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All reviews are now accessible from this page.
Most recently reviewed guns in each category are listed first. Click on the image for the full review.
Gas Blow Back Pistols - Last Updated : 28/03/2005
Gas Non Blow Back Pistols - Last Updated : 06/01/2005
Gas and Spring Revolvers - Last Updated : 16/01/2005
Select Fire Gas Guns - Last Updated : 19/02/2005
Spring Powered Pistols - Last Updated : 01/01/2005
Sundry Airsoft Items - Electric Blow Back Pistols, Spring Rifles, etc. - Last Updated : 14/11/2004
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Para Ordnance P14-45 Two Tone - Western Arms | Attractive design Solid and heavy. Good performance |
Pea green, not everyone's choice! No longer available. |
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Smith & Wesson Sigma "Metal" slide version - Western Arms (3/2005) | Rarely replicated Usual WA quality 'Metal' slide |
Fake markings Is the slide REALLY metal? |
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Wilson Combat Tactical Special - Western Arms (3/2005) | Unusual 1911 barrel design Excellent finish Rarity |
Rarity Prominent mag release might cause problems (OK, I'm really stretching!) |
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Beretta M9 M190 - HFC (2/2005) | Solid, heavy & well finished. Accuracy & Power good. Affordable. |
Fake markings No working de-cocker. |
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Strayer Voigt Expert 4.3" (2/2005) | Great performance and Accuracy, especially for short SVI 'Infinity in a Boss suit' 33 round magazine |
Less secure grip design than traditional SVIs 5" is even better |
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Beretta Elite 1A Silver (2/2005) | Excellent silver finish Practical, Tactical Beretta styling Elite performance |
Vertec grip not for everyone Black harder wearing? |
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Beretta 1934 Silver (2/2005) | Tiny fully functional GBB Affordable WA 20 round capacity |
Silver finish a bit grey Limited power |
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Wilson Combat Professional - Western Arms (2/2005) | Powerful & accurate. Attractive styling. |
Wilson Combat Magazine buffers!!! Magazines lack double stacking of Tactical Compact. |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity SCW 6" - Western Arms (2/2005) | Useful advance over older SVIs Silver finish of high quality White Dots on Bo-Mar sights |
A bit BLING! Like all 6" SVIs, hard to holster. |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity SCW 5" - Western Arms (2/2005) | Useful advance over older SVIs Silver finish of high quality White Dots on Bo-Mar sights |
A bit BLING! |
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Strayer Voigt Expert 5" (2/2005) | Great performance and Accuracy 'Infinity in a Boss suit' 33 round magazine |
Less secure grip design than traditional SVIs 6" MAY be even better! |
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Heckler & Koch P7M13 - MGC (2/2005) | Fantastic quality Almost perfect replication Presentation |
Accuracy so-so Power poor Hard to find parts/magazines |
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Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact - Western Arms (1/2005) | Powerful & accurate. Attractive styling, especially grips. Double stacking mag. |
Wilson Combat Magazine buffers!!!!! Limited Edition. |
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Beretta M92FS HW Olive Drab - Western Arms(1/2005) | Heavy! Good accuracy and power Interesting finish. |
Sandpaper grips take some getting used to. Still too much text! |
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Luger Parabellum P08 Artillery - Tanaka (1/2005) | Great gun to replicate Detailed Powerful & Accurate |
Bit light Grips should be wood, not plastic The magazines might leak with time? |
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Heckler & Koch USP Compact - KSC (12/2004) | Heavy for size Good Looking Accurate |
Cool down Markings too fine and shallow |
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Heckler & Koch USP Tactical - KJW (11/2004) | Rarely replicated Good accuracy Metal barrel |
Poor power Nasty finish leaky mags, breaking triggers,... |
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Western Arms Wilson Hi Cap (10/2004) | Super fast cycling More 1911 than an Infinity |
Needs work to be accurate No Hop-Up A bit specialised. |
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Western Arms Smith & Wesson Sigma SW40F (08/2004) | Accurate Stylish Well made. |
Average power No longer made. |
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KSC Glock 34 (08/2004) | Accurate Feels more solid than most Glocks. |
Popping sound when firing, as ever Dull appearance. |
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Western Arms SV Infinity Xcelerator Black (07/2004) | Usual Infinity quality and performance Manageable size Rail |
Not much different to the Ltd. Gold parts not available in aftermarket. |
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KSC STi Eagle Titan 5.1 (06/2004) | Nicely finished Makes a change from an SV Infinity |
Lightweight Parts unobtainable |
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Tokyo Marui Desert Eagle - Non-Hardkick (06/2004) | Huge Iconic design Clever Hop-Up Adjustment |
