Reximex Morpho review: the CO₂ pistol that converts to a rifle for just £195

On test here is the Reximex Morpho, and this neat design is a departure and a landmark for the brand as it’s its 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.

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.

Is the Reximex Morpho a pistol or rifle?

The Morpho features that small side-lever on the left side of the action, while up top, the breech block carries a good run of dovetail rails, along with a removable rear sight. Fibre optics are part of the specification sheet here, and they are neatly done.

We have the option to use the Morpho as a multi-shot with the magazine, or single-shot with the single-shot tray. Either are installed from the right side of the breech. Look to the end of the forend and we get more versatility with that Picatinny accessory rail, all part of the synthetic moulding, so plenty of thought has gone into the design.

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. How do you load a CO₂ capsule in the Reximex Morpho? It’s 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.

Magazines and handling

As mentioned, we get two cassette-style magazines with this pistol. 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 magazine 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 rear sight.

There is a gap between post and notch, and I found a full arm’s 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.

Transforming the Morpho: accessories and performance

It’s now time to utilise our significant accessories and transform the Morpho into something very different altogether.

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 1/2-inch 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.

What is the accuracy and shot count of the Reximex Morpho?

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.

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’être. 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 fewer 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!

Is the Reximex Morpho worth it?

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 arm’s length rested, just to get the best sight picture, closed these to 3/8-inch. 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 CO₂ model.

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.