Type: Airsoft Pistol
Manufacturer: KWC
Model: Python 357 2.5 inch
Materials: Mostly metal with some plastic construction
Weight: 1.98 pounds
Barrel: 2.5 inches, non-rifled
Propulsion: 12 gram CO2
Action: Revolver, single & double action
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BBs
Ammunition Capacity: 6 rounds
FPS: 360
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Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the KWC 357 2.5 Inch CO2 Airsoft Revolver is good in both single and double action, even better than the Dan Wesson and S&W 327 TRR8 shell loading revolvers, most likely because the spring tension that pushes the inner barrel to make contact with the cylinder is noticeably lighter on the KWC 357's. Even the hammer is smoother and has less wiggle, just a better trigger and hammer mechanism overall.
Accuracy: This is yet to be determined but I did notice on the KWC Airsoft versions of their shell loading Airsoft Revolvers, that they do have a built in preset Hop-up by way of a small rubber bar that goes along the top of the barrel just inside the rear portion. This will create some backspin which will keep the Airsoft BB's trajectory more level but should also help them stay more accurate in general as compared to a plastic Airsoft BB that is not spinning but rather just floating through the air.
Build Quality: The KWC 357 2.5 Inch CO2 Airsoft Revolver being mostly metal has a very good build quality, perhaps even better than the Dan Wesson and S&W 327 TRR8 shell loading revolvers, even the weight of the KWC 357 is noticeably more! The only real plastic or rubber I could find was in the grips and the shell tips. Fit and finish was also good with no noticeable wear or sloppy workmanship.
Realism: The KWC 357 2.5 Inch CO2 Airsoft Revolver overall is a close copy a the real steel 357 styled revolver. I did notice the rear portion of the receiver (between the rear cylinder and hammer) to be a bit longer perhaps to accommodate the CO2 valve length, but other than that this pistol is super close to the original 357 styled revolver it is based on. Again being all metal gives this CO2 Airsoft revolver very realistic weight and feel and the loadable brass shells make using this gun almost exactly like using a real shell loading revolver but for much less cost per shot and of course a lot less recoil on the hands that a real 357 magnum or even when shooting 38 special shells for that matter ;)
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Comments: The KWC 357 2.5 Inch CO2 Airsoft Revolver is yet another addition to the increasing lineup of shell loading revolvers available today in both Steel BB and Airsoft versions. The 2.5 inch reviewed here is meant to be the compact version with its snub nosed barrel but I would have to say it is not a small gun at all coming in at 2 pounds and with rather large grips and a pretty large cylinder to pack around. But then again, that may be just what you are looking for? The shorter barrel will lower the fps a bit which may bring it back in line with the requirements of some Airsoft fields and the addition of the built in preset Hop-up, this pistol should shoot pretty well out at medium and even longer ranges.
Specification | Value | Value | Value |
---|---|---|---|
Caliber: | 6 mm (.24 cal) | 6 mm (.24 cal) | 6 mm (.24 cal) |
Action: | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
FPS: | 350 to 400 | 400 to 450 | 400 to 450 |
Ammo Type: | Airsoft | Airsoft | Airsoft |
Trigger Action: | Double/Single | Double/Single | Double/Single |
Blowback Action: | Non-Blowback | Non-Blowback | Non-Blowback |
Primary Material: | Full Metal | Full Metal | Full Metal |
Magazine Capacity: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Barrel Length: | 6.35 cm (2.5 inch) | 4 Inch | 15.2 cm (6 inch) |
Options: | Black - 2.5 Inch | Black - 4 Inch | Black - 6 Inch |
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Type: Airsoft revolver. Manufacturer: KWC. Model:357. Materials: Mostly metal with some plastic construction. Weight: 2 pounds (900 grams). Barrel: 2.25 inches, non-rifled. Propulsion: 12 gram CO2. Action: Revolver, single & double actions. Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's. Ammunition Capacity: 6 rounds. FPS: 360+. The KWC 357 2.5 Inch CO2 Airsoft Revolver is yet another addition to the increasing lineup of shell loading revolvers available today in both Steel BB and Airsoft versions. The 2.5 inch reviewed here is meant to be the compact version with its snub nosed barrel but I would have to say it is not a small gun at all coming in at 2 pounds and with rather large grips and a pretty large cylinder to pack around. But then again, that may be just what you are looking for? The shorter barrel will lower the fps a bit which may bring it back in line with the requirements of some Airsoft fields and the addition of the built in preset Hop-up, this pistol should shoot pretty well out at medium and even longer ranges. Read full article here: https://www.replicaairguns.com/2014/10/26/kwc-357-25-inch-co2-airsoft-revolver-table-top-review.html Buy the KWC Black 2.5 Inch Airsoft Revolver: https://www.replicaairguns.ca/kwc-357-6mm-airsoft-pistol-co2