I had not used an air gun since I was a kid and my grandfather had a Daisy BB gun he would let me shoot in the backyard and I'd make my own targets on blank paper, creating my own imaginary enemies to defeat. I always enjoyed going there to shoot that gun and it's a fond memory from my childhood. I don't know why I decided to purchase an air gun now in my mid-20's, but let me say I was blown away with what I got for my money with this particular Air Pistol.
The Umarex XBG has gone above and beyond my expectations since purchasing it over a month ago and using it almost daily. It has a realistic look to it and can easily be mistaken for a real gun if it is dark or if you're not close enough to see the detail. I've actually had friends who thought it was real as I held it in my hand and showed it to them, obviously these aren't exactly people with much if any firearm training but still, the point is it LOOKS nice.
As for how it shoots, I have not been disappointed at all. It is pretty accurate, and shoots somewhere around 400 fps. It can easily injure someone or worse if not used carefully. I've been shot with it in the small of the back on a near-empty CO2 cartridge and it hurt bad enough I fell to my knees and had to clench my teeth in pain (though I was shot from no more than 3 feet away). I would suggest getting some extra magazines for this gun if you decide to buy it. It is not time-consuming to load by any means, but it does cut back on reloading time significantly with an extra pair of metal magazines (which can be bought either here on Amazon or at your local Wal-Mart).
I love the fact that there is a button to release the magazine and the location of the safety is perfectly placed for a right-handed person to easily change on and off using your trigger finger. My ONLY complaint after a month of near daily use of this gun is the trigger pull. I wouldn't say that it's HARD to pull the trigger, but the gun would be more accurate if the trigger pull were a little more loose. Every time I shoot it I have to pull it back to a point where more exertion is needed to actually FIRE the gun and this can occasionally cause my hand to move slightly. This is only a problem when firing it one-handed however, so considering most of the time I use both hands it doesn't become a problem.
Overall I would say DEFINITELY buy this gun if you are looking for a cheap but reliable and exciting air pistol. There are some other air pistols on Amazon and other sites that go for between $10-$40 more than the Umarex XBG and really have no noticeable extra improvements, often just bigger names. I'd recommend this for just about anyone who enjoys air guns and wants something cheap that shoots like a gun that shoots like a gun 2 to 3 times its price;
| Brand | Umarex |
|---|---|
| Color | Multi |
| Rounds | 19 |
| Product Dimensions | 10"L x 2"W x 7.5"H |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Team Name | Air Pistol |
| Air Gun Power Type | CO2 |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.72 x 7.4 x 2.68 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.51 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 2 x 7.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Umarex |
| Model Name | XBG .177 Caliber BB Gun Air Pistol |
| Material | Blend |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Umarex USA |
| Part Number | 2254804 |
| Style | Single |
| Included Components | Umarex XBG .177 Caliber BB Gun Air Pistol, Single |
| Size | One Size |
