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Replica Airguns SHOT Show 2026 KWA Booth

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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.

Watch the Full Interview Video:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: KWA, SHOT Show 2026, SHOT Show

Replica Airguns SHOT Show 2026 Umarex Booth

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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.

Watch the Full Interview Video:

Categories: Airsoft, AEG, Airsoft News, Airgun News, BB, CO2, Blowback, Break Barrel, Bulk Air, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Multi-pump, Paintball, PCP, Pellet, Pistol, Pump, Repeater, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: SHOT Show 2026, SHOT Show, Umarex

Replica Airguns SHOT Show 2026 Barra Booth

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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.

Watch the Full Interview Video:

Categories: .22 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, Break Barrel, CO2, Bulk Air, Full Auto, PCP, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Silent Auction, Single Shot, Slingshot, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: Barra, SHOT Show 2026, SHOT Show

Replica Airguns SHOT Show 2026 ASG Booth

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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.

Watch the Full Interview Video:

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, PCP, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: SHOT Show 2026, SHOT Show, ASG

SHOT Show 2026 Las Vegas Replica Airguns Teaser

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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!

Categories: Accessory, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Crossbow, Non Airguns, Paintball, Pellet, Real Gun, Replica Airguns News, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: SHOT Show 2026

Replica Airguns SHOT Show 2026 Videos Coming Up

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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…

Categories: Airsoft, Airgun News, Airsoft News, Paintball, Pellet, BB, Real Gun, Replica Airguns News, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: SHOT Show 2026, SHOT Show

Replica Airguns – December Massive Mystery Unboxing Preview

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: KWC, G&G, ESG B-10, KJWorks, M1873R, L85, PCC45, KP-19S, KWC 18

SHOT Show Las Vegas 2025 Replica Airguns Crosman Daisy Interview

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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.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Airgun News, Airsoft News, BB, CO2, Blowback, Full Auto, Pump, Repeater, Rifle, Semi Auto, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video Tags: Crosman, Daisy, SHOT Show, SHOT Show 2025, GAMEFACE

SHOT Show Las Vegas 2025 Replica Airguns Umarex Interview

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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.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, Break Barrel, CO2, Full Auto, GBB, Pellet, Pistol, Rifle, Semi Auto, Scope, Single Shot, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, SHOT Show 2025, SHOT Show

SHOT Show Las Vegas 2025 Replica Airguns KWA Interview

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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.

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Repeater, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: KWA, SHOT Show 2025, SHOT Show

SHOT Show Las Vegas 2025 Replica Airguns Barra Interview

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I spoke with Jacob from Barra and he went over a lot of new products adn updated products Barra is introducing this year. We discussed some new PCP Air Rifles with Canada import options, Jacob went over some new updates to their 1866 Muti-pump BB and Pellet Lever Action Rifle, and he went over Barra’s Gen 2 400e AEG BB rifle which include a higher capacity magazine, an increased velocity and unproved internal tolerances for smoother BB flow. Lastly Barra is introducing high grade 4.5mm BB’s that a re procession ground to be more uniform for improved accuracy and better BB feeding. Great for full auto guns.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, .22 cal, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Bulk Air, Full Auto, Pellet, PCP, Pistol, Repeater, Rifle, Semi Auto, Scope, Revolver, Single Shot, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, SHOT Show 2025, SHOT Show

SHOT Show Las Vegas 2025 Replica Airguns ASG Interview

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It was nice to run into ASG (Action Sports Games) right away and talk with Bob for ASG. Bob always has a great understanding of the ASG product line and each year I Interview him and find out all the news and updated product in the ASG lineup. This year Bob’s goes over the new ASG CZ P-10 C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol, the Action Army C1 Pro Bolt Action CO2 Airsoft Rifle, ASG’s new Frag Impact Sound Grenades, along with some new additions to the Shadow 2 Series of Airsoft Pistols. Was a great start to this years SHOT Show 2025!

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pellet, Pistol, Repeater, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Vimeo Video Tags: ASG, SHOT Show 2025, SHOT Show

SHOT Show Las Vegas 2025 Replica Airguns Teaser

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I’m back from SHOT Show 2025 Las Vegas and finished transferring and uploading all the video from all the cameras we shot it all on. We had a great time, we met a lot of great folks at the booths and it’s now time to put it all together and make some videos for everyone so I can share the experience!