Too huge for some Daft markings Weedy power |
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Western Arms Strayer Voigt Infinity Tactical Carry (05/2004) | Compact Tough looking. |
Disappointing power Poor accuracy. |
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Western Arms Para Ordnance P14-45 Silver(05/2004) | Attractive design Solid and heavy. |
Not that accurate. | |
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Western Arms Para Ordnance HRT Special (SCW Parkerised)(05/2004) | Unusual finish Very powerful |
Not that accurate Grey finish not everyone's taste. |
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Western Arms Wilson Combat CQB(05/2004) | Excellent replica Powerful and accurate |
That magazine. | |
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Western Arms Wilson Combat Striker(05/2004) | Unusual take on 1911 Heavy for a 1911 Accurate |
Not yet fitted with the SCW system | |
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Western Arms Strayer Voigt Infinity 6" Std(05/2004) | Performance Build quality Stylish |
No longer made. | |
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Western Arms Beretta 92FS Elite CQB(05/2004) | Excellent finish Impressive cycling speed. Very affordable. |
Vertec grip not great for medium or large hands Ordinary M92 magazine. |
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Western Arms Para Ordnance Doberman(05/2004) | Big, heavy gun Distinctive styling Good balance |
Too distinctive for some? Exclusivity isn't cheap. |
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KWA Glock 19(04/2004) | Cheap! Hefty Solid performer. |
Fake looking markings on slide Frame is NOT heavyweight material as KSC |
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KSC S&W Performance Center 945 Black(03/2004) | Great trigger Sharp, snappy action Slim frame |
Plain Jane version of silver gun Questionable longevity with high power gasses. |
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Western Arms Wilson Combat Vreaker 12(12/2003) | Heavyweight Sharp, snappy action Modern styling. |
Magazine impossible to fill! | |
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Western Arms Para Ordnance P14-45 Prokiller Combat(12/2003) | Stylish Powerful & Accurate |
Unwieldy Not full auto. |
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Western Arms Beretta M92FS Competition(12/2003) | A target pistol that is NOT 1911 based Classy wood effect grips Clever power adjuster. |
Expensive A speciality piece. |
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Western Arms Beretta Elite 2(12/2003) | Great shooter sharp kick and recoil Accurate. |
Could be heavier Worries about durability of slide finish? |
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Western Arms Beretta 1934(12/2003) | Solid feel Quality Fun. |
Not as powerful as a bigger gun. | |
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Western Arms Colt 1911 Mark IV Model 70(12/2003) | Accurate Beautifully made |
Expensive and exclusive A bit plain? |
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KSC Glock 19(10/2003) | Great reputation Quality feel to frame |
Mine broke - hammer is hollow... Parts unobtainable |
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Western Arms Strayer Voigt Infinity Xcelerator Compact(10/2003) | Solid Usual Infinity quality |
Accuracy Too many colours on one gun? |
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Western Arms Beretta M84 Cheetah Spy Pack(10/2003) | Neat silencer Accuracy |
Intrusive WA license markings Few upgrades available |
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Western Arms Strayer Voigt Infinity Xcelerator Hybrid 6"(10/2003) | Weight Rare Compensator style barrel. Accuracy |
Finish on metal parts not perfect in places. | |
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Western Arms Para Ordnance Ultimate Competition(10/2003) | Usual WA quality Stylish finish Accuracy |
Light weight Very much a specialist piece. |
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Western Arms Beretta M92FS Inox(10/2003) | Detail Quality |
Silver finish on metal parts Lighter than black version |
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Western Arms Beretta M8045 Cougar(09/2003) | Detail Quality Accuracy |
Short barrel may affect longer range accuracy |
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Maruzen Walther P99 Military(07/2003) | Detail Quality Rarity |
Odd coloured slide Light weight |
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KSC Glock 17 & 18C(07/2003) | Simple design Lots of upgrades |
G18C fussy about BB quality Plain design |
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Western Arms Beretta M84 Cheetah(07/2003) | Detail Quality Accuracy |
Fussy detailing Few upgrades available |
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Heckler & Koch Mk23 SOCOM KSC Vs TM(07/2003) | Detail Accuracy Quality |
Size Sluggish recoil |
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JAC Browning Hi Power Mk3 and Target(07/2003) | Sharp recoil Quality of Materials Little copied classic |
Heavy trigger pull Fragile, tight fitting magazines |
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KSC Smith & Wesson M945 Silver(07/2003) | Beautiful detailing Super-slim frame |
Dubious strength Price |
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Western Arms SV Infinity Limited 6"(06/2003) | Solidly built Accuracy Lots of scope for upgrades |
