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UHC Spring Revolver Series 941 8-Inch Barrel Magnum
(UA-941B)

• Modeled After: Colt Python Hunter
• Hop-Up: Fixed for .12g 6mm BBs.
• Lowest Advertised: 230 FPS / 50 ft Max Range
• Purchased From Evike.com for $25 +$9 Shipped

Look and Feel
Bad-Ass-ity
Realistically Functions
Revolver Capacity
Inconsistent Performance
Accuracy & Range

Pictures don’t do this thing justice. When you actually see the 941 in person, you’re first thoughts will be “Holy $#&% dude, that thing’s !$@#!%& huge!” Your first impression of this revolver is really going to be one of the main reasons to buy it, although there are a few other factors gunning for your purchase as well. lolpun!

I wanted a revolver because I’ve already got a slew of semi-automatics. Something was missing in the collection and there’s a certain aura that a huge 6-shooter just radiates from it’s soul. The UHC Revolver series comes in a few different designs and sizes. I wanted the matte-black one, and of course, the largest possible barrel. That would be 8 inches, a length at which you hit dangerously close to Looney-Toons, but still keep it real. This magnum has a nice flat finish, and mimics the look of a Colt Python fairly well with the exception of the ergonomic grip. The rear site is adjustable for both elevation and windage. I had to bring mine up quite a bit.

This gun really finds it’s forte through it’s features. The firing mechanism is cocked with the hammer, which takes a significant although not difficult force to pull. It can also be de-cocked by pulling the trigger and releasing the hammer slowly. As the hammer is pulled, the cylinder will rotate one chamber clockwise, preparing the next single round. Each BB is loaded into a single “shell”, loaded six at a time into the cylinder, and function as an extension of the barrel through the cylinder. Although the cylinder doesn’t spin that well outside or inside the body of the gun, you can still find ways of playing Russian Roulette. Use caution, you should know this isn’t a toy.

How does the UHC 941 actually perform? Let’s put it this way, if you’re skirmishing, this sidearm is less likely to benefit you than spitting individual BBs out of your mouth. Combat is not what it should be used for. A slow-loading six round capacity doesn’t last long, even target shooting. The individual shells do a great job of simulating the real thing, but that’s not what you want in the heat of battle. Unless you’re really, really bad-ass. The range and hop-up of the revolver are very sporadic. This could be due to the complex and unorthodox firing assembly. Even with the gigantic barrel, FPS with a .12g isn’t that impressive. I’ve seen the range of a BB go from 20 ft to 90. The hop up seems to decide a random direction to take mid flight, although if you’re lucky, the shot flies true.

I’m happy to have this piece in my collection. It’s a fun alternative to plink with in the backyard, and trust me, it looks and functions awesomely. This gun will someday make a great movie prop. If you need a precision instrument buy a calculator, that’s not what the UHC Revolver series should be used for. Feeling like an impulse buy? Pick one of these up.

~ by Benjamin on September 6, 2008.

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Tags: 6-shooter, Airsoft, cheap airsoft, colt python, magnum, revolver, spring pistol, UHC