Umarex H&K Brand Showcase

The Real USP

Originally conceived in the late 1980s, the USP was trialed alongside its bigger brother, the H&K MK.23 SOCOM pistol in the US Special forces Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) trials, wherein the US Military sought a more accurate and more robust .45 ACP handgun for its operators to use in place of a primary weapon, when carrying a rifle or sub-gun would be inappropriate (sneaky stuff, I'm guessing!). Suppressor compatibility was essential, as was extreme strength. The prototype USPs and MK.23s were often subjected to 10,000 round firing tests without cleaning, in which they both performed admirably. The P8A1 variant is chambered in 9x19mm, suiting the German Armed forces and NATO's standard pistol cartridge, and features a P38 Style reversed safety/de-cocker to facilitate the transition of German forces from the WW2 design. 

Umarex P8A1 and USP Gas Blowback Pistols

The USP/P8A1 pistol may be a bit unknown to some of the newer Airsofters here. It's not a Hi-capa or a Glock, and as such it doesn't exist! The Umarex P8A1 presents the user with a no-frills, solid and utilitarian Military style handgun with advanced features built-in that are way ahead of the real firearms era. Seen in multiple Films in its full size and compact forms, the USP screams "intimidating" with its squared but angled slide profile.

Naturally, the metal parts on Umarex's P8A1 and USP are the same as on the real pistol, and the finish on the slide is very similar to the hard-wearing parkerised finish on the real USP/P8A1. The lower frame is made of rock-solid polymer and features checkering on the grip which is both functional and fitting for the replicas aggressive but advanced looks.

The accuracy of the P8A1 when firing is what you would expect from a high-end licensed replica, with consistency and accuracy absolutely top of their class, giving Tokyo Marui replicas a run for their money! The recoil of this GBB sidearm is above the average, partially due to the substantial slide based on the real heavily reinforced design of the USP, but somehow this doesn't translate to a sluggish cyclic rate, a credit to Umarex's internal design.

The single-action/double-action design, though out of fashion in real-world concealed carry communities, is still considered essential for a Military style tactical handgun; as can be seen in the recently designed FN FNX-45 Tactical. The added function for this style of handgun comes with the options available in carrying condition. This feature is particularly useful in Airsoft, where you won't be concealing your handgun other than for the journey home (and in a gun bag might I add!). The USP/P8A1 can be carried like a 1911, cocked and locked (one in the chamber, safety on) or Glock style, with the chamber empty ready to rack a round in on the draw, or round in the chamber made safe by a long double-action trigger pull.

The exposed hammer allows the user to quickly check the condition of the handgun and is a desirable trait in a handgun in a Military setting, with "second strike" capability (the ability to attempt to fire a dud round again without cycling the slide) provided by the hammer in a revolver-like fashion. With the USP platform, you literally have all the options to find your preferred carry condition to suit your style of play on the skirmish field, and a classy hard recoiling handgun straight out of the 90s, the greatest time in human history!

The Real MP7

The H&K MP7A1 began is life as the H&K PDW, first shown to the public in 1999 and a late entrant into the NATO 1989 RFP for an easily transportable, lightweight, and easily controllable firearm to be issued to rear echelon troops. This new pistol replacement was expected to have the increased capability to defeat Soviet titanium body armour out to 200 meters, due to fears at the time of mass parachute assaults behind NATO lines. H&K's answer to this requirement was the 4.6x30mm round, and the MP7 platform. Whilst the MP7 may take a similar external form to a MAC-11 or Uzi, the platform is deceptively complex beneath the outer polymer shell.

When compared to its rival, the FN P90, the MP7 is a conventional exterior design, with familiarly located controls and nothing new in handling characteristics, though the design has the usual H&K ergonomic enhancements. This is in stark contrast to the P90 with its unconventional design principles such as the top feeding magazine and all-round weird but comfy ergonomics. On the inside, the two switch positions, with the P90 being an extremely simple internal design with no bolt hold open and simple blowback bolt, and the MP7 being practically a shrunken G36; loaded with clockwork-like complexity inside its tiny form. 

The MP7 uses a miniaturized version of the G36s short-stroke gas piston operating system, with a rotating, locking bolt carrier. The MP7 also features a non-reciprocating charging handle and a bolt hold-open function, characteristics that generally do not find their way into SMGs and PDWs due to the compact nature of these platforms and the space needed for these advanced, rifle-like features. 

