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Umarex T4E TP50 Gen 2 CO2 Paintball Pistol Table Top Review

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In this table top review, we’re taking a look at the Umarex T4E TP50 Gen 2 CO2 Paintball Pistol, part of Umarex’s T4E (Training for Engagement) lineup. This version is marketed more as a tactical training pistol, while its nearly identical counterpart, the HDP50, is positioned toward home defense.

At first glance, the TP50 and HDP50 look almost identical. The main visual difference is that the TP50 comes in an all-black finish, while the HDP50 features an orange slide. Beyond that, the functionality, performance, and specs are essentially the same.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Umarex

  • Model: T4E TP50 Gen 2

  • Caliber: .50 caliber

  • Power Source: 12g CO2 (quick piercing system)

  • Action: Semi-auto, double action trigger

  • Magazine Capacity: 6 rounds (internal inline magazine)

  • Velocity: Rated up to 465 FPS

  • Energy: Claimed 11 joules (can be higher depending on ammo)

  • Barrel Length: ~4 inches

  • Overall Length: ~8 inches

  • Weight: ~1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)

  • Construction: Polymer frame and slide with metal internals and barrel

  • Safety: Integrated trigger safety

  • Rail: Under-barrel Picatinny rail

  • Sights: Fiber optic front and rear

Overview and First Impressions

The TP50 Gen 2 is a compact, .50 caliber paintball-style pistol designed for training, recreational shooting, and less-lethal applications. It has a solid feel in the hand, not too heavy, not too light, and resembles a full-size handgun profile, similar in size to a large-frame pistol.

Despite its polymer exterior, the internal components that matter, especially around the CO2 system—are metal, giving it durability where needed.

CO2 System (Quick Piercing Feature)

One of the standout features is the quick piercing CO2 system:

  • Insert the CO2 cartridge (butt-first)

  • Tighten the cap until snug

  • When ready to use, give the bottom a firm “whack”

  • A pin pops out on the back where you can see it to indicate the system is pressurized

This allows you to keep the pistol loaded but not activated, which is useful for storage or readiness situations.

Ammo Compatibility

The Umarex T4E TP50 Gen 2 CO2 Paintball Pistol supports a wide range of .50 caliber ammunition, including:

  • Rubber balls

  • Powder balls

  • Paintballs

  • Steel/rubber hybrid balls

  • Pepper balls (limited availability in Canada)

Performance varies significantly depending on the weight of the projectile:

  • Lighter rubber balls: ~450 FPS / ~13–15 joules

  • Heavier projectiles: lower energy (down to ~7–11 joules)

What’s Included

  • TP50 Gen 2 pistol

  • Two tubes of 10 rounds each (powder + rubber balls)

  • Barrel cleaning squeegee

  • Instruction manual

  • Cardboard packaging (blue “tactical pistol” branding)

Walkaround Highlights

  • Fiber optic sights make target acquisition easy in various lighting conditions

  • Textured grip and slide for solid handling

  • Metal trigger with integrated safety

  • Wide open barrel design

  • Picatinny rail for adding lights or lasers

  • Clear “Strike” marking for CO2 activation point

Overall, it’s a clean, functional design with a tactical look, especially in the all-black version.

Pros

  • Compact size compared to other .50 cal pistols

  • Wide variety of compatible ammo types

  • Quick piercing CO2 system (very practical)

  • Good power for its size (~11–15 joules range)

  • Fiber optic sights improve usability

  • Picatinny rail for accessories

  • Realistic all-black tactical appearance

Cons

  • Only 6-round capacity before reload

  • Limited shots per CO2 (~3–4 reloads)

  • Internal magazine (no quick mag swaps)

  • Pepper ball ammo difficult to source in Canada

  • Efficiency trades off for higher power

TP50 vs HDP50 (Quick Comparison)

  • TP50: All black, marketed as tactical training

  • HDP50: Orange slide, marketed for home defense

  • Performance: Essentially identical

This difference is largely cosmetic and marketing-driven, so choosing between them comes down to preference and intended use.

Final Thoughts

The Umarex T4E TP50 Gen 2 CO2 Paintball Pistol is a solid, compact .50 caliber CO2 pistol that delivers respectable power in a manageable platform. It’s not designed for high-capacity shooting or efficiency, but rather for impact, simplicity, and versatility in ammo choice.

If you’re looking for a less-lethal option or a training pistol with realistic handling and solid performance, the TP50 fits that role well, especially if you prefer the more discreet all-black tactical look.

