KWC Full Metal Makarov PM CO2 Non-Blowback Airsoft Pistol in Black

KWC Full Metal Makarov PM CO2 Non-Blowback Airsoft Pistol in Black

The KWC Makarov PM CO2 Non-Blowback Airsoft Pistol in Black is a compact, satisfyingly weighty airsoft handgun based around one of the most recognisable Cold War sidearm profiles. With its short 160mm overall length, simple controls and unmistakably Eastern Bloc appearance, it makes a natural companion for Soviet, Russian and period-inspired airsoft loadouts. KWC has gone with a metal frame and metal slide combined with traditional-looking polymer grip panels, so despite being a relatively small airsoft pistol, it has a reassuringly dense feel when you pick it up. Compact, uncomplicated and very Makarov.

The important thing to understand about this CO2 pistol is that it uses a non-blowback, or NBB, operating system. The metal slide remains stationary during firing rather than cycling backwards and forwards like the slide on a GBB pistol. You therefore don't get the recoil kick and moving action associated with gas blowback pistols, but there's a useful payoff: gas efficiency. With no heavy slide to cycle after every shot, considerably less CO2 is consumed operating the action. Under suitable conditions, the KWC Makarov can manage more than 190 effective shots from a single 12g CO2 capsule. That's impressive stamina from such a small BB pistol.

Power comes from a standard 12g CO2 capsule housed within the drop-free metal magazine. KWC lists output at approximately 380-420 FPS when tested using 0.20g BBs, although actual performance can vary with temperature, capsule pressure, ammunition and other conditions. That's substantial output for an airsoft pistol, so checking the gun against the velocity and energy limits of your intended airsoft site is important before skirmishing with it. Some sites may place additional restrictions on a pistol operating at this sort of power. A chronograph check before play is the sensible approach.

CO2 and the fixed-slide mechanism make for an interesting combination when temperatures start heading downwards. While gas-powered airsoft guns are always affected to some degree by environmental conditions, CO2 operates at a higher pressure than the propellants commonly used in many traditional gas pistols. Combine that with an action that isn't spending gas cycling a slide and you've got a sidearm focused firmly on getting useful work from each capsule. Less theatre, more efficiency. If you prefer the kick and movement of a GBB pistol, this won't scratch quite the same itch, but the Makarov's priorities are refreshingly straightforward.

The hop-up is fixed, keeping the internal arrangement simple rather than providing a separate adjustment mechanism. The hop applies backspin to the BB to help maintain a flatter flight path, but because the setting can't be manually altered, BB choice becomes particularly important. Trying suitable quality ammunition is the best way to discover which BB weight produces the most consistent flight from your individual pistol. With a relatively powerful CO2 airsoft handgun like this, it's worth paying attention to both accuracy and energy when experimenting with ammunition rather than simply reaching for whatever bottle of BBs happens to be nearest.

Feeding the pistol is a drop-free metal CO2 magazine with an approximate capacity of 13-15 rounds. That modest capacity suits the slim, compact proportions of the Makarov rather nicely and keeps the whole airsoft gun feeling closer to a traditional service sidearm than a modern high-capacity tactical pistol. The magazine also carries the 12g CO2 capsule, keeping the power source and ammunition feed together in one removable unit. The pistol includes a functioning safety and conventional magazine release, so operation remains pleasantly straightforward. Insert magazine, operate the controls and you're ready to go. No maze of switches or adjustment wheels to contend with.

Externally, the metal frame and slide are a big part of the appeal. A Makarov is supposed to feel compact and solid, and the combination works well here. The polymer grip panels contrast naturally with the black metal body and help preserve that classic PM-style silhouette. There are no oversized tactical rails or enormous controls hanging from the sides, either. That's rather refreshing. This is an old-school airsoft pistol shape from an era when apparently nobody felt every handgun needed enough accessory space to resemble a Christmas tree.

The KWC Makarov PM ultimately suits a rather different role from a modern GBB pistol covered in adjustable features. Its strengths are simplicity, strong CO2 efficiency, compact dimensions and that distinctive Makarov appearance. The fixed hop-up and non-blowback action keep things straightforward, while the metal construction stops this little airsoft handgun from feeling insubstantial. For a Cold War loadout, Eastern Bloc collection or anyone specifically looking for an efficient CO2 non-blowback BB pistol with plenty of character, the KWC Makarov PM offers a refreshingly no-nonsense approach.

Highlights

• Compact Makarov PM-style airsoft pistol with classic Cold War appearance 
• Metal frame and metal slide provide a satisfyingly substantial feel
• Non-blowback CO2 action designed around straightforward operation and gas efficiency
• Over 190 effective shots possible from a single 12g CO2 capsule under suitable conditions
• Approximately 380-420 FPS when tested with 0.20g BBs
• Fixed hop-up system keeps the internal setup simple
• Drop-free metal CO2 magazine with approximately 13-15 round capacity
• Standard 12g CO2 capsule power source
• Polymer grip panels complement the traditional Makarov-style profile
• Functional safety and magazine release
• Approximately 160mm overall length for a compact sidearm profile
• Fixed metal slide means CO2 isn't required to cycle a blowback action during firing

What's Included

• 1x KWC Makarov PM CO2 Non-Blowback Airsoft Pistol in Black 
• 1x Metal CO2 Magazine

Technical Specifications

• Brand: KWC
• Model: Makarov PM / KCB-44DHN
• Type: CO2 Non-Blowback Airsoft Pistol
• Action: Semi-Automatic Non-Blowback
• Power Source: 12g CO2 Capsule
• Colour: Black
• Frame Material: Metal
• Slide Material: Metal
• Grip Material: Polymer
• Overall Length: Approximately 160mm
• Velocity: Approximately 380-420 FPS with 0.20g BBs
• Hop-Up: Fixed
• Magazine Type: Drop-Free Metal CO2 Magazine
• Magazine Capacity: Approximately 13-15 Rounds
• Approximate Shot Count: Over 190 Effective Shots Per 12g CO2 Capsule
• Safety: Functional
• Blowback: No