Umarex Walther CP88 Review

Introduction

The Umarex officially branded version of the Walther CP88 has been around for a little while now. It's available in four variants, giving the purchaser the option to choose between Black and Nickel and both 4" and 6" barrels. The version we have for review today is the 6" Nickel variant, also known as the 6" Competition. The CP88 is a .177 (4.5mm) pellet firing non blowback air pistol powered by the universally available 12g CO2 cartridges.


Packaging and Contnents

The CP88 comes in a rigid plastic carry case measuring 300mmx 190mm x 65mm externally. The box has two stickers on it identifying it as an official Umarex UK product, supplied by Armex of Birmingham, with the other displaying the Blue Walther Ribbon emblem.



The carry case is held closed by two tool-box style clips, one either side of the handle. There is though a small plastic loop which could be used for a padlock for that little bit extra security, however where this may deter prying underage fingers, it's doubtful it will resist a sustained attempt at entry.



The interior of the carry case is egg box foam lined with a set of assorted paperwork laid atop the gun itself.



The paperwork actually consists of a set of comprehensive instructions, a warrenty card and an orange "idiots guide" indicating how to remove and replace the grip and how to correctly orientate the magazine.




Also included are a pair of Umarex 8 shot rotary magazines and a set of small Allen keys.




With everything out of the way we get our first unobstructed view of the Walther CP88 Competition nestling in it soft enclosure, however, as the magazines and keys don't come in any additional packaging or plastic bags, you'll need to be careful to position them in the case a good distance from the gun itself so as to prevent scratches and damage occurring to the gun.