Type:NBB Gas Airsoft Pistol. Manufacturer: Distributed by Novritsch. Model:SSX-23. Materials: Metal & Polymer. Weight: 1.9 pounds (860 grams). Total Length: 9.65 inches (24.5cm). Barrel: 5.75 inch barrel (14.6cm) 6.02mm smooth bore. Propulsion: Gas (Green Gas or Propane) Action: Semi auto NBB, DA & SA trigger. Ammunition Type: 6mm Airsoft BB's. Ammunition Capacity: 24 round drop out full size metal magazine. FPS: Claimed 375-450 BB weight dependent.
Trigger Pull: The Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol has a double action trigger for its primary semi auto shooting, as there is no blowback action to pre-cook the hammer or load a round into the breach. This does mean that the trigger pull is longer and a bit heavier than a traditional single action trigger. It is still a decent trigger and not very long or heavy for a double action trigger. You can also pre-cook the hammer manually for single action shooting which may come in handy for when you need the absolute best accuracy out of the Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol.
Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol, so I can only comment on what’s claimed by Novritsch for velocity (375-450 BB weight dependent). I have watched a few shooting videos online and they do indicate it has good velocity, accuracy and is super quiet which is ideal as a Sniper Airsoft Gun. I will of course be making a full Field Test Shooting Video for the Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol down the road in a bit so I can see for myself how it performs.
Build Quality: The Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol has the typical modern semi auto pistol build characteristic so it has a metal slide with a metal magazine and plastic/polymer frame. Other metal parts would include the trigger, safety, hammer, magazine release, inner barrel and other internal parts. For a larger Airsoft Pistol it is not overly heavy coming in at around 2 pounds. The weight feels good in the hand and the Airsoft Pistol has a good weight and balance to it. Fit and finish look and feel good.
Realism: The Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol is not an exact Replica of one specific gun, but shares a lot in common with the H&K USP line of Semi Auto Pistols. It is a bit larger especially in its length but there are several styles of H&K USP And Guns that come in a variety of versions and sizes. You do get a working slide in that you can cycle it manually, but it is only for show and does not even cock the rear hammer. It may be useful if you wanted to get at the gas tub for some reason, but it does add some realism in that you slide it back and forth. I do like the Full size drop out metal magazine and all the working parts like the hammer safety, the magazine release the slide catch release and working hammer for single action shooting.
Pros:
Built specifically for Snipers. Accurate, High velocity (up to 450), Quiet, Gas efficient (100+ rounds per gas fill).
Adjustable Hop-up system.
Included hard shell case.
Threaded barrel for adding a tracer unit or suppressor.
Not bad double action trigger, can also pre-cock the hammer for single action shooting.
Has a similar HK USP look to it but larger in size.
NBB but has a working slide to add to the realism.
Metal slide and metal magazine.
Fiber Optic sights (but non adjustable).
Can add a red dot to the rear top slide.
High capacity 24 round full size double stack metal magazine.
Cons:
NBB action.
DA trigger is a bit longer and heavier than H&K USP SA Trigger.
Fiber Optic sights are not adjustable.
Price point is on the high side for a NBB.
Comes with an orange tip (Can be removed).
Comments: The Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol is a purpose built Airsoft Snipper Pistol designed to have lots of power for those long range shots, good accuracy again to reach out further out over what a standard Airsoft Pistol is capable of, and on top of that it is super quiet so as not to reveal your position. I was also super impressed with how many shots people were getting out of a single gas fill of the magazine. Generally getting some 100+ rounds to a fill, so four 24 shot magazine reloads! It is primarily a double action trigger Airsoft Pistol, but it does have a really nice double action trigger and you can thumb cock that rear hammer manually for even more precise shooting when you need it. I am not sure of any other Airsoft Pistol with all these features focused specifically for Airsoft Sniper usage, but if that is what you are looking for then the Novritsch SSX-23 NBB Airsoft Sniper Pistol is a great choice.
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:
Type:Airsoft GBB Rifle. Manufacturer: Novritsch. Model: SSQ22. Materials: Metal and plastic. Weight: 4 pounds (1.8 kg). Total Length: 32.7 inches (83cm). Barrel Length: 14.6 inches (37cm). Barrel: Metal non-rifled. Propulsion: Green gas. Action: Semi auto single action only trigger. Hop-up: Adjustable top mount hop-up. Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's. Ammunition Capacity: 36 round full size drop out plastic/metal magazine. FPS: 400+.
