Walther CP88

The CO 2 is contained in a disposable gas cartridge of 12 grams, which is inserted into the handle of the weapon. As with most gas-powered weapons, 4.5 mm (.177) diabolo pellets are fired, which are stored in an 8-round cylinder (rotary magazine). For the so-called plinking (for example shooting at cans) steel core pellets can also be used, which are offered by some manufacturers in the required maximum length. In order to ensure that the cylinder functions properly, pellet lengths of no more than 6.9 mm (6.5 mm according to the manufacturer's specifications) are possible, as the height of the cylinder is 7 mm. The exit velocity of standard diabolos with a newly inserted CO 2 cartridge is specified as 120 m/s ("Competition" as 130 m/s). This speed is continuously reduced because the gas pressure decreases after each shot. This is especially important when firing in quick succession, as this leads to a reduction in temperature in the weapon itself as well as in the CO 2 cartridge, which reduces the muzzle velocity. At normal room temperatures, it should be possible to fire about 50 rounds with one CO 2 cartridge without any loss of accuracy. The gun shoots precisely at a distance of up to about 20 m. Both the single-action and the double-action system can be used as triggers. The rotary magazine is invisibly located inside the gun, as the prototype is a semi-automatic pistol with a bar magazine and not a revolver. The magazine makes it possible in shooting competitions to carry out the discipline "rapid fire", in which the shooter has to fire a defined number of shots in quick succession. Because the CP 88 is professionally equipped, it has a manually operated firing pin safety, a trigger safety when the bolt is open and an automatic drop safety. The pistol is made of metal like its model and weighs 1040 g, in the "Competition" version 1150 g. Loaded and with a silencer attached, up to 1300 g or even more can be achieved. This high degree of similarity to the P88 offers the sports shooter a considerable level of realism for training shooting. • Illustration — Rotary magazine for the CP 88 with inserted diabolo pellets • Illustration — Steel core pellets (usable for plinking) • Illustration — Opening for the cylinder • Illustration — Handle with inserted CO 2 gas cartridge • Illustration — Standard plastic grip shell