Mach Sakai checks out the Carbon8 M45DOC CO2 Blowback Pistol that was released in November 2022. This has the Gen2 magazine which has a set screw on the side of the magazine that prevents the release valve from rotating. This reduces the occurrence of loosening of the release valve and accompanying gas leakage due to recoil shock that occurs when firing the aisoft pistol.

Sakataku TV shows a Carbon8 M45 DOC CO2 Blowback Pistol equipped with a red dot sight and he finds shooting with it to be fun. Available in the Japanese airsoft market, the Carbon8 M45 is based on the M45A1 CQBP which is also known as the USMC MEU SOC Pistol. When purchased, this comes with VZ style grip panel and has a FDE slide and lower frame. Magazine capacity is 26-rounds for the CO2 mag with a single CO2 cylinder good for 3 magazines.