Umarex Airsoft: Products Including the Infamous Glock
Company Introduction Umarex, or formally known as Umarex Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG is a German-based supplier and manufacturer of air guns, airsoft, signal pistols and accessories. The company was founded in 1972 by Franz Wonisch and Wulf-Heinz Pflaumer who still serves as the company’s managing director today. Before Pflaumer joined, the sales path of guns was from wholesalers to retailers. Pflaumer’s ingenious solution to direct the path from manufacturer to retailer stunned the industry, and Umarex was ahead of its time. Things were happening quickly, and in the 1970’s Umarex was already the largest importer of guns from China and secured exclusive rights for Marksman and was the general importer for Daisy Rifles. Within that decade, Umarex was exporting to France, Italy, Austria, Egypt, and Switzerland. Umarex founded Umarex Austria in 1985 to strengthen its international presence and offers southeastern Europe’s gun dealers a product range specially made for recreational hunters and shooters. In 2006, Umarex USA was founded after Umarex Group acquired RUAG Ammotec USA and has its headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas. What Makes Umarex So Special? Umarex obtained the first worldwide license from the iconic Austrian weapons manufacturer, Glock in 2017 to reproduce their internationally recognized pistols. Umarex USA also markets Umarex’s in-house guns, as well licensed products by popular brands such as Berreta, Colt, Hammerli, HK, Ruger, Smith & Wessen, UZI, and Walther. Confused? These real steel brands don’t produce airsoft guns. Instead, they sold the rights to their models and concepts to selected airsoft manufacturers to recreate their guns specifically for the airsoft market. This means that you can purchase the airsoft version of your favorite gun, say the HK MP7 A1 replica from Umarex. However, the quality of the guns vary and are comparable between other license holders because of this. In this article, I’ll highlight some of our top product picks from Umarex, so you don’t have to do all that hard work and get straight to shooting! Product Picks Pistols Umarex Glock Gen 4 G17 Umarex is the first company to officially licence the sale of the Glock – a well known Austrian handgun. This replica comes with a full sized metal magazine and has the same weight and dimensions as the real thing. This is definitely the top pick for serious players looking for the best sidearm available on the market. Umarex Walther P99 At around $70.00, this gun is right in the sweet spot between Umarex’s cheaper alternatives and the high-end pistols. This pistol weighs 1.5lbs and rocks a metal and polymer body, similar to the original Walther P99. Many agree this feels good in the hands as it is extremely compact! And to add to the realism this gun carries, it features a drop-out all metal stick style magazine. This pistol shoots at 380 fps, which is the reasonable for an airsoft pistol and is powered by a 12g CO2 capsule. The magazine loads and operates perfectly. However, do note that blowback action isn’t as strong as…