Walther cp88 or Beretta 92fs?

[Ian]

Of the two you see far more CP88's used in IPAS - a nice handling gun that with the exception of quirky slide release has a great reputation for build quality and reliability. In my opinion the 92 isnt so well screwed together and is a little cumbersome though I have to admit that it looks great - especially in nickel finish with wood grips. IMO its CP88 for function and 92 for looks - however as has been said best to handle both and see what takes your fancy (and as Richard says, you could always buy both....)

[smurf88]

I have both and both are great fun, I agree the cp88 is just the better of the two.

Atb
Sean

[cooler]

I have both and both are great fun, I agree the cp88 is just the better of the two.

Atb
Sean

Sean,

Having used both. Yes, the CP88 is better IMHO. The Beretta looks great, but the heaviness is a downer in use.

Alex.

[beagle2]

As has been said the the Beretta looks good but I found it to be to heavy I would go for the Walther CP88 or a Colt 1911 I am a big fan of 1911s they fit lovely in the hand I find the Beretta to be too chunky.

[RJVB]

Doesn't this depend on the replica maker?! I don't know for the Walther, but from what I've seen, there are several manufacturers that offer Beretta models, and maybe even more for the Colt.

[Jimny4x4]

Doesn't this depend on the replica maker?! I don't know for the Walther, but from what I've seen, there are several manufacturers that offer Beretta models, and maybe even more for the Colt.

Remember that the Umarex here are pellet firing and most the many new 92 variations by Umarex and others are in fact ' bb' only .

[Inspector 71]

I'd go for the CP88.

The 92F has that reassuring heft of a sidearm but it gets a bit tedious after a while.

The CP88 is much more spritely and IMHO a more attractive pistol - particularly in the silver/nickel finishes with contrasting wood grips.

[cookie]

If we are talking Umarex Pistols, then as advised by Delta1 try first if you can, i have many variants of both and would never sell any of them, if you have slightly larger hands the Beretta will feel great, but does get a little heavy after a while. That said i personally feel the CP88 is and will always be one of the best Co2 pellet firing pistols ever made. It has nice weight and balance, the 4" barrel is pretty accurate, but the 6" comp is even better, and is a pretty good all rounder. If you can only have one go for the CP88, though we are talking about pistols, you can never have just one.

It quickly becomes 2, 5, 12, 19, 27 til you reach OMG where am i going to put all these lol. I'm at 39 and counting

But once you have your collection pop over to the Umarex Boys Club forum become a member and join in our Monthly Competitions, it would be a shame to leave them cased in a cupboard.

[oggiegb]

I've had a CP88 and a Beretta and sold both, the Beretta was too big for my hands but looked great especially with wooden grips. It's difficult to explain why I sold the CP88, it just didn't appeal for some reason depsite being accurage and having adjustable sights (I had the competition model). I find the Umarex Smith & Wesson 586 my fav co2 pistol and it's growing on me more & more.
I think I've a mental issue in that the CP88 is a revolver (in the way it works) that looks like a semi auto whereas the 586 is a revolver all thru if that makes sense.
It's something very personal tho and the Umarex CP88 is extremely popular along with the Colt 1911.

Rich.

[clc0608]

I have both and I couldn't decide between them. To look at and hold its the 92 for me, for a bit of fun in the garden the 88 is a great little shooter and is slightly better made. The 88 is louder and goes through gas a bit quicker then the 92. You'll be happy with either but go see them in the flesh first.

[junaid8]

I personally don't see the point in the beretta. It looks alright but for a c02 gun its not alot of fun to shoot and compared to the cp88 it isn't as consistent with its accuracy or performance.

[Jimny4x4]

I've had a CP88 and a Beretta and sold both, the Beretta was too big for my hands but looked great especially with wooden grips. It's difficult to explain why I sold the CP88, it just didn't appeal for some reason depsite being accurage and having adjustable sights (I had the competition model). I find the Umarex Smith & Wesson 586 my fav co2 pistol and it's growing on me more & more.
I think I've a mental issue in that the CP88 is a revolver (in the way it works) that looks like a semi auto whereas the 586 is a revolver all thru if that makes sense.
It's something very personal tho and the Umarex CP88 is extremely popular along with the Colt 1911.

Rich.

Spot on mate .
I remember seeing the very first Co2 semi auto pellet firers - RWS ...looked great until broke open - and I can clearly remember my heart sinking , when I realised that it was a dinky revolver mechanism hidden inside ...Lol I put it back down on the gunshop counter and went out and bought a Gamo R77 , then Crosman 357 .

[cookie]

Spot on mate .
I remember seeing the very first Co2 semi auto pellet firers - RWS ...looked great until broke open - and I can clearly remember my heart sinking , when I realised that it was a dinky revolver mechanism hidden inside ...Lol I put it back down on the gunshop counter and went out and bought a Gamo R77 , then Crosman 357 .

The CP88 was actually the first, followed by the RWS C225 still made buy Umarex but RWS branded and distributed. After the excellent CP88 the RWS was a huge flop despite having the same internals as the CP88, it wasn't as pretty or as nice to handle, though not actually a replica it did have a very close resemblance to a Sig Sauer. Manufacturing was stopped after only 2 years, where as the CP88 is still being made today. I personally quite like the RWS not as much as the CP88 mind you, and they are becoming quite rare now, if you find one and have some spare cash grab it, its and investment if nothing else.