The MP7 was finally trialed against the P90 in 2002, and the result of the trial was that NATO liked both weapons, though decided not to order either. Standard stuff for Military procurement! Regardless of this, both PDWs found success, ironically in the hands of Special Forces Operators from the most elite units in the world, when it was designed for desk clerks and truck drivers! The MP7 is most famously used by the US Navy Seals, with one or more rumored to be present on the raid against Osama Bin Laden, but is also used by the UK MOD Police, German KSK, French GIGN, and Austrian Einsatzkommando Cobra (EKO Cobra). H&K has recently updated the MP7 platform, designating the new gun "MP7 A2". The primary difference between it and the A1 is the omission of the integral folding vertical foregrip on the A1 variant in favour of a removable Picatinny rail. 

Umarex MP7 A1 GBB

The Umarex MP7A1 GBB is a 1:1 scale, high performance replica with extreme attention to detail in the design, as we have all come to expect from Umarex. The body of the MP7A1 is made from high-density fibre reinforced polymer, just like the real thing, and matches its form factor perfectly. The steel MP7 birdcage flash hider has the correct shape for the most modern MP7 variants and is finished in a beautiful gloss black, providing some contrast with the seemingly light-absorbing matt black body.

The flash hider can easily be swapped out for a suppressor, with a 12mm CW to 14mm CCW adaptor, allowing the MP7A1 GBB to be styled up to match the MP7 carried by the SEALs who sent Bin Laden to his grave. The flexibility of the MP7 is a game-winning feature, its compact size and collapsable stock give it the upper hand in CQB, and its easily adjustable external HOP unit found at the front end coupled with the MP7A1's tight bore 6.03mm inner barrel providing the range and consistency to reach out and get kills in outdoor skirmishes.

The MP7 features an 11-inch upper Picatinny rail, providing loads of room for optical sights and lasers, as well as the unique dual function pistol/rifle backup iron sights, and mounting holes to add more rails on either side of the body. The MP7 has fully ambidextrous controls, with the fire selector lever, bolt release catch and magazine release being accessible from both sides, a great feature for shoulder to shoulder transitions when in CQB, or for those of you who are left-handed. 

When fired in fully automatic mode, the MP7 shows off its MAC-11 like extreme rate of fire, being able to dump the entire 40 round magazine in only 3 seconds of continuous fire! This isn't really recommended in a skirmish setting, since this is a GBB SMG and wouldn't be playing to its strengths, it is still super fun and needs to be done from time to time, just to remind yourself that it isn't all about getting kills and sheer performance, it is about the experience you have, and if holding this thing sideways and mag dumping it is what you enjoy, we approve and we know it will live up to your expectations!

Umarex MP7 A1 AEG

Umarex's MP7 A1 AEG definitely meets the lofty standard already set by their previous releases, but what makes this MP7 different to the previous electric iteration of the MP7? This latest MP7 AEG is a full sized 1:1 scale replica, being nearly identical to the real MP7 and the GBB MP7 in size! This makes it a more realistic replica and provides more room for advanced features, such as its functional bolt stop/release. Seeing one of these next to the legacy AEP variant is almost comical! The Umarex MP7 A1 AEG uses a full-sized AEG gearbox with a capable high-speed motor, and comes out of the box perfectly able to compete with other high-end AEGs, if not surpass them, despite its compact form.

As with the GBB version, the Umarex MP7 AEG is constructed from high-density fibre reinforced polymer with a very similar texture and finish to the real MP7. The MP7 AEG's gearbox is somewhere between the size of an AEP and AEG gearbox but is a proprietary design made specifically for the MP7 and its uniquely compact nature. This gearbox is remarkably smooth and well put together, and its high-speed motor can deliver a devastating rate of fire, keeping the enemies' heads down if they know what's good for them!

Umarex H&K G36C Sportline EBB

The Real G36 Rifle

The G36 was a revolutionary departure for H&K from its entire history of designing rifles and SMGs using their roller delayed blowback system, derived from the WW2 era Gerat-06H. The G36 was conceived following their long term development of the highly advanced G-11 Rifle, which fired caseless ammunition at an astonishing rate of fire and was being trialed by both the US Army as a part of the ACR program and the German Bundeswehr in their own search for a replacement for the aging G3A3 rifle. Unfortunately for H&K, the G-11 program came to nothing, being dropped by both nations shortly following the collapse of the Soviet Union. 

