SAM-27-GB - Cybergun

TAURUS PT 24/7
Handles well
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF REPLICA GUNS FIRING
PLASTIC PELLETS
N° 27
www.cybergun.com
January 2007
SIG SAUER
SP 2022 CO22
For all-weather play
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Editorial
Among the new products being introduced in this
2006 end of year season, there’s something for
every taste and every budget. Automatic pistols,
a pump-action rifle, an assault rifle, some manually operated models, a CO2 operated replica, not
to mention the accessories. This issue number
27 of SAM is one of the richest ever.
The Sig Sauer SP 2022, the weapon used by
French gendarmes, police and customs officers
is offered in a CO2 version with fixed breech.
There’s a little detour over to the domain of ‘customized’ arms based on the pump-action S&W
M3000 shotgun. The superb manually operated
Taurus PT 24/7, with its exceptional grip. The first
combo ‘Pack’ consisting of a Colt M4 R.I.S. and
a Colt MK IV.
The indispensable carrying case and protective
eyewear in the Swiss Arms product range. Finally, the most recent addition to the CO2 family,
the Taurus PT 99 Full Metal.
As I was saying, this is a very rich issue!
And what is more, the entire editorial team joins
me in wishing
you a Happy New Year 2007.
Stéphane Balle, Editor-in-chief.
NEWS
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TEST: The Sig Sauer SP 2022 CO2
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This is the weapon used by all the French gendarmes, police and customs officers. It’s
a replica powered by CO2. This is a little marvel of a gun. Follow the guide!
TEST: The Smith & Wesson M3000 Sawed-off
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A sawed-off, pump-action shotgun with pistol handle. You’d think you were back in the
days of bounty hunters.
TEST: The Taurus PT 24/7
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This manually operated replica of the Taurus PT 24/7 automatic is worth putting at the
top of Santa’s shopping list. An excellent grip for an excellent Soft Air® gun.
TEST: The Colt M4 R.I.S. and the MK IV
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A charming duo, the Colt M4 R.I.S. assault rifle and the PA Colt MK IV. Two manually
operated replicas for the price of one.
ACCESSORIES: The carrying case
and the Swiss Arms protective eyewear
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Two additional new products from Swiss Arms in the field of accessories: a superb
carrying case and two pairs of protective eyewear that are the last word in fashion.
TEST: The Taurus PT 99 CO2
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The CO2 family is growing thanks to the addition of this replica Taurus PT 99 ’Full metal’
– available in both ‘Semi-automatic’ and ‘Full Auto.’
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Cybergun is a Registered Trademark of Cybergun S.A., exclusive worldwide* licensee for these famous brands:
* Except Beretta
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NEWS
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SHOOTING GAMES SHOW 2006
On October 7, 8 and 9, the SHOOTING GAMES SHOW was held in
Paris, in the Champerret exhibition hall. This first show of its kind was
without a doubt success. A great number of visitors who are passionate about Soft Air® guns came to the exhibition hall during the 3 days.
The many stands of specialized exhibitors gave them the possibility to
see all the latest products and innovations.
You could also find a spot to do target practice with professionals
standing by and offering advice. In this way even the youngest visitors
could be initiated into our preferred leisure activity in complete safety,
particularly as regards ‘Western’ shooting with the replica held at
waist level.
CYBERGUN was well received. The competition organized on its stand
was very successful, with many winners going after the magnificent
prizes.
This first show succeeded and we keenly suggest you visit next year’s
second edition of the SHOOTING GAMES SHOW!
New ‘Arctic White’ Biodegradable Cybergun Pellets
The new ‘Arctic White” biodegradable Cybergun pellets mark a
new stage in the Air Soft gun domain. Its ideal weight of 0.20 g
corresponds to the best precision/range
correlation for Soft Air®
guns. This pellet is suitable not only for manually
(spring) operated replicas
but also works marvelously in Soft Air® guns
equipped with BAX, gas
and the (electric) AEGs.
Packaged in vacuumsealed sachets to preserve all their qualities as
long as possible, they are
available in jars of 5,000
pellets.
After firing, the pellet decomposes in a few weeks,
leaving behind no traces.
A noble deed for the environment!
The SAUER S92 Full Metal rifle
A superb bolt-action rifle with body in imitation wood. Powerful, with
a pellet that has a velocity at the muzzle of 120 m/s (with a pellet
weighing 0.20 g), a range of 60 meters and a Hop Up type trajectory
correction system.
