Type: Blank Guns
Manufacturer: EKOL
Model: V85 Special 99 Rev. II
Materials: Mostly metal
Weight: 1.6 pounds (726 g)
Length: 6.75 inches (171 mm)
Power Source: Gun powder
Action: Semi-automatic, single and double action
Ammo Type: 9mm PAK blanks
Ammo Capacity: 14 rounds

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull of the EKOL Special 99 is medium to heavy when in double action mode, but once the hammer is back, the single action mode is one of the lightest triggers I have ever felt. I imagine if this was an actual target shooter it would be a dream to fire on target!

Build Quality: The build quality is similar to that of my Zoraki blank guns. The EKOL Special 99 is well built and uses good quality materials. This gun is almost all metal and for its medium size has a good weight to it. The finish quality is typical of other Turkish guns - good but not perfect.

Realism: The EKOL Special 99 Rev. II is a pretty good replica of the Beretta Cheetah, most like the model 85 (.380 caliber).

Pros:

• Very good construction, lots of metal parts and good solid weight in a medium sized gun
• Plastic grips and the magazine end cap are much better quality on the Special 99 then on other EKOL guns
• Good replica of the Beretta Cheetah Model 85
• Great training gun, as it operates exactly like a real gun without the deadly force
• Great single action trigger feel

Cons:

• There is not much slide to grab when trying to pull it back and the safety gets a bit in the way of racking the slide
• The magazine takes a bit of effort to load into the gun, but it is easy to get used to

Comments: The EKOL Special 99 blank gun Rev. II is a full-sized, front firing replica with a kick. I like the fact that the EKOL Special 99 is truly a replica gun very closely resembling the Beretta Cheetah pistol which will draw many Beretta fans to this blank shooter. Another thing that makes the EKOL Special 99 Rev. II kind of "special" is its almost perfect mid-sized dimensions. It's not too big or small and for that reason should be suitable for almost anyone.