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Umarex Airsoft: Products Including the Infamous Glock
Company Introduction Umarex, or formally known as Umarex Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG is a German-based supplier and manufacturer of air guns, airsoft, signal pistols and accessories. The company was founded in 1972 by Franz Wonisch and Wulf-Heinz Pflaumer who still serves as the company’s managing director today. Before Pflaumer joined, the sales path of guns was from wholesalers to retailers. Pflaumer’s ingenious solution to direct the path from manufacturer to retailer stunned the industry, and Umarex was ahead of its time. Things were happening quickly, and in the 1970’s Umarex was already the largest importer of guns from China and secured exclusive rights for Marksman and was the general importer for Daisy Rifles. Within that decade, Umarex was exporting to France, Italy, Austria, Egypt, and Switzerland. Umarex founded Umarex Austria in 1985 to strengthen its international presence and offers southeastern Europe’s gun dealers a product range specially made for recreational hunters and shooters. In 2006, Umarex USA was founded after Umarex Group acquired RUAG Ammotec USA and has its headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas. What Makes Umarex So Special? Umarex obtained the first worldwide license from the iconic Austrian weapons manufacturer, Glock in 2017 to reproduce their internationally recognized pistols. Umarex USA also markets Umarex’s in-house guns, as well licensed products by popular brands such as Berreta, Colt, Hammerli, HK, Ruger, Smith & Wessen, UZI, and Walther. Confused? These real steel brands don’t produce airsoft guns. Instead, they sold the rights to their models and concepts to selected airsoft manufacturers to recreate their guns specifically for the airsoft market. This means that you can purchase the airsoft version of your favorite gun, say the HK MP7 A1 replica from Umarex. However, the quality of the guns vary and are comparable between other license holders because of this. In this article, I’ll highlight some of our top product picks from Umarex, so you don’t have to do all that hard work and get straight to shooting! Product Picks Pistols Umarex Glock Gen 4 G17 Umarex is the first company to officially licence the sale of the Glock – a well known Austrian handgun. This replica comes with a full sized metal magazine and has the same weight and dimensions as the real thing. This is definitely the top pick for serious players looking for the best sidearm available on the market. Umarex Walther P99 At around $70.00, this gun is right in the sweet spot between Umarex’s cheaper alternatives and the high-end pistols. This pistol weighs 1.5lbs and rocks a metal and polymer body, similar to the original Walther P99. Many agree this feels good in the hands as it is extremely compact! And to add to the realism this gun carries, it features a drop-out all metal stick style magazine. This pistol shoots at 380 fps, which is the reasonable for an airsoft pistol and is powered by a 12g CO2 capsule. The magazine loads and operates perfectly. However, do note that blowback action isn’t as strong as…
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G&G Armament: The Airsoft Brand with Lots to Offer
A brand that caters to both beginners and veterans, G&G (Guay & Guay) is a company from Taiwan that creates beautiful airsoft guns. As one of the features users love, I’d like to mention that most of their products are of high-quality and can be used right out of the box. Their guns are great for new players who want a taste of the action without blowing their budget on a high-end airsoft gun. On the downside, some people point out that their internals are not as reliable as they used to be. Still, when you compare the performance and the price, G&G Armament remains a great brand for anyone with a lower budget. Short History of G&G’s Airsoft Guns The story of G&G starts in 1986, in Taipei, Taiwan. Unlike many popular airsoft brands, the company started as a dealer of airsoft guns, military equipment, and action figures addressed to airsoft enthusiasts. They continued to deal other producer’s airsoft weapons up until 2001 when they launched their own brand, G&G Armament. The launch was a success and G&G guns became popular all over the world rather fast. To get more control over the production process, in 2007, G&G managed to launch their own pneumatic blowback system. As a result, the demand for their product grew so much that, in 2008, they opened a second factory. In 2013, G&G became the first airsoft manufacturer to pass the ISO 9001 requirements, which proves their products are designed following a specific quality management and production system. Fast forward to 2017, G&G launched their first proprietary gas blowback GPM92 pistol. Furthermore, the second G&G World Cup Extreme Shooting Competition was held in Taipei, with 60 participants from 25 countries! Features that Made Them Famous G&G is a brand set to innovate and discover new ways of making better airsoft guns. But the feature that made them famous is their gun’s reliability in the field and the fact that you don’t need to invest extra once you buy an airsoft gun from them. Key Features Reliable AEGs for players on a budget Affordable airsoft weapons Great externals One of the most reliable blowback systems for budget weapons Specialties G&G works mostly with AEG rifles and they have two main lines of airsoft weapons: Combat Machines and Top Tech. The first line is for players on a budget while the latter can measure up with the big names in terms of internals’ quality. Pricing Point Depending on the type of G&G airsoft gun you want to purchase, the price can vary from $130+ and up to $500. Still, most designs are somewhere in between $250 and $400. Trending G&G Products CM16 RAIDER-L Buy Now! Designed for CQB situations, this M4 AEG is a fantastic weapon for anyone on a budget. Due to its ABS body, the rifle is lightweight, but I also like the Weaver and Picatinny rails that allow you to add accessories. The stock is adjustable (6 positions), and the high-cap magazine can…
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ICS: An Airsoft Brand that Doesn’t Disappoint