The Sauer S92 accommodates a scope and an aluminum bipod, accessories in the Swiss Arms product range. The magazine has a
capacity of 28 pellets.
Ref. 280752 Manufacturer’s
suggested price: EUR 129
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The SP 2022 is a very
special weapon for
us French. It’s what
our gendarmes, police and customs officers use.
Many different versions
exist, but Cybergun offers us a fixedbreech CO2 model of very fine craftsmanship.
SP 2022 CO2
Fixed breech and
all-weather
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Gas Guns are known to offer power and heightened realism. The movement of the breech, a
function which is present in all the Blow Back
models, gives the impression of using a real firearm.
So why develop a fixed-breech model?
Simply in order to offer still more power! Indeed, in
Blow Back replicas, the gas serves to eject the pellet,
but a part of the energy is taken by the movement of
the breech. What results is a velocity leaving the barrel
that is weaker and less operational performance. With
a fixed-breech replica, the entire energy developed by
the gas is applied to propelling the projectile. Although
there is less realism, there is greater power. The Sig
Sauer SP 2022 is rated at 1 Joule, which is equivalent
to the power of the replica Colt M4A1 assault rifle made
by Cybergun.
With respect to propellant consumption, the SP 2022
can fire around 250 pellets with a single Sparklet,
meaning 16 magazine loads. For enhancing precision,
the SP 2022 is supplied with a new fixed BAX trajectory
correction system. In terms of handling, the Sig Sauer
SP 2022 is a replica with a very pleasant feel to it: the
grip is perfectly reproduced. The ejection mechanism
of the magazine and the safety are readily accessible,
The sights are fixed and have no marker for rapid aiming other than a
foresight, where a white dot is painted. Note that the hammer is present
and movable but that it does not constitute part of the operation of the
replica.
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In a concern for realism, the manufacturer has gone so far as to
reproduce the grooves of the original barrel. You can make out the
6 mm barrel inside the frame.
During firing, the center of the valve is struck,
releasing the gas, which in turn ejects the pellet.
Unlike the Blow Back, all of the power of the gas
is transmitted to the pellet.
The magazine of the SP 2022 contains 15 pellets.
With a power of 1 Joule at the mouth of the
barrel, and given the BAX system, I recommend
you use white 0.20 g pellets.
The fixed breech CO2 powered Sig SP 2022 has a completely new system for closing the magazine. Until now
Cybergun CO2 replicas were supplied with a flat key. Now an Allen key has been placed in the box. The grip is
easier, but be careful not to turn the screw too tight.
assuming the shooter is right-handed. Please note that
a large part of the weight of this replica is in the magazine. Indeed, it is in the metal magazine that the pellets
and the CO2 cartridge are located. There are other metallic pieces in the firing mechanism behind the breech.
The magazine takes 15 pellets and the SP 2022 has a
completely new system for closing the magazine. The
sights are fixed and there is a white dot on the foresight
(the part in front above the barrel) for taking aim more
quickly. A rail is fitted under the barrel for attaching a
tactical light or a spotting laser. You will find all these
accessories in the Swiss Arms product range distributed by Cybergun. Unlike standard gas, CO2 allows you
to use the replica in all weather conditions. “Classic”
gas guns require a certain minimum temperature in
order to go from a liquid state to gas. However, CO2
is stored as a gas and so there is no change of state
and even winter temperatures do not interfere with the
functioning. Another advantage of CO2 is the elimination of maintenance work. There is no need to disassemble the replica to grease the moving parts. Finally,
the price: the Sig Sauer SP 2022 is on sale for less
than € 90. That makes an excellent investment during
this Christmas season.
Text and photos: Stéphane Balle
As with all Air Soft guns, the SP 2022 has a safety. When raised (left image), you can fire. If the safety is in
the down position, (right image), it is impossible to fire.
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The markings on the SP 2022 are true to the original. The one on
the pistol grip (image on the left) is particularly successful. On the
right side of the breech, you find a serial number ending in ‘GN’
reproduced – indicating that the copy was made based on a model
produced for the Gendarmerie Nationale. On the same side is the
manufacturer’s logo (center image). The left side of the breech
shows the original markings of the SP 2022.
