If you want a sidearm that is designed for pure performance, the Novritsch SSP18 is calling your name! This is the GBB variant, based on the EU-series design but with some notable enhancements to provide the incredible performance Novritsch Airsoft guns are known for. Not content with redesigning the exterior of the EU18 platform to fit the unique Novritsch aesthetic, a 6.01mm tightbore inner barrel has been fitted along with a fixed FXB outer barrel. This means that the barrel no longer tilts to simulate the action of the real pistol; instead, it stays fixed to maximise accuracy and get the most out of the pre-installed tightbore. During our tests, we were able to get some phenomenal results from the SSP18, with rifle-like range and exceptional accuracy, especially when you consider that this is a gas blowback platform. Whether you are a sniper looking for a compact sidearm that doesn’t compromise on firepower or you want to run pistol only and still go toe to toe with the big boys, the SSP18 is one of the best options for the role! Starting at the front, we can find a steel thread protector that conceals 14mm CCW male barrel threads beneath. This means tracer units and suppressors are a go, and you can even mount some of the longer and heavier options thanks to the fixed FXB outer barrel system. The fixed outer barrel means your choice of tracer or suppressor won’t affect gas efficiency anywhere near as much as with a standard EU-series pistol, and you can use the SSP18 exactly as Novritsch intended.