BRIEFLY

Have no fear of the devil - get familiar with a new Blaster series.

In 2009 another product joined the family of airsoft pellets: Devil - which is high-end series of Blaster. We had a first chance to take a look at it thanks to Paweł Migała (Sales Europe) who presented this product to us, while visiting Action Sport Games A/S stand during IWA 2009.

BB Devil are promoted as a high quality product with over avarage characteristics - high precision BBs. Thanks to courtesy of Action Sport Games A/S which had decided to support them for the test purposes, we had a chance to review this product. Test was pursued in two parts - laboratory test and practical shooting.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

BB Devil are available in number of weights: starting with 0.2g up to 0.4g. We have received them in plastic bottles, carrying 3000BB each. Colours: 0.2g, 0.25g, 0.28 and 0.3g are white (only 0.2g is a bit cream-coloured). Heaviest 0.36g are green, 0.4g - beige.

Suggestive "devilish" logo and aggresive design set the attractiveness of whole package. Slogan is obviously emphasize exceptional characteristics of the product.

LAB TEST

Vintorez, our lab specialist precisely analized BB Devil and compared them to other three well-known products. He focused on the weight, diameter, structure homogeneity and surface smoothness. This test was to check the overall quality and find defeciences (if any).

For each test randomly chosen 10 BB of a kind. Result is an avarage. If there were any differences in weight - picture shows the lowest value.

1. BB Devil lab test

BB Devil 0.20g have polished, seamless surface with a noticeable injection point. Structure is homogeneous without visible inclusions.  Diameter (ø): 5.946 mm. Weight: 0.205 g.

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BB Devil 0.25g have polished, seamless surface with a noticeable injection point. Structure is homogeneous without visible inclusions.  Diameter (ø): 5.967 mm. Weight: 0.250 g

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BB Devil 0.28g have polished, seamless surface with a noticeable injection point. Structure is homogeneous without visible inclusions.  Diameter (ø): 5.967 mm. Weight: 0.270g - 0.278g

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BB Devil 0.30g have polished, seamless surface with a noticeable injection point. Structure is homogeneous without visible inclusions.  Diameter (ø): 5.967 mm. Weight: 0.292g - 0.302g

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BB Devil 0.36g have polished, seamless surface with a noticeable injection point. Structure is non-homogeneous with visible inclusions.  Diameter (ø): 5.960 mm. Weight: 0.362 g

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BB Devil 0.40g have polished, seamless surface with a noticeable injection point. Structure is non-homogeneous with visible inclusions.  Diameter (ø): 5.967 mm. Weight: 0.402 g

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2. BB Devil in comparison with Bioval, Xtreme and Blaster.

In comparison with BBB Bioval, 0.27g and 0.30g, BB Devil are a bit behind. Accuracy and convergence with Bioval have no competition yet. It is not to a surprise since Bioval are considered to be among the best available on the market.

Bioval BBB MAX 0.27 g have seamless surface, and its structure is precisely homogenous without noticeable inclusions.

ø 5.946 mm

Weight: 0.274 g

Bioval BBB MAX 0.30 g have polished, seamless surface, without visible injection point and its structure is homogenous without noticeable inclusions.

ø 5.973 mm

Weight range: 0.292 g -0.299 g.

In comparison to Xtreme Precision there are no major differences, also during practical shooting tests. BB Devil have comparable characteristics.

Xtreme 0.20 g have polished, seamless surface, without visible injection point and its structure is homogenous without noticeable inclusions.

ø 5.960 mm

Weight: 0.205 g

BB Devil have much better characteristics than standard Blaster series - which we proved in comparison.

Blaster 0.20 g: surface with a noticeable seam and injection point. Structure homogeneous without noticeable inclusions.

ø 5.973 mm

Weight: 0.204 g

Blaster 0.25 g: surface with a noticeable seam and injection point. Structure homogeneous without noticeable inclusions.

ø 5.967 mm

Weight: 0.242 g

Blaster 0.30 g: surface with a noticeable seam and injection point. Structure homogeneous without noticeable inclusions.