H&K, having suffered some significant financial loss in designing an extremely hi-tech rifle for a conflict that never occurred and for military contracts which dematerialized, was looking to quickly design a simple 5.56 rifle for sale to the world market, and possibly the German Government, who still needed a replacement for the G3A3. Enter the G36, a short-stroke piston-operated rifle in 5.56x45mm made almost entirely from injection moulded polymer, keeping the rifle light and cost effective to produce. 

Taking design cues from the AR18 and AK47, the G36 was both caveman-simple, and very advanced for its time. The G36's ambidextrous charging handle is integral to the bolt carrier, similar to the AK47, allowing direct control over the action should the user need to clear a jam. The short-stroke gas piston system was heavily based on the AR18, which itself was derived from the Soviet SVT-40 rifle, and has since found its way into the SA80A2, HK416 and MP7.

The G36 was conceived before the 20mm Picatinny rail was the standard, and thus had its own method to attach its integral optical sighting system. This optic was unique in the mid-1990s, combining a 3.5x optical sight, a solar-powered red dot sight, and a red visible laser, attaching to the G36 via sight dovetails moulded into the polymer frame. The G36 is now offered with a Picatinny top rail and a polymer handguard with Picatinny attachments, as well as aluminium railed handguards with either M-LOK, Picatinny, or Key-mod mounting options. The G36 is offered in four barrel lengths; 20-inch Full length or "-E" export model, 14.5 inch "-KE", 12.5-inch "K" and 9-inch "-C". 

The G36 has recently been involved in some controversy, with accusations coming from the German government that the rifle was inaccurate, to the point that it was alleged that the rifle was becoming so hot under sustained fire that it was not combat effective to 300m, and thus did not meet requirements. This was eventually put to bed following a court case wherein H&K won against the German Military as the rifle was found to meet and exceed requirements. The court found that the rifle was being used by the Bundeswehr outside its intended performance parameters (too much full-auto spam!). The conclusion was that the G36 was, and still is a great rifle, known around the world for reliability. 

The G36 has been widely adopted, with the full length version finding itself in use with the Armed forces of Germany, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Lithuania and the K and C carbine variants being used by UKSF and UK Armed Police forces, as well as Special forces and specialized Police units from various other nations. 

Umarex G36C Electric Blowback Rifle

The Umarex H&K G36c EBB is a remarkably advanced AEG, with the excellent external build quality that should be expected of an officially licensed product. The polymer used in the construction of the G36c EBB is of the highest quality and feels absolutely bomb-proof, whilst maintaining low weight and high scratch resistance. This version of the G36 is the compact "C" model, and is equipped with the latest G36 furniture offered by H&K. The Top Picatinny rail is a polymer piece with an alloy spine for strength, and features integrated flip up iron sights. The stock is the "IDZ" model which allows both side folding and length of pull adjustment and includes an adjustable cheekpiece and enhanced rubber butt pad.

The handguard is a modern "slim" design, with Picatinny rails on the top and bottom and Key-mod slots on either side, giving plenty of room for a vertical grip and laser or tactical flashlight out of the box, with the option to add more rails so you can throw on more equipment. The Umarex G36c avails itself of several excellent design aspects deriving from, who else, Tokyo Marui, such as a rotary drum HOP unit, allowing fine adjustment and guaranteeing that your HOP stays set under recoil from the EBB system.

The version.3 gearbox which powers this superb AEG has been modified with a mechanical 2 round burst feature, providing a unique level of realism which is not present on any other similar replica. The 2-round burst is super satisfying to use, and allows a middle ground between controlled semi auto fire and hosing the opposition down with full auto. Unlike most other AEGs with a burst function, the Umarex G36c actually provides a fourth position on the selector switch, meaning you don't have to sacrifice one of the other firemodes to use the 2 round burst. This gearbox also features an electro-mechanical blowback system, adding some additional noise, a small but noticeable sense of recoil and allowing the charging handle to reciprocate as it does in the real G36 platform, an immersive feature which makes firing the G36c EBB a true joy. 