I always like to put out a “Teaser Video” with some quick clips of the entire experience including some of the travels, a bit of the resort we stayed at, shots of Vegas and of course lots of the SHOT Show 2025 experience along with the booths we visited. Enjoy this quick preview and stay posted for my upcoming Interview Videos shortly…

Categories: AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, Arrow, BB, Blowback, Bulk Air, CO2, Break Barrel, Crossbow, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Multi-pump, Paintball, PCP, Pellet, Pistol, Pump, Repeater, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Scope, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video Tags: SHOT Show, SHOT Show 2025, Umarex, ASG, Crosman, Daisy, KWA, Steambow, Barra

Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle FIeld Test Review

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What you can expect from this Field test Shooting Video for the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle are two things for sure. I test out the velocity with both 4.5mm Steel BB’s and .177 caliber lead pellets, I also chuck both of these rounds downrange to see if one may be more accurate than the other and how close I can get a 5 shot grouping for each ammunition type. If you are looking for details and specifications and perhaps some more close up video of the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle then you may want to watch my Table Top Video for it here.

If you have watched any of my hundreds of Field Test Videos, then you already know I start off shooting 5 or so rounds through my Chronograph to see what the average velocity is going to be. In this Field Test I shoot 3 rounds of each ammo type, 3 BB’s and 3 pellets since it is a pump Airgun and they tend to be more consistent than a CO2 Airgun. Barra claims around 350 fps, I am not sure if this is for BB’s or Pellets or both? As it turns out (spoiler alert), both ammo types performed about the same in both the velocity and accuracy portion of my testing. For BB’s, my chronograph testing got 303, 316 and 316 for an average of 312 fps. For pellets my chronograph results were 309, 309, 314 for an average of 311, so only 1 fps off between the two. Keep in mind the BB’s weigh around 5.1 grain while the pellets I was using were around 7 grain, so the pellets will be carrying more energy downrange and hit a bit harder. By the way they are also harder to load so I would suggest just shooting the steel BB’s in this one since you can keep the fun times flowing better...

Next up for my accuracy test of the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle, I again shot both ammo types, but 5 rounds of each and just like the velocity test they matched each other almost exactly. Both the steel BB’s and lead pellets I was using shot really well centered left to right, maybe just a hair to the left and both shot just about an inch or so high on the bullseye I was aiming at 30 feet away. The 5 BB’s grouped nicely for me at about an inch while the pellets did get a slightly tighter 3/4 inch grouping for me in this test. I was using a semi rested shooting position sitting on a stool in the back with the rifle rested on a sand bag up front.

The Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle really surprised me in how it performed, It’s not going to be the most powerful BB/pellet cowboy rifle out there but compared to a Red Ryder it does have a bit more punch and in terms of accuracy I found it shot better for me than at least I can do with a Red Ryder type BB rifle. You also have the option of shooting BB’s or Pellets but I would recommend shooting BB’s since you have that 50 round hopper and the BB’s auto load when you pull the bolt back which is much easier than loading pellets with a pair of tweezers which is what I needed to do to get them in with my sausage fingers. One more thing to mention is I do not recommend pumping this air rifle more than 1 time, not only does the manual say not to, but there is little benefit in pumping it more times with only the risk to damaging the airgun. I pumped it 4 times and only got about 20 fps more out of it so just don’t do it. If you want a Cowboy style Air Rifle with a little more realism than say a Red Ryder but that shoots about the same then checkout the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Field Test, Multi-pump, Pellet, Review, Rifle, Single Shot, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, Barra 1866

Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle Table Top Review

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Type: Lever/Pump Dual Ammo Rifle
Manufacturer: Distributed by Barra.
Model: Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle.
Materials: Mostly plastic, some metal.
Weight: 4.1 pounds (1859 grams).
Total Length: 36 inches (91.44mm).
Barrel: 18 inches (45.7cm) metal rifled.
Propulsion: Pump Compressed Air.
Action: Lever/Pump
Ammunition Type: .4.5mm steel BB’s & .177 Caliber Pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 50 BB’s in hopper, single shot Pellets.
FPS: Claimed 350-400.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle is respectable at about 5 pounds with a medium to short pull length. I would say it is perfect for novice shooters as it is not overly light so as not to go off easily by accident and not too heavy for youth shooters with less finger strength than adults. When you pull the bolt back to reload the ammo, the internal cocking mechanism is activated allowing for single action type shooting. You do need to activate the bolt with each shot.