ø 5.920 mm

Range in a weight difference: 0.288g - 0.294g.

LAB TEST SUMMARY

BB Devil are at the similar level as BB Xtreme. Its characteristics are much better than the standard Blaster series and are a step forward in quality.

PRACTICAL TEST

In the second part of the test we have shot BB Devil with a number of handguns and long firearm replicas. Test was to observe each of the respective BB Devil weights in action - to get results regarding its trajectory and accuracy/convergence.

It is impossible to perfectly test and measure BB characteristics in open air tests. There are too many factors influencing trajectory. Sometimes we might get the three different opinions from three players regarding same BB series. From a technical point of view the only competent test is that one in the lab. Practical test was dedicated to get as many as possible opinions and impressions and obviously to observe how they perform with different replicas - of different characteristics and designation.

Our conclusions (except for the accuracy) are based on opinions of the players testing them in open air and therefore are subjective. Our goal was to observe the BB Devil performance in the biggest number of different replicas:  of well known brands, as well as of mainland China budget series. There were stock, upgraded, likewise custom replicas used during this test.

There were differences in barrel lenght, diameter and muzzle velocity. Target range, BB weight was chosen each time to match replica possibilities and in accordance to players choice. Short firearms and AEG dedicated for CQB or just with a shorter inner barrel were tested in distance of 25 meters. With higher velocity and longer barrels, replicas were tested in longer distances respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Because of a long list of target shooting, we decided to start with our conclusions while detailed results are presented a bit below.

We are aware of all the limits and subjective character of open air tests, though we believe it is very close to real usage during a game. Weather conditions like the temperature and wind were obviously affecting our tests. Most of the testers were very familiar with their own replicas, so they might observe all the differences in performance to other BB pellets.

BB Devil are made with a care for precision. Smooth polished surface is an advantage, especially as far as precise inner barrel is concerned. On the other hand it requires some time to accurately adjust HU, which performed in a slightly different way, than other BBs (for comparison). HU adjustment difficulty wasn't the same for all BB Devil weights. When HU was adjusted properly, most of the weights' performance was good - especially 0.28g, 0.30g and 0.36g.

Among tested weights, the worst results were those of BB Devil 0.2g. It was difficult to get a good HU setting as well. Even though, in short distances and low power replicas it had a tolerable accuracy, though as mentioned above - HU adjustment difficulties resulted in pretty negative opinions.

The best accuracy among Devil BBs had those of 0.28g weight, almost on every replica. The recurrence was also very good. It is common opinion for every player taking part in our test. Devil 0.25g performance was just a bit behind though with still good results. Opinions were almost as ananimous as about 0.28g. To summarize BB Devil 0.28g made a very good impression, next were 0.25g with really good performance.

Among those of higher weights, the best impressions we had with 0.3g, which trajectory had been better than the other weights. Not bad, though not as good as previous, were 0.36g BB. The worst accuracy and convergence had Devil 0.4g BB. Those bad results in comparison to 0.3g and 0.36g is most probably due to non-homogeneous structure of the heaviest BBs. In general it is true that heavy 0.3g and 0.36g have a good performance when used in high muzzle velocity replicas. We didn't have a chance to check out 0.4g BB performance in sniper-type replicas which could exceed 600fps. There is a chance that results would be better or a bit different at least (as it was in Systema PTW 560fps where recurrence was on a good level).

After getting familiar with all the opinions and conclusions of the players taking part in our test, we might say that BB Blaster Devil are simply a good product. It is difficult to point out any strong advantages but they are comparable with good BBs of popular brands like Xtreme Precision or ICS. It is clear that they might be used properly with precise inner barrels: for hundreds (or rather thousands) of taken shots, with over 30 replicas - moments they jammed happened just a few times. In accordance to practical shooting tests, we may decisively recommend Devil 0.28g and 0.3g. Very good performance have also Devil 0.36g and 0.25g.

1. Replicas used in the test

Please find all replicas used in the test listed below,  with a short specification.

Handguns and CQB:

STTI Berreta M93R GBB pistol; propellant: green gas; 290 fps.