The quick change spring system allows the velocity of the G36c EBB to be adjusted depending on the environment you intend to skirmish. This can be accessed by field stripping the rifle, a process that Umarex has made as realistic as possible. Removing the rear pin with the stock folded to the side will allow the mock end cap to be removed, providing access to the rear of the gearbox and the quick change spring system.

Umarex H&K HK416 A5

The Real HK416 Rifle

The H&K 416 was originally conceived as a rifle to fill a niche that was, at the time, unfilled. The need for a carbine weapon system with a shorter length than the M4A1 whilst firing a more powerful cartridge than the MP5's 9x19mm was identified by US Delta force, who approached H&K with their requirements. In collaboration with Delta, H&K began work on what would become the HK416. Short barreled Colt "Commando" rifles were available at the time but they had changed very little since the Vietnam war era XM177 and weren't capable of firing the latest 5.56x45 cartridge without suffering parts breakages. 

With the help of their then head of R&D, Larry Vickers, H&K conceived the HK M4, which was quickly renamed as the HK416 following a trademark infringement lawsuit from Colt. The HK416 used H&K's short-stroke gas piston system, at the time used only in the G36 and the US Army's XM8 project. The development of the HK416 allowed H&K to use data gleaned from other projects, such as the G36/XM8 and the SA80A2 upgrade program, enabling the HK416 to become a refined weapon system within a short space of time. By the mid-2000s the HK416 was in the field and was eventually adopted by practically every nation's special forces units, together with the Norwegian Military, French Military and US Marine Corps in the form of the M27 IAR.

Umarex HK416 A5 Gas Blowback Rifle

Umarex's HK416 is truly a beast of a GBBR. The externals are to be marveled at, with precise details well represented on the rifle and an absolutely flawless finish to all the parts. In line with other Umarex products, the external components consist of precisely machined aluminium parts, steel locking pins, springs and trigger parts and an Alloy outer barrel and Steel muzzle device. The polymers used on this replica are practically identical to the real rifle, with a tough textured finish indicative of fiber reinforcement. Umarex's latest model of their HK416 GBBR is the HK416A5 variant, one of the two variants most recently conceived by H&K.

The -A5 variant features improvements such as fully ambidextrous controls, a newly designed Picatinny handguard with a built-in front sight, slimline stock with a low profile adjustment lever and the H&K battle grip version 2 installed. This formed the basis of one of H&Ks offerings for a new rifle to replace the venerable G36 in Bundeswehr service, with the other being the HK433. The inclusion of ambidextrous controls is a welcome addition to the HK416 as the popularity of shooting from either shoulder has increased in recent years. Using an ambidextrous rifle is especially useful for CQB Skirmishes as it enables you to fire and operate all controls using your non-dominant shoulder from a corner whilst presenting a smaller profile to the enemy. The -A5 adds all the enhancements a modern AR variant needs to keep up with rivals, keeping the original piston AR competitive.

The Umarex HK416A5's excellence isn't only in its externals. This bad boy will look awesome on your wall or even in a museum, no doubts there, but to be truly appreciated you need to fire this thing. Being a GBBR, the Umarex HK416A5 has strong enough recoil to make the shooter really work hard to keep the rifle on target, giving the user a realistic shooting experience that is hard to match, even by other GBBRs. 

It is hard to accurately describe how different a GBBR feels in the hands, the receiver and pistol grip are real sized, notably slimmer than an AEG and operating the realistic controls makes all the cool noises to keep your inner milsim operator grinning ear to ear. The cycling of the bolt is crisp and can almost take you by surprise, offering trigger response rivaling HPA engines with a whole lot more realism! The fire control group operates as the real rifle does, and upon splitting the receiver apart, even looks like the real deal! The trigger actually functions like a real rifle, with an audible reset and release, and with enough practice, you can really control the trigger, timing your trigger pulls perfectly with the reset of the hammer and achieving tier one Airsoft operator status!

Umarex H&K HK417

The Real HK417 Rifle

The HK417's development followed a similar trajectory, marketed as a companion to the HK416 to be used as a squad designated marksman's weapon, chambered in 7.62 NATO and capable of firing both match grade and standard ball ammo. The internals of the HK417 operate on similar principles but differ in the sheer size of the components, due to the larger chambering of the HK417. 

