CYMA CM.136 Grach EBB; MOSFET Edition

If you're looking for a winter sidearm with blowback, the CYMA CM.136 Grach EBB; MOSFET Edition is what you need. This Automatic Electric Pistol (AEP) makes use of an innovative battery-in-mag system which allows space for an internal electric blowback mechanism. Make no mistake, the CM.136 is nothing like the old-school electric blowback pistols which run off AAA batteries; this beast shoots fast with snappy blowback not too distant from a GBB pistol!

Inside, we are treated to a MOSFET control system which improves trigger response and controls cycling, ensuring the pistol completes a full gearbox cycle each time the trigger is pulled. The reinforced steel gears run on ball-bearing bushings, a big factor in the very impressive cycle speed of the CM.136. All of the wiring is low resistance, giving you the best possible efficiency and battery life. If the battery dies mid-game, fear not! You can rack the slide and use the CM.136 like a springer to get you out of a sticky situation! 

The CM.136 is based on the real steel MP-443 Grach, a modern Russian service pistol currently in use with the Russian armed forces and police. The Grach is also featured in Battlefield: Bad Company and Battlefield 3 but is otherwise a lesser-seen platform but ideal for a Russian-themed loadout. 

Starting at the front, we can see the brushed silver-coloured outer barrel protruding through the front of the slide. The barrel is constructed from ABS polymer and features mock rifling at the tip, though this does mean the barrel is unthreaded. The silver finish provides a nice bit of contrast and visual interest to the design, steering well clear of the tell-tale signs of being a replica. 

The slide itself is also made from ABS and features serrations at the front and rear to aid cocking and open iron sights on the top. The sights are standard pistol-style open sights and non-adjustable, as combat sights found on pistols should be. At the rear of the slide, you can see the mock hammer which protrudes slightly from the rear of the slide. Its low profile design reduces snags and being an automatic pistol, it doesn't need to be cocked manually. 

Mid-way along the slide, we can see the realistic chamber/ejection port which looks far closer to a real handgun than the average AEP. When the slide is locked back, the chamber stays open just like a GBB and also provides access to the unique adjustable HOP-up unit. The HOP-up adjuster takes the form of the dummy recoil rod beneath the barrel, accessible when the slide is locked back. Turning the recoil rod allows you to adjust the backspin applied to your BBs and extend your range with various ammo weights, looking for the flattest possible trajectory. It's always nice to see well-hidden HOP-ups like this, giving you the performance you need without compromising realism. 

Moving down to the frame, we can take note of the recurved trigger guard, designed to provide an extra point of contact for the reaction hand when the Grach is held in the "European grip". The trigger guard is also slightly enlarged to allow for gloved use, a prerequisite of a pistol designed in the land of cold!

The controls are similar to other modern semi-automatic pistols, offering a slide-release catch on the left side, a push button magazine release on the left side of the grip and a manual safety catch just above. The manual safety locks the trigger and prevents the Grach from being shot and is mirrored on the opposite side with a non-functional safety added purely for looks. The slide release catch allows you to drop the slide after a reload, just like a GBB pistol!

The grip is a perfect match for the real MP-443 Grach, including its linear gripping grooves and ergonomic shape. The grip is very comfortable, a bit of a surprise given its Russian origin! As mentioned, the magazine release is on the left side and takes the form of a textured push button, a familiar design to almost anyone who has handled a modern pistol before. 

The magazine is a very interesting design to say the least! Holding 15 BBs loaded through the fill/feed port at the top, this magazine also contains a 7.4V LiPo battery which powers the CM.136. The battery can be recharged using the included USB charger via the charging port located on the baseplate. Spare magazines are not yet available for the CM.136 Grach but as soon as they are, we will be stocking them!

If you like the idea of a blowback sidearm which is immune to the weather and remarkably snappy, the CYMA CM.136 Grach EBB; MOSFET Edition is the only option. This pistol has really impressed us and we are crossing our fingers for more future EBB releases from CYMA!

Features

• ABS Polymer construction
• MOSFET Pre-installed - Great trigger response
• Great replica of the Russian MP-443 Grach pistol - Perfect when paired with an AK
• Electric blowback - Remarkably snappy and quick, nothing like EBB pistols of old!
• Functional slide lock - Slide locks back at the end of a magazine just like a GBB pistol
• Battery in magazine configuration - Charging port on the bottom of the magazine
• Forward slide serrations - Easy to cock from the front or rear
• Manual safety on the left side - Right side safety catch is non-functional
• When the battery is dead you can use it as a springer - Pull back the slide before each shot
• Unique adjustable HOP-up - Lock the slide back and turn the recoil rod to adjust
• Lanyard loop on the base of the grip - Stops your sidearm going walkies in the woods!
• Compatible with CYMA Retention Holster for CM.136 Grach EBB Pistols

Package Includes

• CYMA CM.136 Grach EBB; MOSFET Edition
• 15rnd Magazine with integral battery
• Charger
• Speed loader
• Cleaning rod