M56B Shotgun; manual cocking; 295fps.

WE 1911 GBB pistol; propellant: green gas; 300fps.

Socom Gear 1911 Wilson Combat GBB; propellant: green gas; 270fps.

ASG A/S Steyr M9-A1 NBB; propellant: Co2. 416 fps.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 4" i 8" revolvers; propellant: Co2; Fps: 440 (4") & 530 (8").

AEG C15 ICS Pistol; stock barrel, 130mm; 245fps.

AEG JG M4 CQB "Thunder Maul"; stock barrel; 370fps.

AEG TM SAS SBS; replaced GB; stock barrel 233mm; 350fps.

SMG replicas:

AEG AGM MP40; precise inner barrel Systema; 315fps.

Long firearms replicas:

AEG ICS M4A1; precise inner barrel Systema 6,04 mm; 400fps

Systema PTW M4A1 MAX (red cylinder); precise barrel Deep Fire 6.02mm; 560fps.

AEG KA M4 Troy; precise inner barrel CA 6,04 mm; 320fps.

AEG AGM Stg44; stock barrel; 400fps.

AEG JG M16A3; stock M4 barrel, 360mm;  330fps.

AEG KA Galil ARM; stock barrel; 340fps.

AEG A&K LR300; stock barrel; 430fps.

AEG RPK custom; precise inner barrel 509mm; 400fps.

AEG AIMS custom; precise inner barrel 455mm; 370fps.

AEG PM AKMS custom; precise inner barrel 455mm; 340fps.

AEG AK Tactical custom; stock barrel 455mm; 400fps.

AEG AK74S custom; precise inner barrel 455mm; Fps: 360.

AEG Tabuk custom; precise inner barrel 509mm; 320fps.

Manual cocking A&K SWD; stock barrel; 500fps.

AEG PJ Mk12 Mod0; precise inner barrel 6.03mm; 400fps.

AEG JG G36K; stock barrel; 335fps.

2. Test and results

Practical shooting tests were pursued in distances of 25m, 30m, 35m, 45m and 50 meters (distance  set with a measuring tape ). Target was A4 piece of paper set on height of silhouette torso. Six weights of BB Devil were tested and there are presented below, starting from the lightest (0.2g) to the heaviest (0.4g).

Shots were taken in series of 10 with exception of AGM MP40 - which shot 30BBs in bursts.

0.2G BB Devil

STTI Beretta M93R; distance: 25 m.; 10 bursts of 3BBs; 7/10 hits in silhouette,  1/10 in A4.

Manual cocking shotgun M56B; distance: 25 m.; 10 shots (3BB each); 15/30 in silhouette, among which 2/30 in A4.

KA Galil ARM; distance: 25 m; 9/10 hits in silhouette, among which 7/10 in A4. This replica had slightly less trouble while adjusting HU with 0.2g Devil BB in comparison to other AEGs.

JG M16A3; distance: 25 m; 9/10 shots in A4.

AGM MP40; distance: 25 m; full automatic firing mode; 30 shots taken in short bursts;  20/30 in A4. Almost every shot in silhouette though after troublesome HU adjustment.

KA M4 Troy; distance: 25 m.; 8/10 hits in silhouette, among which  6/10 in A4.

ICS C15 Pistol; distance: 25 m; 7/10 hits in silhouette, among which 5/10 in A4.

0.25g BB Devil

JG G36K; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 in silhouette, 0/10 in A4.

WE 1911;  distance: 25 m.; 7/10 in silhouette, among which 6/10 in A4.

Socom Gear 1911 Wilson Combat CQB Elite; distance: 25 m.; 9/10 hits in silhouette, among which 5/10 in A4.

TM SAS SBS; distance: 25 m.; 10/10 hits in A4.

AKMS custom; distance: 25m.; 10/10 in silhouette, among which 8/10 in A4. Troublesome HU adjustment.

AGM Stg44; distance: 30m.; 10/10 in A4.

KA Galil ARM; distance 30m.; 10/10 in A4.