This rifle has been used by both UKSF and SFSG and was entered into the British Army's Marksman Rifle program but lost out to the LMT MWS 7.62, also known as the LMT MARS-H and designated the L129A1 in British Army service. Despite this the HK417 has been a resounding success, being adopted in the form of the G28 by both the Bundeswehr and German police. It is also in service with US SOCOM and the French Armed forces, amongst many others.

Umarex HK417 Gas Blowback Rifle

If Umarex's HK416 is a beast, the 417 is Godzilla tier! Sized to make the 416 feel insecure; the HK417 is upsized all around. The receiver, bolt carrier and buffer tube look positively massive when compared with the 416, as does the humongous magazine. Putting a 416 next to one of these chonky boys makes it look positively miniature. The receiver, Picatinny rail handguard, dummy gas piston and buffer tube are all constructed from well-machined Aluminium and given an anodized finish to match the real deal. Internal components are predominantly metal, with the gas seal and feed-related parts consisting of high-strength polymers and rubber. Like the 416, the HK417 contains extremely realistic internal components and handles as similarly to a real firearm as is possible.

The advantage of the HK417 in the real world is clear; improved range, stopping power, and increased penetration of cover. The advantage to the Umarex HK417 over a 5.56 sized GBBR is sheer recoil, and the huge volume of gas the magazine can store. The increase in recoil is partially down to the supersized magazine but primarily down to the massive and highly realistic bolt carrier slamming back and forth inside the receiver and buffer tube. There are very few GBB replicas in the world that recoil harder than the Umarex HK417, making it an absolute joy to fire and extremely satisfying to get a kill with. 

The massive magazine is also the key to this rifle's great gas efficiency and excellent cool-down performance, as the volume of gas available in the 20 round magazine is considerable; allowing the 417 to be fired quickly without compromising accuracy and consistency. Alongside GBBR SCAR-H replicas, G3 and PSG1 replicas, this is probably one of the only GBBRs which are truly suitable for a DMR build.

Umarex HK417 AEG

The Umarex HK417D AEG shares is GBBR cousins 'large and in charge' design, and as it pertains to an AEG, this means more battery space and magazines of higher capacity. There is plenty of room inside the AR-10 sized buffer tube to house a battery, but as an added bonus the H&K crane-style stock has a battery compartment as well, allowing you to fit the largest nun-chuck/crane style battery of any AEG and keep the HK417 racking up kills all day long! The AEG version of the HK417 also shares the exceptional build quality of the Umarex H&K range, with bold, realistic H&K markings across the replica. The classic H&K fire selector pictograms can be found engraved into both sides of the receiver, with safe being marked with white and semi and full auto indicated with red.

Whilst the AEG does not have all of the GBBR specific features of the gas variant, it does include a functional mock bolt release made from steel, which can be used to hold the mock bolt open in order to access its unique but well designed rotary hop unit. When the charging handle is pulled, the mock bolt carrier travels all the way back, similarly to the GBBR, which is an extremely rare feature to find on an AEG and serves to heighten the already immersive handling experience. Internally, Umarex has left nothing out of this AEG, with the gearbox being equipped with a bearing spring guide and self-shimming gears, the HK417D AEG runs smoothly and efficiently as one would expect from a high-grade Airsoft rifle.

Umarex H&K G3A3

The Real G3 Battle Rifle

The Grandaddy of the MP5 and HK33/53, the G3A3 is widely regarded as the best of the cold war era NATO battle rifles. Step aside FAL! The G3A3 is a modular design with easily swapped furniture and trigger packs, efficient adjustable sights with the option of adding an optical sight, and a free-floated barrel! No wonder it outlasted the others in Military service and continues to be used and built under license around the world to this day. 

The G3 design is based on the Spanish CETME rifle, which was in turn based on the German Gerat 06H (also known as the STG-45M). The G3A3 uses a roller delayed blowback operating system, meaning its weight can be reduced considerably as it doesn't require a gas piston like its rivals, the FAL and M14. The consequence of this is more violent recoil than the FAL and M14, but the huge volume of gas thrown out of the ejection port and the jarring cyclic action serves an unintended purpose - to throw any dirt or debris clear of the working parts. This gives a clear edge to the G3A3 over the FAL and M14 which were not exactly known for their reliability. 

