Gamo Outdoor USA announced a new air rifle called the Whisper Fusion Mach 1. The new Whisper Fusion Mach 1, or WFM1 for short, uses the company’s IGT Mach 1 gas cylinder (33mm) to launch projectiles.

Okay, I’ll admit, I’ve never really spent much time with a pellet gun.  But after watching the below video, my interest is piqued. The existing line (which was available in .177 and .22) is now available in .25 caliber.  For hunting medium sized birds and game they say.  Rupturing apples and potatoes, I would say so…

Umarex USA is now selling an air powered version of the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 handgun. The new pistol is a close replica of the firearm, complete with a working slide, three dot sights and a removable magazine. This gun is different from the previous M&P as it has a blowback design and 15-round magazine.

A fellow by the name of Heinz Reinkemeier has a public Facebook Page where he has uploaded a number of fascinating videos to watch, of airgun competitors in Europe. From what I can tell, he appears to be German and is also either a coach or a manufacturer of these muzzle laser devices, but he is certainly a talented videographer. The laser devices I’m talking about are programmed into a computer system that allows someone to view the actual movement of the muzzle, during the course of fire. So even the most minute movement of the rifle by the competitor is sensed up to the point of discharge, wherein the movement marker changes color to purple from the previous green. Thus, you can visually see where the shooter is putting their sights on target, and how they are going through the steps of breathing, aiming, and finally firing the air gun. They look like a fantastic learning tool, for serious competitive shooters in this sort of setting (as opposed to more fluid shooting competitions). It is apart of a start up company/app/contraption called the MEC Shot App and I assume Heinz is a developer of it. Unfortunately my German is as good as my ancient Latin, and can’t research as much about this interesting device as I could, if any of our German readers are willing, it would be great to have some input on this in the comments section!

Jörg Sprave of the Slingshot Channel makes some interesting contraptions. Mostly they are wooden mechanical devices that are usually rubber band powered. He has launched machetes, marbles, arrows and anything else dangerous and potentially deadly.

Most readers are aware that Remington is celebrating its 200 year in business in 2016. This will be a multi part article of the tour of the Ilion plant as well as the new Huntsville plant. I want to start with Remington history and the tour of the Remington museum which is just next door to the plant.

While everyone was focusing on the SIG MPX, MCX, and the Legion handguns at the SIG booth, the company had a whole section of new airguns that they are producing. Not airsoft like a number of companies add their name to, but actual .177 caliber CO2 powered airguns. Currently they were offering the P226 Navy, P250, MPX SBR, and an MPX with a faux suppressor as patterns for the airguns. All are offered in various configurations of Flat Dark Earth, Green, and Black. The important thing to note about these airguns is that they are 1:1 replicas. Thus, for training value, their airgun 226s and 250s will take current lights, holsters, and many other accessories that will fit to the actual firearms that they are imitating. All are made from aluminum, but what I found most interesting was the way that SIG configured the CO2 cartridges and the magazine feeds. The MPX versions have the CO2 cartridge hidden in the tubular stock, while the handgun versions have them hidden in the rear portion of the pistol grip with no excess cartridge locking material hanging out. The handguns have a 8 shot rotary system on both sides of the magazine, so once fired, the shooter can change the magazine around and have another 8 shots. However with the MPX, it is essentially a belt fed pellet system, that is pushed up via the action of the charging handle, giving the shooter 30 pellets to shoot from a single magazine.

It may not be a firearm but it’s a weapon well worth a second look especially for hunters. New from Crosman is the Pioneer Airbow, which is technically a bow due to the simple fact that it shoots arrows but is operated like a gun with a configuration similar to that of a bullpup. The Pioneer Airbow features an integrated pressure regulator and is powered by compressed air. Filled to its maximum of 3000 psi the new Airbow can fire 8 shots – full-size arrows and full-weight broadheads. The two most interesting things about this are the first and most obvious fact that this is basically a bullpup that shoots arrows and that these arrows move with impressive speed.

Boyds is now offering hardwood replacement stocks for the Benjamin Marauder Gen 2 airgun. The new stocks are available in both the Pro Varmint and Varmint Thumbhole styles.

I swear Gamo is like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi following the “One Sausage, Many Lengths” product philosophy. Latest to the sausage fest is the “Big Cat” 1250 DX break-action air rifle. I’m sorry, but I utterly dislike the name. .177 caliber can hardly be called “Big Cat” when its more like a tamed pussy cat. While fast for a break-action, I could hardly see this taking down a tiger.

There must be something in the air rifle water… Gamo is at it again, releasing another new air rifle, this time a break-action rifle designed for high FPS from .177 caliber. The “ACCU177” rifle is capable of slinging pellets downrange at 1250 FPS (which is quite high by break-action standards).

Hatsan, known for their PCP Air Rifles (which we reviewed here), has announced the release of a break-action air rifle for the US market. Available in three calibers, the MOD87 Q. (Which the “Q” is for Quiet Energy – meaning integrated suppressor), the air rifle can propel pellets at 1000 fps (.177), 800 fps (.22), and 650 fps (.25).

