ~360 fps (overall range 350–400 fps with 0.20 g BBs)

• Magazine Capacity: ~105-round mid-cap PCC45 mag

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KJWorks KP-19S Hi-Capa GBB Airsoft Pistol

A race-style Hi-Capa with ported slide, fiber-optic sights, threaded barrel and an adjustable “speed” trigger. Runs on both green gas and CO2, with a non-blowback system for efficiency and consistency.

• Type: Hi-Capa style gas airsoft pistol (non-blowback)

• Ammo: 6mm airsoft BBs

• Power: Green gas or CO2 (compatible mags)

• Weight: ~0.9 kg / ~2.0 lb (listed as 0.89 kg)

• Velocity: ~366 fps (FPS range 350–400 fps)

• Magazine Capacity: 25-round magazine

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KWC K18 CO2 Blowback Steel BB Pistol

Glock-18 style CO2 BB pistol with select-fire (semi and full-auto), metal slide, polymer frame, and full blowback. Great fun-factor steel BB blaster with 4.5mm ammo.

• Type: CO2 blowback BB pistol (select-fire, semi / full-auto)

• Ammo: 4.5mm (.177) steel BBs

• Power: 12 g CO2

• Weight: ~0.8–0.9 kg / ~1.7–2.0 lb

• Velocity: ~314 fps with steel BBs

• Magazine Capacity: 18-round drop-out magazine

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In this Field Test Shooting video for the Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver I check real-world performance: first I measure fps using a fresh standard 12-gram CO2 cartridge and 4.5 mm steel BBs through my chronograph. After that I hang a paper target at 30 feet and fire 10 rounds using the Single-Action-Only trigger to see what kind of grouping the revolver delivers straight out of the box. If you haven’t already seen my Tabletop Video Review for the John Wayne Marshal CO2 BB Revolver, watch that for full specs and close-up footage.

For the velocity test I put five shots through the chronograph. The slowest registered 345 fps and the fastest hit 416 fps, with an average of 403 fps, right in line with Umarex’s claimed 400 fps. Perfect for popping cans and casual plinking out to roughly 30–40 feet. The test was done inside a sea can at about 18°C (≈64°F), which gives a middle-of-the-road CO2 performance; warmer weather will typically push velocities higher.

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Next I set the paper target on my pellet trap at 30 feet. Using my usual semi-rested position (hands braced on a front sandbag and seated on a stool), I fired 10 rounds with the Marlin Old West. The group measured roughly 4 inches, a bit left and just slightly high from the bullseye — not far off and similar to the grouping I got with the John Wayne Marshal CO2 BB Revolver, although the Marlin’s velocity numbers were notably higher.

The Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver is an inexpensive, mostly-plastic Single Action Army style revolver. There’s a fair amount of polymer in the construction, but it still feels solid despite being on the lighter side. That lighter weight can make the gun feel a bit twitchy in the hand compared with heavier replicas, which can affect accuracy. At the time of this video the Canadian price was about $99, which makes it good value — especially since it loads 18 rounds quickly compared with traditional shell-loading revolvers, meaning more trigger time with less fuss. There are a number of similar replica revolvers available from our Replica Airguns stores in Canada and the US, so check our stock if you’re shopping around.

• Buy the John Wayne Marshal CO2 BB Revolver in Canada

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Type: BB Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex
Model: Marlin Old West Revolver
Materials: Mostly plastic, some internal metal parts.
Weight: 1.2 pound (544 grams).
Total Length: 10.5 inches (26.6cm).
Barrel: 5.5 inches 14cm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2.
Action: Revolver SAO.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm Steel BB’s.
Ammunition Capacity: 18 round internal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 400.

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Trigger Pull: The trigger on the Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver is single-action-only, so you must cock the hammer before each shot. That removes most of the trigger travel and effort, giving the Marshal a short, light, and easy-to-manage pull. It’s ideal for deliberate, accurate shooting, but less suited to action-style rapid fire unless you’ve got a very fast thumb.

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Accuracy: I haven’t tested the Marlin Old West model specifically, but it should perform very similarly to the John Wayne Marshal CO2 BB revolver, they’re nearly identical aside from licensing, safety, and magazine placement. In my field test of the John Wayne Marshal it averaged closer to 360 fps rather than the claimed 420 fps and produced roughly a 4-inch, 10-shot group at 30 feet. You can watch that video here; I’ll hope to be posting a dedicated field test for the Umarex Marlin Old West soon.

