Novritsch SSP5 Hicapa 5.1 (GBB) | FREE Delivery over €50 (ROI)

Pistols are generally used as a sidearm, or back up for your primary, however that doesn't mean that's all they can be used for. If action movies have taught us anything, it's that with a pistol, you're unstoppable! Smaller, more compact, and easier to use, pistols are a lot of fun, whether you're gaming every weekend, shooting targets out your back garden, or just like adding another awesome piece to your collection.

Blowback can be a confusing term - in effect, it means simulated recoil. In other words, it is more realistic, and as a result more fun! Airsoft guns will never achieve the same level of recoil as the real steel counterparts, however it will still put a smile on your face every time you pull the trigger. Due to the nature of the blowback systems, there are more parts, requiring a higher degree of maintenance to keep everything in tip-top shape, but the benefit is a more realsitic experience, and greater satisfaction with every shot!

This replica is powered by green gas, although the name is something of a misnomer. It's stored in the bottle (and magazine/pistol) as a liquid, and needs heat to turn into a gas. As you can imagine, each shot uses up the ambient heat, and the gun cools down. The colder it gets, the less efficiently it operates (this is called cool down). Practically speaking, it means you will cycle through the different pressures of gas based on the temperature/climate i.e. in the colder months, you'll likely use 150 PSI gas, in the summer you'll use green gas (or 110/120 PSI), and for the indeterminate weather conditions, most likely you will rely on 130 PSI.

Unsure what gas to use? Using lower pressure gas will not damage your replica in any way, so it is safer to start lower, and only move up a pressure class (i.e. from green gas to 130 PSI, or 130 PSI to 150 PSI) when the replica is not performing as expected.

To refill with gas, remember that it is actually a liquid, so you will need to have the pistol/magazine and gas bottle upside down to fill. Line up the fill nozzle with the fill valve, press and hold it into position and keep in place until full. Generally it takes about 10 seconds for a full fill, however larger magazines may take longer. For best results, fill up with gas when the magazine/pistol and gas bottle are cold, and warm up the magazine before use. This allows the gun to have more gas available, and increases the pressure inside the magazine.

Novritsch is a famous internet celebrity in the world of airsoft, and using his experience and expertise in the field, the Novritsch brand was born. Addressing the concerns, gripes, and issues plaguing the airsoft scene, the goal was to create products that deliver on their purpose, and providing platforms to facilitate easier upgrades, and better out of the box performance. Based in Austria, the company has become one of the biggest players in the airsoft space. They utilise OEM's to produce their products, however they have an exacting standard that must be reached, so it is not a case of simply rebranding. From sniper rifles, to AEG's, pistols to GBBR's and gas guns, with Novritsch you have additional quality control, greater attention to detail, and thanks to the parts availability, you can keep your gear running strong for a long time.

This pistol is modelled after the Hicapa 2011 style, with a high capacity magazine holding an impressive 31 BB's. Internally is where this beast really shines - 6.01mm tightbore barrel, tuned for fast recoil and truly impressive build quality. Utilising CNC machining for an impressive finish, steel trigger assembly for improved durability and reliability, and capable of being run on Co2 or Green Gas. This version is the green gas model.

OEM'd by KJW, with exacting specifications from the Novritsch team, resulting in a truly original and superb sidearm that will give you the edge on the skirmish field.

NOTE: Accessories not included - shown for illustrative purposes only.