Trigger Pull: The Single Action Only trigger pull on the Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle is a lot like what you would find on a real steel Ruger 10/22. It is short and light in action making it light and quick enough for action shooting or sniping with accuracy from long range. You will have to work the bolt to load an Airsoft BB in to the breach and ready the single action trigger for the first shot, but then the blowback action will do that for you for the rest of the shots.
Accuracy: I have not shot the Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle or tested it out so far, so I don’t really have much to say in terms of accuracy or if it is close to the claimed 400+ fps, but I will be making a full dedicated Field Test Shooting Video for it a bit down the road when I get caught up with my Field Test Shooting Videos. So until then we will have to wait and see,
Build Quality: Novritsch is a new product line for me so I have not had much hands on with any of their guns so far. My first impressions are that they make very good quality Airsoft products using high quality materials with well thought out designs. The Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle is not super heavy even though it does incorporate a fair amount of metal components including CNC machined aluminum.
Realism: The Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle is not an exact copy or Replica of a Ruger 10/22 22LR Rifle but it does share a lot of its design and mechanical functions. Most people when they buy a base Ruger 10/22 generally do a lot of upgrading and modifications to them that ultimately make it look a lot more like the Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle at the end of the day. As it is Gas Blowback it functions very similar to the real steel version with working blowback action which does give a bit of recoil to it and allows for a very nice short and light single action trigger.
Pros:
Mostly all metal design.
Gas-efficient nozzle assembly, CNC machined Hop-Up chamber, and Maple Leaf 60° bucking with a large nub surface.
Easy to access and adjustable hop-up, up to 0.46g BBs out of the box.
Multiple M-LOK Mounting Options (Sides and bottom).
Three preinstalled QD Sling mounts on each side.
Front groove similar to gas pistol mags. You can see how many BBs are left in your magazine.
Skeletonized stock with a rubber pad that is attached to a Picatinny rail.
Nice GBB recoil with each shot.
Compact and light weight, easy to carry on the filed.
Ruger 10/22 owners will be use to this design.
Cons:
Does not come with any sights, will need to add one.
Only shoots in semi auto to conserve ammo.
Has preinstalled orange tip but can be removed.
Comments:
I am always a sucker for Gas Blowback Airguns in general and with Airsoft Rifles the vast majority tend to be AEG’s, so when I get the chance to review a GBB Airsoft rifle, I am always a bit excited to do so. The Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle has a lot going for it, there are lots of metal parts where you want them to be, a great single action trigger, mounting options for a red dot or optical sight along with M-LOK on the sides and bottom for whatever accessories you plan to add to it. It’s nice that it starts out pretty light as the addition of a scope, perhaps a foregrip, maybe a taclight and or laser will bring up the weight. I most certainly am looking forward to the Field Test Shooting Video so I can see how this one performs.
In this months Replica Airguns Mystery Unboxing Preview Video, I take a look at 4 new items that showed up at my door. Two Airsoft Rifles, one being AEG and the other one a GBB. I also received two accessories for the GEM Alias super tiny multi ammo CO2 Pistol, A .50 caliber Paintball Barrel for it and and a 12 gram CO2 Adapter.
Both Airsoft Rifles are new to me from a company called Novritsch which is a higher end brand so the pricing is not cheap for either Airsoft Rifle. It was nice to get an AEG and GBB to review, the Novritsch SSR77 AEG Airsoft Rifle is a Replica of the Steyr AUG while the Novritsch SSQ22 GBB Airsoft Rifle is essentially a custom modded Ruger 10/22 copy, at least from what I can tell, it is solid and really well built.
I have already made a Table Top Video for the GEM Alias CO2 Pistol but I have been waiting for the .50 Caliber Paintball Barrel to show up so I can test out all 4 barrel ammo options. I also really wanted the 12 gram CO2 Adapter so I don’t have to use the small 8 gram CO2’s which are harder to find and not as cost effective as the 12 gram CO2. So now I am totally ready to make the GEM Field Test Shooting Review.
