The Huntsman H17 series pistol is a non-blowback CO2 sidearm with a purple and black finish. Because the slide stays still, no gas is spent cycling it, which keeps gas use low and power consistent from shot to shot.
A single 12g CO2 capsule sits inside the drop-out magazine, so a capsule change is just a magazine swap. The double-action trigger fires on every pull without cocking first. The frame is impact-resistant polymer with finger grooves on the grip, and a steel inner barrel liner sits inside.
Key Features
- Non-blowback CO2 – fixed slide for more shots per capsule
- 12g CO2 capsule – housed in the drop-out magazine
- Double-action trigger – fires on each pull, no cocking
- Impact-resistant polymer frame – light, with finger grooves
- Lower Picatinny rail – for a torch, laser or aiming aid
- Fixed sights and a steel inner barrel liner
Real-World Use Cases
The H17 suits players who want a simple, reliable secondary that fires every time. The light frame is easy to carry in a holster all day.
It is also a cheap way into target shooting, as the non-blowback design gets more shots from each capsule than a blowback pistol would.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Non-blowback CO2 pistol
- Model: Huntsman H17 series
- Power source: 12g CO2 capsule
- Magazine: Drop-out CO2 magazine
- Trigger: Double action
- Construction: Polymer body, steel inner barrel liner
- Sights: Fixed
- Rail: Lower Picatinny
- Ammunition: 6mm plastic BBs
- Colour: Two-tone purple and black
UK Legal & Site Notes
This pistol is finished in two colours. Whether it counts as a two-tone imitation under the VCRA depends on at least 51% of the outside being a bright colour, which we cannot confirm for this finish, so we treat it as a realistic imitation firearm (RIF). To buy one in the UK you need a valid defence under the VCRA, such as UKARA registration through a recognised skirmish site. CO2 output changes with the temperature, so chrono it at your site with the capsule you plan to use.
Order the Huntsman H17 CO2 pistol from Airsoftdirect for fast UK delivery, and add 12g CO2 capsules and 6mm BBs to your order.