Where to Buy

Categories: .50 cal, CO2, Comparison, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, T4E TP50, TP50

April 2026 Replica Airguns Mystery Box Unboxing

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In this April 2026 unboxing, there’s a solid mix of power, realism, and variety straight out of the box. Even before opening it up, the size and weight of the package hinted that this wasn’t going to be a light or basic shipment. As usual, this is more of a first look and overview rather than a deep dive, with full tabletop and field test reviews coming later.

CenterPoint AT400 Compound Crossbow Kit (400 FPS)

The first item out of the box is easily the most substantial: an AT400 compound crossbow kit. This is not one of the smaller, backyard-friendly crossbows—it’s a full-sized, high-powered unit designed for serious use.

  • Velocity: Rated around 400 feet per second

  • Energy: Approximately 142 ft-lbs

  • Features:

    • Detachable silent crank system for easier cocking

    • Picatinny rail for mounting optics or accessories

    • Full kit setup with multiple components included

This level of power puts it well into small-to-medium game hunting territory, making it more than just a recreational piece. Because of its size and power, testing it indoors isn’t really practical, so this one will likely get a detailed tabletop breakdown rather than a traditional shooting demo.

Umarex T4E TP50 Gen 2 (.50 Cal Tactical Pistol)

Next up is the Umarex T4E TP50 Gen 2, this time in the all-black tactical version rather than the more recognizable orange training model.

  • Caliber: .50 caliber

  • Velocity: Up to 465 FPS

  • Ammo: Rubber balls (included in the box)

  • System: CO2 powered with quick-pierce activation

This version stands out for a couple of reasons. First, the higher velocity suggests noticeably more energy compared to earlier or training-focused versions. Second, the all-black design gives it a much more realistic look, closer to a traditional firearm aesthetic.

Functionally, it uses a spring-fed internal magazine and a preloaded CO2 system, allowing you to keep it ready without gas leakage. When needed, a quick strike activates the CO2, making it immediately usable.

Based on typical .50 cal projectile weights and that velocity, this likely lands somewhere in the mid-to-high teens or possibly around 20 ft-lbs of energy, though exact numbers will be confirmed during testing.

E&L AKS-74N AEG Airsoft Rifle (Legends Series)

The final item in the box is a standout for realism: the E&L AKS-74N AEG airsoft rifle, branded under the “Legends / Legendary Perfection” line.

This is clearly built to replicate the real AK platform as closely as possible.

  • Construction:

    • Real wood stock

    • Stamped steel receiver and metal components

    • Folding stock (magnetic lock)

  • Operation:

    • AEG (Automatic Electric Gun)

    • Semi and full-auto firing modes

    • Adjustable rear sight (elevation)

  • Extras:

    • Deans connector compatibility

    • Included specs sheet with velocity in m/s

The weight is immediately noticeable, estimated around 7–8 pounds, which adds to the realism. The combination of real wood furniture and steel construction gives it a very authentic feel compared to lighter, polymer-heavy Airsoft rifles.

The included magazine is polymer, but it should be compatible with standard AK-style AEG mags, meaning upgrades or swaps are likely straightforward.

Final Thoughts

This unboxing delivers a strong mix across three very different categories:

  • High-power archery platform (AT400 crossbow)

  • Compact CO2-powered .50 cal pistol (TP50 Gen 2)

  • Full-metal, real wood AEG rifle (E&L AKS-74N)

Each item targets a different type of user, from tactical training and backyard use to collectors and realism-focused Airsoft enthusiasts.

As always, this is just the first look. Full tabletop reviews, comparisons, and field tests will break down real-world performance, usability, and value.

For availability and full write-ups, check:

Categories: .50 cal, 6mm, AEG, Airgun News, Airsoft, Arrow, CO2, Crossbow, Full Auto, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Single Shot, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, TP50, CenterPoint, AT400, A&L, AKS-74N

Umarex T4E TC 68 Less Lethal Paintball Rifle Field Test Review

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In this Field Test Shooting Review I’m taking a look at the Umarex T4E TC68 .68 caliber paintball / less-lethal marker to see how it performs in terms of velocity, accuracy, and overall shooting experience.

I have already done a Table Top Review covering the specifications, features, and overall purpose of the TC68, so make sure to check that video out if you want the full breakdown of the gun itself. This field test review is focused strictly on real-world performance.

For this test the TC68 has been de-restricted, meaning the adjustment screw has been modified slightly so it can reach its full potential. Even with this adjustment it should still remain legally compliant here in Canada, since the velocity will remain under the 500 fps threshold.

For ammunition I used .68 caliber nylon rounds:

  • Black rounds: approximately 2.8 grams

  • Yellow rounds: approximately 2.6 grams

The TC68 in this test is powered using dual 12-gram CO2 cartridges, rather than the larger 88-gram CO2 cylinder, which will affect both shot consistency and total shot count.

