Cyma - CM352M Tactical Metal Tri Shot Airsoft Shotgun in Black

The CYMA CM352M Tactical Metal Tri Shot is a spring-powered shotgun that combines classic M870-inspired styling with the wonderfully simple mechanics that make pump-action airsoft so much fun. Instead of a motor, battery or gas reservoir doing the work, every shot starts with you cycling the pump. That action loads the system and prepares three BBs to be fired together with the next trigger pull. Add a full metal receiver and outer barrel assembly, folding metal stock and shell-fed magazine system, and you've got an airsoft shotgun with considerably more presence than the lightweight plastic springers many players first encounter.

Starting at the muzzle, the CM352M uses CYMA's triple-barrel system, with three BBs launched simultaneously each time the trigger is pulled. This is the defining feature of a tri-shot airsoft gun and gives the shotgun its distinctive close-range character. Rather than trying to put one BB precisely onto a moving target, you're sending three downrange together. Muzzle velocity is quoted at approximately 280-306 FPS using 0.20g BBs, while the hop-up is fixed to keep the system simple and consistent. Actual velocity can vary between individual examples, BB weights and testing conditions, so the shotgun should still be chronographed according to your site's requirements.

The metal outer barrel leads back into a full metal receiver, giving the CM352M a substantial feel when you pick it up. At approximately 2320g, there's enough weight to make the shotgun feel planted without turning every CQB game into an upper-body workout. The black finish suits the tactical M870-style profile nicely, and the metal construction gives the receiver and barrel area the solid, cold-to-the-touch character that many players specifically want from this sort of airsoft shotgun. It's a straightforward design without unnecessary decoration, which suits the platform perfectly.

Underneath the barrel is the pump-action fore-end, and this is where the CM352M becomes a very different experience from an AEG. Each trigger pull requires the action to be manually cycled first, compressing the spring and loading the next group of BBs. There's no automatic follow-up shot waiting for you. Pump, aim, fire, repeat. That slower rhythm encourages you to think about positioning and timing rather than simply relying on rate of fire. It also makes a successful close-range shot enormously satisfying. Sometimes doing more work for each BB is half the entertainment.

Ammunition comes from removable 30-round shotgun shells. Because the CM352M fires three BBs with each trigger pull, one fully loaded shell provides approximately ten shots before it needs to be changed. Three shells are supplied, giving you up to 90 BBs across the included magazines. The shotgun uses the familiar Tokyo Marui-style shell format, which is useful if you want to add compatible spare shells later. The cartridge-style magazines also contribute nicely to the shotgun experience, particularly when carried in shell loops or a suitable pouch for quicker reloads.

The spring-powered mechanism has another practical advantage: there is virtually nothing to prepare before a game. No battery needs charging and there's no gas pressure to worry about as temperatures change. As long as you've got BBs loaded into the shells, the CM352M is ready to operate. That makes a spring shotgun particularly handy as a straightforward primary for CQB, an occasional change from an electric rifle, or a backup airsoft gun that can sit in your kit without requiring an entire collection of supporting power equipment.

At the rear you'll find one of the CM352M's most useful features: its folding metal stock. Extended, the stock gives you a conventional shouldered firing position and makes controlling the 2320g shotgun easier when taking more deliberate shots. Fold it away and the overall package becomes considerably more compact, which is particularly useful when negotiating doorways, narrow corridors and other confined spaces. Overall length ranges from approximately 25 inches to 35.5 inches depending on the stock position, so folding it makes a noticeable difference rather than being a cosmetic party trick.

Front and rear sling swivel points give you options for carrying the shotgun between engagements. That's worth having on a metal airsoft gun of this weight, especially during longer games where holding more than two kilograms at the ready all day gets old remarkably quickly. The controls themselves remain deliberately uncomplicated, with Safety and Fire settings rather than multiple electronic firing modes. It's an airsoft platform that rewards getting the fundamentals right: load the shell, work the pump fully, acquire the target and make the shot count.

The CYMA CM352M is particularly well suited to CQB players and anyone building a tactical breacher-style loadout, but its appeal isn't restricted to indoor games. The rugged metal construction, three-BB firing system and complete independence from batteries or gas make it an entertaining option for recreational and outdoor airsoft as well. It's also a good reminder that more complicated doesn't automatically mean more enjoyable. An AEG might give you hundreds of rounds and automatic fire, but it can't quite reproduce the feeling of cycling a pump and watching three BBs head downrange together.

For players wanting a substantial spring-powered airsoft shotgun rather than an entry-level single-shot model, the CYMA CM352M has a strong specification. You get the full metal receiver and barrel assembly, folding metal stock, fixed hop-up, tri-shot mechanism and three 30-round shells straight out of the box. There are no batteries to remember, no gas cans to pack and very little standing between you and the next game beyond loading your shells. Simple mechanics, realistic handling and three BBs per trigger pull. That's a formula that has kept tri-shot shotguns popular for good reason.

Features

• M870-inspired tactical airsoft shotgun design 
• Full metal receiver
• Metal outer barrel assembly
• Spring-powered pump-action mechanism
• Triple-barrel tri-shot firing system
• Fires 3 BBs with each trigger pull
• Fixed hop-up system
• Approximately 280-306 FPS with 0.20g BBs
• 30-round shell magazine system
• Approximately 10 tri-shot trigger pulls per loaded shell
• Tokyo Marui-style compatible shotgun shell format
• 3 x 30-round shells included
• Folding metal stock
• Front and rear sling swivel mounts
• Approximately 2320g weight
• No battery or gas required
• Simple Safety / Fire controls
• Suitable for CQB, tactical loadouts and recreational airsoft

What you get

• CYMA CM352M Tactical Metal Tri Shot Airsoft Shotgun in Black 
• 3 x 30-round shotgun shells
• User manual

Details

• Manufacturer: CYMA
• Model: CM352M
• Platform: M870-style tactical shotgun
• Type: Spring-powered pump-action airsoft shotgun
• Power source: Spring
• Construction: Full metal receiver and outer barrel assembly
• Colour: Black
• Firing system: Triple barrel / tri-shot
• BBs fired per shot: 3
• Overall length: Approximately 25" - 35.5"
• Weight: Approximately 2320g
• Magazine type: Removable shotgun shell
• Magazine capacity: 30 rounds per shell
• Included shells: 3
• Muzzle velocity: Approximately 280-306 FPS with 0.20g BBs
• Hop-up: Fixed
• Fire controls: Safety / Fire
• Stock: Folding metal stock
• Sling mounts: Front and rear swivel points
• Ammunition: 6mm airsoft BBs