Short for ‘I Chih Shivan’, the Taiwanese airsoft manufacturer ICS is one of the best airsoft gun brands in the world (after Tokyo Marui and Classic Army). The products signed by ICS are always of high-quality, full metal (in most cases) and durable, but the prices are quite affordable. Considering these features, it’s easy to understand why so many players would rather go for ICS than spend all their money on a high-end manufacturer like Tokyo Marui. Still, the one thing you should worry about is the split gearbox (kind of an ICS thing) which makes these guns incompatible with other parts on the market. Still, the manufacturer is aware of this issue and tends to provide replacement parts and accessories with the guns they deliver. Overall, ICS is a cherished airsoft brand and their guns are a good fit for both veterans and beginners. Short History of ICS’s Airsoft Guns According to their site, they are the first Taiwanese manufacturer to ever produce AEGs. The company started in 1983, as a toy manufacturer (dolls, and toy air guns or gas pistols) and moved to war games as people’s desire to find a pleasurable physical activity increased. ICS started producing AEGs in 1998 and they only got better at it with the passing of time. Nowadays they aim to become market leaders in the airsoft field, with high-quality products at acceptable prices. For this, they collaborate with local distributors, wholesalers, and dealers to make sure they cover all the continents (with Europe, Asia, and America being the most covered). Furthermore, ICS continuously invests in and improves their R&D department, which is how they come up with the split gearbox (which is an innovation in the world of airsoft). Features that Made Them Famous Given their desire to improve and refine, it’s no surprise the fact that they are famous for their high-quality designs. AEGs produced by ICS are in high demand wherever you would go because they feature metallic elements, feel good in your hands, and look great. Not to mention, the internals are well-designed, and an ICS gun is known to be durable in most airsoft field conditions. Key Features Full metallic bodies on most designs Impressive AEGs Good power and accuracy Reliable and durable Innovative design Split gearbox Looks and feels good on the field Specialties AEGs (several series) Gas Blowback Pistols Price Point The price point varies according to the type of airsoft weapon and series. For instance, their GBB pistols tend to be around $100 while the AEGs usually start at around $170 and can go up to $400+. Impressive ICS Products As I already mentioned, this manufacturer is well-known all over the world for their impressive airsoft weapons, so they have a lot of products on their list. Given this, I’ll only mention the ones that are extremely popular with airsoft players and that have proven their worth in time. Pistols and More ICS BLE-XAE Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol Check Price Now! Buy Now! I…
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CYMA: The Ideal Airsoft Brand For Beginners
CYMA is the airsoft brand you want when you’re looking for cheap, low-level airsoft guns. This is a brand for beginners and players who don’t want to invest too much in a gun but also don’t want low-quality products that break apart in your hands.
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Tokyo Marui: The Ultimate Airsoft Brand Since 1965
Known for the quality of their products, Tokyo Marui is an airsoft guns and accessories manufacturer from Japan. The company was founded in 1965 and they are the ones to pioneer the design for the AEGs we know and love today. They’re widely regarded as the manufacturer of the best airsoft guns in the World. They were the first to introduce an airsoft fun powered by an electric gearbox (in 1991) and they are the ones to create the first battery-powered AEG, the FAMAS F1 (a replica of the FAMAS, an assault rifle designed and manufactured in France starting with 1946). Tokyo Marui also designed the 3-gear AEG which is still used today and was copied by other manufacturers. Short History of Tokyo Marui’s Airsoft Guns Tokyo Marui started as a toy company and it took them about 20 years to reach their airsoft guns glory. Still, when they started, they made history, and this is proven by the types of guns they developed: 1985 – Luger P-08 was first 6mm airsoft pistol which quickly became a best-selling product in Japan. This was a cheap airsoft gun, with a full ABS body, and a spring action that didn’t shoot very far or fast. 1986 – Tokyo Marui S&W M59 GBB, the first gas blowback pistol from TM, which has a different mechanism in comparison to the GBBs we know today. Also, they launched a second pistol in the same year, the HP Browning Gas Blowback Pistol. Up to 1991 – The company stuck with producing all types of pistols and submachine guns that ran on gas or spring power. 1991 – They released the first AEG design (the FAMAS F1), which was quickly followed by an improved design, the Colt M16A1 AEG. 1993 – The first FA-MAS SV was launched, with a hop-up system, low power, and longer reach. 1995 – TM launches the more realistic and powerful Desert Eagle .50AE gas blowback pistol. With the start of a new millennium, Tokyo Marui launched their airsoft guns and accessories business and nowadays, their products are exported and known worldwide. Furthermore, some designs are so realistic that some movies even used them as props. A good example is the movie ‘The Kingdom’, where, in several fighting scenes, you can see the Tokyo Marui Sig 552 airsoft gun being used by the soldiers. As an added bonus and to show that the company members really understand the fun of playing airsoft, there is a Tokyo Marui field (called Tokyo Marui BB Sports Field), which has been operational since 2010. Features that Made Them Famous If you ask any airsofter about their dream airsoft gun, in 9 out 0f 10 cases it will be a Tokyo Marui design! Even though the prices are a bit steep, their guns are pre-ordered in stores all over the world, and whatever it’s left is sold immediately. So why do airsofters almost kill each other to have a TM? According to the reviews you can find online…