Umarex RP5 pre-review

[Pad. E]

Thanks for the preview Paddy, now watching this with interest

You're welcome.

Me and Jason really like this pistol and reckon these will sell big time.

Regards
Paddy

[gingernut]

Thanks Pad.
I do like an air pistol that isnt a replica.

Looks like a buy.

[Pad. E]

Thanks Pad.
I do like an air pistol that isnt a replica.

Looks like a buy.

Yes as much as I like my replicas. There is also something really nice of a proper looking Air Pistol. And this ticks the right boxes.

[harvey_s]

Cool post Paddy
Ghastly in my eyes...but if they do come in at that price point/power level, then I suspect sales of the equally horrific HW44 will get a bloody nose.
The rifle version looks like it smacked on every branch of the ugly tree when it fell off
But I would agree its really nice to see something that is not a replica brought to market, even if it's not to my taste - so well done Umarex

[Pad. E]

Hi Harvey.

Thanks, yes it is not going to be liked by everyone. But as you say it is nice that it isn't a replica.

Regards
Paddy

[short-carabine]

Cool post Paddy
Ghastly in my eyes...but if they do come in at that price point/power level, then I suspect sales of the equally horrific HW44 will get a bloody nose.
The rifle version looks like it smacked on every branch of the ugly tree when it fell off
But I would agree its really nice to see something that is not a replica brought to market, even if it's not to my taste - so well done Umarex

OOps! I rather like it That front rail just begs for a foregrip

[harvey_s]

OOps! I rather like it That front rail just begs for a foregrip

I think its the 'orrible thin plastic butt stock that offends my peepers
It looks like theres an end cap at the rear - a nice, well made straight pull stock to go on there would have looked much better and could be up-sold as a quality accessory instead of something that looks like it's been left a bit close to the fire

Maybe this will end up being a new 2240?

[short-carabine]

I think its the 'orrible thin plastic butt stock that offends my peepers
It looks like theres an end cap at the rear - a nice, well made straight pull stock to go on there would have looked much better and could be up-sold as a quality accessory instead of something that looks like it's been left a bit close to the fire

Maybe this will end up being a new 2240?

Agreed

[Modski66]

OOps! I rather like it That front rail just begs for a foregrip

Nah, that would be a pain swapping to the pump-grip for every shot...

But if the foregrip was part of the pump-grip!

[short-carabine]

Nah, that would be a pain swapping to the pump-grip for every shot...

But if the foregrip was part of the pump-grip!

Yes...and yes!

[robs5230]

Umarex seem to have put a lot of thought into this.
There are a few features I've certainly not seen on CO2 airgun before. I can see plenty of influences from some popular PCP's in here too.
Hopefully, the suggested price tag indicates a high level of build quality.
A thorough review should reveal this.
This may well see the 2240/2250 platform getting a bloody nose.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

Cool post Paddy
Ghastly in my eyes...but if they do come in at that price point/power level, then I suspect sales of the equally horrific HW44 will get a bloody nose.
The rifle version looks like it smacked on every branch of the ugly tree when it fell off
But I would agree its really nice to see something that is not a replica brought to market, even if it's not to my taste - so well done Umarex

Maybe.

But a damn sight better looking than the HW44.

[Phil G]

Looks nice to me, thanks for the update Pad E

[Pad. E]

Looks nice to me, thanks for the update Pad E

You're welcome Phil, thanks

[philc]

Thanks for the review quite Like it myself and like the idea of being able to customise it but as always with new air guns there is never enough info
price is sketchy seem to be gauging interest before pricing what package will it come with ? does the pistol turn into the rifle with shoulder stock ?
I have heard that barrel's are interchangeable between 1.77 & .22 also that its German made. Release dates vary from April to December why can't manufacturers sort them selves out with new product releases.

Phil