

However, the lower velocity does not affect the accuracy. At our altitude of 5,232 feet in New Mexico, we averaged 400-450 fps, depending on the temperature. It is a training, plinking and fun gun, so do not be concerned that the velocity is only rated "up to 450 fps." In fact, it is unlikely that you will achieve that given the effect of altitude and temperature on the pressure in the cartridge. To load the CO2 cartridge, simply remove the back panel of the grip, drop in the cartridge and tighten the screw to activate the cartridge. The picture above illustrates how it can be partially removed for cleaning out debris. Note, the belt is not made to be completely removed from the magazine. Once inserted, the magazine feeds flawlessly and ejects quickly for reloading. No damage will occur, but it makes it difficult to load the belt. If you try to push the belt up, it will likely jam. Rotate the belt on the right side DOWN as you load each pellet. To load the magazine, open the loading gate and hold the magazine at the top. SIG etched the back of the magazine to make sure that we do it correctly. Just make sure that you insert the magazine properly.


The SIG Sauer ASP air pistols (and air rifles) are not designed as toys, although they are a lot of fun to shoot. In other words, they are not intended to mimic or copy any particular real pistol. They have been successful, as long as you do not look too closely or ask them, "Which real gun do they mimic?" The manufacturers usually reply that their air pistols are just stylized versions of real firearms. Over the past 10 years, more companies have been manufacturing air pistols designed to look like some sort of real gun.