The G3 uses a stamped steel receiver and cocking tube, making it cheap to produce in comparison to the M14 and FAL, both of which require many more complex machined parts. An amazing achievement for its time, the H&K G3 design formed the basis for innumerable variations and enhanced variants, including the UK-made MC51 carbine, designed for the SAS Counter insurgency operations. A G3 in an MP5 sized package, the MC51 was conceived to replace the MP5 and provide greater stopping power. Ultimately it did not go on to replace the MP5, primarily due to its extreme muzzle flash and loud report. 

Due to the G3 platform's use of a free-floated barrel, it is a step above its peers in the mechanical accuracy the platform is capable of. Accurised variants include the G3SG1, hand-selected G3A3's issued to German troops with an optical sight, the US Navy's MSG-90, a modified and accurized G3 with an extended barrel with flash hider and the option to use Iron sights or a scope, and the famous PSG-1, the ultra-accurate German Counter-terrorism sniper rifle, rumoured to be able to match a bolt action sniper rifle at intermediate ranges and used with a dedicated optical sight and ergonomic 'target' grip. 

Umarex G3A3 Gas Blowback Rifle 

Umarex's G3A3 Gas Blowback rifle is, like the real G3, at the top of its class in both construction and performance. The receiver and cocking tube are authentically made from stamped steel and finished to match the real G3A3. The semi-gloss black hard-wearing paint is hard to distinguish from the paint used by H&K themselves. The attention to detail paid to this replica is exactly what you would expect from a Umarex licensed product, with the trademarks being exactly where they should be and precisely engraved. The only sign on the outside that this isn't a real G3 is the small and discrete "Licensed Trademark of Heckler and Koch GmbH" on the right side of the trigger pack.

The famed H&K Diopter sights are present on the replica, and not only look fitting but perform excellently in the field, providing a wide field of view preventing tunnel vision and a precise and easy to acquire sight picture. The massive 20 round steel magazine holds more than its fair share of gas, meaning you will experience much less cool-down when firing this replica quickly. The recoil this platform provides is HK417 levels, with the massive bolt carrier flying back and forth in the receiver you will know you are firing a GBBR. The rifle is capable of fully automatic fire but like the real deal, you will get more out of using semi in a firefight, full auto being reserved for desperate up close and personal situations, and showing off!

The stamped steel receiver also features a mounting point for STANAG claw mounted optics and Picatinny rails for H&K claw mount points, allowing you to add an optic of your choice (we would recommend a short-dot style scope). The textured olive green polymer handguard can be removed and replaced with a Picatinny rail system. Though it may be heresy to do so, this setup faithfully represents the G3's remaining in service with the Bundeswehr and the Norwegian Marines, currently used for the DMR role awaiting HK417 variants to replace the venerable old rifle. The inclusion of an NPAS in the Umarex G3A3 GBBR allows you to dial the velocity up or down, enabling you to use this rifle as the basis for an Airsoft DMR, although you will have to choose your shots wisely! Accurate though this rifle may be, with 20 rounds in the magazine they have to count!

Umarex H&K PSG1

The Real H&K PSG1

The H&K Präzisionsschützengewehr (Precision sharpshooters rifle) PSG1 is an accurized G3 variant, designed for the West German Police in the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, this rifle was primarily designed with medium-range accuracy in mind, as a counter-terrorism Police precision rifle, and is not intended for Military use. Capable of 0.5 MOA with no modifications, the PSG1 is amongst the most accurate semi-automatic rifles in the world. Despite it being designed for sub 600m engagements the latest models of PSG1 allow the use of higher magnification scopes, with which the PSG1 has proven it is more than a match for traditional bolt action sniper rifles but with the added benefit of its semi-automatic action providing a fast follow-up shot.

The PSG1 is based on the G3A3, which is already above average in terms of accuracy. H&K has added numerous extensive modifications to turn the G3 platform into a true precision rifle, to the point that one of the few parts which interchange between these rifles is the magazine. The receiver was strengthened with additional steel bars welded over the channels usually used for a sliding stock, the locking rollers on the bolt were reshaped to provide a more consistent lock up, the iron sights were removed and replaced with an optics mount, and a 25.7" heavy barrel with polygonal rifling was installed. The rifle was also equipped with a highly adjustable stock is which has been imitated by innumerable other rifles and aftermarket manufacturers in the real world ever since it was first seen, due to its adjustability and the comfort it provides to precision shooters. 

