Umarex DSX45 177 Caliber Air Pistol - The Umarex DSX45 BB Gun is designed for casual shooting and beginner training and resembles the modern 2011-style handgun with a flared mag well. This airgun is a perfect choice for those new to the sport of airgun shooting, offering a blend of safety, simplicity, and fun. It's modeled to provide a feel similar to traditional handguns, making it an excellent tool for basic handgun training and target practice. The operation of the DSX45 involves easy-to-use mechanisms that are perfect for beginners. The spring action of the slide provides a straightforward shooting experience without the need for CO2 cartridges. It’s crafted from durable polymers so it is lightweight yet robust, making it easy to handle for users of many ages. The DSX45 uses standard .177 caliber steel BBs, which are readily available and affordable, making it convenient for regular use. With a large, 200-round capacity reservoir in the drop-free magazine, you can enjoy extended shooting sessions without the need to frequently reload. It features a 240 feet per second velocity, blade and ramp front sight and a fixed open rear sight for basic targeting and is equipped with a manual trigger block safety, ensuring safe handling, especially for young or inexperienced shooters. The smooth bore barrel is designed for shooting BBs with precision at short ranges and it offers a respectable muzzle velocity suitable for target practice and plinking, providing a realistic shooting experience. To load the magazine of the Umarex DSX45 release the mag from the pistol grip. Open the loading door on the bottom of the magazine and pour in up to 200 steel BBs. Close the door and pull the tab located right by the magazine’s loading door outward from the magazine. Pull it all the way out until it stops. Turn the magazine and shake it gently to allow 13 BBs to fall from the reservoir into the magazine tube, then reinsert the mag into the grip. Be sure you’re wearing safety glasses to protect your eyes and always keep it pointed in a safe direction. Grip the pistol, acquire your airgun target, pull back on the slide until it stops then let it go forward to charge the pistol then put the pistol on fire and send it! Overall, the Umarex DSX45 BB Pistol is an excellent choice for those looking to get started in airgun shooting or for those looking to add to their airgun collection. It provides an enjoyable introduction to shooting sports, making it ideal for backyard plinking and basic target practice. FEATURES: Spring air powered pistol Drop free magazine with 200 round reservoir 13 shot rapid load magazine 240 FPS, Pull and release slide Grip Texturing, Picatinny-style rail