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By bmb57 from USA on 2009-07-30 10:54:55 Things I liked:Big fun for around the yard plinking.Things I would have changed:Nothing. A fine package. What others should know:More of a fun big kids toy. Not for serious plinking/target shooting |  |
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By Liang from USA on 2011-09-23 16:59:39 Things I liked:well made, blow back action, shooting like a real fire arm. it shot 8 magazines until don't have a power to blowback. 120 shots per 12g co2 is great. My crosman 357 only delivers 60 shots.Things I would have changed:Accuracy is another thing, my gun shoots a way high and right from where i am aiming at about 4 inches at a distance only 5 yards away! And the sight is non adjustable!!!! i can image that at over 10 yards, it would shoot BB everywhere, don't think about to use it to plinking soda cans, it will never hit it. What others should know:maybe I will try the lazer sight and never use the iron sight any more. or should put extra 20 bucks to have a PX4, which shoots pellet not BBs. |
- 12345
- Things I liked:This is a fun little gun to shoot, especially if you are a fan of James Bond 007. The trigger is very easy to pull. The blowback provides a comfortable kick that adds to the realism of the gun. The slide locks back once the magazine is empty. The cutout ejection port actually lets you see inside where the tip of the magazine is positioned between the CO2 valve and the barrel.
Things I would have changed:Umarex needs to conceal the CO2 loading knob inside the grip as they have done with all of their other pistols. The manual safety should be moved off the grip to the back of the slide as in the real firearm.
What others should know:This gun is mostly metal, but very light weight. So light in fact that the blow back kept jarring my aim up high off target. For a short smooth barreled BB gun, the accuracy is not very good. Nevertheless, I was getting 2 inch to 4 inch scatter groupings at about 15 feet with Avanti, Marksman, Umarex, and Copperhead BBs. The first 30 shots were mostly high of center, but the remaining shots were mostly grouping around the target center. What this gun lacks in accuracy, it makes up in total shot count. I got about 200 shots before the BBs lacked sufficient power to penetrate the paper target. The blowback quit after about 177 shots. The remainder of my shots were done by first manually cocking the hammer. As I said initially, this is a very fun little gun to shoot. I recommended getting at least 13 of the magazines. - Things I liked:Accuracy within 10-15 yards, blowback operation, Great copy of original, feels like shooting a .22 lr.
Things I would have changed:ship with extra magazine.
What others should know:Fun for short range can shooting, get one and have fun. Lots cheaper than real Walther which is $600+ price tag. - Things I liked:I use this gun for training newbees,I have 2. The first one tore its self apart literally. But that's another story.(previous review) the fit and finish are great but as others pointed out it a plinker a trainer and that's the tool I employ it to perform. satisfactorily.
Things I would have changed: I would be willing to pay more for real steel through out, and a more durable valve system with two alterations. A selectable switch to disengage the slide actiion. A manual control valve to govern the charge. Metal mags might be nice , and more up to date sight recognition. illuminessance.
What others should know:The current models are aluminum ,good enough for a toy. Keep that in mind plastic would have never stood up to the action. The laser availale for it broke in less than 100 rounds . It is an aluminum trigger guard. That is how violent it shakes . Leave it plane jane save your dough. check the valve inside the slide the hammer falls on ,it will shake apart and there are no spare parts available . Lock tight the threads Be real nice to the gun , no rappid fire inspect and oil regularly. Like I said , my second one is a trainer , yes I still like the gun. - Things I liked:Very very similar to the real thing, except the trigger-which is actually better! Brings out your inner Bond.
Things I would have changed:Make the mags steel, or at least use pot metal-they are extremely thin plastic right where it counts. After under 200 rds I've already had one split apart. Also, loading to max capacity results in many double feeds, but stopping at 10 works flawlessly. Not a huge fan of the big knob sticking out the bottom either.
What others should know:Not much to say that hasn't already been covered, but someone previously asked if the slide stayed open after the last shot-it does. - Things I liked:everything
What others should know:this is a great replica of the walther ppk pistol great for a starter pistol i used two have two of them great fun - Things I liked:Out of the plastic blister package (which I hold no fondness for) this gun speaks quality. It's a lot of fun to fiddle with and admire. Having once owned the actual firearm in .380, it was a pleasure to reaquaint myself with an old friend. Shooting the gun is a mixed bag for me. Power is adequate for a gun like this, however, accuracy I feel suffers a bit from the recoil action moving your hand a tad from shot to shot. It does slightly better with Daisy bb's than Crosman. As a fun little pistol to bang around with in your garage, with your favorite aluminum beverage container as targets (eye protection and good backstop mandatory!) it's very hard to beat. Just a lot of fun, at a reasonable price.
