The Umarex P2P Secure 68P continues to impress as a serious, compact less-lethal option designed for personal defense and deterrence. In this field test review, I put this .68 caliber less-lethal launcher through its paces in our indoor range to test real-world velocity, energy output, and target accuracy under typical room-temperature conditions (around 20°C / 68°F). Watch my full Table Top Video here for details and close up video.
Chronograph & Power Test
For the velocity test, I loaded up 3-gram nylon .68 caliber rounds powered by a fresh 12g CO2 cartridge. Out of the box, the Secure 68P claims a velocity of approximately 350 FPS and around 19 Joules of muzzle energy.
Shooting a full 6-round magazine through the chronograph produced very consistent readings across the board:
Shot 1: 336 FPS
Shot 2: 320 FPS
Shot 3: 326 FPS
Shot 4: 315 FPS
Shot 5: 314 FPS
Shot 6: 332 FPS
The velocity held together surprisingly well across the entire magazine with minimal drop-off. Taking our top speed reading of 336 FPS with 3-gram rounds, the P2P Secure 68P generates a maximum muzzle energy output well above 15 Joules (getting reasonably close to the claimed 19 Joules), which delivers plenty of impact energy for a compact CO2-powered launcher.
Accuracy Testing
Moving on to accuracy, I set up a paper target downrange at 30 feet and fired six rounds using the same CO2 cylinder.
Because .68 caliber nylon rounds and paintball-style projectiles lack the precision aerodynamics of steel BBs or lead pellets, they naturally tend to wander slightly. However, placing my sights right underneath the bullseye yielded an impressive 5-inch grouping for all six shots.
The elevation for the Umarex P2P Secure 68Pwas nearly spot-on straight out of the box at 30 feet, delivering consistent, centralized placement on the target.
Practical Takeaways & Performance
Trigger Pull: The trigger is on the heavier and longer side, particularly on the initial pull as it punctures the CO2 cartridge. While a heavy trigger requires controlled pressure during slow target practice, it serves as a practical safety feature to prevent accidental discharges in high-stress situations.
Less-Lethal Deterrent: The combination of strong velocity, 3g round density, and compact form factor makes this launcher an effective, highly portable less-lethal option.
Upcoming Tests: Stay tuned for our upcoming field test video where we take the Secure 68P through a full penetration and damage assessment against 3-ply plywood, galvanized steel garbage can lids, and heavy plastic bucket lids.
Where to Buy
You can find the Umarex P2P Secure 68P along with other airguns, airsoft, BB, pellet, and less-lethal products at our online stores:
Type: Less Lethal Pistol. Manufacturer:Umarex - T4E. Model:P2P HDP 50. Materials: Metal & Polymer. Weight: 1.5 pounds (.7 kg). Barrel: 4 inches (10.2 cm) Smooth bore. Total Length: 8.5 inches (21.6 cm). Power Source: 1x12 gram CO2. Action: Semi auto - Double action only trigger. Ammo Type: .50 Caliber Rubber Ball, Pepper Ball, Powder Ball. Ammo Capacity: 6 Round spring fed internal magazine. FPS: 485 (13 Joules).
Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol is double action only but not overly long or heavy. There does not seem to be any ammo friction which is nice, so the each round feels about the same with spring tension not playing a factor. In order to use the trigger, the Pistol will need to be fully charged by loading a 12 gram CO2 and giving it a smack on the bottom of the pistol grip. This will pierce the CO2, charging the gun with pressure and activation the trigger mechanism. When the CO2 pressure becomes too low, the trigger will not function and a fresh CO2 will needed to be swapped over.
Accuracy: So far I have only briefly tried out the Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol here in the Replica Airguns Indoor Airgun Shooting Range, and I was rather impressed at the initial performance as it did seem to be moving the .50 call rubber balls I was shooting at close to 500 fps with a lot of energy as my pepper and cardboard target was dislodged from the backstop after a few shots. Accuracy seems to be as expected from a Paintball type pistol, so I am expecting to get around a 4-6 inch 6 shot grouping at 30 feet away which will be effective in a Less Lethal encounter.
Build Quality: The build quality of the Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol is good overall. It is mostly made out of plastic which is fine, as I feel that if it was mostly metal, and because of its larger size, it would be on the heavy side and not something you may want to use in a cary situation if that was your plan. There is metal where it needs to be in most of the mechanical areas including the barrel, trigger, charging system and I am sure other internal parts. The plastic parts feel well made and fit and finish is very good. The Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol does have more than enough weight at 1.5 pounds to feel solid in the hand.
Realism: This version of the Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol comes with the orange slide to show that it is not a lethal firearm. I have seen all black version but at this time we only sell the colored slide version. This does make it obvious that the Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol is not a “Real Firearm” designed for lethal encounters, which in Canada is a good thing since our self protection laws seem to favor the criminal more than the victim. So making sure you are using a tool designed to deter a criminal rather than harm or kill them, is hopefully going to keep you out of trouble with the law. That said the Umarex P2P HDR 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol does look like a modern semi auto pistol and functions much the same but with less force.
Pros:
Not many options for a true less-lethal option here in Canada. This Airgun is purpose built for less lethal use so it has what I believe is enough power to actually dissuade most intruders.
In this case I like that it is clearly marked in orange to indicate it is not an actual lethal firearm. When protecting yourself in Canada you have to be cautious with your intentions, and having clear orange markings will help in your case to show that you where not trying to give the impression of using a real firearm.
Nice powerful 485fps with a 13 Joules energy rating.
Can store the 12 gram CO2 in it and activate with a quick hit to the bottom of the CO2 screw.
Holds 6 rounds in the internal magazine which hopefully gets the job done. Should be able to reload at least one more time for a total of 12 shots per 12 gram CO2.
Fiber Optic sights make it easy to line up your target in most lighting conditions and backgrounds.
Double action trigger feels smooth and not too heavy or long, also has a trigger safety on it.
Can add a tactical light or laser to the under barrel picatinny rail.
Comes with 10 rubber and 10 powder balls to get you started.
Cons:
It is a bit on the larger size, not going to be easy to cary if that is your plan. I do not know what the legal ramifications of carrying this would be as it is clearly designed for protection and not for lethal encounters.
Not a lot of shots per CO2 but the idea here is to quickly deliver as much damage as possible, this is not a weapon for prolonged gun fights.
In Canada it does not seem you can get pepper balls easily most likely due to import regulations.
Comments:
The Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol is a very refreshing product for us here in Canada as up until now similar styled Rubber Ball purpose built self defense products we have been able to get, in my opinion simply did not have enough power to really be effective other than the initial intimidation of holding what looks like a firearm. If it came down to actually shooting it, I don’t believe there would be enough stopping power to deter an intruder. The Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol on the other hand has a 485 fps, 13 Joules power rating which is a rather big jump from other similar products available to us here in Canada and although it may not stop everyone, I do believe you have a much better chance protecting yourself with the Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol. If you are looking for something to have at home to help you feel a bit safer, then the Umarex P2P HDP 50 Gen 2 CO2 Less Lethal Pistol is the absolute best option for Canadians at this time.
