Smith&Wesson M&P R8 GNB Revolver

J... Review confirmed by purchase

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29.04.2023

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I hesitated between the Dan Wesson 4 and the S&W M&P R8 and ultimately chose the latter. Now I can say, quoting Clint Eastwood, 'Smith, Wesson and me' :) On the plus side, it's made of durable polymer, which makes it lighter than other revolvers, and the rather slim grip fits great in the hand. Another advantage is that you can buy a set of spare shells on militaria.pl, so you don't have to worry about only the ones included in the set. The cylinder capacity is also a plus – it holds 8 shells, not just the standard 6. The CO2 capsule is easy to puncture using the butterfly in the grip. For now, I see no downsides.

A meticulously crafted replica, it's a pity that almost all of it is made of polymer, the CO2 capsule mounting is well designed, and the shells hold 6mm BBs securely—they don't fall out. It's worth buying spares because loading the shells with BBs takes some time. It shoots accurately at a distance of 10 meters. I definitely recommend it; personally, I am very satisfied with this replica.

Very cool revolver at a low price, highly recommended for fans of such replicas. You can see it's solidly made.

Overall, I'll say this: the revolver is very pleasant to use. Admittedly, I've only had it for a short time, but it performs very well, with an effective range of about 8-10 meters, which is quite decent in my opinion. Maybe it's not fully metal—in fact, it doesn't have much metal at all—but the polymer is very durable and looks good. The only issue I have is that the cylinder slightly catches on another part, but other than that, it works excellently.

Decent replica, could have had more metal.

The revolver is solid and for many years, not a single screw is likely to come loose. The CO2 gasket doesn't degrade quickly, but it's worth lubricating the cartridges with silicone, which you can buy at the same store as the revolver, before inserting them. I think the whole gas system will last a long time, provided you don't keep the CO2 opened in there for long periods. If it were all metal, my hand would freeze from holding it. Worth its price. Recommended.

Fits well in the hand, it's hard to find fault with the mechanisms. Powerful (I think) – it shoots straight through a thick cardboard box and beverage cans from 15 meters. Accurate – all shots are within a 23p/4 target at 15 meters. Efficient – with one CO2 cartridge, you can fairly accurately shoot 10 cylinders, but from the 6th to the 10th you'd need to shoot from a distance of 5–7 meters. It could be more METAL.