Thanks Pad.
I do like an air pistol that isnt a replica.
Looks like a buy.
Thanks Pad.
I do like an air pistol that isnt a replica.
Looks like a buy.
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
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
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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?
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.
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Indeed, Rob.
The RP5 is using dual 12g, I assume on the basis of releasing the CO2 into a pressure resistant chamber from where it is drawn rather than butting up to a seal. From my own use of an Airmagnum (with 12g adaptor), Crosman 600, GP45 and Crosman Mk1, this method of drawing the CO2 seems to give much more consistent FPS shot to shot than the direct CO2 cap to valve method. I don't understand the physics, but the consistency of all these guns from shot to shot is markedly superior to anything I have shot with the other arrangement.
Adding in the innovative slide cocking arrangement (ideal for the carbine version), shroud and 5 shot capacity and personally I think Umarex have a good one on their hands here. I'm curious about what length of barrel the carbine will have- from the limited photos I have seen, I'd estimate somewhere between 12 and 16" and this will obviously affect the FPS, using 2250 barrel lengths effect on the same as a yardstick. My Airmagnum in .22 would push 11.5fpe using 2x12g, but had a 22" barrel. 2250 barrel lengths experimentation suggest 18" is optimal...but of course, we will be dealing with a different valve in the RP5.
Bottom line is, I'm inclined to a carbine version of this
Looks nice to me, thanks for the update Pad E
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
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