Velocity Testing

For the velocity portion of the test I fired several shots through my chronograph.

Chronograph readings were somewhat tricky to capture at first, but once everything started working correctly I was able to record several shots.

Example readings included:

  • 476 fps

  • 463 fps

  • 453 fps

  • 445 fps

The velocity dropped slightly during the test, which is expected when using dual 12-gram CO2 cartridges, as they cool down fairly quickly during rapid shooting.

The slightly heavier 2.8-gram black rounds were also used for some of the shots, which can contribute to minor changes in velocity compared to the lighter 2.6-gram rounds.

Even with that drop, performance was still strong and suggests the TC68 could likely reach high-400 fps velocities with a fresh CO2 setup or an 88-gram CO2 cylinder, which provides much greater gas capacity and improved consistency.

Accuracy Testing

For the accuracy portion of the test I set up a paper target down range and loaded roughly 20 rounds into the magazine.

The first test consisted of 10 shots in semi-automatic mode using the heavier black nylon rounds. A red-dot optic was installed on the TC68 for aiming, though it had not been sighted in or adjusted beforehand.

Results were quite respectable for a marker shooting heavy .68 caliber rounds.

  • Overall grouping was approximately 4 inches

  • Most shots landed within a 2.5–3 inch cluster

  • One shot landed slightly low outside the main group

Considering the optic was not adjusted and this was essentially a right-out-of-the-box test, the accuracy was quite good.

Full-Auto Shooting Test

After the semi-auto accuracy test I attempted a full-auto burst test, but quickly discovered the CO2 had been depleted.

After installing fresh CO2 cartridges, the full-auto test was repeated with approximately 20 rounds loaded.

The TC68 does not have an extremely fast rate of fire, but it still delivers a solid stream of rounds when the trigger is held down.

During full-auto fire:

  • The gun remained fairly controllable

  • Rate of fire was moderate but effective

  • CO2 cooling became noticeable during sustained bursts

A fresh target confirmed that the TC68 was still accurate enough for defensive-style shooting, keeping the majority of rounds within the main target area even during burst fire.

Power and Energy

Using approximately 2.8-gram nylon rounds traveling around 475 fps, the TC68 is producing significantly more energy than its factory-rated 16-joule output. Closer to 30 joules!

The modification performed simply allows the power adjustment screw to reach its full depth, allowing the marker to operate closer to its maximum potential.

While exact energy figures will depend on projectile weight and velocity, the TC68 in this configuration appears capable of producing considerably higher energy levels than stock, while still remaining under the 500 fps legal limit in Canada.

Shooting Impressions

Overall the Umarex T4E TC68 proved to be a solid and reliable platform during testing.

Some observations from the field test:

What I liked

  • Strong velocity potential

  • Good accuracy for a .68 caliber marker

  • Full-auto capability for rapid follow-up shots

  • Compatible with multiple CO2 power options

Things to consider

  • Dual 12-gram CO2 cartridges cool down quickly

  • Larger 88-gram CO2 cylinders will provide better consistency

  • The gun includes multiple safety mechanisms that require familiarity

The TC68 includes three levels of safety, which helps prevent accidental discharge but does require some practice to become comfortable with the controls.

Final Thoughts

The Umarex T4E TC68 performed well in this field test.

Velocity was strong, accuracy was respectable for a .68 caliber marker, and the full-auto capability adds an interesting dimension to the platform.

With proper setup and a fresh CO2 source, the TC68 has the potential to deliver high-energy shots while still remaining within Canadian legal limits.

Overall it’s a very capable paintball / less-lethal marker and definitely an interesting option for those looking for a high-power .68 caliber platform.

Categories: .68 cal, CO2, Bulk Air, Field Test, Full Auto, Paintball, PCP, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, T4E TC 68

Umarex T4E TC 68 Less Lethal Paintball Rifle Table Top Review

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Type: .68 Cal Paintball / Training Marker Rifle /Less Lethal
Manufacturer: Umarex (T4E / Training for Engagement)
Model: T4E TC68
Made In: Taiwan
Materials: Polymer exterior with internal metal components (metal flash hider + various metal controls)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.52 lb)
Overall Length: 84 cm (33")
Barrel: Approx. 31 cm (12") smoothbore (.68 cal)
Power Source: 2x12g CO2 (in-stock dual system), 88g CO2, or HPA (via included adapter)
Action: Semi-auto and full-auto
Ammo Type: .68 Cal paintballs, rubber balls (including heavier core types), powder/dust/chalk balls, glass balls, pepper balls (where legal), and First Strike–style shaped rounds (magazine-fed)
Ammo Capacity: 20-round spring-assisted magazine (plus hopper-fed option with included adapter)
Claimed Velocity Range: 240–480 fps (adjustable; depends heavily on ammo weight and air source)
Energy (Context): Marketed around 16J “out of the box,” with higher output possible via the built-in adjustment system (jurisdiction-dependent and often tamper-restricted)

Trigger Pull
The TC68 uses a semi-auto style trigger that feels closer to a single-action pull (it needs to work this way to support full-auto). The break is straightforward and predictable, and it suits the “training marker / utility” role well.

