Umarex Walther CP99 CO2 NBB Pellet gun

Type: Pellet air pistol
Manufacturer: Umarex 
Model: Walther CP99
Materials: Metal and plastic (polymer) construction
Weight: 1 pound 10.5 ounces (752 grams)
Barrel: 3.3 inches, metal rifled
Propulsion: CO2 x 1
Action: Semi-Auto, single and double action
Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets
Ammunition Capacity: 8-shot rotary magazine
FPS: 360

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Trigger Action: The Umarex Walther CP99 features a double-action trigger pull that is moderate in effort, mainly in the initial and mid-phases as it cocks the hammer and rotates the magazine. However, it offers a predictable release, facilitating accurate pellet targeting. Engaging the rear slide switches the CP99 to a single-action mode, significantly lightening the trigger pull, which is ideal for precision shooting.

Shooting Precision: Firing from a semi-rested stance 20 feet away, the air pistol achieved a compact one-inch grouping of eight shots slightly to the left of the target. The windage-adjustable sights can be tweaked if your aim is slightly off-center. In preliminary chronograph tests with 6.9-grain RWS lead pellets, the velocity nearly matched the stated 360 fps, averaging around 346 fps.

Manufacturing Quality: The Umarex Walther CP99 combines metal and polymer, with substantial metal internals contributing to its overall heft. Notably, it features a full-size drop-out magazine for CO2 storage, adding weight and functionality. German craftsmanship ensures a high-quality finish, and the polymer used is also of superior grade.

Authenticity: Licensed by Walther, the CP99 is modeled after the Walther P99, with a frame closely resembling the original. However, the slide's design deviates slightly from the real P99, making the pellet-firing CP99 a discernible replica. A notable divergence is the safety - the real P99 lacks one, but the CP99 includes a prominent safety on the right slide. The functional de-cocker, slide catch, and full-size magazine enhance the CP99's realistic aspects.

Pros:

• Functional slide catch and de-cocker.
• Rifled barrel for improved accuracy.
• Windage-adjustable sights.
• Authentic slide catch and magazine release mechanisms.
• Substantial full-size CO2 magazine.
• An efficient blend of power, accuracy, and CO2 usage, yielding around 100 shots per cartridge.
• Accessory rail included.
• Official Walther licensing.
• German manufacturing standards.

Cons:

• Priced at the higher end.
• Some stickiness in double-action shots.
• Typical safety design, not mirroring the real Walther P99.
• Barrel is not recessed.

Comments:

The Umarex Walther CP99 Pellet CO2 Air Pistol is a significant upgrade from the Walther CP Sport. It offers a closer resemblance to the P99, enhanced with more metal components and both single and double-action triggers. These features come with an added cost but are justified for enthusiasts of the Walther series, making the CP99 an excellent addition to any airgun arsenal.