Customer Reviews for Umarex XBG CO2 NBB Steel BB gun

Brand: Umarex Canada

Type: BB air pistol
Manufacturer: Umarex
Model: XBG
Materials: Plastic outer shell
Weight: XBG .9 pounds (400 grams)
Barrel: Metal non-rifled (4.25 inches)
Propulsion: CO2 x 1
Action: Semi-auto non-blowback, double action only
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm BBs
Ammunition Capacity: 19-round metal stick magazine
FPS: 410

Buy the magazine: UMX2253517

Trigger Mechanism: The trigger pull on the Umarex XBG and TDP 45 is fairly heavy, typical for a double-action-only system. There is a noticeable amount of take-up, and the full pull weight is about 8-9 pounds. The trigger releases at the very end of the pull, with a slight click just before it releases. If you're accustomed to budget-friendly double-action triggers where the barrel extends during the pull, these two models will feel familiar, as their trigger mechanisms are quite similar.

Precision: I have not yet conducted field tests or shooting evaluations to determine the precision of these guns. I will update this with a link to my official Field Shooting Test once it's completed. Early feedback from others suggests that these Umarex CO2 BB pistols perform well regarding shots per CO2, accuracy, and FPS.

Construction Quality: The Umarex XBG and TDP 45 share many internal components. While their plastic exteriors differ, most mechanical parts are integrated within these shells, aside from the trigger, safety, and magazine release. The overall build is mostly plastic, with metal used for some internal components, magazines, barrels, and triggers.

Realism Factor: The Umarex XBG and TDP 45 do not replicate any specific real firearm. They resemble modern mid-sized semi-automatic pistols but don't match any particular model exactly. They look realistic but prioritize functional simplicity over mimicking a real firearm's operation. This simplicity likely contributes to their reliability.

Pros:

  • Priced around $40
  • Balanced performance in terms of shots per CO2 and FPS (accuracy assessment pending)
  • Universal metal stick magazine compatible with various guns.
  • Discreet CO2 tabs
  • Accessory rails included
  • Fewer visible construction screws
  • Reliable, proven design
  • SA177-style CO2 hatch is a benefit

Cons:

  • Mainly plastic exterior
  • Limited working parts, mostly integrated into the plastic
  • Long and heavy double-action trigger pull
  • Fixed sights, requiring proper alignment for accuracy

Observations

While I have a preference for air pistols with more metal and functional components, not everyone wants to spend over $100 on an airgun or needs hyper-realistic features. Some users prioritize affordability, solid performance, and reliability. A simpler design with fewer moving parts often enhances reliability. Depending on your needs, even if you own high-end airguns, the cost-effective Umarex XBG or TDP 45 models can be excellent choices for regular use, reducing wear and tear on more expensive collectibles.

 
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Oct 02, 2020

Awesome for price

Awesome beginner toy to learn
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Jun 27, 2020

All good

Works great. Doesn't use much co2
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May 29, 2020
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Great little pistol for training kids

I purchased this XGB for my great nephew thinking it would be better than a Air Soft gun. Well not only is this pistol more powerful than a ASG. It shoots clean through steel soup cans @ 20ft. Also shoots pretty darn accurate with 1.5 inch groups @ 20+ft. The only thing we have trouble with is loading clip. Once full if spring release is snapped back...BB's get pushed out of clip before clip is installed in pistol handle. This pistol has nice weight to it. For the price you can't really wrong.
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Apr 22, 2020

Good side arm

I was very impressed how it works and saves c02 , 8 mags out of 1 c02, hellava bang out of it.
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Feb 04, 2019

This isn't a review but this is a real gun

I haven't bought this yet but it is almost exactly identical to the more compact springfield xdm so it is a real gun
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May 09, 2015

Very happy with this shooter

I really enjoy my XBG, I actually shot it so much that I wore out the little plastic nipple that keeps the BBs in the clip! That being said it took me over a year to do it. Replacement clips were a little hard to find and pretty expensive considering the gun cost so little. The sights aren't adjustable but you figure out where to "hold" pretty quickly. Being a CO2 BB gun the path of the BB changes slightly with every shot but any CO2 gun does that. If anything it makes the sights less important. The gun is rather slippery since it's plastic so I added a few strips of grip tape to it. You won't be driving tacks with this but you can sure make a can jump around the yard! I also like how the metal clip loads. To load the clip you pull back the slider till it catches, scoop up BBs into the grove and tip it so the BBs roll into the hole. Very easy, very affordable and lots of fun! Reliable too.
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Jan 23, 2015

Buy it.

very powerful. makes soup cans looks like pop cans. 200 shot/CO2 cartridge. I SAID 200 SHOTS PER CO2 CARTRIDGE!!!!!!! (OR 10 FULL MAGS!!!) $50. fair accurate.good weight. compact. nice looking bb gun, so far very happy with my new toy (3 co2 cartridge already and 600 shots so far... i have the pistol for about 1.5hour !)
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Jan 23, 2015
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Wow

Best air pistol under $50.
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