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Our American cousin
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ere is a version of the Sig Sauer SP 2022 intended for the North American market. American regulations with respect to firearms are very
different from ours. Ownership of handguns and other
weapons is much more widespread than in France. In
order to ensure that a Soft Air® gun is not confused
with real arms, American legislators have required that
the end of the barrel be colored in fluorescent orange
and that a large part of the replica be made of transparent (clear) material. For reasons of readability, the
markings are not engraved but painted on. The manner
of distribution is also very different. Soft Air® guns are
stocked on the shelves of major retailers like Wal-Mart
and Kmart, as well as in shops selling sporting goods
and outdoor supplies.
The Americans are also passionate about Air Soft guns.
Here is an example of a model
intended for the US market.
Text and photos: Stéphane Balle
Typical packaging
for the large
American retailers.
The product is
easily visible and
all the features
are very quickly
spotted.
This photo is representative of American regulations: in order
not to confuse a replica with a real firearm, the Soft Air gun is
transparent (clear) and the end of the barrel is a fluorescent orange
color. You cannot confuse the two.
The requirements of American regulations allow us to see some of the operational parts. Thanks to the translucent plastic of the breech, you can
see the firing hammer. When you press the trigger, the hammer rises (left image) and then strikes the valve above the magazine
(right image). Here opposite you have a magnified view of the hammer just before it strikes the valve.
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For a whole generation, the look of this
Smith & Wesson M3000 Sawed-off brings to
mind the shotgun with sawed-off barrel and
no stock of bounty hunter Joss Randall.
Smith & Wesson
M3000 Sawed-off
The super-equipped
pump-action shotgun
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As you can confirm,
the M3000 Sawed-Off has
a handsome collection of
accessory rails.
The M3000 magazine holds
19 pellets.
agree. The purists will argue that the genuine shotgun
was a Winchester lever-action repeating carbine, but
you have to admit that the allure is similar. In a word,
we have here a replica of the pump-action Smith & Wesson
M3000, somewhat modified. The stock has been replaced
by a wood-color pistol grip and the barrel measures just
25 cm. Another very successful element is that the arming
mechanism also has a wood look. As regards its functional
characteristics, it is a manually operated replica that uses
a pump-action to compress air. By applying pressure to
the trigger, you release the air and propel the pellet. With
a muzzle velocity of around 85 m/s, you can send a pellet
about 60 m. Moreover, good precision is assured by the
M3000’s BAX, the latest generation trajectory correction
system.
As you have seen from the above, preparing for firing is
so simple a child could do it, but first you have to fill the
magazine. For this you have an accessory. Inside the box,
you will find a small tube with a rod in plastic. Place the tube
above the magazine; fill it with pellets and, with the help
Enlargement of the Red Dot mounting. Be sure to position
the legs properly under the bolts.
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of the rod, let 19 pellets drop into the magazine. The first
thing that struck me when I saw the box is the presence of
several accessory rails. There are 3 of them. The first is very
large and is situated above. The other two are of modest
size and located on either side of the replica.
Inside the box, you will find two accessories for mounting
on the rails. The first is a Red Dot sight, which goes on
top of the replica. The second accessory is a light which
you can put on either side of the barrel. In any case, there
remains one place free for another accessory, such as a
spotting laser to ‘customize’ your Soft Air® gun further. As
regards the installation of accessories, I would draw your
attention to the fragility of the mountings. Since they are
made of plastic, you have to take care not to force them,
lest you damage them.
The Smith & Wesson M3000 Sawed-Off is sold for about
50 Euros and, in terms of looks, conveys another vision of
the Soft Air® range.
The tactical light is attached to one of the two Weavertype lateral rails.
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Text and photos: Stéphane Balle
Aside from the reminders about correct use, there is only the
marking of Smith & Wesson on the pump-action shotgun.
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TAURUS
PT 24/7
A bull in the palm
of your hand
You might recognize the Taurus brand from its copies
of the Beretta 92, but here Cybergun is offering you a
replica of the PT 24/7, a compact automatic pistol that
is particularly well done.
Photo above: the safety. When raised, it prevents firing.
Photo below: the rail under the barrel allows you to customize your
Taurus PT 24/7. You can put a tactical light or a spotting laser here.
The whole range of Cybergun accessories is compatible.
It is sufficiently unusual to bear mentioning:
the replica is sold with two 25-pellet magazines already
supplied.
