If you have read my review of the Gletcher PM1951, you’ll know that, while it wasn’t a bad shooter, it hits around 2” below the point of aim. I hate replicas that shoot low. I don’t know why: I can just about tolerate something that shoots high, but not low. On a replica such as […]
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The next step in the upgrade of my Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa is to fit the upgraded loading nozzle. The loading nozzle is the part that pushes the BB into the barrel when the slide returns to battery and the front part of the loading nozzle fits tightly inside the barrel. The better the seal between […]
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The Makarov is a classic pistol which has been represented by a number of replicas. However, none of them have been entirely satisfactory for a number of reasons. So, when I saw that Gletcher have produced a new, CO2 powered, 4.5mm Makarov replica, I was excited. Is this the Mak replica we have been waiting […]
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You could probably make a good case that the Glock pistol represents one of the defining handgun designs of the late 20th Century. Which makes it all the more surprising that there are no officially licensed Glock replicas in any calibre. Until now! Today (Friday 22nd September), Umarex announced that they have concluded a formal […]
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Having recently re-discovered my passion for the classic Italian “giallo” films of the 60s, 70s and 80s, I often notice the protagonists, especially the intrepid police detectives, are armed with a small, but very handy, semi-automatic pistol. Naturally, I assumed this to be a Beretta and set-out to discover what model it was likely to […]
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There is an ongoing debate amongst some replica air gun enthusiasts about airsoft weapons versus “real” air pistols. Many replica air pistol fans regard airsoft pistols as little more than inaccurate, underpowered and expensive toys. While in the past there may have been some truth in this, improved designs and advances in technology mean that […]
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Some people regard the Umarex 586/686 replica of a Smith & Wesson revolver as the finest multi-shot replica air pistol ever made. That’s a big claim. This is certainly a well made, powerful and accurate replica, but is it really the best there has ever been? Let’s take a look. Real steel background In 1856 […]
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The Umarex Legends MP40 was released in Canada in early June and my BB machine gun arrived just in time for Father’s Day. After opening the box and admiring this nice specimen for a little bit, I managed two complete cycles on the day I received it (4 CO2 cartridges and about 350 BBs). Basically […]
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When automotive engineer Andrew Lawrence was commissioned in 1940 to design an air pistol that would be powerful, accurate, inexpensive to manufacture and would replicate the balance and handling of a firearm, he came up with an innovative design that resembled both the Colt Woodsman and the Luger. However, wartime shortages meant that the result […]
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It’s been quite a while since the last update on this site. That’s been down to a move from Asia to Europe and the fact that the house I moved into in Spain wasn’t really suitable for human habitation. So, there hasn’t been much time for replicas in the past few months. However, now I […]
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TM Hi-Capa Upgrade Part 1
If you have read my review of the TM Hi-Capa 4.3 Custom, you’ll know that I was very happy with it. It’s beautifully made and it shoots very nicely indeed. However, I did wonder whether it might be possible to upgrade it for a couple of reasons: One, I’d like it to shoot with a […]
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Are all Steel BBs the same?
There are a range of different weights of 6mm BB available which means it’s possible to experiment to find the one that suits a particular replica perfectly. There is also a notable difference in the quality of different brands of 6mm BBs. But, all 4.5mm steel are the same? Aren’t they? There’s only one way […]
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Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa Custom Dual Stainless
In replica terms, hype is a double-edged weapon. It can mean that you assume something is going to be good before you ever pick it up but it can also mean that you have expectations so high that the reality is bound to be disappointing. For these reasons, it’s not easy to approach a review […]
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World of Replica Air Pistols 