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BB Guns can be a whole lot of fun when you’re not able to make it to the range with your family and friends. Crosman has been in the business of making high-quality BB guns for 100 years and while the original pump-action BB guns are still around, Crosman is excited to announce their Fortify CO2-powered BB revolver. This 18-shot, single-action revolver might make for a great Christmas present for you or a loved one – just don’t shoot your eye out!

The name Daisy brings back memories for so many of us. Many shooters had their first shooting experience with a Daisy BB gun and still grew up to love meatloaf. The classic Daisy Model 25 Pump BB gun has been rattling cans for more than 100 years. Now, you can get one for yourself. The Model 25 Pump BB Gun and Rocket Shot Kit is on sale for Labor Day!

So as the winter months are closing in and the lazier amongst us might not get to the range quite as often. If you’re looking for a new home plinker then SIG Sauer have just introduced the ASP Precision Super Target Air Pistol, a .177 single shot pneumatic air pistol which SIG say is ‘highly accurate’.

SIG Sauer has introduced the .177 caliber CO2 powered airgun replica of the M17 pistol. The M17 Air Pistol is externally identical to the US Military’s new handgun both in terms of dimensions and color. The company has also designed this airgun to feel like the M17 by making it with a polymer frame, metal slide, reciprocating blowback action as well as making the disassembly procedure similar to the air pistol’s real counterpart.

Air Venturi has announced the release of the world’s first frangible BBs. The new .177 cal (4.5mm) BBs are called Dust Devil. Just like other frangible projectiles, Dust Devil BBs shatter upon impact on hard surfaces and minimize the possibility of ricochet which steel BBs are well known for. The new BBs are also lead-free. Both features combined make them much safer for use in indoor shooting.

Earlier we reported about the Umarex announcement of their agreement with Glock of manufacturing licensed airsoft and BB Glock replicas. Now, Umarex has added the Glock branded airguns to their website and released videos showcasing these new pistols. Let’s take a look at key features and the released model line.

UMAREX has announced that they will be launching licensed airsoft and BB copies of Glock pistols. According to the UMAREX’s press release, this is the first time ever Glock licenses an airsoft production. The UMAREX guns will carry original Glock markings and will come in Glock cases. These airguns are expected to hit the shelves of the stores in November 2017. They will be available worldwide.

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).

[ This post was written by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary. ]

Stoeger recently introduced the X20 Suppressor air rifle to the US market. The break-action rifle features an integrated suppressor which utilizes an air regulator and baffle system to keep the gun as quiet as possible.

Crossman have licensed a gas piston technology and will be incorporating it into a range of air rifles. The word “gas piston” probably has you thinking of gas operated autoloader rifles. In the context of air guns, “gas piston” refers to the piston system of break barrel air guns. Instead of compressing a spring when cocked, they compress gas. When the trigger is pulled the piston is released, the piston is pushed forward by the expanding gas. The piston in turn compresses air which pushes the pellet out of the rifle.

Gamo have a new break barrel air rifle called the Hunter Extreme. They claim it is the fastest spring air gun on earth.

Scott Pilkington, who owns Pilkington Competition Equip. LLC, has invented an AR-15 PCP air gun upper. The BF-17 is powered by CO2 with a gas is tank is inside the handguard.

Gamo have updated the suppressed Whisper air rifle. The Whisper X is apparently makes less noise and has a cool looking ergonomic stock.

I came across a Russian firm called DAC / Demyan who manufacture a bullpup conversion of their T-4 Carbine PCP bolt action rotary magazine repeating air gun.