Description
WE P38S with Silencer Gas Blowback Pistol (Black)
The WE P38S is a black gas blowback pistol based on the P38, the classic German service pistol introduced before the Second World War, and it is supplied with a silencer. The P38 is instantly recognisable by its open-top slide and exposed barrel, and it remains a favourite with collectors and players who enjoy historical and themed games.
WE (WE-Tech) is one of the best-known makers of gas blowback pistols, and its P38 replicas bring a piece of firearms history to airsoft. The S version with silencer adds a covert, special-operations character that suits both historical re-enactment and modern skirmishing.
A classic design
The P38 was one of the first service pistols to use a double-action trigger, and its distinctive shape, with the barrel exposed through the open-top slide, makes it one of the most recognisable pistols of the 20th century. WE’s replica captures that profile in a practical airsoft pistol, finished in black.
How it works
The P38S is a gas blowback pistol. Gas is filled into the magazine, and each pull of the trigger releases a measured amount to fire the BB and drive the slide back. The moving slide gives a real kick in the hand and cocks the action for the next shot, which makes shooting it far more engaging than a fixed-slide pistol.
Performance depends on temperature. Gas pistols run crisply in warm weather; in the cold, pressure drops, so keep a spare magazine in an inside pocket and pace your shots. Good quality BBs of a consistent weight give the flattest, most consistent flight.
Using the silencer
The supplied silencer lengthens the pistol and gives it a distinctive covert look. On a gas pistol it can help dampen the report a little, though the action noise of the slide remains. It also makes the pistol a great fit for scenario games and impressive on display.
Key features
- Based on the classic P38 service pistol
- Open-top slide with exposed barrel
- Supplied with a silencer
- Gas blowback action
- Runs on green gas
- Black finish
What’s in the box
- WE P38S pistol
- Silencer
Compatibility
Use WE P38 magazines made for this pistol; please ask us before buying spares. Fires standard 6mm BBs, with 0.20g BBs recommended.
Holsters for P38-pattern pistols should fit without the silencer attached; remove the silencer before holstering. Use only gas made for airsoft guns; never use lighter fluid or butane.
Care and maintenance
Gas blowback pistols reward a little regular attention. After a day’s play, wipe the slide, frame and magazine down with a lightly oiled cloth to remove dust and moisture, and run a cleaning rod with a clean patch through the inner barrel every so often to keep accuracy consistent. Use only gas made for airsoft, and put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine fill valve and outlet seal from time to time to keep them supple and leak-free.
Don’t overfill the magazine; a short, steady fill is enough, and you will hear and see when it is full. For storage, leave a small amount of gas in the magazine to keep the seals pressurised, store the pistol and magazines at room temperature, and avoid leaving them in a cold car or direct sun. In cold weather keep spare magazines warm in a pocket, as gas pressure drops noticeably as temperature falls. Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs, as cheap or misshapen BBs are the most common cause of jams and hop-up wear.
Who is it for?
The WE P38S suits collectors, historical re-enactors and players building a WWII or covert-themed loadout who want a working gas blowback replica of a classic pistol.
Please note: Gas, BBs and spare magazines are not included unless stated above. Always wear suitable eye and face protection and check the power and safety rules at your site before play.
