Thursday 26 May 2011

Umarex Walther PPQ CO2 Pistol

The Walther P99Q or PPQ as it is called is one the new pistols being released from UmarexUSA for 2011. It is a replicated design of the Walther PPQ 9mm centerfire pistol with almost identical weight and dimensions.

9mm version

4.5mm Pellet/BB version

A version of the standard P99, the new PPQ is unique in that it is able to fire both .177 cal (4.5mm) lead pellets and steel BBs. It uses the standard 8-shot rotary magazines from Umarex for pellets and a new 8-shot rotary magazine for BBs. 

The pistol is a non-blowback model and features a rifled barrel that should produce decent accuracy and has been designed to accept the steel BBs. Under the barrel and in front of the trigger is a tactical Weaver/Picatinny mount for optional accessories such as laser sights. Also available is the full metal accessory rail for even more options. Full Metal Accessory Rail - Walther PPQ
It is almost entirely constructed out of a higher quality polymer plastic much like todays compact pistols and provides a solid overall feel, especially with the textured finger grooves built into the grip. Metal parts on the outside include the trigger, slide release and safety switch and internally most parts are metal.

One of nicest features on this pistol is the yellow highlighted sights. They are not a fiber optic sight just simply painted yellow dots but they look sharp and provide a quick aim when selecting your target. Rear sight is adjustable for windage.
The trigger on the PPQ is double action only which is very common nowadays but is definitely on the heavier side around 12 lbs.
The pistol is powered by a single 12-gram CO2 cartridge and can get around 80 useful shots which is certainly more than most CO2 pistols on the market.


We currently sell the Walther PPQ for $62.99 and can be purchased here
It is a great new pistol from Umarex with some great features at a affordable price considering the build quality is the same as the German made CP99 which is double the price.

Weight: 1.37 lbs
Barrel Length: 3.9"
Overall Length: 7"
Made in Taiwan



Tuesday 24 May 2011

Diana 240 Classic .22 Calibre

The 240 Classic is a quality break barrel rifle under the 500fps limit and is ideal for younger shooters or anyone who wants to plink and target shoot all day.


Most air rifles under the firearm limit here in Canada that we sell are typically lower cost Chinese manufactured models. They can be great little plinkers and will usually fit anyones budget but quality and overall performance is something to consider when selecting one.  


Diana's 240 Classic is a German made breakbarrel rifle available in .22 (5.5mm) calibre. A nice straight designed wood stock allows for both right and left hand shooters and weighing only 5.8 lbs and measuring 41" from tip of barrel to buttstock makes it a perfect fit for anyone. 
Very easy cocking effort of the spring piston means you will run out of pellets before your arm does.


The rifle is equipped with fiber optic front and rear sights. The all metal micrometer rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation and is noticeably sharper than any other 'plastic' open sights on the market.  
Diana is also known for their T05 trigger system which is found in almost all of their products and the 240 is no exception. This crisp trigger is far superior to any setup you will find at this price and is adjustable for the individual.
The safety is automatic and is engaged once the rifle is cocked and is located at the back of the receiver.


Fresh out of the box this rifle has a clean breech including the seal and locking detent.
11mm Dovetail rail allows for optics to be mounted.
You can also expect exceptional accuracy from rifled barrel as well.



One reason we recommend the larger .22 calibre to customers is its ability to effectively take game and eliminate pests.  This Grackle in the above picture was a easy target at 19 yards.
The small size and hitting power from the .22 240 is perfect for introducing youth to shooting and hunting.  


  • 495 ft/sec
  • .22 Calibre (5.5mm)
  • Lightweight
  • German made quality
  • Wood stock
  • Automatic safety
  • Fiber optic sights
  • Light cocking effort
  • 11mm dovetail mount
  • 41" Length
  • 16.5" Barrel length
  • 5.7lbs