Things I would have changed:I couldn't think of much. The engineers did a good job. The gun is super reliable, until the Co2 cartridge starts to run low. Then the slide won't power back. Perhaps a switch to disable the blowback slide would be nice?
What others should know:You really can't go wrong. Don't expect a field gun, or a paper puncher. This gun is all about the fun. Nuttin wrong with that! - Things I liked:Very close facsimile of the Walther PPK. People who have seen it think it's a real PPK until I (quickly) explain to them it's a BB gun. It's lots of fun to shoot, I haven't had any serious problems with it since I bought it and I've run a couple dozen CO2 cartridges though it. It fits perfectly in a paddle holster made for a Walther/Interarms PPK firearm. I wear it in my shop (which is in my back yard in a rural area and I'm in there alone when I'm in there) because mice get in underneath the rolling garage door.* This little gun isn't very powerful so it takes out the little beasties with a head shot without damaging anything else. It's the best way I've found to counter the immediate threat of a ferocious mouse as soon as it's spotted. And it's fun. I made a "bullet trap" type target and hung it on a wall of my shop for target practice. This little pistol snaps pretty good on a full CO2 cartridge and at the distance I practice it doesn't seem to make any difference when the CO2 cartridge gets weaker- so I can shoot it until there's not enough gas left to cycle the action. I get about 6 mags or so from a CO2 cartridge. *NOTE: Do NOT wear a BB gun in a holster thinking it affords you protection from anything except mice. A real assailant will see your BB gun and thinking it's a real firearm may decide to shoot you for his own survival. My shop has other, more serious protection than this cute little BB gun. I use this gun a lot and I like it a lot.
Things I would have changed:That horrible looking CO2 screw lug sticking out of the bottom of the grip. It completely ruins the aesthetic of this cute little pistol. I adapted mine to use a tool I made so that the screw sits flush when a CO2 cartridge is fully seated. NOW it looks very cool. Do NOT adapt or modify any kind of projectile launching device unless you really know what you're doing. If you don't understand things like metal tempering and how to work metal without taking out the temper then you don't know what you're doing so don't try. Remember that modifying something like this in any way voids the warranty, I didn't adapt mine until the warranty period expired. The only reason I gave this gun four stars instead of 5 is that bone ugly screw lug sticking out of the bottom of the grip.
What others should know:Accuracy is not real great. It's a very short barreled smooth bore so I doubt it could be any better than it is. Sometimes it takes me two tries to hit a mouse in the head at less than 10 feet. I use a premium grade of BB's and that's about all you can do to get the most accuracy out of this gun. Buy extra magazines for this pistol. It will increase your enjoyment of the gun a lot. I have 7 and keep them loaded with 10 shots in each one unless I intend to expend an entire magazine in target practice immediately. Like any magazine, if you're going to leave it loaded then do not load it to full capacity because you're asking for a magazine spring failure if you do. Because I use this gun in the manner I described above it's always loaded and has a live CO2 cylinder in it. (With the exception that when I empty a CO2 cartridge and don't intend to shoot for a day or more I don't put a cartridge in it to let the seals come back to their proper shape.) Be sure to put a drop of pellgun oil on the end of the CO2 cartridge when loading one to keep the seals from drying out. Cold CO2 is VERY drying on rubber seals. The gun needs to be lubricated well to keep working properly. The slide recoil spring is pretty wimpy compared to a real firearm and it needs to be so in order for the slide to function without using up too much CO2. Keep the gun lubed and you won't have any issues. At this price point this is a really cool little BB pistol. Take care of it and it should last. - Things I liked:Very nice good weight and feel. Blow back works like a charm.
Things I would have changed:Knob on bottom - Things I liked:--The weight is very good, and the balance is spot on. --The blowback feature is excellent, and doesn't blow off THAT much CO2. --Accuracy is really DECENT (at 15 ft.) for having such low-profile iron (and non-adjustable) sights. My PPK tends to shoot a tad LOW, so no big deal to correct for that after a few rounds go downrange. It will hit what you aim it at. Very comfortable pistol to shoot.
