KWA · SMG · Gas

KWA KZ.61 Scorpion

Name: KWA KZ.61 Scorpion
Brand: KWA

Badger Score

8.0/10

5 creator reviews · high confidence · read them

Tested by Ed

8/10

His verdict · watch the video

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Is the KWA KZ.61 Scorpion good?

Ed tested it on camera in March 2025 and rated it 8/10.

Other creators rate it 8.0/10 across 5 reviews the index has read, with high confidence.

Liked: “I believe I found the most underrated CQB gun that I've ever reviewed.” USAirsoft

Key facts

Maker: KWA
Power: Gas
Type: SMG
Price from: $189 at Airsoft Station

What other creators say

Badger Score 8.0/10 from 5 reviews read by the index (high confidence). Hands-on tests weigh more than unboxings; stated scores beat inferred ones. Each line links to the creator’s video.

KWA KZ61 Skorpion Unboxing and Review - USAirsoft Reviews It: Airsoft Station

USAirsoft · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“I believe I found the most underrated CQB gun that I've ever reviewed.”

The reviewer praises the KWA KZ.61 Scorpion for its build quality, reliable performance, and great gas consumption, calling it an underrated CQB gun.

Unboxing the KWA KZ.61 | The airsoft gas blowback Skorpion

DTW AIRSOFT · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“it's a compact machine pistol it's good for cqb”

The reviewer tested the KWA KZ.61 Scorpion, praising its compact design and reliability while noting sharp edges and short magazine capacity.

KWA GBB kz.61 (Review and Unboxing)

Stupid Airsoft · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

The reviewer tests the KWA KZ.61 Scorpion indoors with green gas, praising its smooth trigger and compact design despite minor annoyances like the hop-up tool.

KWA KZ.61 Scoprion Gas SMG Review and Shooting - Airsofnmore.com

Airsoft N More · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“I really like how the Scorpion flows in your hand.”

The reviewer tested the KWA KZ.61 Scorpion, praising its full metal construction, crisp blowback, comfortable ergonomics, and CQB-friendly FPS. He chronoed it around 300-320 FPS and enjoyed its rate of fire.

My Custom KWA Skorpion KZ.61

Bang Average Airsoft · hands-on · positive · 8/10 (inferred from stance)

“This thing is so good. God, I love it.”

The reviewer showcases their modified KWA KZ.61 Scorpion after repairing it with boneyard parts. They detail customizations including a bent stock, suppressor mount, and Picatinny rails, noting it performed excellently in-game and solved ergonomic issues.

Also covering it:

KWA kz. 61 Škorpion · KWA Insider
kz 61 Skorpion Gas Blowback Machine Pistol Review | KWA | Airsoftology · Airsoftology

Also covering it (not yet read by the index):

KWA Scorpion KZ61 Gas Airsoft Gun Review · Airsoftatlantatv
KWA Kz 61 Skorpion unboxing · Historic Airsoft
KWA KZ. 61 Skorpion GBB SMG Airsoft Gun Overview · AirsoftStation.com
KWA KZ 61 Skorpion | Exclusive First Look with AMS · airsoftmegastoreCOM
KWA Service Advisory: kz. 61 Škorpion Broken Stock · KWA Insider

Tested by Ed

I think the KZ61 is a really, really cool replica, and at $189 it's worth every single penny. It feels solidly built and very realistic, with a snappy action and about 21 rounds per second on full auto, which makes it perfect for CQB but not for outdoor range work. I don't like the mushy trigger with barely any reset, the stiff fire selector, or that you can't see through the sights with the stock shouldered. The proprietary mags are expensive at $45-$55, though gas capacity is pretty good and the mags are small enough to carry loads of them. If you want a unique full-auto backup or second primary for close quarters, I really like it.

From KWA KZ.61 Scorpion GBB Review – Tiny Machine Gun with a Big Bite! · 2025-03-27 · review · rated 8/10

What he said, by aspect

build	“the actual feel of this thing when you're holding it is solid... it's not in any way cheap or has any wobble” at 06:04	8
gas power consistency	“that went through 40 rounds very easily. Did not have much drop off in terms of the FPS” at 24:54	7
chrono consistency	“it's consistentish, but I did just fill that magazine, so that is a bit cold” at 23:45	6
accuracy range	“if you're wanting to use it in CQB, it's great. Maybe not outdoors at range, it's not going to quite be the same” at 28:17	6
reliability failures	“they can end up breaking the mag catch quite easily. I haven't had this issue” at 11:13	6
ergonomics	“If you have it in your shoulder, it is impossible to look through the sights” at 17:38	4
value	“It's $189... I think it's worth every single penny of that” at 28:03	8
parts support	“they are going to be proprietary. I don't know if these are going to fit in anything else... they are going to be expensive” at 19:15	5
externals fidelity	“they've made it, I think, very very realistic” at 06:01	8

From KWA KZ.61 Scorpion GBB Review – Tiny Machine Gun with a Big Bite!. Aspect numbers are extracted from what Ed said on camera; “—” means he described it but gave no number.

Problems he hit

Mag catch can break if mag inserted without pressing release (reported by others; Ed hasn't had it) · 11:13

Trigger does not reset unless finger is fully removed · 11:01

Cold weather and cold mags drop FPS to 270-293 vs expected ~330 · 23:45

If mag follower catch isn't released after filling, BBs stay loose and it won't pick up rounds · 22:19

Painted-on orange tip is very hard to remove (US version) · 09:45

Out of the box

284FPS

0.2BB weight (g)

23FPS spread

20Mag capacity

189Price quoted

Chrono on 0.2g: ten readings 270-293 (avg ~284) vs expected ~330; cold rainy day, freshly filled cold mags. Full-auto measured ~20-21 RPS. One fill emptied the 40-round mag easily with little FPS drop; Ed estimated 2-3 20-round mags per fill. Stock mag 20 rounds; 40-round mags $55, 20-round $45.

Caveats

FPS value is the average of Ed's ten stated chrono readings (270-293); he never quoted one measured figure
Chrono was done on a cold rainy day with freshly filled cold mags; Ed expected ~330 FPS, ~300-310 warm
Ed has only used the replica once in game
Mag-catch breakage is second-hand ('apparently'); Ed has not experienced it
Prices are USD and the video uses referral links
40-round mag brand not explicitly stated; drum mag and HPA adapter availability mentioned tentatively
No weight or joule data given

His videos

KWA KZ.61 Scorpion GBB Review – Tiny Machine Gun with a Big Bite!

2025-03-27 · review · Ed 8/10

Every claim here links to the moment Ed said it. His scores are his alone and are never for sale.

Where to buy

Airsoft Station · from $189
Airsoft Megastore · from $265

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