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Build Quality: There’s not a lot to get excited about in terms of materials, the Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver is mostly plastic with some internal metal parts like the barrel, trigger, hammer, and CO2 components. It follows the common two-half, screwed-together budget construction, which looks cleaner on the side where the screws are hidden. At just over a pound it’s fairly light. With relatively few moving parts, it should be reasonably reliable; the mechanical components do what they need to do and feel suitably solid for the price.

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Realism: At first glance the John Wayne Marshal CO2 BB revolver resembles a Colt Single Action Army Revolver in shape and size, but it’s much lighter, about half the weight. The lack of real bullet openings in the cylinder (when viewed from the front) reduces realism. I’m used to the newer generation of revolvers with working cylinders and loadable, removable shells; those are pricier and hold fewer rounds, but they offer a much more authentic experience.

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Pros:

• A decent looking replica of a Colt Single Action Army Revolver.

• Single action only trigger is short and light and well suited to careful shot placement shooting.

• 400 claimed fps is about perfect for plinking at ranges up 30-40 feet.

• 18 round magazine has a nice high capacity and easy to load when empty.

• Should get lots of shots per CO2.

• Safety is well hidden underneath just in front of the trigger guard.

• I like the look with the all black receiver and simulated wood grips.

• CO2 Allen key is built into grip so always have it on hand and will not lose it.

• Marlin licensed and seems to be $50 less than the almost exact same John Wayne version.

Cons:

• Mostly plastic builds makes it a bit light in the hand.

• No fake shell holes in the front of the cylinder, could have added this for a more genuine look.

• Not a big fan of the clamshell plastic packaging.

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Comments:
The Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver is a solid choice if you want an old-west single-action cowboy BB shooter for less than the nearly identical John Wayne Marshal (it’s about $50 cheaper). If you want more authenticity, consider one of the shell-loading Single Action Army style revolvers, they cost more, shoot a bit slower, and carry fewer rounds, but they deliver a much higher level of realism.

• Buy the Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver In Canada

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Yet another Mystery box with good stuff inside for me to discover and checkout and share with everyone! In this Replica Airguns August 2025 Mystery Box Video I reviewed three products from Umarex, and all of them are some sort of BB gun related product, one pistol, one revolver and one rifle and interestingly not all are CO2, as one is AEG powered which is more or less a new thing with steel BB guns. Barra introduced their 400e AEG AR Steel BB Rifle a while back and now Umarex has their own version of a similar AEG BB rifle in a sightly more true AR platform called the Umarex AER16.

The Umarex Marlin CO2 BB Revolver is really just a Marline licensed version of their Marshal CO2 BB Revolver but it us $50 less so unless you really want the Marshal licensing then go for the newer Marline version. Another Umarex product out of this months Mystery Box was the Umarex DS11 1911 NBB CO2 BB Pistol which is a pretty basic almost all plastic NBB CO2 BB Tactical 1911 that uses the standard metal BB Stick magazines. It does however look a lot better than most of these simple NBB Plastic BB Pistols on the market so in terms of looks it has that going for it for sure.

Umarex Marlin Old West CO2 BB Revolver

• Type: CO2 BB Revolver

• Manufacturer: Umarex

• Model: Marlin CO2 BB Revolver

• Power Source: 12g CO2 Cartridge (stored in grip)

• Action: Single Action

• Ammo Type: .177 Caliber Steel BBs

• Magazine Capacity: 18 Rounds (integral magazine)

• Barrel Length: 5 inches

• Muzzle Velocity: Up to 400 FPS

• Construction: Metal frame with polymer grip panels

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Umarex DS11 1911 NBB CO2 BB Pistol

• Type: CO2 BB Pistol

• Manufacturer: Umarex

• Model: DS11 with Gold Barrel

• Caliber: .177 Steel BB

• Power Source: 12g CO2 Cartridge

• Action: Semi-Automatic

• Magazine Capacity: 18 Rounds (Stick Magazine)

• Velocity: Up to 400 FPS

• Material: Metal Slide, Polymer Frame

• Sights: Fixed High-Set Sights

• Accessory Rail: Under-barrel Picatinny Rail

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Umarex AER16 AEG Full Auto BB Carbine

• Type: Electric BB Carbine

• Manufacturer: Umarex

• Model: AER16

• Caliber: .177 (4.5mm) Steel BBs

• Power Source: 11.1V Tri-Panel LiPo Battery (1100mAh, 35C discharge)

• Action: Select-Fire (Semi-Auto / Full-Auto)

• Magazine Capacity: 55 Rounds (Drop-Free Mag)

