Umarex Gauntlet
Umarex GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 2017
Also known as: Gauntlet PCP, Umarex Gauntlet PCP
Overview
The Umarex Gauntlet is a bolt-action, pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle introduced in 2017. Notable for bringing a factory-regulated air system to a budget price point, it feeds .22, .177 or .25 caliber pellets from a rotary magazine and uses a 13-cubic-inch (later 500cc) removable air reservoir filled to around 3000 psi. The regulator delivers a long string of consistent shots per fill, making the Gauntlet a popular choice for backyard target shooting and small-game hunting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3856 g (136.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1168 mm (45.98") |
| Barrel Length | 700 mm (27.56") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 274 m/s (899 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 34 J (25 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 caliber, 5.5mm, .22 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Regulated Air Tank, 500cc Air Reservoir, 3000 Psi Fill, Shrouded Barrel, Rotary Magazine, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Stock
Variants
- Umarex Gauntlet 2 - Updated Model
- Umarex Gauntlet 2 SL - Side Lever
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Succeeded by the Gauntlet 2 (2021) and Gauntlet 2 SL side-lever models
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Umarex USA
Notes
Chambered here for its common .22 caliber configuration; also offered in .177 and .25. The regulated air system was the Gauntlet's headline feature at its sub-$300 launch price.
Background
At its 2017 launch the Gauntlet was one of the first regulated PCP air rifles to sell for under $300, a feature previously reserved for rifles costing three to four times as much, and it became a benchmark value gun in the airgun community.