Description
Cyma CM352 Tactical Short Barrel Shotgun (Tri Shot) (CYMA-CM352)
The Cyma CM352 is a compact, tactical-style pump-action shotgun with a short barrel and a folding stock, modelled on the classic 870 pattern. This is the standard tri-shot version, which fires three BBs at once with each pull of the trigger, so you get a spread of shot that makes close-range hits much more likely.
Cyma is a long-established Chinese maker known for affordable, dependable replicas. The CM352 is a popular, low-cost way into shotgun play: it is light, simple to use and needs no gas or batteries, which makes it a good choice for newer players as well as anyone who wants a fun secondary for CQB days.
How it works
The CM352 is a spring-powered pump action. Each pump of the fore-end cocks the spring and readies three BBs, and a pull of the trigger fires them together. A retailer listing describes it as using Tokyo Marui-style 30-round shot shells, so loading is as simple as filling a shell and inserting it.
Because it is spring powered, it performs consistently in any weather, and there is no gas or battery to run out halfway through a game.
Build and handling
The same retailer listing describes injection-moulded polymer construction with reinforced internals, a metal top-folding stock and front and rear sling swivels. It gives a length of roughly 25 to 35.5 inches (about 64 to 90cm) depending on the stock position, and a weight of around 3.5lb (about 1.6kg). That makes it a light, handy shotgun that is easy to carry and quick to bring up.
With the stock folded it is short enough to stow easily in a kit bag, and with the stock open it gives you a steadier hold for aimed shots.
On the field
A short tri-shot shotgun is best used in CQB and woodland close-quarters fights. Pump the action fully and smoothly between shots, aim for the centre of your target and let the spread do the work. Have the shotgun chronographed at your site before play.
Key features
- Cyma CM352 tactical short-barrel shotgun
- Tri-shot: three BBs per shot
- Spring-powered pump action
- No gas or batteries needed
- Metal top-folding stock (per retailer listing)
- Front and rear sling swivels (per retailer listing)
- Light and compact
Compatibility
Retailers list the CM352 as using Tokyo Marui-style 30-round shot shells; check with us if you are unsure which spare shells suit it. We also list a Cyma M870 series shell holder that holds six shells, and the longer CM352L and the full metal CM352 if you want a different version.
Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs. Lighter BB weights generally suit spring shotguns best, so try a few to see what works well in yours.
Care and maintenance
Keep shells clean and free from grit, and load them with good quality seamless 6mm BBs only, as a single damaged BB can cause a jam in a multi-barrel system. Wipe the shotgun over after outdoor games and dry it before storage.
Do not store the shotgun with the action cocked, so the spring is not held under load, and avoid repeated dry-firing without BBs. Clean the inner barrels from time to time with a thin cleaning rod and soft patch, and store the shotgun somewhere cool and dry.
Who is it for?
The CM352 suits newer players who want an affordable, simple shotgun, CQB players looking for a light secondary, and anyone who enjoys the fun of a pump-action tri-shot.
Please note: Spare shells and BBs are not listed as included. Always wear suitable eye and face protection when using airsoft replicas, and check your site’s rules and power limits before play.