Accuracy: My dedicated field test shooting video is planned for this week, so for now I have no idea what to expect in terms of velocity and accuracy from the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle, other than it is claimed to shoot around 350 fps when using pellets. It does have an 18 inch rifles barrel which should contribute to helping a lot with accuracy, so I do have high expectations especially since it has a pretty good trigger and when looking down the sights they allow for a nice tight fix on the target. The rear stock is short but not so short that it feels cramped for an adult shooter which should also help when I perform my accuracy test.

Build Quality: The Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle is nothing special when it comes to materials being used in it. It is for the most plastic with the exception of the inner and outer barrel along with the rear sight and I would imagine some other internal parts. It does feel not so bad as it is a bit over 4 pounds and is smaller in nature so it feels solid enough in the hand. I wish the Pump/Lever was metal as it would of felt a bit more solid and would have added a bit more additional weight to the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle. Fit and finish is good and overall the gun looks and feels good.

Realism: The Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle is essentially styled after the Old West Lever Action Cowboy Rifle, and it has everything we would expect other than loading shells which is available in other Lever Action Air Rifles if you don’t mind paying a premium for one. The lever is actually not a lever but more of a pump so the action and look of the lever is not exactly as you would expect from a true lever action rifle, but when it is locked in place it does look the part. The gold receiver and rifle band looks sharp and I feel matches up with the dark imitation wood stock nicely. One point to make is that the hammer is not the hammer but actually the safety and the bolt not only opens the breach area but also acts as the cocking mechanism for the internal hammer.

Pros:

  • Super easy to pump.

  • Fit and finish looks decent for a mostly plastic airgun.

  • In terms of realism it does look like a more compact lever action rifle for the most part

  • Can shoot either BB’s or Pellets.

  • Holds 50 BB’s in the hoper for quicker follow up shooting.

  • Metal octagon outer barrel adds addition weight to a mostly plastic gun.

  • Rear sight is metal and is also adjustable for elevation.

  • Trigger pull is pretty decent, not too light but is short and about 5 pounds.

  • Recessed barrel for added realism.

  • Made for kids but the shoulder pull length and sight placement works for adults too.

  • The gold receiver looks good and gives it a unique look.

Cons:

  • Mostly plastic build.

  • Manual says only one pump but I wonder why this is the case or perhaps just to deregulate it?

  • Pellets are hard to load especially if you have larger hands and fingers.

Comments:

The Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle is a competitor for products like the Red Ryder but it has a bit more realism in terms of looking more like a replica of a real steel Lever Action Cowboy Rifle. It also allows for shooting pellets and has an actual rifled barrel so hopefully this helps with accuracy. You can still kind of shoot it Lever Action Style when shooting BB’s but there is the addition of charging the bolt with each shot over and above working the Lever / Pump, so it will take a bit more time to get those follow up shots as compared to a Red Ryder BB Rifle. One other point to make is that the lever is actually not a lever but more of a pump since this is not spring powered but instead has an air reservoir which on this version only allows for one pump, but on the non-junior version you can pump it up to 10 times and get a claimed 800 fps out of it (US Version). I am going to try pumpkin the Barra 1866 Junior Dual Ammo Pump Cowboy Rifle up to three times to see if there is any difference in power but this could void your warranty if you damage the air reservoir by over pressuring it. So be good and only pump yours once as instructed in the manual.

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, BB, Pellet, Review, Rifle, Single Shot, Vimeo Video, Multi-pump Tags: Barra, Barra 1866

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - KWA Interview

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This year at the KWA Booth I had the pleasure of running into John, and we went over a bunch of new items KWA had on display. John was even rocking a similar pair of Ray Ban Meta AI Glasses which made us look a little bit like twins…

In this KWA SHOT Show Interview John higgled the following products from KWA: The KWA ATP-Z and ATP-CT Optics Ready GBB AIrsoft Pistols which are convertible to SMG versions, along with a new prototype TAC-9 GBB Airsoft Rifle.

KWA AIrsoft products have always been one of favoriteAirsoft guns for their quality, looks and performance. They tend to offer a lot of Gas Blowback options which I really appreciate as a Replica AIrgun Collector.

