UX SPA Professional CO2 Pistol by UMAREX
Despite having a somewhat slightly missleading name; the UX SPA Professional is effectively a modernised take on the legendary CP2 platform, and honestly that was probably the smartest thing UMAREX could have done. The CP2 became a cult classic because it was simple, lightweight, accurate enough to genuinely enjoy, and backed by an aftermarket absolutely overflowing with parts and upgrades. Rather than reinventing the wheel, UMAREX have refined the base platform and fixed several of the long-standing complaints shooters had with the original designs.
The result is something that feels very familiar to CP2 owners, just far more usable straight out of the box.
Picatinny Rail System
One of the biggest upgrades is the move away from the old dovetail rail setup. Earlier CP2 pistols technically allowed optics mounting, but in reality it often meant stacking awkward adaptors just to fit a basic red dot. The integrated Picatinny rail solves that properly, allowing modern reflex sights to mount directly and securely without turning the top of the pistol into a small engineering project.
Included 1/2" UNF Silencer Adaptor
Older CP2 and PR900 platforms used an M10 silencer thread, which was frankly irritating because almost no quality airgun moderators fitted without adaptors. UMAREX now include an M10 to 1/2"-20 UNF adaptor in the box, meaning standard airgun silencers can be fitted immediately without hunting through obscure internet forums looking for thread adaptors made in someone’s shed.
Improved Cocking Lever
The revised crescent-shaped cocking lever is noticeably more comfortable to use than the older straight design. The angled shape improves leverage while the rubberised grip gives better purchase in colder or wet conditions. Small change, but one you notice surprisingly quickly during longer shooting sessions.
CP2 Parts Compatibility
One of the genuinely useful parts of this platform is that it still retains compatibility with many CP2-style components and accessories. Magazines remain cheap and easy to source, aftermarket upgrades are everywhere, and existing CP2 owners will immediately feel at home with the system. In many ways this feels like a “pre-upgraded” CP2 rather than a completely different pistol.
The rifled barrel and self-indexing rotary magazine system make the SPA Professional ideal for casual target shooting, garden plinking, and short-range accuracy work. Unlike full blowback replicas, this is far more focused on practical shooting performance rather than pretending to be a firearm clone. The adjustable micrometre rear sight and target-style front sight work well for traditional shooting, while the optics rail allows easy fitting of compact red dots for faster shooting styles.
Specifications
- Power Source: 1x 12g CO2
- Energy: Under 7.5 Joules (~6.0J tested)
- Shot Count: Approx. 20 full-power shots per capsule
- Trigger: Single Action
- Safety: Pushbutton Safety
- Barrel: Rifled
- Barrel Length: 246mm
- Overall Length: 400mm
- Weight: 870g
- Magazine: Self-indexing rotary pellet magazine (PP750 style)
- Rail: Picatinny & 11mm compatible
- Thread: M10 with included 1/2"-20 UNF adaptor
Includes
- UX SPA Professional CO2 Air Pistol
- 1x CP-style rotary magazine
- Single-shot tray
- M10 to 1/2"-20 UNF thread adaptor
The UX SPA Professional in Real Use
The UX SPA Professional makes a lot of sense for shooters wanting an affordable, lightweight pellet pistol that already includes many of the upgrades CP2 owners usually end up fitting later anyway. It is not pretending to be a match pistol or an Olympic-grade target gun, but for casual target shooting, plinking, and learning pistol fundamentals, it is a genuinely enjoyable and very practical setup.