Accuracy

This table top review is focused on features, build, and usability. Accuracy testing and chronograph results are better handled in a field test once ammo weight is confirmed (rubber vs. paintball vs. hard plastic rounds will all change results). Initial “gut feel” shooting suggests the factory setting is already pushing hard for a training marker, with performance feeling consistent with the advertised 16J class.

Build Quality

The TC68 is largely polymer on the outside, but it doesn’t feel like a toy. The weight is substantial, controls feel solid, and the overall package is clearly built for training and repeated handling. You’re getting a robust platform designed to run multiple air sources and a wide range of .68 caliber projectiles without needing a bunch of aftermarket parts just to get started.

Realism / Ergonomics / Controls

Visually and ergonomically the TC68 leans into an AR-style layout:

  • AR-style grip geometry (and AR-compatible grip fitment style)

  • Full-length Picatinny top rail

  • M-LOK on the handguard (sides and bottom) for lights, foregrips, etc.

  • Ambidextrous selector (Safe / Semi / Full)

  • Ambidextrous magazine release

It does not have real-steel operating controls like a charging handle or functional bolt/dust cover, this is a marker, not a firearm replica mechanism, but from a distance it reads like a modern sporting rifle pattern, which matters for training applications and general “presence.”

Safety systems are layered:

  1. A “quick pierce / activation” setup (pressurizes the marker only when you choose)

  2. A cross-bolt style safety that controls readiness to fire and can also depressurize when switched back (you’ll hear it vent)

  3. Standard safe selector switch position

Air Source Flexibility (CO2 + HPA) and Included Hardware

This is one of the biggest selling points: it ships with a lot of the “bits and pieces” that usually cost extra.

You can run:

  • Dual 12g CO2 (the configuration shown in the review)

  • 88g CO2 (full-length stock configuration)

  • HPA via included adapter (plus an alternate stock option that works well with compact tanks)

The included quick-pierce style setup is practical: you can stage the marker with CO2 installed without continuously bleeding gas, then activate it only when needed.

Feeding Options: Magazine-Fed or Hopper-Fed

Out of the box you get:

  • A 20-round spring-assisted magazine designed to load easily (the spring can be held back during loading, then feeds when inserted)

  • A hopper adapter system (hopper not included, but the adapter is), letting you run higher-capacity paintball-style feeding for volume use, especially relevant if you pair HPA + full auto

The magazine also supports First Strike–style shaped rounds (magazine-fed only), expanding the use-case options for training and scenario work.

Sights / Optics

No sights are included, no irons, no basics, nothing. That’s the odd omission on an otherwise “complete” kit. Plan on adding:

  • a red dot (often easiest), and/or

  • irons that sit higher, or a riser setup, depending on your preferred cheek weld and optic height.

Pros

  • Multiple air source support (2x12g CO2, 88g CO2, or HPA via included adapters/stocks)

  • Quick-pierce / staged-gas concept is practical for readiness without constant leaking

  • Semi-auto and full-auto capability

  • Adjustable power/velocity range to suit different training and ammo types

  • Magazine-fed or hopper-fed flexibility (adapter included)

  • Accepts First Strike–style shaped rounds (magazine)

  • AR-style ergonomics and lots of accessory mounting (Picatinny + M-LOK)

  • Strong “presence” and serious performance feel for a .68 platform

  • In Canada especially, it fills a niche many users are actively looking for (training/marker/home safety versatility)

Cons

  • Pricey in Canada (around the ~$600 CAD range at the time of the review)

  • No sights included (you must budget for at least basic aiming equipment)

  • Maximum performance potential may be restricted by factory tamper measures and local rules (and you should not assume higher settings are legal where you live)

Comments

If you want a .68 caliber platform that can legitimately be configured for multiple roles, paintball, training, scenario use, home safety use, the Umarex T4E TC68 stands out because it’s versatile right out of the box. The “complete kit” nature (CO2/HPA readiness + mag and hopper options) is rare at this price point.

The Umarex T4E TC68 is in probably one of the most powerful “Rubber Ball”Airguns you can get here in Canada right now with the ability to even turn it up a notch (at your own discretion). With Canadian legal gun owners losing their rights to own regulated Firearms more and more each day, being able to acquire something that is not regulated may be the best option for non-Firearms Licensed holders and Firearms Licensed holders.