• Velocity: Up to 430 FPS

• Barrel Length: 15.9 inches

• Overall Weight: 4.9 lbs

• Stock: Adjustable

• Sights: Flip-Up Front & Rear (Adjustable/Removable)

• Rail System: Full-Length Picatinny Top Rail + M-LOK Handguard Slots

Wow, two mystery boxes this time to unpack and see what’s inside! I did have a bit of an idea that there was going to be two new BB Blowback CO2 Glocks from Umarex, the same ones I checked out at this years SHOT Show. There was also some more Air Pistols from various companies. One from Novritsch, the SSX23 NBB Gas Airsoft Pistol, that looked like it was Blowback as the slide does cycles. The Daisy 415 Powerline CO2 BB Pistol, a fairly simplistic Air Pistol, the Vigilante Dual Ammo CO2 BB/Pellet Revolver, I’m pretty sure I have visited before from Crosman. And one more item from Umarex, the Umarex Ruger P345 CO2 NBB Airsoft Pistol keeping to the basic low cost theme.

I also got a few accessor items from a company called GEAR STOCK, Some CO2 in 12 and 88 gram along with some 6mm aluminum Airsoft BB’s. A very cool rechargeable red and green laser that comes in a nice hard shell case and it has a picatinny rail on the bottom she you can stack a second accessory under it.

Here are some links and specs for the Airguns I show off in this mystery box video:

Umarex Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

• Type: CO2 Full Blowback BB Pistol

• Velocity: 280

• Weight: 1.44 Pounds

• Length: 6.9 inches

• Ammo Capacity: 17

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Umarex Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

• Type: CO2 Blowback BB Pistol

• Velocity: 450

• Weight: 1.5 Pounds

• Length: 7.95 inches

• Ammo Capacity: 18

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Umarex Ruger P345 CO2 NBB Airsoft Pistol

• Type: CO2 NBB Airsoft Pistol

• Velocity: 380

• Weight: 1.7 Pounds

• Length: 7.95 inches

• Ammo Capacity: 15

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Novritsch SSX23 NBB Gas Airsoft Pistol

• Type: Gas NBB Airsoft Pistol

• Velocity: 450

• Weight: 1.9 Pounds

• Length: 9.75 inches

• Ammo Capacity: 24

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Crosman Vigilante Dual Ammo CO2 BB/Pellet Revolver

• Type: CO2 BB and Pellet Revolver

• Velocity: 465-BB’s / 435-Pellets

• Weight: 2 Pounds

• Length: 11.36 inches

• Ammo Capacity: 6-BB / 10-Pellet round rotary magazines

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Daisy 415 Powerline CO2 BB Pistol

• Type: CO2 NBB BB Pistol

• Velocity: 495

• Weight: 1 Pound

• Length: 8.75 inches

• Ammo Capacity: 21

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In this Field Test Shooting Review, I test the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver in the Replica Airguns Indoor Sea Can Shooting Range to find out what the real world velocity is in fps. I also shoot some .20 gram and .40 gram Airsoft BB’s at a paper target setup 30 feet down range to see what kind of accuracy I can achieve with a 6 round grouping. If you are also interested in more information like specifications and details along with some more close up video of the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver, then make sure to watch my Table Top Video for this rather chunky Shell Loading Airsoft Revolver.

Starting with my Chronograph Velocity Test, I loaded up a brand new 12 gram CO2 Cartridge and loaded 6 .20 gram Airsoft BB’s into the cylinder. My average 6 shot velocity of 514 fps was even a bit higher than what Umarex claims which is 500 fps. The fastest Airsoft BB was clocked at 531 fps with the slowest BB hitting a respectable 490 fps. That’s moving pretty fast for sure, probably a bit quick for close quarters indoor Airsoft games? Temperature was right around room temperature.

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I was going to only test out the .20 gram Airsoft BB’s for my accuracy part of the Field Test, but the high velocity was not working all that well with the lighter .20 gram Airsoft BB’s. I only got around an 8 inch grouping as the lighter .20 gram Airsoft BB’s really wanted to curl though the air. I felt the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver could do a lot better using a heaver Airsoft BB’s so I redid my Accuracy Test, but this time using .40 gram Airsoft BB’s, and this for sure gave me much better results. 3 of the 6 Airsoft rounds made a single hole just above the bulls-eye fairly well centered with 2 shots increasing the grouping slightly to around 2 inches and 1 shot that came out a bit which I will classify as a flyer but if you include it, the grouping was more or less around 5 inches, still a lot better than the .20 gram Airsoft BB’s.