Categories: 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Airsoft News, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: KWA, SHOT Show 2024, SHOT Show

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - ASG Interview

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It’s alwasy nice to have a chat with Bob at ASG, I have been interviewing him for years now and really missed not being at SHOT Show the last three years. As always, Bob really knows the ASG product line inside and out and took us through some of the new products and changes to the ASG lineup in 2024.

Some of the products include: The ASG CZ P-10 C CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the Steyr L9-A2 CO2/Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the USW Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol, the new Hybrid Airsoft line including the CO2 Blowback H-22 and the AEG H-15, the ICS Ape SE AEG Airsoft Rifle, and lastly the ICS Carnotaurus, Legacy, ACME High-Capa Pistol Series.

I am looking forward to get my hands-on many of these new ASG products and making reviews for everyone to checkout in the near future…

Categories: 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airsoft, Airgun News, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pistol, Pellet, Replica Airguns News, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: ASG, SHOT Show 2024, SHOT Show

SHOT Show 2024 Replica Airguns - Barra Interview

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I’m pretty sure I have never made an Interview for Barra before in any of my past SHOT Show Videos, so I was really happy when I visited their booth and discovered a bunch of really great new products to talk about with GEO. Like many other Airgun companies, Barra does incorporate rebranded products from other manufacturer popular Airguns, but they also have some unique products I have never seen before. They are either working really closely with dedicated manufacturing companies or making these items in house. Either way it’s great to see new and interesting products.

Some of the products Geo went over with me in this SHOT Show 2024 Barra Interview where: The Barra CO2 1866 Lever Action Rifle, some Rifled Pellet Barrel Kits for the Schofield Revolver and 1866 Rifle, the 1858 CO2 BB Revolver, the 357 Shell Loading CO2 Revolver, the 400 AEG Airsoft Rifle and two new nameless Airguns they are still working on and perfecting, a full Blowback Competition Style BB/Airsoft Pistol and a compact AEG Airsoft Rifle.

It was great talking with the team over at the Barra Booth and I look forward to testing out their new items as they become available.

Categories: .22 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, AEG, Accessory, Airsoft, Airgun News, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, CO2, Full Auto, Gas, GBB, Pellet, Pistol, Replica Airguns News, Revolver, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video Tags: Barra, SHOT Show, SHOT Show 2024

Replica Airguns Huge Mystery Box Unboxing

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As the title suggest this a video about a Huge Mystery Box so I am not going to say what’s in it, I can say that their are 4 main products mostly rifles per-say. One is a Futuristic Full Auto BB Rifle, one is a Paintball Shotgun, One is an AEG Airsoft Rifle and one is a Replica Break Barrel Pellet Rifle.

So I have a lot of variety here to show everyone! I did absolutely zero research on any of the products I show in this video since like you I had no real idea what was inside other than how many and that most where rifle based.

Enjoy finding out what new products I will be reviewing over the next month with dedicated Table Top and Field Test Shooting videos.

Categories: .68 cal, 4.5mm / .177 cal, 6mm, Airsoft, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft News, BB, Blowback, Break Barrel, CO2, Full Auto, Paintball, Pellet, Pump, Replica Airguns News, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Spring Piston, Vimeo Video Tags: Umarex, Crosman, Specna Arms, Specna Arms Core, T4E HDS, ST-1, HK MP7, RRA SA-C07-PDW

Termination of the Replica Airguns YouTube Channel

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In this our first dedicated video made to be uploaded to our New Replace Airguns Vimeo page, I talk about what exactly happened to us over on YouTube at least forma eh very little info we have what I feel happened which is still very confusing and we are still trying o make sense of it all…

I cover the initial email we received from YouTube on July 22nd at 12:18 am that our Replica Airguns YouTube channel of some 15 years with over 1000 Videos uploaded, some 350+ thousand subscribers and around a half billion videos views had been been terminated just like that! Apparently there was a Countrified Claim made, whom that was from and what product/s are in question is still a huge mystery to us.

I also read off our appeal that we presented to YouTube / Google LLC but that appeal in turn was denied quickly, probably an automated generic response, not even sure if a real person even looked at to be honest.

I slo mention an email we received for YouTube a little bit before all of this happened basically stating that gun videos will start to get strikes on them as YouTube has detrained any type of gun related video is against their policies so it will not be long until all gun related YouTube channels are gone, be warned. YouTube is pushing hard the leftist agenda on their platform so if you view yourself as a more right wing individual you may have to satin looking to other platform to get your Video information from…

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