SR9A3 (Dual Powered GAS/CO2) - Black [SRC]

I know the Glock already so I decided to look for another GBB pistol. And then I saw the Beretta M9 with its elegant and still tough looking design. Well.. happy I bought this one with a nice greengas blowback action and accurate out of the box. Real joy to use this in a game.

Here is my second review of using the replica after 3 months (both in the garden and airsoftfield)

Short review:
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+easy to use
+it has pistol case
+very close to M9A3
+you can add trasers and flashlight
+balanced and easy to insert mags
+cqb and decent sidearm
=trigger is easy pull
=it lacks Decocker
=not a quick firing gun
=no full original markings
-no reddot mount, you need to get aftermarket one
-some mags (C02 my case) may be defective

My rate 8/10, is decent and simple


Looong review:
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Unboxing:
-in the box- no wait this time it comes in a pistol case, you get the pistol, a green gas magazine and a manual.
-the manual may be for full automatic version instead of semi only, unless I missed something.. other than that is the same way to use it.
-the pistol case is pretty decent, you can even fit a WE-tech Desert eagle with ease, I once put a WE-tech 1911 with 4 magazines (not inserted) and it still hold them well.
-one problem with the case is the foam is lose, you can use double tape or glue and it should be fine.

First looks:
-looks and feel good in hand, full metal except the grips and the sights, around 1kg and balanced (with mag).
-pretty close to the real deal, the M9A3, only minus the Markings, you only get the number id. Other than that, is really great.

Test fire:
-it uses a Green Gas or C02 mags (as long is for this model), inserting the mag is very smooth and easy, it is secured well and wouldn't fall, just be gentle when you insert it, nothing to worry tho.
-running the slide to load it isn't too hard, unless you pull it slow then it will go hard, but I nitpicking here..
-you got double action or single action, single action when the hammer is pulled and double if you never pulled (hammer down), I will talk more about it on "Safety".
-single action is soft but kind of long than it should be, not for long range aiming I'm afraid..
-double action is very long (again double action..), but very light, you can pull the trigger without pulling the slide but you wouldn't shot anything but after, more on "Safety".
-pretty soft shooting, not too hard just perfect (that is if you use green gas), pretty good as an easy to use sidearm.

Safety:
-the safety switch disconnects the trigger, can be activated both cocked or uncocked.
-the switch does NOT decock the hammer like the real deal sadly, this may come as a good or bad thing for you.
-if you want to be 100% safe when carrying the pistol, I recommand to no pull the slide and the hammer, and have it as double action, first shot will be empty but next will be shooting bbs.
-the safety switch is a bit hard to use it, there is a method on how to pull it to fire by just brushing your right hand thumb forward towards the barrel (better watch a video to understand what I mean).

Magazine:
-while it can run both Green Gas and C02, I could only run the Green Gas one, since the C02 was defect, both run I think 20 bbs.
-the mag goes well in nothing to complain, you can do the tactical reload with ease, they have large buttplates made out of plastic that don't bite your hand when you load it.
-it can hold about 2 fully loaded magazines, that is if you don't bumpfire the trigger..

Technical part:
-shots around 1 joule with 0.20g bb, it can be used in cqb with no problem, if you insist on accuracy you could try 0.25g.
-the hopup can be adjustated iffffff you pull the slide out and rotate the wheel.
-disassembly is easy, first remove the mag, pull the hammer (you need to so you are able to put the slide back), press the button on the right side of the pistol in the middle, and pull the lever down from the left side of the pistol in the middle, the slide comes out and can be pulled out, you will have to pull the barrel a bit forward and up in order to remove the spring guide and then you can remove the barrel for full clearing (note: you will need to remove the adapter in order to take it out).
-you can add a tracer or a suppressor on it, altho weight may jam or waste bbs so.. use something not too heavy.
-no reddot mount, unless you go for rear sight mount or rails from below mount to use a reddot.

3 Months of use:
-not a year like the Kar98 but still enough to get an idea of it. So far no jams or anything that requires me to use a hammer.. again..
-tried when it was much colder, the closest I got was 2°C but it still ran with no issue, the slide get locked no matter what.
-you can defently spam the trigger like a maniac but it wouldn't be very fast, it does its job if you enter panic mode when it comes to reach for your pistol because you forgot to load your primary, ye I got shot by a lmg guy...
-the sights are okey, you may need to use sandpaper to make them smooth, mine has a bit of "hair" on it.

Finall thoughts:
-if you look for something that isn't Hi-capa and easy to use, this would do it, just don't expect to use it as a sniper, unless you are good/lucky to hit.

I rate it 8/10

Excellent product. The construction of the gun is al metal and with an extremely good finish.
Build tolerances are really good.
No barrel wobble when the slide is in battery, trigger pull is as it should be in double and single stage.
Hop up is also good.
Accuracy is great for a sidearm out of the box.
Magazines has a steel nozzle so no leaks.
10/10

Solid pistol with good accuracy, with CO2 that is. Don't know if it's just my copy of the gun, but it lets out too much gas when using green gas magazines. Can't get through a full mag without it farting, miss-feeding and not cocking successfully after shooting. Keep in mind, this is in 18°C weather. Shouldn't be affected by that temperature. I maintain it properly as well. With CO2, it has no issues. But then it reaches 1.6J with 0.2's. Going way outside my sites legal CQB legal range, so it's only legal at minimum 15m. Making it pointless as a secondary.

I have contacted TG about this and they were to no help

I bought this to practice at home and to sometimes participate in games. It is exactly what I was expecting. Comfortable, easy to operate and also accurate. Not the cheapest piece, but is worth the price for sure. One of my best choices.

The best pistol I ever seen on airsoft. CO2 mag , 480 fps with 0.20 bbs. Amazing..... shoot and hit a target on 70m range.No problems with jams for now. Marks on sights fell down from to much power but that was expected. co2 Magazines are expensive but works perfect. Lips are strong and working for now but we will see.Changing inner barrel to 6.01 I got more accurate fly of bb on longer range so it is recomended to do the switch. Replica is made full of metal that is good, feel great in hands. 5 star from me.