Field test follow-up (chronograph + practical shooting) will matter a lot with this one, because performance varies dramatically with projectile type and weight. That’s where it will be most interesting to quantify real fps and estimated energy across a couple common round types.

Categories: .68 cal, CO2, Bulk Air, Full Auto, Paintball, PCP, Review, Rifle, Semi Auto, Vimeo Video, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, T4E TC 68

Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver Field Test Review

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If you have not already checked out my Table Top Video for the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver then make sure to do so for specifications and a closer look at it.

The Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is an interesting Paintball pistol, it has a very different look and also uses .50 caliber Paintballs which are a little bit less common than the .68 and .43 caliber paintball gun I have been reviewing up until now. The Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is some countries is marketed as a self defense gun but those versions do have a little bit more fps and foot pounds of energy. The version I am testing is not marketed here in Canada or the US as self defense products but rather as more of a training Paintball Gun.

Starting with my Chronograph velocity test I placed 5 Rubber Balls through my Chronograph using a brand new CO2. The Rubber balls I am going to say are a little bit heavier than standard Paintballs and Umarex claims the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is capable of hitting around 360 fps so with the heavier rubber balls I was expecting a little bit under the max fps. I was able to get an average of 328 fps so not bad at all.

Moving on to my accuracy test. I need up placing 10 of my 12 rounds into the paper target as I had two rounds that went off in what I am going to call an uncontrolled manor. The 10 rubber paintball rounds that did hit my paper target that was setup 30 feet down range all hit within about 6 inches of each other daily well centered left and right and a little bit low on the target. Gettin back to the uncontrolled shots, I had a situation where I pulled the trigger and the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver went click as you would expect but no CO2 was expelled and so no round was shot. I thought perhaps the cylinder was caught up so I went to wiggle it to try and free it up. As I did so the gun went off without my finger anywhere near the trigger. I am glad I was using rubber balls since the rubber ball hit my cabinet leaning a biota a mark but really causing any damage. This happened twice with the same cylinder, the second time I was bit more prepared for it and had the gun pointed well downrange. I was not able to recreate this problem again so perhaps the cylinder magazine was not seated properly but this still concerns me a bit.

Overall I really like the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver, it’s a pretty cool looking Paintball Gun with decent accuracy and power, you can even feel a little push back and barrel lift when you shoot it. I also like that you can preload a CO2 and puncture it whenever hypo are ready to shoot with a quick smack on the bottom of the grip. Just made sure to put the CO2 in the right way :)

Categories: .50 cal, CO2, Field Test, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Revolver, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E TR50, T4E

Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol Field Test Review

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I believe we are now on my third Shooting review for an Umarex T4E Paintball Pistol Series. My first T4E Pistol Shooting Review was for the Umarex T4E Walther PPQ M2 .43 Caliber Paintball Pistol back in 2018. And then in late December of 2019 I made my Shooting Review for the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Caliber Paintball Pistol. So here we are today performing my Indoor Shooting Test for the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol and since both my previous tests yielded fps around 300 and accuracy in the 6 inch grouping range I kind of know what to expect for it.

First, I put four rounds through my Chrony Chronograph to see what the real world FPS would be, keep in mind I was using rubber balls rather than paintballs and the rubber balls are a little bit heavier and smaller in diameter than paintballs so this could bring the FPS down a bit compared to the slightly lighter paintballs. Using a brand new CO2, the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol average 303 FPS which was higher than the claimed 290 FPS. Temperature inside my Indoor Sea Can Airgun Shooting Range was around 22 degrees Celsius or 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

Moving on to my accuracy testing as per my usual indoor field tests, I positioned myself 30 feet back from a fresh paper target and using a seated and rested shooting position I shot a full magazine (8 rounds) of rubber balls on target with the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol. As mentioned before I was expecting around a 6 inch grouping and got pretty close to it getting closer to an 8 inch 8 shot grouping. The rubber balls did center well on the target all placing uniformly arounds the bullseye. If I was aiming at a human sized torso, I would have hit it with every shot from 30 feet away so good enough for me.

As expected I was able to get very similar and decent results compared to the other Umarex .43 Caliber CO2 Blowback Paintball Pistols I have already reviewed. I did want to mention some of shooting qualities you will find with the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol. The trigger can feel a bit heavy especially using rubber balls as when you pull the trigger the inner barrel moves back and into the magazine going around the paintball and helping to seal off the CO2 from escaping. There is a bit of friction and I find the rubber paintballs seem to have more friction perhaps because the rubber grips more than the plastic surface on standard paintballs? This extra trigger friction or heaviness is really only noticeable when you are pulling the trigger slowly for accuracy testing but when shooting quickly as you would be more likely to do so in an actual training simulation, the trigger friction is all but forgotten about.

