In today’s video, we take a deep dive into the Beeman Protect BP50, a powerful and budget-friendly .50 caliber less-lethal launcher.
Links Below!!!!
You’ll see a disassembly guide, internal parts breakdown, new modified barrel installation, trigger & magazine release setup, and a full power test using AR Tactical 4g rounds — reaching over 38 Joules of energy.
We also compare the BP50 with the Byrna CL and SD to show why this launcher delivers nearly double the power at a fraction of the price.
Special thanks to Greg from East Coast Less Lethal for the custom-modified HDP50 barrel and upgrade parts.
If you’re interested in performance testing, CO2 activation tips, magazine tricks, barrel replacement, or simply want the most powerful under-$150 launcher — this video is for you!
🔧 What’s Inside This Video
Full teardown of the Beeman BP50
How to properly remove sights & internal components
Where each spring, pin & detent ball belongs
How to install a modified HDP50 barrel
Testing AR Tactical 50cal rounds for max power
Comparison vs Byrna CL & SD
Rail compatibility tests
Compensator installation
Final performance numbers at the range
⏱️ Timestamps (YouTube Optimized)
00:00 – Intro & Overview
00:04 – Understanding the Beeman Protect BP50 (.50 cal, CO2, magazine, ammo types)
00:54 – Power comparison vs Byrna CL & SD (Joules Test Results)
01:32 – Best ammo for maximum power (AR Tactical 4g rounds)
02:01 – Price vs performance breakdown
02:31 – Why BP50 outperforms Byrna launchers
03:02 – About the custom modified HDP50 barrel from East Coast Less Lethal
03:31 – Barrel features & compatibility
04:05 – Upcoming tests with the Six-Needler & upgraded darts
05:08 – Starting disassembly (CO2 removal, screws, tools needed)
06:20 – Removing sights before opening the shell
07:16 – Opening the shell & identifying key internal parts
07:54 – Trigger, springs & magazine release breakdown
08:29 – Detent ball & spring positioning (critical)
09:02 – Removing the stock plastic barrel
09:33 – Installing the new modified barrel
10:25 – Cleaning + inserting the new barrel
11:00 – Magazine trick for perfect alignment during reassembly
11:35 – Trigger spring placement (important)
12:24 – Guide rod pin alignment
13:05 – Resetting the trigger spring correctly
13:58 – Reinserting the upper spring & bar
14:42 – How the trigger bar pushes the valve (mechanism explained)
15:49 – Checking mag release alignment during reassembly
16:26 – Closing the shell without displacing springs
17:01 – Function check (trigger & mag release)
17:41 – Tightening screws (important warnings)
18:36 – Avoid stripping screws (manual tightening advice)
19:10 – Reinstalling front & rear sights
20:54 – Final reassembly checks (trigger, magazine)
21:25 – Ballistics test setup with AR Tactical ammo
21:59 – EOTech fit test on the BP50 rail
22:36 – Compensator setup & how it extends barrel length
Beeman Protect BP50 .50 Caliber Projectile Launcher CO2 Powered Air Pistol – Black
https://www.eastcoastlesslethal.com/product-page/beeman-bp-50-tuning-barrel-comp
https://www.eastcoastlesslethal.com/product-page/beeman-bp-50-aluminum-tuning-barrel
https://www.artactical.online/product-page/ar-tactical-50-cal-joules-4-gram-50-pcs
@EastCoastLessLethal