The PSG1 also includes some innovative features specifically designed for its role as a precision rifle for counter terror policing. On the right side of the receiver is what looks like an AR15 forward assist. This part is named by H&K as a 'silent bolt closure device' as its primary function is to aid in returning the bolt to battery when an HK slap is not discrete enough for the sneaky guys using this rifle. Due to the modular design of the platform, altering the trigger parts for the new role was relatively simple, and a trigger group with an adjustable marksman's trigger was added, complete with a two-stage hammer spring, an ergonomic wooden target grip, and an adjustable palm shelf; providing maximum comfort for Police marksman who may have to keep their hand on the pistol grip for hours on end. 

Being all fun and no play, the PSG1's trigger pack has had the fully automatic function removed as it would not be necessary for the rifle's new role. Whilst issued with a tri-pod due to the static positions in which the PSG1 would find itself deployed, the rifle retains the ability to mount a Harris-style Bipod on the handguard via a stud mounted to a sliding plate, allowing the bipod to be moved to the perfect spot. 

Umarex PSG1 Gas Blowback Rifle 

Umarex's GBBR PSG1 is undoubtedly the most faithful replica of this one of a kind rifle ever made. The receiver is stamped steel with welded strengthening bars finished in a gorgeous semi-gloss black, providing both excellent rigidity and structural strength and keeping the replica looking awesome and in line with the real rifle. The heavy barrel is a loooong 25.7", matching the real H&K PSG1 and providing phenomenal power and accuracy, to the point that we advise you Chronograph the rifle with the BB weight you plan to use and calculate the muzzle energy for the purposes of skirmishing, due to the 'joule creep' phenominon. The extremely long inner barrel provides a considerable amount more gas efficiency than a shorter set-up, meaning your rifle will get the most muzzle energy possible from each shot. 

The Umarex PSG1 doesn't just have the potential to be a good Airsoft DMR, it IS a top level Airsoft DMR rifle out of the box, requiring no upgrades and no additional work to have extreme range and accuracy! The Umarex PSG1 is limited to semi-auto fire only, just like the real thing, meaning it is ready to be used on skirmish sites which allow semi-auto DMRs. The included and pre-installed NPAS system allows the user to adjust the velocity to their local Airsoft Skirmish site's limits and fine tune it for optimum performance in different ambient temperatures. 

The PSG1's adjustable HOP is one of the most well designed units out there - hiding underneath the handguard, once it is set that's it, the design will prevent the HOP from slipping and you won't need to readjust it unless you change BB weights. This is not a rifle you will be at home with in CQB, its realistic size and weight mean it will be much more suited to a static defensive position, set up rested on a bipod or obstacle, and reaching out there one-tapping the unsuspecting enemy team.

Despite its lack of a suppressor or the capability to take one, the Umarex PSG1 is quiet enough that it will be drowned out by the hordes of AEG users, but you will still be able to enjoy the lovely metallic noise from the action as you engage targets. The original PSG1 furniture is all present on the Umarex and it all functions as the real rifle does, with the pistol grip featuring a wide and ergonomic wooden target grip, an adjustable palm rest, adjustable trigger and snag-free AR15 style magazine catch. 

The multi function DMR stock features a comfortable cheek rest which is fully adjustable for height and angle as well as an ergonomic butt plate that can be both lengthened and adjusted for shooting the rifle on uneven ground. The handguard retains the original PSG1 bipod/sling stud, allowing the user to mount a stud compatible bipod and reposition it along the handguard without removal. This allows the bipod to be relocated depending on the part of the rifle that requires support.

The current Umarex H&K line has redefined the term "high quality" in the Airsoft world. Though these replicas come at a higher price point than simple AEGs, they are designed for much more than skirmishing. The extreme attention to detail, absolutely realistic materials used in their construction, and the accurate trademarks make these replica's Museum quality, outstripping any other Airsoft guns out there. These replicas could stand in for the real weapons in training scenarios or for the purposes of Film making, due to their 1:1 scale and realistic functionality making them nearly indistinguishable from the real deal. 

The inclusion of unique functions such as the G36c's 2 round burst, the MP7 AEG's bolt stop and the NPAS present on the G3A3 and PSG1 show that these replicas are not just high-end collectibles, they are in fact intended for skirmishing, and having given you the highest quality build and firing experience, Umarex intends to give you the edge in the field as well.