I had the chance to take the KJWorks KP-18 TBC CO2 Full Blowback Airsoft Pistol out for some testing today in the Replica Airguns Indoor Shooting Range to see how it performs. I’ve already done my close-up tabletop breakdown (specs, build, pros/cons), so if you want the close-up visuals adn details, go check that video out. For this session I concentrated solely on performance, a quick 5-shot chronograph run to record velocity and a 10-round semi auto group at 30 feet followed by the rest of the mag in full auto to get a practical feel for out-of-the-box accuracy.
For the chronograph test I used a fresh 12-gram CO2 capsule with stand.25 gram Airsoft BBs, and the temperature was about 20°C. Five shots with .25 gram Airsoft BBs registered 301, 301, 291, 285, and 281 fps, averaging out to 292 fps. That’s within the expected range for a full-blowback CO2 pistol running heavier .25 gram Airsoft BBs, you’d see higher velocities with lighter .20 gram rounds, and it’s plenty adequate for Airsoft games and target work plinking.
On the accuracy side I fired from 30 feet using a semi-rested shooting position (hands braced on a sandbag while seated). In semi-auto the KJWorks KP-18 TBC CO2 Full Blowback Airsoft Pistol shot just slightly low and a touch left, producing roughly a 2-inch group with most rounds clustered reasonably well. Switch to full-auto, however, and it becomes almost impossible to keep on target, the pistol tended to climb high and stray to the right, putting most shots completely off the target. That full-auto behavior makes it poor for controlled rapid-fire engagement, but in semi-auto it’s much more manageable.
All told, the KJWorks KP-18 TBC CO2 Full Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a strong option if you like the Glock style or already own (or plan to own) a real-steel Glock. physically and mechanically it shares a very similar feel. KJWorks has a reputation for high-quality, well-made products, and this pistol is another solid example. If you don’t need official Glock licensing but want a Glock-based Airsoft pistol, the KP-18 is a great choice, especially for shooters who value realism and good build quality in a reasonably priced package.
If you are interested more in the specifications and details fo reach of these Umarex Glock Licensed Air Pistols you can watch my Table Top Comparison Video where I go into the details and explain the differences of these Glock CO2 BB Pistols.
In Part 2 I test out how accurate each of these Umarex Glock Licensed Air Pistols is side by side to see if Non-blowback versus Partial-blowback versus Full-blowback makes much of a difference? The results may surprise you a little bit so make sure to watch the entire video to see how which Umarex Glock CO2 BB Pistol performs shooting at a paper target from 30 feet away using a rested and seated shooting position for best results.
Here again are the Umarex Glock Licensed CO2 BB Pistols I test out in this Review:
In this Vimeo Shootout Comparison Video I test head to head four Umarex CO2 BB GLock Air Pistols to see what the real world FPS is for each of them and I also give a little bit of my feedback on them at the end of the video. If you are wondering about their accuracy that will be covered in my next video coming out really soon…
And by the way I you want a little more info on these four Umarex Glock Air Pistols then Checkout my Table Top Comparison Video I made earlier for them.
Here are the Umarex Glock CO2 BB Pistols I test out in this Video Review:
Starting off with my velocity power test using my Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph, I was able to get really close to the factory claimed fps of 360 with an average of 347 fps. Shooting conditions where decent in the See Can compared to outside temperatures in late October but still not that warm at only 16 Degrees Celsius (60 Degrees Fahrenheit), a lot warmer than outside but still not as warm as your typical summer day. In warmer conditions I am sure I would have hit the claimed 360 or even high fps with the Umarex Glock 19X CO2 Blowback BB Pistol.
Next for my Field Testing , I placed 10 shots into a paper target with my Umarex Glock 19X CO2 Blowback BB Pistol from 30 feet down range using my standard seated and rested shooting position (Seated in the back and rested on a sand bag up front). I was able to get right around a 2 inch 10 shot group, not bad at all! The Umarex Glock 19X CO2 Blowback BB Pistol did shoot a little bit high and to the left which for some reason is common with most CO2 action airguns and I know it’s not entirely me since others have commented the their airguns shoot a bit to the left in most cases. Elevation was pretty close at 30 feet but just a tad high.
The Umarex Glock 19X CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is very similar to their Umarex Glock 17 3rd Gen in terms of their mechanical build and function since both use the same magazines and have that semi blowback action but I can say the Umarex Glock 19X CO2 Blowback BB Pistol not only looks better in my opinion but the slide is improved as it seems to have a less metallic sound and the slide wiggle is very minimal. The Umarex Glock 19X CO2 Blowback BB Pistol also did not lack in the performance department getting really close to the the claimed 360 FPS while shooting about the same 10 round grouping of 2 inches which is about what I expect for an action BB shooter. Now we have a bunch of Umarex Glocks to chooses from, checkout our Replica Airguns Canada and US Online Stores for Glock airguns and find one that’s right for you!
