Umarex air pistol
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Umarex air pistols are air gun
replicas of handguns manufactured by Umarex
Sportwaffen of Germany
under license from the manufacturers of the original firearms.
They are imported into the United States
by Umarex USA, Inc..
air pistols are firearm replicas that are operated by disposable carbon dioxide cylinders. They fire .177 caliber airgun pellets or steel BBs. Depending on the model, these air pistols use removable 8-round or 10-round rotary magazines or drop-out magazines that eject from the bottom of the grip. Velocity ranges from 295 - 500 ft/s (152.4 m/s) depending on model and ammo type. They are generally accurate to 25 yards (22.9 m) and can be dangerous to 300 yards (274.3 m).
Umarex produces .177 caliber operated versions of Beretta
, Walther, Colt
, Magnum Research
and Smith & Wesson
pistols. They are made to almost the same specifications as the firearm in looks and weight. Some of them function the same in that their slides cycle or recoil.
One of the downsides to any operated pistol is that when the carbon dioxide cylinder gets cold due to pressure loss as a result of rapid fire, the pistols velocity will drop.
Umarex air pistols are replicas of real firearms and are not toys. They are intended to be used under the supervision of an experienced adult shooter and all airguns must be treated with the same respect given a firearm with regard to safety.
pistol can either be fired double action, or the hammer can be cocked after each shot for single action. The Desert Eagle cocks its hammer and rotates the magazine automatically after each shot, although the first shot can be either single or double action, as above.
Air gun
An air gun is a rifle , pistol , or shotgun that fires projectiles by means of compressed air or other gas, in contrast to a firearm, which burns a propellant. Most air guns use metallic projectiles as ammunition. Air guns that only use plastic projectiles are classified as airsoft...
replicas of handguns manufactured by Umarex
Umarex
Umarex Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of air guns , tear-gas and signal pistols, paintball markers under the RAM brand and airsoft guns, based in Arnsberg, Germany...
Sportwaffen of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
under license from the manufacturers of the original firearms.
They are imported into the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
by Umarex USA, Inc..
Design
UmarexUmarex
Umarex Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of air guns , tear-gas and signal pistols, paintball markers under the RAM brand and airsoft guns, based in Arnsberg, Germany...
air pistols are firearm replicas that are operated by disposable carbon dioxide cylinders. They fire .177 caliber airgun pellets or steel BBs. Depending on the model, these air pistols use removable 8-round or 10-round rotary magazines or drop-out magazines that eject from the bottom of the grip. Velocity ranges from 295 - 500 ft/s (152.4 m/s) depending on model and ammo type. They are generally accurate to 25 yards (22.9 m) and can be dangerous to 300 yards (274.3 m).
Umarex produces .177 caliber operated versions of Beretta
Beretta
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta is an Italian firearms manufacturer. Their firearms are used worldwide for a variety of civilian, law enforcement, and military purposes. It is also known for manufacturing shooting clothes and accessories. Beretta is the oldest active firearms manufacturer in the...
, Walther, Colt
Colt's Manufacturing Company
Colt's Manufacturing Company is a United States firearms manufacturer, whose first predecessor corporation was founded in 1836 by Sam Colt. Colt is best known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms over the later half of the 19th and the 20th century...
, Magnum Research
Magnum Research
Magnum Research Inc. is a privately held corporation based in Fridley, Minnesota which manufactures and distributes firearms. The majority owners, Jim Skildum and John Risdall , have been with the company since its founding in 1979...
and Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. The corporate headquarters is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson's pistols and revolvers have become standard issue to police and armed forces throughout the world...
pistols. They are made to almost the same specifications as the firearm in looks and weight. Some of them function the same in that their slides cycle or recoil.
One of the downsides to any operated pistol is that when the carbon dioxide cylinder gets cold due to pressure loss as a result of rapid fire, the pistols velocity will drop.
Use
These pistols are used for training and informal target practice (plinking) where it would be unsuitable to train with a center fire pistol. They are economical to shoot compared to a firearm. They have also become collectors items and show pieces.Umarex air pistols are replicas of real firearms and are not toys. They are intended to be used under the supervision of an experienced adult shooter and all airguns must be treated with the same respect given a firearm with regard to safety.
Operation
All the pellet pistols, with the exception of the Desert Eagle, use standard revolver operation. Thepistol can either be fired double action, or the hammer can be cocked after each shot for single action. The Desert Eagle cocks its hammer and rotates the magazine automatically after each shot, although the first shot can be either single or double action, as above.
Pellet Pistols
- Walther CP88, CP99
- BerettaBerettaFabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta is an Italian firearms manufacturer. Their firearms are used worldwide for a variety of civilian, law enforcement, and military purposes. It is also known for manufacturing shooting clothes and accessories. Beretta is the oldest active firearms manufacturer in the...
(Beretta 92Beretta 92The Beretta 92 is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. The model 92 was designed in 1972 and production of many variants in different calibers continues today...
), Px4 Storm - ColtColt's Manufacturing CompanyColt's Manufacturing Company is a United States firearms manufacturer, whose first predecessor corporation was founded in 1836 by Sam Colt. Colt is best known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms over the later half of the 19th and the 20th century...
(M1911M1911The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. John M. Browning designed the firearm which was the standard-issue side arm for the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985. The M1911 is still carried by some U.S....
) - Smith & WessonSmith & WessonSmith & Wesson is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. The corporate headquarters is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson's pistols and revolvers have become standard issue to police and armed forces throughout the world...
(586S&W Model 586The Smith and Wesson Model 586, is a six or seven shot double action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. It will chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges, as the .357 Magnum was developed from the .38 Special. The magnum case is slightly longer to prevent magnum rounds from being...
(features 10 shot magazine) - Magnum Research, Inc (Desert EagleDesert EagleThe Desert Eagle is a large-framed gas-operated semi-automatic pistol designed by Magnum Research in the U.S. and by IMI in Israel; the pistol is manufactured primarily in Israel by IMI...
(Blowback 8 shot)
BB Pistols
- Walther CP99 Compact, PPK/S
- Magnum Research, Inc Baby (Mini) Desert Eagle
- BerettaBerettaFabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta is an Italian firearms manufacturer. Their firearms are used worldwide for a variety of civilian, law enforcement, and military purposes. It is also known for manufacturing shooting clothes and accessories. Beretta is the oldest active firearms manufacturer in the...
Elite II, Px4 Storm - Smith & WessonSmith & WessonSmith & Wesson is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. The corporate headquarters is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson's pistols and revolvers have become standard issue to police and armed forces throughout the world...
M&P (Military and Police)