baikal mp654k review

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Average Ratings

Value for Money	9.3/10
Reviewer Rating	8.7/10
Overall Rating	7.9/10

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By Orange Herald on 10th Feb 2007

Orange Herald's Ratings

Value for money	10/10
Overall value	10/10
Orange Herald's recommendation

Good Points

Solid build, nothing delicate here!
Accurate.
Sufficient power.
Not expensive.
Good firearms trainer, its all but a Makarov.

Bad Points

A few rough edges.
Unable to use diabolo pellets.

General Comments

I watched this pistol in a gunshop for some time. Eventually I weakened and bought it. I have had a lot of air and CO2 pistols in the past. This one comes up to the standards of any of them for build and fun factors. Within the limits of the ammunition its surprisingly accurate. Lead BB is better for accuracy, but load a steel one first to avoid damage and possible jamming by the magazine follower. The documentation warns against removing the CO2 cartridge before it is empty. Thats good advice, damage to the seal will result otherwise. You can empty it by firing without BB's if necessary. Expect to use the pistol for a while before it settles down and the action loosens up nicely. Also as you get it out of the box, it will need oiling on the moving parts and a little wipe over with oil will make it look superb too. It seems more economical with gas than some I have used too, but just as powerful. In all, a most satisfactory pistol that should provide years of service with a little care. After all, most of it is a steel military pistol, not a cheap zinc cast toy!

Total Respect: +1