The new Reximex Morpho is so easy to handle, and properly accurate
Turkish-based Reximex has won many fans with its exciting range of PCPs over the last decade or so, and the combination of modern styling, eye-catching features and value for money has put them firmly on the map.
On test here is the Reximex Morpho, and this neat design is a departure and a landmark for the brand, as it’s the brand’s first CO2 powered airgun. Available in .177 as per our test, or .22, it’s a multi-shot recoilless model, with plenty of versatility built-in. Open the box, and alongside the pistol, there’s a Silent Force Sound Moderator, two magazines, a single-shot tray, spare seals, instructions and Allen keys. But where things really start to get interesting is with the inclusion of a quick detachable shoulder stock. So yes, effectively the Morpho is two guns in one.
Power comes from one 12g co2 capsule
All the metalwork gets a practical matt black finish, and contrasting with the synthetic stock elements, the overall impression is of a robust workhorse of a pistol. Maybe not the most sophisticated, but well made, well presented and a whole box of tricks for the money.
CO2 STORAGE AND HANDLING
Up front, the Morpho’s slimline cylinder is where the CO2 is stored, with the tensioning cap knurled for grip. As for the stubby, free-floating barrel above, this finishes in that foresight assembly. Loading a standard CO2 capsule into place is easy, just unscrew the knurled tension cap and drop a 12g capsule neck-first into the chamber. Return the cap and hand tighten until you hear a hiss of gas or when it stops turning.
As mentioned, we get two cassette-style magazines with this pistol, and to fill a magazine, just wind the clear cover right round, anti-clockwise, until it stops; then, while holding the drum, insert the first pellet, which holds the drum. All chambers can then be filled. Pull back the side-lever, and slide the mag into its slot from the right. Locating a magazine proved a bit sticky initially, but with use, things became much smoother.
Shooting first as a straight pistol, those ambidextrous, fully contoured target grips feel great in the aim, even incorporating a palm shelf. The fibre optics offer a really vibrant sight picture - with that foresight red element set within the green dots of the rearsight. There is a gap between post and notch, and I found a full arms length aim was needed to maximise the potential. OK, so the sights are non adjustable, but that really doesn’t matter with this type of pistol, with the art of ‘aiming off’ a skill to learn in itself.
QUICK ASSEMBLY
Firstly, snapping the shoulder stock into place couldn’t be easier. Simply line up the top and bottom of the stock with the rear holes in the pistol body, then one smart jolt from the rear and it clicks into place. The solid rubber pad comes with plenty of grip, so hugs the shoulder in the aim. It’s stylish too, with a comfortable moulded cheekpiece all part of the design, and it works well.
It seems a shame not to fit the silencer that comes supplied (not that the Morpho is noisy), and again, it’s a very easy process, given the 1/2inch UNF thread under the muzzle collar. So just unscrew the cap and spin the silencer into position. The Silent Force sound moderator adds five inches (127mm) to the overall length, but the visuals are enhanced for sure, along with welcome front weight. It’s deathly silent too.
With silencer and rear stock in place, the Morpho feels like a completely different prospect, a super compact mini rifle, and it’s just great to have this versatility. Those dovetail rails mean a small pistol scope or red dot can be utilised, and while the cheekpiece may look a tad low in this scenario, (padding up the cheek section would be an easy task if necessary), I had no such problem on test, with the Morpho feeling natural in the aim.
To detach the rear stock from the pistol, just press the spring loaded button on the stock and pull rearwards. On test, the bottom protrusion proved a little stubborn, but it soon shifted with some wiggling, and again, eased with use. Low power keeps everything legal in pistol format too, so no concerns on that score.
PERFORMANCE
Cycling shots is fairly civilised, and the side-lever takes little effort to index shots in turn. As for the trigger, yes it creeps, but it’s nicely shaped with a broad blade and a relatively light release.
CO2 is all about ease of use and lightweight actions, and ultra consistency is never the raison d’etre. That said, on test, this Morpho gave a very respectable account of itself. Over the chronograph the first 45 shots recorded a total velocity spread of just 32fps, with 50-odd shots possible, before power began to slide away. The usual caveat with CO2 is that performance can change when temperature changes, so expect less shots if out shooting in extreme cold for example. Talking of which, be careful on removing spent capsules, as a quirk of CO2 sees them become literally freezing to the touch when at the end of their run, and residual gas is escaping!
As for accuracy, initially over 10 yards, using open sights, and aiming as a rifle, I achieved easy half inch groups. Holding the Morpho at full arms length rested, just to get the best sight picture, closed these to 3/8inch. However, fitting a 2x pistol scope, and moving back to 20 yards, I achieved the same keyholes, which is pretty impressive accuracy from such a compact little CO2 model.
IN SUMMARY
The new Reximex Morpho is indeed a neat box of tricks and very much two guns in one. Its obvious rival is the similarly presented SMK CP2. However, the Morpho has plenty going for it. Single, shot or magazine? Open sights or scope/ red dot? Pistol or rifle? You decide on the day. In short the Morpho is great fun, properly accurate, easy to use, and wonderfully versatile.
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