Springfield Armory XDE CO2 Blowback BB Pistol (XDE) (XDE)

This is a really fun gun, but it takes a few co2 cartridges to break in the magazine, or you could break it by forcing the trigger, especially on the first bb out of the magazine. Real accurate and powerful, but the magazine is fussy. First , although you can fit twenty BBs in the mag, it puts too much spring pressure on the first bb and when the trigger is pulled the metal tube that pushes the bb into the chamber catches on the cast part of the magazine. Instead, load fifteen BBs, and silicone spray the mag. Then, be gentle. Let up on the trigger, try again. When the spring starts to relax, after a few shooting sessions, you can start loading more BBs with no more feeding problems. I get about 50 strong shots out of a mag, and ten weak shots that are still accurate. Be gentle but firm with cartridge piercing mechanism. Only use enough twist to pierce and then seal the connection. Just stop when the hiss stops. Use the short key provided to seat the cartridge for less leverage and torque. And check out You tube for easy slide removal, lube points, and to see how things move when you pull the trigger. Best price is usually on Amazon. If you have another air gun that uses this type of magazine, and you didn’t like that one, you won’t like this one. But this one has really nice trigger feel in single action! Great bang for the buck. Get a compact laser for real fun!

This is a first for me. Amazon refers the defective item to the manufacturer. They do not have a return policy other than referring to the manufacturer. I have updated this review because PYRAMYD AIR sells a replacement magazine at a very reasonable price. I have to take responsibility for the broken part because of my inexperience with these air guns. PYRAMYD AIR sent the replacement part very quickly and the performance of the pistol is stellar with it. Bottom line is this: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the C02 cartridge. Over tightening will break the magazine. The Springfield Armory XDE is a terrific replica!!

Update: The original was stolen in a home invasion, so now I've just bought it again! Let's see if it still holds upI bought this as a replica for my actual XDe to train with in the yard and practice handling. For that, it's been great in unexpected ways. It rattles and it's not balanced like the real thing, but for holster draws and hip shooting, it's been fine. The blowback action depletes quite a bit of energy from propelling the BBs, so accuracy outdoors suffers outside of 7 yards, but everything else works as it should. For anyone that wants to ease into using firearms, it's perfect. Safe handling, operating controls, grip and stance practice, and also maintenance are where this gun excels. Takedown is very similar to the real thing and oiling is a good habit that also helps keep the action and CO2 seals working as they should. I've taught a lot of new shooters with it and I can't say enough good things about it. Accuracy is probably better taught with a fixed-slide model or a .22, but for plinking in the yard, it's not bad at all. Definitely recommended

Bought for training. Took to range a few days after it arrived. Would not seat a BB, trigger will not pull when mag is insertedI have another one like this but a 1911 that has always preformed amazingly for me.Check the fine print: Item is non returnable. MIGHT get some kind of fix from Air Venturi if your CO2 Pistol arrives broken like mine, but it is in now way guaranteedWill Update review after dealing with Air Venturi's customer service

I have an Umarex 9XP and I absolutely love it but, wow this Springfield absolutely blew me away, the quality of it is amazing and there's no Rattle or clink to it at all it is a very heavy and durable, as long as you get some oil with it and make sure you keep it lubricated this is seriously a great CO2 replica and it's very accurate! I'm an Enthusiast and I have been absolutely beside myself since I opened it up!

Everything about the gun is very high quality and the shipping was super fast makes a good Christmas present

That's an awesome blowback

I love the blowback - it’s very solid steal