The blowback action is very snappy and the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is I would say on the loud side so keep that in mind. All in all another great addition to the Umarex T4E .43 Caliber Paintball Series of CO2 Blowback Paintball Guns.

Categories: .43 cal, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: T4E, T4E TPM1, Umarex, Glock 17, Glock, Umarex Glock

Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Paintball Gun.
Manufacturer: Umarex - T4E.
Model: T4E TPM1
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 532 grams (1.2 pounds).
Barrel: Smooth bore.
Power Source: 1x12 gram CO2.
Action: Semi-Automatic with blowback action.
Ammo Type: .43 Caliber Paintball or Rubber Ball.
Ammo Capacity: 8 Rounds.
FPS: 290.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol feels a lot like a double action trigger mainly because when you pull the trigger the inner barrel travels backwards into the magazine placing a paintball round in the barrel which seals the barrel with the magazine so less CO2 is wasted. This does make the trigger a little bit longer and heavier than a single action trigger. I believe the internal hammer/striker is engaged from the blowback action.

Accuracy: So far I have not had the opportunity to test the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol out so stay posted for my future Field Test Shooting Video where I will see what kind of fps and accuracy we can expect from the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol. You can watch my Field Test Shooting Video for the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol as it is very similar in design and should for the most part perform about the same.

Build Quality: The build quality of the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is really very good, metal parts are where you would expect them, the slide, slide catch, barrel, magazine and most internal parts giving the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol a decent overall weight with the magazine in which makes the Paintball version a little bit lighter than a real steel Glock 17 (624 grams - 22 ounces). The Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol does have a polymer frame but again this is normal with todays modern guns and helps keep the weight down. Fit and finish is also very good!

Realism: The Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is not an actual replica of the the Glock17 Pistol, it is Umarex’s version of the Glock, Umarex does now the Glock lisense but perhaps they where not able to find an actual Glock 17 Paintball gun they could bring to market. The T4E TPM1 is designed to hold and feel similar to a Glock and for most real steel Glock owners the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol would be close enough for training purposes. You will find that the slide cycle distance is a bit shorter than it would be meaning that when the side catch is engaged the slide does not go as far back as it the real 9mm Glock. Field stripping the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol will requires some tools and pin removal.

Purchase it from: The Canada Replica Airguns Store or the US Replica Airguns Store

Pros:

  • Really great weight and solid feeling gun.

  • Full Metal slide that locks back on the last shot.

  • All metal heavy full size drop out magazine adds some additional weight to the gun.

  • Good for Glock shooters looking for a similar training weapon.

  • Everything works pretty much like the real gun so again great as a training tool.

  • Easy to see yellow dot sights front and back.

  • Working trigger safety.

  • Fit and finish is excellent.

  • Magazine spring release really shoots the magazine out.

  • 43 caliber barrel opening, adds to realism.

Cons:

  • White warning lettering stands out a bit too m much on the slide.

  • Magazine only holds 8 rounds, so you are going to need extra magazines for sure.

  • Blowback action is not full blowback, more like a typical half blowback BB gun.

Comments:

TheUmarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is mechanically very close to the Umarex Walther PPQ M2 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol and the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol in how it functions as a Paintball Pistol so I expect all of them to shoot very similarly and that’s not a bad thing since previous versions I have tested so far have performed rather well for me in the Replica Airguns Sea Can Indoor Shooting Range. If you are a Glock fan than the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is about as close as you are going to get at least for now to a Glock Replica Paintball Pistol. As of right now being stuck at home, perhaps a Glock Paintball Trainer like the Umarex T4E TPM1 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol using .43 caliber rubber ammo may just allow you to get some indoor shooting practice to keep your shooting skills up.

Categories: .43 cal, Blowback, CO2, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, Umarex Glock, T4E, T4E TPM1

Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver Table Top Review

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Type: Paintball Gun.
Manufacturer: Umarex - T4E.
Model: T4E TR50
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 726 grams (1.6 pounds).
Barrel: Smooth bore.
Power Source: 1x12 gram CO2.
Action: Revolver - Double action only trigger.
Ammo Type: .50 Caliber Paintball or Rubber Ball.
Ammo Capacity: 6 Rounds x 5 magazines.
FPS: 360.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is double action only but not very long with a very different feel than I am use to. The best way to describe it is kind of lumpy, it starts out a bit firm and then eases off a lot just before it releases. Like climbing a hill and then coasting down the otters side. I will have to see how it feels when it’s all loaded up with CO2 and Paintballs and actually shooting at a target.

