The Colt .25 caliber is a classic pocket pistol. Its size allows it to be carried discreetly just about anywhere, though the .25 ACP cartridge limits the gun's effectiveness since it has less than half the muzzle energy of a .22 long rifle cartridge. However, the .25 ACP's low speed does offer one bonus - it is easily sound suppressed. This airsoft is a spring-powered rendition of a covert operations style Colt .25 with a small fake sound suppressor fitted to the front of the barrel. I've heard stories that the OSS (Office of Strategic Services - the CIA's predecessor) used this type of handgun during clandestine operations during World War II.

Appearance:

  I think this is made by Dong San of Korea - I'm not sure. It doesn't say anywhere on the box, but it says Dong San in small letters on the pistol's slide. Anyway, this airsoft looks well-proportioned compared to the real thing. According to Korean regulations, the plastic parts are obviously plastic, but it's not too bad on this model. The metal parts (barrel, trigger, safety, suppressor end cap, magazine, and magazine catch) have a chromed finish, which stands in stark contrast with the rest of the gun. Overall, the appearance is decent considering the low cost of this model.

Function:

  This little spring gun has proven to be durable beyond my initial expectations. It feels pretty flimsy and lightweight, and cocking the slide doesn't produce a definite cocking noise - you can only hear the piston spring compressing. However, it works well, feeds reliably, and cycles smoothly. The magazine holds 9 BBs and loads from the front similar to a Marui mag. The slide is easy to operate; you just have to be sure to pull it all the way back to ensure proper feeding. The fake suppressor screws into the enlarged muzzle with coarse threads. Right out of the box, the bore of the suppressor is too small. The pistol fires normally without it, but with it in place, the BB just rolls out of the barrel due to the friction. I drilled the plastic body of the silencer out, but the metal end cap still needs to be done. The pistol fires at normal velocity now with the suppressor in place, but the accuracy is awful because the end cap still interferes with the BB's flight. For sighting, the pistol has a small groove cut into the top of the slide, much like the Browning 1910.

Accuracy:

  Amazingly, this budget spring gun is fairly accurate. At seven yards I was able to keep my group within a six inch circle, with the group centered at a point about four inches below the bullseye. With the suppressor attached in its current state, the groups widen out to about six feet. Once I get the suppressor fixed, I'll write an update to be posted here.

Overall Impressions:

  This inexpensive spring gun is definitely worth the money. It's fairly accurate, it's easy to use, and it's just plain fun. Once the suppressor works properly, it'll be even more fun, and would make an excellent backup gun or a main gun for professional-style tournaments.