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our first contact with the box of the Taurus PT
24/7 gives you an idea of the quality of the replica. Its black background and two white bands
underline the elegance. One is struck by the amount of
information it contains. While adding to the decoration,
a message in red tells us this replica is a ‘top quality’
version with a rubber hand grip, a metal support for
the barrel and a high precision barrel. You can also
see the BAX logo, the last word in trajectory correction
systems. Finally, in what is quite rare for replica sets,
the box contains a second 25-pellet magazine. With
respect to technical features, you can read that the
PT 24/7 weighs 578 g, that the pellet leaves the barrel
with a velocity of 90 m/s and that it has a useful range
of 40 m. When you open the box, the initial impression
is confirmed: we have here an exceptional manuallyoperated replica!
The Taurus PT 24/7 markings are very well reproduced. On the left side of the breech, you
find the Taurus brand name and bull’s head logo. On the right side, there is the indication of the
model (PT 24/7) and the original caliber (9 mm).
Enlargement of the pistol grip. Below,
you can see the reproduction,
in relief, of the bull’s head logo. The
feel of the Taurus PT 24/7
is especially pleasant. The design is
very ergonomic. One should
mention the series of soft plastic ribs
on the inner part which match
perfectly the shape of the hand.
The second surprise comes when you pick up the
gun. The rubber handgrip is especially pleasant. The
soft plastic ribs of the inner part fit naturally under the
fingers. The weight adds to the credibility. When you
look at the sights, you see three white dots: two on the
breech cover and one on the foresight, helping to take
aim quickly. You appreciate that the sights are molded
to the breech. The ejection mechanism on the magazine
is accessible using your thumb if you are right-handed.
Once the magazine is removed, the balance remains
the same, proving that not all the weight is in the magazine. To feed the 25 pellets into the magazine, there
is no other solution than to insert them one by one.
Once this operation is completed, you should arm your
Soft Air® gun. The ridges on the back of the breech
make for good handling. Once the gun is loaded, make
sure that the safety is not engaged. The safety is located behind the breech, just after the stop. It is marked
with a red dot and it is only active if the dot is hidden.
One more proof of the quality of this replica is that
when the magazine is empty, the breech remains in the
open position, meaning that when you insert a loaded
magazine, you can fire immediately.
The sights are fixed, but they have
three white dots, making for
quick aiming. The ridges on the
breech allow for better handling
when reloading.
As is often the case with high
quality manually-operated
replicas, the breech remains
open when the last pellet has
been fired. Thus, you can
change magazines, release the
breech and resume firing.
With respect to markings, the Taurus logo is superbly reproduced on the grip, but it is a pity that the
inscriptions on the breech are painted on rather than
engraved. Indeed, after repeated use, the paint has a
tendency to wear off.
You will note with interest the Picatinny rail under the
barrel, which allows for installation of such accessories as a tactical light or a spotting laser from the
Swiss Arms product assortment. As we pointed out at
the start of this article, the Taurus PT 24/7 has a fixed
BAX type trajectory correction system. This consists of
two rubber strips located at the entrance to the barrel,
on the upper part. When the pellet is ejected, it rubs
against the strips and begins to spin.
This rotation creates a vacuum over the pellet, a bit
like above the wing of an airplane, resulting in lift that
carries the pellet further.
As regards price, the Taurus PT 24/7 is sold for about
50 Euros at all the fine Air Soft Gun retailers.
Text and photos: Stéphane Balle
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Colt M4 R.I.S. - Colt MK IV
SHOCK DUO
For the first time Cybergun offers
us a pair of Soft Air® guns in a
combo pack. The Colt On Duty Kit,
consists of a Colt M4 R.I.S. assault
rifle and a Colt MK IV automatic
pistol.
The combo pack consists of two replicas: the Colt M4 R.I.S. assault rifle and the Colt MK IV automatic pistol.
Enlargement showing the mounting of the tactical
light situated on one of the three available accessory
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Besides the traditional M4 sight, the R.I.S. version
has a spotting laser.
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hese two replicas are manually operated, meaning that you need to rearm them after each
round. They are delivered with loads of accessories. To begin with, the M4 R.I.S. can be recognized
by the support grip under the forearm. It has several
accessory rails. The first, located above, is used for
supplementary sights. The M4 is equipped when shipped with Red Dot that is switched on by turning an adjustment dial situated behind a reticule. The two other
rails, one fixed and the other part of the forearm, can
take the tactical light supplied with the kit.
The accessory set is rounded out by a strap for easy
carrying. As for technical features, the M4 R.I.S. has
a 300-pellet High Cap magazine, an adjustable Hop-Up
trajectory correction system and a telescopic, foldaway
stock.