Accuracy: So far I have not had the opportunity to test the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver out and before I can do so I need to get myself some .50 caliber rubber Paintballs as all I have on hand right now are .43 and .68 caliber paintballs. Stay posted for my Field Test Shooting Video review for the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver.

Build Quality: The build quality of the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is good overall. It is a mostly plastic build with some metal parts where they need to be internally. It is essentially two plastic halves held together by screws with the few actual mechanical working external parts. You have the trigger with it’s working trigger safety, the removable magazine and magazine release and of course the quick puncture CO2 screw knob. The hammer is internal. The Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is not very heavy but it does feel really solid in the hand.

Realism: The Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver  is not really a replica of any real steel gun that I know of. It does share a lot of similarities with the Umarex Brodax which is a CO2 BB Revolver. The Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is basically a very modern looking revolver. It is not going to fool anyone up close that you actually have a real steel revolver but then again I don’t think if you are shooting it at anyone they are going to want to get all that close to you :)

Purchase it from: The Canada Replica Airguns Store or the US Replica Airguns Store

Pros:

  • Expected fairly high fps power of 360 with .50 caliber paintballs, a bit too high for your average paintball field but perhaps powerful enough to discourage an intruder?

  • Lots of mounting option for accessories like a tac light, laser or other sighting option with it’s upper and lower picatinny rail setup.

  • Quick CO2 pierce system so you can leave a CO2 in it ready to go any time with no worries about CO2 leaking out.

  • Working Trigger Safety.

  • Comes with 5 total magazines you can preload ready for use.

  • Super non-complicated design. Once loaded with CO2 and Paintballs all you need to do is hit the CO2 knob and then pull the trigger.

  • Build quality feels good, the gun is fairly beefy but not overly heavy or hard to hold.

Cons:

  • Mostly all plastic build.

  • Sights do not have white dots on them and are not adjustable.

  • Do not expect a lot of shots per CO2. Will find out when I do my Field Test Shooting Review.

Comments:

The Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is an interesting Paintball gun, overseas versions are marketed as the HDR50 which stands for “Home Defense Revolver”, while the North American version is marketed as the TR50 or “Training Revolver”. This is mainly because in the Europe most countries are not allowed to own real handguns but can own “Self Defense handguns”. In North America as most people are well aware, in the US real handguns are very easy to obtain and can be used for self defense. Just across the border here in Canada we can not really purposely have on hand anything that we plan to use as a weapon for self defense so the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver is marketed as a Training Revolver. What’s the difference? Not much, our North American 360 fps version is a lot like the 7.5 joule German version in terms of power but you can also get a more powerful 11 joule version in the UK. All that said, the Umarex T4E TR50 .50 Caliber Paintball Revolver at least here in Canada is made and marketed as a Paintball gun but on the field may be too powerful? What you decide to do with it is up to you!

Categories: CO2, Paintball, Pistol, Revolver, Review, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, T4E TR50

Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol Field Test Review

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It’s always fun shooting a Paintball Gun like the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol for a change but in this case it’s not all that different then shooting one of my BB or Airsoft pistols, with the acceptation of the .43 caliber rubber balls. I went with rubber balls rather than Paintballs inside my Sea Can Indoor Airguns Shooting Range to keep things clean. Actual Paintballs may have performed a little different than the rubber balls but this gives us a good idea on what the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is capable of

First, I put five rounds through my Chrony Chronograph to see what the real world FPS would be, keep in mind I was using rubber balls rather than paintballs and the rubber balls are a little bit heavier than paintballs so this could bring the FPS down a bit compared to the slightly lighter paintballs. Using a brand new CO2, the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol average 315 FPS which was higher than the claimed 290 FPS! Temperature inside my Sea Can Airgun Shooting Range was around 24 degrees Celsius or 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Moving on to my accuracy testing, as per usual I positioned myself 30 feet back from my fresh paper target and using a seated and rested shooting position I shot a full magazine (8 rounds) of rubber balls on target with the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol. I was not expecting as tight groups as I would get using a BB or Airsoft pistol since Paintball guns are not known for super tight groups. I did manage to shoot around a 6 inch group with most of the shots staying within around 3 inches all pretty well centered. This is about what I was expecting as paintball guns are not meant for "target practicing", generally you are going to be shooting human sized objects and hoping to get some well placed center mass shots. 3-6 inch accuracy at 30 feet will get the job done for sure. I did find the trigger using rubber balls did have a bit more friction while the inner barrel seated itself into the magazine. When shooting quickly with the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol it is much less noticeable and overal the trigger is not bad.