Dislike of high power gas Weight Fixed front sight |
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KSC Beretta M9 Heavyweight(06/2003) | Price Solidity Accuracy |
KSC logo'd grips Limited upgrade options. |
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Western Arms SV Infinity Limited 5"(05/2003) | Build quality Accuracy Scope for upgrades |
Price Not as special as the 6" |
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Hsu Wei Browning Hi Power (07/2002) | Rarely copied classic good balance and feel. |
Accuracy Reliability |
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KSC Beretta Elite (10/2002) | Price Weight Appearance |
Lightweight slide Fiddly mag bumper |
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KJW Ruger Mk 1 (12/2004) | Power Accuracy Price |
Light weight No markings Heavy trigger pull |
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Marushin Mauser M712(04/2004) | Power Accuracy Nice trademarks Unique |
Light weight Fake wood grips Heavy trigger pull |
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Marushin Bren Ten(04/2004) | Build quality Compact 8mm Powerful |
Rattly magazine A bit light Only 12 rounds |
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Marushin Walther P38(09/2003) | Metal finish Detailing |
Light weight Cheap looking grips. |
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Maruzen S&W M4506(09/2003) | Quality Appearance Trigger feel |
Fierce Hop-Up needs .34g BBs Lack of S&W Trademarks |
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Marushin AMT Automag 8mm(04/2003) | Detail Accuracy Power Nice engraving |
Flimsy grips Unwieldy Few trademarks |
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Tokyo Marui Mk23 SOCOM (12/2002) | Accuracy Power Presentation |
Light weight Overly shiney finish |
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3PSA Colt .25 (04/2002) | Cheap Tiny Solid |
Accuracy Power |
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Tokyo Marui Colt Python 6" (1/2005) | Availabilty Affordability 24 round capacity |
Cheap finish. Disappointing power and accuracy. |
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Tanaka Colt Single Action Army Civilian (11/2004) | Lovely finish Unique replica Just cool! |
Single Action Silver finish picks up every finger mark Power and accuracy only OK. |
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Tanaka Smith & Wesson 629 Performance Center V-Comp (10/2004) | Power More elegeant than the PC629 |
Less accurate & heavier trigger than PC629 Silver finish on frame wears with contact with cylinder. |
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Tanaka Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Magnum (10/2004) | Solid build Excellent replication |
Seams on barrel Not quite as powerful as S&Ws |
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Tanaka Smith & Wesson M629 Performance Center (06/2004) | Power Accuracy Light trigger. |
Silver finish wears off with contact. | |
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Tanaka Smith & Wesson M36 Chief Special(02/2004) | Compact Build quality |
Poor accuracy Limited capactity, compared to bigger Tanaka revolvers |
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Tanaka Smith & Wesson M29 Classic .44 Magnum 8" barrel(/2003) | Power Accuracy |
A little light Finish not 100% |
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Tanaka Smith & Wesson M29 .44 Magnum 6.5" barrel(07/2003) | Power Accuracy Quality |
Plastic grips Blue finish prone to scratching |
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Marushin Taurus Raging Bull .44 Magnum 8.375" barrel (8mm)(04/2003) | Appearance Excellent trademarks Lovely shells |
Lowish power Poor accuracy |
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UHC Smith & Wesson M19 .357 Magnum 6" barrel (05/2003) | Shells Low price Nice finish for price |
Appalling power Zero accuracy |
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Western Arms Jatimatic (02/2005) | Interesting shooting experience Good accuracy Unusual replica. |
Only OK power - although good for its age. Nasty cheap looking plastic. Visible seams. |
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Maruzen Heckler & Koch MP5K (01/2005) | Fantastic ROF Good accuracy Good looking. |
Limited Power in the cold. Poor reputation for reliability. Visible seams. |
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Western Arms Beretta Cougar Warrior (09/2004) | Great power Good accuracy Interesting alternative to usual select fires. |
Looks a bit fussy with everything fitted. Not something you could holster! |
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Tanio Koba Heckler & Koch VP70M (06/2004) | Burst fire Included Stock Rarely replicated gun |
Single shot accuracy Appaling slide finish More a lookalike than a replica. |
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KSC Cobray Ingram M11(04/2004) | Excellent build quality Select fire Lots of accessories. |
Poor sights Open bolt firing allows dirt in. |
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MGC Beretta M12S(02/2004) | Select fire Solidly made Interesting example of early airsoft. |
External gas supply Spindly magazine Plasticky finish |
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Western Arms Strayer Voigt Infinity GIGANT(10/2003) | Scope for upgradability Power Select fire |
