🔍 Gear Watch: ARES x CL Combat Revolver 4" (APR-005)

Matte-black combat styling meets heavy-hit CO2 revolver performance

📸 First Look

Specifications:

Brand: ARES

Model: Revolver — Combat 4" (APR-005)

Muzzle Velocity: ~98 m/s with 0.20g BBs

Power Source: CO2 (Standard 12g cartridge)

Action: Single-action / double-action revolver

Hop-Up: Adjustable

Capacity: 6 rounds (1 BB per shell)

Barrel Length: 4" (≈ 100 mm)

Length: 245 mm

Weight: 1280 g (without shells)

Materials: Full metal construction (zinc alloy / stainless), rubber grip, stainless steel shells & components

Finish: Matte black with bronze accents

Manufactured: Taiwan

Features:

・Combat styling with matte black + bronze finish and top & bottom accessory rails for optics or lights.

・Full-metal construction and solid cylinder design for a robust, premium feel.

・Quick-load stainless steel bullet shells and moonclip compatibility—load individually or all at once.

・CL Project pre-fitted spring set for tuned performance out of the box.

・Adjustable hop-up and one-piece barrel for improved accuracy and simplified maintenance.

・Simple CO₂ installation inside the grip for quick field refills.

・Ergonomic rubber grip for secure handling under recoil.

・Glow fiber sights for low-light visibility.

・Compatible with APR-SL-001 speed loader for fast reloads.

・Comes shipped in a solid, protective gun case—ready for storage or transport.

📦 Package Includes:

ARES Revolver — Combat 4" (APR-005) ×1

CL Project Pre-fitted Spring Set ×1

Extra O-Ring Set ×1

6x Bullet Shells (6 mm BB) ×1 set

Moonclip ×1

High-quality plastic gun case ×1

User manual ×1

💬 Why We Like It:

The ARES Combat 4" APR-005 reigns in a modern, tactical look without sacrificing the tactile satisfaction of a true revolver. Its full-metal build, solid cylinder, and one-piece barrel deliver a planted, weighty handling experience uncommon among compact CO2 wheelguns. Factory upgrades — from the CL pre-fitted spring set to improved O-rings and stainless shells — mean the combat model is tuned for reliability straight out of the box. Accessory rails, glow sights, and speed-loader compatibility make it practical for both range use and themed kits. If you want a revolver that blends showpiece presence with combat-ready convenience, the APR-005 is a compelling pick.

How it compares to ARES’ M686 2" / 3.5" models:

The Combat 4" is larger and heavier (≈1280 g), tuned for stronger impulse and a more substantial feel than the lighter M686 2"/3.5" offerings.

Unlike the M686 line’s classic stainless presentation, the APR-005 is purpose-built for modern tactical use — rails, matte finish, and pre-fitted performance parts.

All models preserve the shell-fed revolver ritual, but the APR-005 emphasizes speed-reload practicality (speed-loader compatible) and out-of-the-box tuning.