I know some of you are going to ask about using the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol with rubber balls for non-lethal self defense and the reality is it will not stop a person who is determined on hurting you. There is simply not enough stoping power here. Will it a lot if you get shot up close with one of these Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistols especially directly on the skin ? For sure but a well timed punch has more chance of dropping someone than a .43 caliber rubber ball moving at around 300 FPS. You may scare someone off simply by brandishing it but you take the chance of the person calling your bluff. Perhaps 8 rubber balls to the face will change their mind but that's a chance you have to figure out if you want to take or not.

The Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is on par with the Umarex Walther PPQ M2 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol for being about the best I have seen in terms of replica paintball guns. It is as good as they come for realism. In terms of power and accuracy I was very pleases with the results I got. Throw in some extra magazines and you have yourself a nice trainer.

Buy in the Canada Replica Airguns Store or the US Replica Airguns Store

Categories: .43 cal, Blowback, CO2, Field Test, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, S&W M&P9 M2.0

Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol Table Top Review

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Type: Paintball Gun.
Manufacturer: Umarex - T4E.
Model: S&W M&P9 M2.0
Materials: Metal & Polymer.
Weight: 763 grams (1.7 pounds).
Barrel: Smooth bore.
Power Source: 1x12 gram CO2.
Action: Semi-Automatic with blowback action.
Ammo Type: .43 Caliber Paintball or Rubber Ball.
Ammo Capacity: 8 Rounds.
FPS: 290.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol feels a lot like a double action trigger mainly because when you pull the trigger the inner barrel travels backwards into the magazine which seals off the barrel form the magazine so less CO2 is wasted going it not the magazine and also placing a paintball round in the barrel. This does make the trigger a little bit longer and heavier than a single action trigger. I believe the internal hammer/striker is engaged from the blowback action.

Accuracy: So far I have not had the opportunity to test the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol out so stay posted for my future Field Test Shooting Video where I will see what kind of fps and accuracy we can expect from the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol. You can watch my Field Test Shooting Video for the Umarex Walther PPQ M2 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol as it is very similar in design..

Build Quality: The build quality of the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is really very good, metal parts are where you would expect them, the slide, slide catch, barrel, magazine and most internal parts giving the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol a nice near 2 pounds (1.7 pounds) of weight with the magazine in which makes the Paintball version a little heavier than the real steal version (1.54 pounds) but once the real steal version is loaded with a full mag this may even out a bit. The Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol does have a polymer frame but again this is normal with todays modern guns and helps keep the weight down. Fit and finish is also very good!

Realism: The Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol  is a near perfect replica of the real steel S&W M&P9 M2.0 Pistol, from the fully licensed markings to the large .43 caliber diameter barrel. If you placed the Paintball version side by side with the real steel version I doubt you could tell them apart unless you start inspecting it really close up and working the action. You will find that the slide cycle distance is a bit shorter than it would be meaning that when the side catch is engaged the slide does not go as far back as it the real 9mm S&W M&P9 M2.0. Field stripping the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol will requires some tools and pin removal.

Purchase it from: The Canada Replica Airguns Store or the US Replica Airguns Store

Pros:

  • Really great weight and solid feeling gun.

  • Full Metal slide that locks back on the last shot.

  • All metal heavy full size drop out magazine adds some additional weight to the gun.

  • Very Accurate S&W M&P9 M2.0 replica, almost indistinguishable from the real still version.

  • Everything works pretty much like the real gun so a great training tool.

  • Adjustable yellow dot sights.

  • Working trigger safety.

  • Fit and finish is excellent.

  • Magazine spring release really shoots the magazine out.

  • Love the .43 caliber barrel opening, adds to realism.

Cons:

  • Trigger is a bit long as it shoots like a double action trigger, this is because the inner barrel has to travel back into the magazine before firing.

  • Magazine only holds 8 rounds, so you are going to need extra magazines for sure.

  • Blowback action is not full blowback, more like a typical half blowback BB gun.

Comments:

The Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol is mechanically very close to the Umarex Walther PPQ M2 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol in how it functions as a Paintball Pistol so I expect both to shoot very similarly and that’s not a bad thing since the Umarex Walther PPQ M2 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol performed rather well for me in the Replica Airguns Sea Can Indoor Shooting Range. I like that the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol come with additional back-straps to fit any sized hands and overall I feel it would make a great training tool since the Umarex T4E S&W M&P9 M2.0 .43 Cal. Paintball Pistol as it looks, feels and functions just like a real 9mm S&W M&P9 M2.0.

Categories: .43 cal, Blowback, CO2, Comparison, Paintball, Pistol, Review, Semi Auto, YouTube Video Tags: Umarex, T4E, S&W M&P9 M2.0, S&W M&P