All in all the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver is one of the nicest shell loading Airsoft Revolvers I have reviewed, and I do hope that one day it is available in a Steel BB version. I do recommend for sure using heavier Airsoft BB for better accuracy, and again if you are a smaller person or young adult, this Revolver may be a bit chunky at around 3 pounds. The single action trigger is very usable for precise shot placement, but I would say it is not overly light. Of course you can shoot double action if you want to unload the 6 rounds quickly when action shooting. I do like that Umarex has gone with larger shells and a beefier cylinder which is a lot closer to what your would expect from a 44 magnum in terms of shell casing size. If you want the ultimate Shell Loading Airsoft Revolver than this one is for sure on the top of the list!

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Type: Revolver CO2 Airsoft Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Umarex.
Model: Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.55 kg).
Total Length: 12 inches (30.5cm)
Barrel: 6 inches (15cm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Revolver, SA & DA trigger.
Ammunition Type: .6mm plastic Airsoft BB’s.
Ammunition Capacity: 6 round cylinder.
Velocity: Claimed 500fps.

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Trigger Pull: The Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver shoots in either single action or double action. If you pull the hammer back, you can shoot in single action which will give you a super short trigger pull with virtually no takeup and a very light and predictable release, perfect for when you are wanting the best possible accuracy out of this Airsoft Revolver. You can also simply just pull the trigger in double action which means your trigger finger is doing all the work of pulling back the hammer and releasing it which is a much longer trigger pull that is between medium and heavy pull, but still fine for quicker action shooting.

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Accuracy: So far I have not shot the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver but I have shot a lot of similar shell loading 6 shooter revolvers. Yes the cylinder and the actual shells are a bit larger but this should not really affect accuracy or power. Umarex does claim a max velocity of 500 fps which does seem high, so it will be interesting to see if the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver will actually hit these numbers. In my past Field Test Shooting Video Reviews I am generally able to get at least a 2 inch 6 shot groupings from 30 feet away from my paper target so hopefully that is the case with the S&W 629 Competitor.

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Build Quality: If you’re looking for a very solid and hefty Airsoft revolver, than I don’t think there is anything more beefy than the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver. It is a whopping 3.3 pounds and is almost all metal so smaller handed shooters may find this one a bit too much to hold comfortably. Fit and finish is very good and I do really like the satin stainless steel look to it even though Umarex calls it a chrome finish.

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Realism: I like the shell loading revolvers for the added realism you get manually loading the cylinder with 6 preloaded shells. In almost all of the shell loading 6 shooter revolvers, the cylinder and shells are actually smaller than what you would find in a real steel 6 shooter revolver, especially the Single Action Army Revolvers as they would normally shoot a .45 caliber shell rather than a .38 caliber shells. So it is nice that Umarex didn’t just go with already to go parts and they gave the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver newly designed larger shells and a larger cylinder, maybe the shells are not actually .44 caliber in size but the larger cylinder and larger shells does give it more realism. Of course almost all the parts function just like they would in a real steel revolver.

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Pros:

• Almost all Metal build with a very heavy weight of 3.3 pounds.

• Full adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation.

• Comes with 12 reloadable shells, most only come with 6 shells.

• Grooved Pistol Grips for added comfort and grip.

• Picatinny rail on top of barrel for adding a red dot or optional sight.

• Nice Smith & Wesson markings on gun stamped into the frame.

• Option of shooting in single or double action, nice light single action trigger.

• I like the satin stainless finish.

• Super realistic loading and shooting with the removable shells.

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Cons:

• Does come with an orange tip.

• No adjustable hop-up I can see.

• Rather large and heavy so not great for younger or smaller handed shooters.

• Velocity may be a bit hot for some Airsoft games.

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Comments:

I think my main takeaway for the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 Competitor CO2 Airsoft Revolver is that Umarex has a new larger shell and cylinder design, which is closer to the actual shell and cylinder size of a .44 magnum, so maybe we will see this design coming out in future shell loading revolvers. Other noticeable features are for sure the size and weight of this beast. If you add a red dot or optical sight to it, then this Airsoft revolver could weigh in at nearly 4 pounds! If you want the ultimate shell loading revolver than this is probably going to be the choice to go with, unless you want it in 4.5mm steel BB or Pellet versions as at least for right now, it is only available in an Airsoft version, maybe that will change down the road…

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In this Mystery Box Unboxing Video I take a look at three Airsoft products, two pistols from Umarex and two AEG Airsoft Rifles from Specna Arms. As this is essentially an Unboxing Preview Video, I don’t go into a lot of detail for each item as this is my first real exposure to these items for the most part. I will be making full Table Top and Field Test Video for each item once I get to know them a bit better and share all the specifications and features along with shooting performance.