Hyperdouraku is an Airsoft Gun review blog. They have a custom gun contest and some of the entries are pretty cool. Now before we get into Airsoft is not Firearms, we do talk about airguns on occasion. So set that aside and appreciate some of the cool and ridiculous builds the Japanese have come up with. If you want to check out the entire list of entries, click this link.

Airgun use is on the rise in the hunting world, and now there’s a new offering from Air Venturi. The company is known for producing airguns, but this particular airgun is something more unique, because it’s not a new rifle, it’s a pneumatic .50 cal shotgun. It’s called the Wing Shot, and it was designed with hunting in mind.

Gamo, known for their air guns and air rifles has released a youth-oriented “precision” and “tactical” air gun. The new G-Force Tac users Gamo’s standard break-action to achieve up to 750 FPS velocity (using Gamo’s PBA Platinum pellets).

Gamo Outdoor USA is known as a major producer of air guns as well as optics and laser designators, and now they’ve come out with a new pistol, the C-15 Bone Collector Edition. Their new air pistol is designed for both target practice and varmint control, and if you doubt the ability of an air gun to take down game, believe me, it’s not only doable but impressive – the right air rifle can take down deer.

This review has what is probably the most unlikely origin of any “gun” review I’ve ever done. That said this gun is a fun way to wipe out those pesky bugs around the house!

Caleb Kraft used the guts from a disposable camera flash and shoved them into a Nerf Mega Dart. The demonstration on the copper tape was more exciting then the live test fire. So it isnt a true taser. You do not become incapacitated, but you do receive a good shock. I have my doubts that this will work thru clothing. Unless he puts pointed barbs to penetrate thru clothing.

GAMO, maker of precision air rifles, is coming out with a new MACH 1 rifle featuring improved technology. GAMO can trace their roots all the way back to the 1880s, when they were known as Antonio Casas and based out of Barcelona, Spain. In the 20th century the company turned their focus to lead products, with the production of quality air gun pellets being their goal. Air rifle production itself did not begin until midway through the 20th century, but once they were being manufactured their popularity grew and exportation began.

Okay, this DEFINITELY brings back some memories from grade school and being a little brat.  The difference being that this kicks it up a notch.  It may not be a firearm, but I can see this bringing a smile to many a face.

“The pen is mightier than the sword” said every gun (and sword) hating journalist ever. But if you are in need of an ultra concealable weapon to punch holes in tin cans and don’t want to file the paperwork and pay the taxes for .22LR firing pen, you should consider  hw97karbine’s very cleverly designed air powered pen gun. He explains how to build the airgun on Instructables, the only catch being that a lathe is required.

Bryan S. sent me these pics of an odd defensive weapon. G-L Industries, in New Jersey, made this semi-automatic pistol for defense purposes. It is sort of predecessor to the paintball gun. It uses a CO2 cartridge for propulsion and is loaded by a 5 rd box magazine. It uses a variety of ammunition: stinger, noise, tear gas and fluorescent dye.

As a (previously) avid 22LR shooter, I have bemoaned the continued lack of (relatively) affordable ammunition, principally CCI Mini Mags. As such, I have searched for a cost-effective replacement and air guns have been a natural fit for the thrifty shooter. It seems that I am not alone in this thinking.

A strong US Dollar is starting to show its benefits for US buyers: foreign manufacturers are starting to drop prices as the dollar is able to purchase more product. The first to go widely public with their new pricing structure is AirForce, a manufacturer of Pre-Charged Pneumatic airguns ( we reviewed one about this time last year.)

Ever want a 16-shot Mosin-Nagant pistol? Well, now you can. The only down side – for some people – is that this is an air gun, not a firearm. SMG Inc. sells the Gletcher M1891 air pistol that is styled after a chopped down Mosin-Nagant rifle.

This photo shows a cutaway of the Feinwerkbau (FWB) Model P44 receiver. The FWB P44 is a high-end precharged pneumatic Match air pistol. It retails for about $1,800. High end match air pistols are sophisticated. Too much or too little air out of the valve could mean missing an Olympic Gold Medal.

It’s about time the air rifle world caught up with powder-charged rifles. For too long, the only compatible accessory interfaces were the scope rails. Enter the Benjamin Armada (a division of Crosman), which took a few pages from the firearms world and has introduced a level of modularity not seen before in air rifles.

Hatsan USA is offering new .30 and .35 caliber airguns for the American hunter. Called the “Carnivore”, the new airgun line will produce 75 (.30 cal) and 95 (.35 cal) foot pounds of energy, with 860 and 730 ft/s velocity, respectively:

New this year from UMAREX USA airguns is a blowback action replica of the famous P.08 Luger pistol. Though I’m not an airgun guy, I think the replicas are very cool and this Luger is no exception. It’s full metal and feels real in your hand. It is single action and has a 21-shot drop-free magazine which holds the CO2 cylinder. It has a 4-inch barrel, weighs 1.9 pounds, and looks and feels like the real deal.

As the title of the Youtube videos suggests, “Worst ever ‘Tactical’ Shooting Video. My mother told me that you can always learn something from someone. And while I do not condone learning how to manipulate a weapon from these people, you can learn what NOT to do by watching them. I am truly concerned about what happens if and when these people ever pick up a firearm after their so called training.