JG M16A3; distance 30 m.; 9/10 hits in silhouette, among which 7/10 in A4.

Replika RPK custom; distance: 30 m.; 7/10 hits in silhouette, among which 3/10 in A4.

AIMS custom; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 in silhouette, among which 6/10 in A4.

AK tactical custom; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 hits in A4.

AK74S custom; distance: 35 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 5/10 in A4.

Tabuk custom;  distance: 30 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 7/10 in A4.

0,28 g BB Devil

AGM Stg44; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 9/10 in A4.

ICS M4; distance: 35 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 7/10 in A4.

JG M16A3; distance 30 m.; 9/10 hits in A4.

A&K LR300; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 5/10 in A4.

AK tactical custom; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 6/10 in A4.

JG M4 CQB "Thunder Maul"; distance 30 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 8/10 in A4.

PJ Mk12 Mod0; distance: 30 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 8/10 in A4.

0,3 g BB Devil

Systema PTW M4A1 MAX; distance: 50 m.; 8/10 in silhouette, among which 4/10 in A4.

Manual cocking SWD A&K;  distance: 45 m.; 7/10 in silhouette, among which 4/10 in A4. Very troublesome HU adjustment.

ASG A/S Steyr M9-A1; distance: 25 m.; 8/10 hits in silhouette, among which 4/10 in A4.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 4"; distance: 25 m.; 7/10 in silhouette, among which 2/10 in A4.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 8"; distance: 25 m.; 8/10 hits in silhouette, among which 6/10 in A4.

ICS M4; distance: 35 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 9/10 in A4.

0,36 g BB Devil

Systema PTW M4A1 MAX; distance: 50 m.; 9/10 hits in silhouette, among which 4/10 in A4.

Manual cocking SWD A&K; distance: 45 m.; 5/10 hits in silhouette. Very troublesome HU adjustment. Setting of the HU which would allow to hit A4, was not possible this time.

ASG A/S Steyr M9-A1; distance: 25 m.; 9/10 hits in silhouette, among which 6/10 in A4.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 4".; distance: 25 m.; 7/10 in silhouette, among which 3/10 in A4.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 8"; distance: 25 m.; 7/10 hits in silhouette, among which 3/10 in A4.

0.4 g BB Devil

Systema PTW M4A1 MAX; distance: 50 m.; 10/10 hits in silhouette, among which 2/10 in A4.

Manual cocking SWD A&K; distance: 45 m.; 5/10 hits in silhouette, among which 1/10 in A4. Very troublesome  HU adjustment.

ASG A/S Steyr M9-A1; distance: 25 m.; 6/10 hits in silhouette among which 3/10 in A4.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 4"; distance: 25m.; 4/10 hits in silhouette, among which 3/10 in A4.

ASG A/S Dan Wesson 8"; distance: 25 m.; 6/10 hits in silhouette, among which 4/10 in A4.

3. Short comparison test

Even though we had some comparison in the lab test, we decided to pursue a short comparison test also in open air: in distance of 30 meters with a light wind.

We have compared BB Devil 0.25g with 0.25g Goldenball and 0.25g ICS. Tested with CA G36 replica, 350fps (BB Devil / BB Goldenball) and KA Galil ARM, fps: 340, (BB Devil / BB ICS).

BB Goldenball:

BB Devil result, though after a long lasting HU adjustment, after first series of shots were unsatisfactory.

Similar results we had while shooting with BB ICS. We may say that BB Devil are neither better neither worse than both compared brands. Each time similar number of hits have found its way to silhouette.

Blaster Devil BBs were tested thanks to courtesy of Action Sport Games A/S:

WMasg editors' team would like to pass greetings to all airsoft maniacs who have helped during practical shooting part of this test. As listed:zwierzu83 (JG M16A3), Qzyn (A&K SWD, A&K LR300), SHOGUN_YAMATO (JG M4 CQB "Thunder Maul", PJ Mk12 Mod0, JG G36K, STTI M93R, Shotgun M56B) oraz CHRIS506 (G36 CA).

Translation: Bukhart