Customer Reviews for Umarex Brodax CO2 Steel BB Revolver

Brand: Umarex Canada

Type: BB Revolver
Manufacturer: Umarex
Model: Brodax
Materials: Mostly plastic with some metal construction
Weight: 586 g (1.3 pounds)
Barrel: 5.5 inches, non-rifled
Power Source: 12 gram CO2 x 1
Action: Revolver, single and double action
Ammo Type: 4.5mm steel BBs
Ammo Capacity: 10 rounds
FPS: 375

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver is actually rather nice. If you decide to cock the hammer back and shoot it single action style then you get a little bit of that SAA Revolver like ratcheting sound. The trigger pull in single action mode is short with virtually no take-up and on the light side. Double action shooting with the Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver is not overly long or heavy either so action shooting is totally possible with this BB shooting CO2 revolver.

Accuracy: I can not comment so far on the shooting performance for the Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver since I have not shot it yet. The weather is getting nicer outside so that should happen pretty soon. The claimed FPS for the Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver is stated at only 375 which I find seems a bit low for a non-blowback fairly straight forward BB pistol with an almost 6 inch barrel so hopefully my testing shows performance up into the 400's which I am hoping for. The open sights are non-adjustable but there are tons more options by taking advantage of the two rails top and bottom for adding either a red dot or laser to increased target shooting ability.

Build Quality: The Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver is pretty much an all metal pistol with the outer shell being made up of plastic, there is a fair bit of internal metal going on along with the trigger, hammer and of course the inner barrel made out of metal parts. Mechanically the Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver feels solid and even though it only weighs in at 1.3 pounds it feels much heavier in the hand.

Realism: The Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver as far as I know is not an exact replica of any real steel gun currently in production. It's basically a spin off of an ultra tactical .44 magnum revolver with a super beefed up front barrel assembly sporting all kinds of accessory options to be placed on the top and bottom rails. I like that Umarex made sure to recess the barrel opening so it has a more realistic barrel size. Like many new CO2 airguns coming out these days the CO2 is not only well hidden inside the grips but a handy Allen key is built into the handle.

Pros:

  • Not the heaviest revolver on the market but it feels really nice in the hand and has good balance, the weight is not bad at all and feels heavier than 1.3 pounds
  • Trigger action is really good in both single and double action, short light single action trigger and totally usable double action trigger
  • CO2 is well hidden with built-in Allen key in the handle
  • Rails top and bottom for all kinds of accessory add-on options
  • Barrel is recessed for that larger caliber look
  • Nice and discreet safety
  • Comes with three 10-shot easy to load rotary magazines
  • Low-cost with high fun factor

Cons:
  • Grips are a bit hard to remove to get at the CO2, may work in over time?
  • All black sights are not great on dark backgrounds and are non-adjustable
  • Would have liked to see FPS into the 400 range

Comments:
The Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver when I first picked it up did not appeal to me all that much, maybe knowing it was for the most part yet another mostly plastic BB revolver with those thin pop in disc magazines didn't help me take notice much. But as I have been playing around with the Umarex Brodax CO2 BB Revolver it has grown on me a lot. I think it has a really cool look that is also very usable in terms of putting just about any accessory you want on this CO2 revolver. The hammer and trigger action are also both excellent for not just an inexpensive airgun but even a higher end airgun. And right out of the box, or should I say clam-shell plastic wrap, you get three rotary disc magazines which is a nice bonus.

Buy the magazine: UMX2254041

 
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May 14, 2020

Really great value!

Shoots a lot better than you’d expect from a cheaper gun. Shoots hard and accurate. That being said the single action trigger pull is nice and light allowing for easy, quick accurate shots. Gets a good 90-100 shots on a co2 cartridge. The 3 10-round cylinders are quick and easy to load. Full size gun feels good in your hand, just doesn’t have the weight being all plastic, but doesn’t seem cheap either! Great beginners gun!
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Dec 21, 2018

Umarex Brodax BB

Umarex Brodax BB + Goetland 30 mm Reflex lunette de visée Rouge is very very good
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Aug 25, 2018
Certified buyer

Super fun

Very nice gun. The look is so cool, feels like it’s a powerful revolver. Nice add to my collection, the shipping is so fast, thanks.
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Apr 30, 2018

All time best air gun for cost!

Title says it all! For this price you wont find a gun which hits every mark. Its strong, accurate, cool looking. What more could you want!?! Plus if you're a fan of Blade Runner this strongly resembles the Blade Runners service pistols! I would love to see an upgraded version of this gun! Maybe some wood and nickel, more metal, pellet support? I would happily pay double for a more flashy version!
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Mar 13, 2018

Excellent value movie replica

Looks pretty similar to the hero gun from a certain sci-fi film. I immediately installed a rifled barrel into mine and drilled the magazine to accept pellets, then reworked the trigger a bit. These are easy to work on!! Accuracy is even better with the new barrel and pellets. With BB's these are still decent and break bottles. The double action is so-so in my book, I'm not a fan personally. Single is a little better, but the white metal used on most of the internals dulls it and give you a clunk rather than a click. Still, for the price and styling it's a moot point, this thing is great value and is easy to tinker with. Even being polymer it has a solid feel and the safety is simple to actuate and works well. 5 stars from me on this deal, get one before they're gone.
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Feb 25, 2018

Nifty gun

I bought this at another retailer before discovering replica airguns.ca.Its an inexpensive polymer gun but I really like the crazy styling( reminds me of the revolver in the movie Hellboy).It's a little under powered but surprisingly well made and solid. The single and double action is excellent with a satisfying clink when cocked. Overall I think it's a great plinker.
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