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The firing selector switch acts as a safety with the
positions marked: “Safe” and “Semi” or “Auto” .
As you can see, the firing selector switch is not
ambidextrous. Here we see the magazine ejection
button.
All markings are present on this Colt M4 R.I.S. replica,
though one should mention that they are painted on, not
engraved.
The stock of the Colt M4 R.I.S. is telescopic and has 3 positions, so that the length of this assault rifle varies from 72
to 80 cm.
A typical accessory of the Colt M4 R.I.S. is the support grip.
It can be dismantled by unscrewing the lower part.
The sights are adjustable laterally and in height.
The white disc under the ejection flap is the adjustment
control of the Hop-Up trajectory correction system.
The M4 R.I.S. is a manually operated replica, which must
be rearmed after each round by pulling down the rearming.
The MK IV is a derivation of the famous Colt
1911. The set includes a tactical light and
an accessory rail for installing a sight. It
should be mentioned that you cannot put
the Red Dot from the M4 rifle on an MK
IV. However, you do have a spotting laser,
which can replace the light. You can mount the
laser on the M4 R.I.S by placing it in front
of the support grip. The MK IV has a
14-pellet magazine that you can load
one by one, or you can use the special
rapid load magazine (ref. 603021, not
included).
The rated power of the M4 is 0.4 Joule
(90 m/s with a 0.12 g pellet), whereas the MK
IV develops 0.2 Joule (62 m/s).
Rounding off the package, you receive a
free gift of 1,000 yellow 0.12 g pellets.
The Colt On Duty Kit has a manufacturer’s
suggested price of 89 Euros.
Text and photos: Stéphane Balle
The Colt MK
IV has a set of
accessories
like this tactical
light and the rail
mounting for an
aiming device.
On this replica Colt MK IV, the stop
on the breech serves as the safety.
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ACCESSORIES
The Swiss Arms branded
range of accessories is
augmented by this splendid
carrying case. Made of Cordura, it is both very rugged
and very elegant.
The art of travel
In order to take care of the replica properly when traveling, this Swiss Arms carrying case has three Velcro adjustable
tabs. The ones at the ends are visible in the photos above, while the third one is located in the center. This system of
fastening allows for a multitude of combinations.
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In addition to the main compartment, the Swiss Arms
carrying case has two smaller pockets at the front. Ideal
for taking along your handguns.
The apple of your eye
You can take it for granted that this accessory is
indispensable! These Swiss Arms brand eyeglasses provide optimal protection against the risk of
being hit by a pellet. To be sure, protective glasses are
mandatory when you are participating in games, but it
is good to bear in mind that when shooting at targets
a pellet can rebound and strike you in the eye. In this
context, Cybergun offers you two pairs of eyeglasses
that can withstand a shock of more than 1 Joules at
close quarters without cracking. Since a Soft Air® gun
cannot generate more than 2 Joules, one can state that
these eyeglasses are perfect for Airsoft guns.
The Pro-Tactical Softair Goggles are shown with the standard temples (right) and with the headband closure (left).
The first pair, Softair Goggles, are very trendy. Entirely transparent except for the temples (the part of the
frame going back over the ears), they are especially
Softair Goggles.
This ingenious system allows
you to switch between temples
and a head band by pivoting the
fastening.
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comfortable. The shape fits the face perfectly and provides protection against pellets arriving from the sides.
The black part of the temples is anti-slip and soft, assuring comfort. The second pair, the Pro-tactical Softair
Goggles, have a special feature allowing the temples
to be dismantled. Indeed, by a simple hand movement
you can replace the fixed temples by an elastic strap,
which is better suited for games involving movement.
Once they are adjusted on your head, these glasses will
not budge.
As regards the price, the Softair Goggles cost 10 Euros
and up, while the Pro-tactical can be bought for less
than 30 Euros.
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As we know, winter is not a good
season for gas-powered replicas:
decompression is not optimal and
the replica can malfunction. But if
you replace standard gas by CO2,
it’s another story. Random
operation gives way to
raw pleasure.
TAURUS PT 99
Full Metal, I love it
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CO2 Blow Back replicas like
the Taurus
PT99 require a minimum of
maintenance.