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Starting with the Umarex products, I did get the chance to checkout the Umarex Smith & Wesson 629 CO2 Airsoft Revolver at this years SHOT Show, and it is a very solid shell loading 44 Magnum styled Revolver with full Smith and Wesson licensing. From what I remember this item may only come in the Airsoft version at the time of this review and it does have a claimed velocity of 500 which may be a bit hot for Airsoft games but it would be a lot of fun shooting at pop cans and the likes.

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The second Umarex products is a pretty basic mostly clear plastic Spring Powered Beretta 92 FS Airsoft Pistol. It is fairly light weight with it’s mostly all plastic construction and the velocity is also on the lower side at only around 250 fps. Since it is distributed by Umarex it carries the Beretta licensing which is nice and all, but on a clear plastic gun I am not sure if is really a major feature.

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The first Airsoft Rifle out of the Mystery Box was the Specna Arms SA-FX11 FLEX AEG Airsoft Rifle which is your standard AR configuration, mine was the shorter barrel version but it does come in a longer barrel version as well. The top and bottom receiver and most of the outer components are going to be Nylon Fiber Reinforced Plastic. It does include features like Rotational Hop Up Chamber, SA ETU™ Optical Electronic System Optimizes for improved trigger response and Quick Spring Change System to name a few.

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Something I don’t see too often are Pink Assault Rifles! So it was nice to get the pink version of the Specna Arms SA-FX02 FLEX AEG Airsoft Rifle. It does come in a Black and Tan version along with an all Black configuration. It’s really a great looking AEG Airsoft Rifle in any color you decide to go with, and I like the compact feel it has with lots of options for mounting accessories on the top bottom and side rails. You can get going right away using the included pop-up front and rear sights or throw a red dot or optical sight on it.

This will be my final Interview Video for SHOT Show 2025. I did get to talk with someone from Crosman but the Daisy rep was not around totally with so I did my best to talk about a couple of the Daisy products that I felt were interesting. If you are not aware, Crosman and Daisy have now joined forces together along with Gamo, Benjamin and SPLATRBALL so all of these product were on display at the Crosman Daisy Booth. I focussed on the Crosman M1 Full Auto Carbine and their updated all black ST1 Full Auto BB Rifle. We then took a look at some of the Game Face Airsoft Products and then I performed my own Interview/Review for Daisy talking about the Woodland Trail Model 1911 and Model 25 Lever and Pump Action BB Rifles.

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We recently picked up the Steambow line of Compact Crossbows and I have already made a Table Top Review for some of their products. So far I had not shot or tested any of the Steambow product line yet and so it was nice to get the chance to shoot a few different models over in the Archery Pavilion at SHOT Show and also talk with Tobias their product specialist. I did get the chance to drop by the Steambow Booth and talked with the Steambow team and founder about some of their new products coming out including a new Rubber Ball crossbow they are working on that should be coming out in the near future.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark from Umarex again at SHOT Show 2025 and Mark went over some of the new products from Umarex coming out this year. Make started of by showing me two new MOS (Modular Optic System) Gen 5 Glocks in a Glock 17 and Glock 19 versions. Both come with Umarex based red dot sights but you can change them up for something different if you choose to down the road. We then took a look at the new Umarex AER16 AR AEG Rifle in 4.5mm Steel BB rather than 6mm Airsoft similar to the Barra e400 that came out last year. In a nutshell it is a battery/spring operated 4.5mm Steel BB Full Auto AR Replica. Mark then showed us some A&L AK based AEG Airsoft Rifles they are now distributing that feature Full steel body construction with high-quality real laminated wood handguard and skeletal folding stocks. These are one to one in terms of size and weight adn very detailed. We then finished up the interview taking a look at the Legends Saddle Lever Action Shell Loading Rifle and the Umarex Smith & Wesson Competitor Shell Loading revolver.

Luckily I was able to find some time with James again this year and James gave us all the new details on some of the KWA updated and new products. Starting with the KWA ATP-Z Blowback Airsoft Training Pistol added recently to the KWA lineup, James also showed us a few versatile Carbine Pistol Kits made specifically for the ATP-Z and ATP-GT Pistols. Not yet fully released, James went over their updated TAC-9 hopefully coming out this year. We then got a nice tour of the updated Radian Model 1 AEG Airsoft Rifle with built in recoil system also built into KWA’s Q10 AEG Airsoft Rifle.