Umarex T4E Walther PPQ .43 Caliber Training Pistol Paintball Gun Marker

Very nice Paintball air gun. Shoots well and hits its target hard (within a normal range for an air gun). I use plastic hard .43 ammo as well as paintballs and both shoot well. A standard 12g CO2 capsule will last for about 4-5 eight-shot clips so about 32-40 rounds before there not being enough pressure to actuate the blow-back feature. All in all, very happy with the look, feel, weight, and performance of this air gun.

Should have done this years ago, great launcher. Looks and feels like a firearm, and shoots well enough for the hard nylon balls I'm using. So much cheaper than the range, and don't even leave the garage. Corrugated boxes and a section of plywood for a target station. A cartridge lasts at least 50 shots so far. Added white surgical tape to the holster to help differentiate it from the Glock and S&W, and the word LAUNCHER on it.Effective range is really much more like 20-30' as far as hard nylon goes. This will mess you up if you under estimate it in a small space, it will ricochet straight back off hard surfaces and getcha! Expected that. HA!

I don't even understand how the managed this. Obviously something in this caliber range is going to kick harder than a gas one does, but the thing really feels authentic. I mean... shockingly so. I have nothing bad to say about it. The mag was a little rough to go in at first, but after sending it through enough times it's like butter. I do put drops of silicone on the slide and the mag after each session (about 5 mags) and it's never given me any issues. You'll get about 4-5 mags out of a Umarex CO2 before it becomes unacceptable for plinking/accuracy/mosquitoes etc. I've thrown nylon and aluminum rounds through it so far. changed the mag spring out for the "Rubber Ball" one they give you. The slide stays back on the final round; if it's not, it's almost surely because the CO2 is too low. I've never had a "jam" and I do daily sessions of about 5 mags, as I have said. I have had it fail to chamber, but only because of low CO2. It's low joules... I get that... But it's a great marker for training and for self-defense rounds.

Great product. Looks and feels real in the hand. Awesome blowback. Great features. Would love to see an extended magazine for this model.

The operation and function of the marker is high quality as CO2 weapons go. This item will be used for both training and as less-than-lethal personal protection device when loaded with pepper balls. (I recommend an OC+PAVA pepper ball load with additional purchase of the fast-piercing co2 magazine for self defense purposes.)My product only shipped with one mag which was disappointing as I did read the questions and answers section because the number of mags was not listed in the product description. I saw in the answers that other buyers received 2 mags.Overall I like the blowback and function of the pistol to a point.Dislikes:The gun will discharge co2 on a trigger pull without being racked even with no paint/rubber load as well as when the slide is locked back. I’m sure this is just a function of c02 markers in general but it would be nice if there were a more accurate operation as a firearm will not fire with no rounds in the mag and certainly not with the slide locked.There are many sharp edges. When removing the back strap from the grip to access the Allen key, it is very easy to cut yourself (or painlessly tear into a callus in my case) when you remove the back strap. I find that for users with softer hands that it could be a minor injury waiting to happen.The included mag loads and drops rather intuitively. However, the somewhat costly (for a marker) fast puncture mag is less smooth. There are a few issues with the design here:It doesn’t load smoothly and gets tight/snags halfway into the grip. A bit more force is needed to load this mag. And before anyone thinks that it might not be the correct magazine for the model, it absolutely is and functions well aside from loading. But loading is a bit of an issue as it is not as smooth as a firearm mag would be and it is rather easy to pinch yourself (or have a spouse pinch themselves) when loading as you’re trying to give it that slight extra force to load.If you’re wondering how one might pinch themselves if they’re loafing the mag from the base, it is because you can not slap the mag in from the bottom of the mag because you don’t want to also engage the fast pierce button if you’re loading the mag for personal defense use. There is a very small surface to work with from the bottom of the fast pierce mag without piercing the co2 cartridge.Likes:Just about everything else.The eight-shot mag provides that same welcome disappointment you get at the range with when having so much fun plinking that you’d go for some ridiculous mag capacity if not for training for a real-life usage and marksmanship scenario.It does feel pretty accurate to holding a .40 or .45 Walter PPQ subtracting the realistic recoil that an air gun just cannot replicate. (You’d have some unrealistic recoil issues when training with 9mm but carrying .40 cal on duty though so it’s best to always shoot your true ammunition as much as possible.)But the extremely low cost of using paint rounds for tactical training as well as being able to accurately mark live simulated aggressors is something you simply can’t do in any other format with such an accurate feel as carrying an exact replica of your carry pistol.The additional benefit of this air gun is that it can reliably be used as a less-than-lethal option for civilians who either don’t want to carry a firearm or want an additional option for stopping an attacker with less chance of ending a life.I have not and do not plan on “testing” the damage on a live person or myself as it’s not a toy and so many others have already documented the self-same experiments online.Suffice it to say that the power is adequate and from my own experience having just run the marker through its paces; it is a defense weapon as well as a training tool. About 60% of the paintballs penetrated multiple layers of cardboard target without bursting until meeting harder material.I would absolutely not want to be shot with this marker/pepper ball launcher.I think it’s safe to say any product can be improved upon and I am aware that there are newer generations of this very PPQ already available and some of my concerns may have already been addressed, however I can only review the device I received.Overall, though, I have to say that Umarex has made an exceptional product here.You could go for the incredibly pricey TCP, Salt, or Berna devices that don’t have as realistic a feel for training and essential are just pepper ball launchers, or you could go with the reasonably priced markers from Unamex that are multifunctional with the same ft/s as the afore mentioned alternatives.I think the choice is pretty clear.Umarex, thank you for making a fine product, and I hope the newer models have already adjusted for the concerns I have personally. I will recommend you to whomever will listen but I absolutely hope to have an even higher quality product at similar price points in the future.

The Umarex T4E Walther PPQ .43 caliber training pistol is honestly a must-have for home protection training. I’m seriously impressed with the build quality, the weight, and how realistic it feels in the hand — almost identical to a real firearm in size and function.I got it to train safely at home, and it absolutely delivers. The blowback is strong, the trigger feels legit, and the accuracy is better than I expected for a paintball/pepperball-style platform. You can use it with .43 cal rubber balls, powder balls, or pepper rounds depending on what you’re preparing for.Perfect for running drills, improving draw speed, or just getting more confident with safe handling under pressure. This is the kind of tool that helps you be better prepared without needing to go full live-fire.⸻💥 Pros:• Very realistic weight and feel• Strong blowback and recoil• Accurate and powerful for a .43 cal platform• Compatible with multiple ammo types (rubber, powder, pepper)• Great for training, home defense prep, or simulationCons:• CO2 does go quick if you train a lot — have extras ready• You’ll need to buy ammo and CO2 separately⸻Final Verdict:Whether you’re using it for training, non-lethal defense, or just staying sharp, this T4E Walther PPQ is a top-tier choice. Feels real, performs great, and gives you options for protecting your home or just practicing smart. Highly recommended.

This thing is awesome. I can shoot it in the garage. Shoots accurate. Good to practice with. A real blast, pun intended. Works like the real thing.