Things I would have changed:--It would be nice to have the SAFETY where it's located on the REAL pistol - on the left rear of the slide. The current safety doesn't feel right, although the function is quite positive. --It would also be nice to be able to decock the pistol w/o having to drop the mag. --The knob at the bottm of the grip (for CO2 charging) should be more like the XBG (or even the M&P) - a folding half-moon device that sits more flush with the bottom of the grip. -- The magazines should be metal instead of plastic. -- A slightly higher muzzle velocity would be welcome.
What others should know:The pistol DOES have a decock for the hammer (pays to read the instructions), but you have to REMOVE the magazine to do so. Still, considering the price (and yes, even the age) of this blowback pistol, it IS really worth it. I would recommend this pistol for anyone willing to have some fun at a slightly higher price than the bottom-end pistols, even if this pistol has a lower muzzle velocity. And if the NRA uses the PPK/S as it's youth training pistol, it's got to be good. Happy shooting and always practice safety FIRST. - Things I liked:Very realistic looking, feel and even the blow back action.
Things I would have changed:Finish really really sucks. High gloss black would really make it superb.
What others should know:Accuracy really is poor, with or with out fake suppressor. - Things I liked:The blow back of the slide like a firearm.
Things I would have changed:Have an adjustable rear sight.
What others should know:Accuracy isn't real good, as it is a BB gun. However it is fun to shoot. - Things I liked:This is a well made (made in Japan) product by Umarex, very realistic. Shoots well, fairly accurate. Blow back action adds to the realism. Low price for such a well made Co2 Pistol
Things I would have changed: Replace Co2 thumb screw with Allen screw and hex wrench.
What others should know:A well made realistic replica that is fun to shoot and will make a nice addition to anyones collection - Things I liked:Very Nice construction. Top Quality as the original factory supplied magazine.
Things I would have changed:They are plastic, plastic breaks when abused. Will be good a metal construction!
What others should know:Excellent units for the price! - Things I liked:Very Nice construction. Same Top Quality as the original factory supplied magazine.
Things I would have changed:They are plastic, plastic breaks when abused. Will be good a metal construction!
What others should know:Great units for the price! - Things I liked:This is my first blowback co2 pistol. It is easy to load, fires nice. I'm still learning how to shoot. So I don't know how accurate it is. I line up the site and it doesn't hit where I'm aiming.
Things I would have changed:Nothing.
What others should know:The blowback feature is cool and realistic, but for me it makes it much harder to hit the mark. Still learning. - Things I liked:This Walther PPK/S was a big surprise!! Lots of power. The blowback is fun to shoot. Lots of shots per co2. Even after the blowback slows down or even stops you still can get more extra good shots by going single action. 150 or more shots per co2 cylinder.
Things I would have changed:Nothing needs to be changed. Great as is.
What others should know:I shot for hours yesterday with all my co2 pistols (six)and this one out lasted them all. Accuracy was awesome at 25 to 30 yards. I received the 3 extra mags with my purchase and you can load all four-15s and go through them three times before gas is to weak to bother with. 150 to 180 shots!!! Kewl!!!! - Things I liked:One word sums up this pistol. WOW! The gun is very realistic. The blow back action is nice. Overal weight and feel on this pistol is great and furthers the realism of it. The pistol is manufactured in Japan so fit, finish and quality are high. The Co2 cartage lasts for a long time. It started to drop off at around 90 shots but was still strong. I really like this little pistol and it is a great addition to my collection. It is reasonably priced by Pyramyd Air so this is a definite must have. GO BUY IT!
Things I would have changed:None
What others should know:Plastic clips are very well constructed. Do not worry about them. Some folks made comments that this is a concern for breakage. There work fine. - Things I liked:This pistol was a nice surprise. Nice heavy blow back and surprisingly accurate for alum. cans at 25 yards. Very realistic look and feel.
Things I would have changed:Nothing.
What others should know:Great little air pistol. My Girlfriend likes it too. She is a very good shooter. Buy one you will love it too. - Things I liked:The entire gun is metal and feels great. I love how the slide locks when the mag is empty, I'm so addicted just to playing around with that. Real blowback action is smooth and its a nice little replica.
Things I would have changed:The little nub for screwing in the CO2
What others should know:I didn't rate the accuracy at all because i put a laser sight on it and i don't want to unmount it. But where ever the red light shines, the target goes down. - 12345
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:4 4.0
Accuracy:4 4.0
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Things I would have changed:Umarex needs to change the C02 locking mechanism and conceal it in the gun. The nob that sticks out is a big eye sore and degrades the gun in looks.