The power of the PT99 (90 m/s for
a 0.20 g pellet)
necessitates regular lubrication
of the breech
sliding channel. For that purpose,
you should have
on hand some APS3 oil, which is
available from
Soft Air retailers, and spray the moving parts
of the breech. To
disassemble, all you need to do is remove the magazine, press the button
located on the left of the breech and depress the lever situated on the right of
the breech, just above the plate. Then carefully move the breech forward. To
reassemble, follow the same procedure in reverse, taking care to push the
breech a bit further.
ere is a replica of the type we love, with
a look that is very familiar, with power to
spare, and with a high capacity Full Metal magazine. To top it all off, the PT99 CO2 is a replica
that one can fire in both semi- and fully-automatic mode.
When I tell you ‘raw pleasure,’ I’m not exaggerating.
If you add to all this an adjustable BAX trajectory correction system, what you get is a truly exceptional replica.
In its appearance, the PT99 is a copy of the very
well known Beretta 92. Given its power of 0.81 Joule
(90 m/s with a 0.20 g pellet), you can send a pellet
around 45 meters. No doubt, you will have noticed
that the magazine is fairly large. That is due to the CO2
sparklet. A flat key supplied in the kit allows you to remove the plug and to screw it back down when the
cartridge has been replaced. The size of the magazine
lets Cybergun take the capacity up to 38 pellets arranged in staggered rows. However, the other side of the
coin is that it takes a certain amount of time to load all
the pellets. It is pity there is no rapid loading tool that
would facilitate putting the projectiles in place.
The Taurus PT 99 operates in semi-automatic and fully automatic versions, the difference being in the firing switch supplied. In the case of a semi-automatic, the switch has just two
positions. If the switch is raised to the red dot, your replica is in safety mode; when you lower it, you can fire. In the fully automatic version, there is a third position. As with the semi, the
‘up’ position in line with the red dot is the safety. To fire in semi-automatic mode, you lower the switch slightly (center photo). If you turn the switch all the way down and the magazine is
loaded, when your finger is on the trigger firing can commence. That is the icing on the cake and it is pure pleasure!
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The presence of the CO2 sparklet
has obliged the manufacturer to
make the magazine longer. This
requirement has been made into
an advantage, since the PT99
will accept 38 pellets arranged
in staggered rows.
The Taurus PT99 is a CO2 replica, and the sparklet is situated in the
magazine. The plug screws down with the help of a key supplied
with the kit. You will note this key does not look like the one shipped
with the most recent SP 2022 model. (see page 4).
When the magazine has been emptied, the breech of the PT99
remains open, just as in the original weapon. The enlargement
above let you see how the top of the magazine looks when filled
with pellets. When the breech is closed, a pellet will be placed at
the entrance to the barrel.
Enlargement of the top of the magazine. Here you can see to the
right the place where impact occurs. A little hammer strikes the
metallic disc, thereby releasing a precise amount of gas. In the
center, the hermetic joint where the gas escapes. Finally, to the left,
the housing for the pellets. This image gives you an idea of the path
the gas follows as it ejects the pellets.
The Full Metal breech in detail: you see the pump (to the right) and
the spring (to the left).
The markings on the Taurus PT99 are perfectly reproduced.
You will even find on the body a genuine laser-engraved serial
number.
With respect to operational characteristics, this replica is
a Blow Back version, meaning that the breech recoils to
give greater realism. During this maneuver, the next pellet
is placed at the entrance to the barrel, at the level of the
BAX, and the hammer is cocked, ready to strike the valve
located behind the magazine. Your replica is then ready
for the next round. Moreover, since the breech is made of
metal, you will hear the noise of a genuine firearm. Unlike
the SP2022 (see page 4), not all of the energy of the gas is
used to dispatch the pellet, since there is a loss caused by
January 2007
Superb family photo: the Taurus
PT99 Full Metal CO2 surrounded by
the Desert Eagle .50AE to the left,
the Smith & Wesson 40F Sigma to
the right, and, in the foreground, the
mini UZI machine pistol. Like the
PT99, the Desert Eagle exists in Full
Auto and Semi Auto versions. The
Sigma is available only in a Semi
version, while the mini UZI has a
firing selector switch that allows
for both semi- and fully-automatic
operation.
the movement of the breech. No need to worry though as
one sparklet will allow you to empty 2 or 3 magazines.
In closing, let’s talk price. The Taurus PT99 CO2 exists in
two versions, so there are two different prices. The semiautomatic version costs 170 Euros and it is recognizable
by its black box with blue inlay, whereas the combined
semi- and fully-automatic version, with green inlay on the
box, will cost you 180 Euros.
Text and photos: Stéphane Balle
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