Too big to use as a handgun Too powerful to use in the UK? |
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KSC Glock 17 & 18C(07/2003) | Simple design Lots of upgrades |
G18C fussy about BB quality Plain design |
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Western Arms SV F Infinity Prokiller 3.9"(06/2003) | Solid build Full auto Accuracy on semi-auto |
Full auto accuracy Lightweight slide Reliability? |
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KSC Beretta M93R(04/2003) | Quality 3 Burst mode Excellent metal slide upgrade |
Fake wood grips Fake trademarks |
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Maruzen Micro UZI (04/2002) | Rate of Fire Price |
External finish Accuracy |
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KSC Glock 18C (04/2002) | ROF Accuracy Affordable metal upgrades. |
Fussy about BB quality Prone to venting gas when low |
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Kang Nam Beretta M9 Dolphin | Rarely replicated Surprisingly accurate VERY cheap |
Poor quality Weak(ish) power |
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Tokyo Marui AMT Automag 3 (10/2004) | Rarely replicated Quality Detailing |
Light weight Awkward styling |
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Tokyo Marui Glock 17L (07/2004) | Power Quality Detailing |
Light weight No Hop-up on this version. |
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KWC Colt Delta Elite (07/2004) | Power Reliable Field stripping |
Light weight KWC logos a bit too prominent. |
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Tokyo Marui Heckler & Koch Mk23 SOCOM(08/2003) | Power Accuracy Detailing |
Light weight Accuracy requires heavy BBs |
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Huaying/Snowman Armouries Beretta M93R (05/2003) | Fun project | Not a production gun | |
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HFC H&K USP (04/2003) | Good weight Working slide lock |
Fake trades Odd colouring Crude finish |
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Tokyo Marui CZ75 (04/2003) | Excellent finish Nice trademarks |
Extremely complex internals Slide hard to rack |
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Tokyo Marui Smith & Wesson PC 356 (03/2003) | Excellent quality & finish Powerful Accurate |
Light weight Vertical back strap uncomfortable |
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KWC Colt 1911A1 Custom (02/2003) | Field strippable working grip safety Working slide lock |
Quite light So-so finish Fragile magazines |
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KWC Smith & Wesson M4505 (01/2003) | Slim frame Rarely replicated gun Nice grips |
Quite light Sticky slide action Spindly magazines |
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Tokyo Marui Beretta Cougar M8000 (12/2002) | Highly detailed Powerful Accurate |
Light weight | |
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KWC Walther P99 (06/2002) | Excellent replica of P99 | Not that accurate | |
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Tokyo Marui Centimeter Master (05/2002) | Powerful & Accurate | Nasty grey silver finish | |
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HFC Sig Sauer P228 (05/2002) | Heavy Working slide lock |
Crude finish Awful silver finish Poor markings |
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3PSA Walther PPK (05/2002) | Nice markings | Not very powerful or accurate | |
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KWC Glock 17 (04/2002) | Good to shoot Trademarks |
Overly shiney appearance | |
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Huaying Beretta M93R (04/2002) | Nice trademarks Only 93R replica under $100 |
Pathetic power and accuracy Reliability |
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UHC IMI Desert Eagle .44 Magnum (03/2002) | Very powerful Very accurate |
Cheap finish | |
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UHC Beretta M9 (03/2002) | Excellent copy of TM M9 Accurate Powerful Reliable |
Engraving sharpness not quite to TM standard |
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Tokyo Marui VSR 10 Prosniper Rifle (11/2004) | Great price Accurate Lots of features & upgrades Good stock power |
Light Not top quality |
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Tokyo Marui Glock 18C EBB (11/2004) | Sharp moulding Full auto Blowback without gas |
Terrible 'power' VERY light Needs batteries. |
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Tokyo Marui FA-MAS AEG (11/2004) | Reliable Accurate Good rate of fire. Compact and solid |
Plasticky Limited upgrades available Looks not to everyone's taste. |
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Maruzen Remington CA870 CQB Shotgun (11/2004) | Solid Powerful spring Looks good |
Difficult to aim at distance Flimsy magazine |
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Unbranded Beretta M9 Electric Blowback(09/2003) | Cheap Blowback without gas. |
Power Accuracy cycle speed. |
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Maruzen Remington CA870 Sawn Off Shotgun (09/2003) | Solid Powerful spring Accurate |
Cheap looking finish Flimsy magazine |
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Double Eagle ERMA MP40 Springer (09/2003) | Accurate shape Good detailing for price |
Light Limited power and accurate range. |