Umarex Makarov CO2 BB Pistol

The Umarex Makarov BB pistol is designed after the original Russian Makarov 9mm semi-auto centerfire pistol.
It features a full metal construction with the exception of the grips.  The metal slide does move but it is not a blowback feature. Weight and size is almost identical to the original model.

The Makarov is powered by a single 12gram CO2 cylinder which is inserted in the handle when you slide the single piece grip back.  A 18-shot BB magazine is released from the bottom of the pistol. Extra magazines are currently not available through the manufacturer.

The manual safety is located on the left side and is designed for right handed shooters. The pistol also operates in single and double action, although the difference in the trigger pull is not very noticeable.
Simple, not highlighted markings on both sides of the Makarov add to the realistic look it portrays and the bright shiny bluing gives it a great finish.

Velocity is rated at 380 ft/sec giving it some decent numbers when plinking. Similar to most smoothbore BB pistols, accuracy was not bad but the fixed front and rear sights do not provide any benefit. I still find firing with both eyes opened allowed for better aim when you can gauge the flight path of the BB's.

Packaging of the Marakov was a nice surprise as it was a full coloured box with lots of detail and information. Typically we see the inexpensive clampacks on most inexpensive airguns.

The Makarov is a solid looking and feeling air pistol that is a nice addition to any collection especially with the Soviet background that real 9mm has.

• .177 calibre (4.5mm) 
• Steel BB's
• CO2 powered
• Weight: 1.5 lbs
• Barrel Length: 2.8"
• Overall Length: 6.25"
• Smoothbore Barrel
• Fixed Sights
• 380 ft/sec
• Made in Taiwan

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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