Colt Combat Unit 1911 Tactical Rail Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol (EMG/Army - R48)

SKU: 111748
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Platform: 1911
5+ in stock

Colt

EMG Arms

Army

Overview

Product Overview

The Colt Combat Unit Gas Blowback Pistol (EMG/Army - R48) is a premium, officially licensed tactical sidearm meticulously engineered to replicate Colt’s elite, modern duty-ready 1911 configuration. Developed through an official licensing collaboration between Colt, EMG, and Army Armament, this replica captures the uncompromising look and feel of a tier-one operational weapon. Constructed with an ultra-durable full-metal slide and frame assembly, the Combat Unit pistol features a sleek tactical finish accented by distinct wide-profile forward and rear cocking serrations. Traditional single-stack gas blowback pistols can struggle with gaseous capacity or freeze up during rapid strings of fire. The R48 architecture mitigates this by integrating an upgraded internal gas route and a high-flow metal single-stack magazine optimized for crisp gas distribution and steady thermal expansion. Outfitted with high-traction textured grip panels, low-profile Novak-style tactical sights, and an under-barrel 20mm accessory rail for operational attachments, this premium licensed sidearm offers B2B trade stockists, high-end retail storefronts, and 1911 collectors a highly sought-after, top-tier asset.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Weapon Category: Gas Sidearm / Gas Blowback Pistol
  • Weapon Powered By: Gas (Precision engineered for Green Gas / propane to maintain a hard-kicking recoil cycle)
  • Weapon Powered FPS: ~300 - 330 FPS (Field-legal muzzle velocity optimized for stable compression and clean projectile tracking)
  • Construction Gun: Heavy-duty aluminum alloy metal slide and frame assembly with structural high-friction textured grip panels
  • Magazine Capacity: ~27 Rounds (Single-stack style metal gas magazine with high-efficiency output valve)
  • Sighting System: Low-profile Novak-style fixed tactical front and rear contrast iron sights
  • Accessory Interface: Built-in 20mm Picatinny lower frame rail for secure mounting of weapon lights, lasers, or training gear
  • Weapon Hop Up: Yes (Fully adjustable internal rotary hop-up system)
  • Weapon Variant/Platform: Licensed Colt Combat Unit 1911 Tactical Rail Series (R48 System Layout)
  • Package Includes: 1x Colt Combat Unit GBB Pistol, 1x Gas Magazine, User Operations Manual
  • Blowback: Yes (Crisp, high-kick single-action gas blowback cycling driven by an efficient internal loading nozzle assembly)
  • Weapon Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic / Safety (Features functional ambidextrous thumb safety levers and a beaver-tail grip safety)

Legal Information

iWholesales Ltd is a trade-only supplier ofAirsoft recreational equipment. Airsoft is a popular, non-lethal sporting hobby in the UK, legally and safely categorized alongside common activities like paintball and gel blasting.

1. A Safe & Regulated Hobby
  • Recreational Nature: Airsoft is an organized sporting activity focused on teamwork and target play, much like paintball.
  • Safety Tested: These items are engineered to discharge lightweight 6mm plastic pellets that are non-lethal and designed specifically for hobbyist use.
  • Legal Status: Under the Firearms Act 1968 (Section 57A), airsoft products are not considered firearms because they operate at very low energy levels.
2. Muzzle Energy & Safety Limits

To ensure these items remain safe for recreational play, they strictly follow the kinetic energy limits set by UK law:

  • Fully Automatic Models: These are capped at 1.3 Joules.
  • Single Shot Models: These are capped at 2.5 Joules.
  • Toy-Like Characteristics: Because they fire only plastic or part-plastic spherical missiles (max 8mm diameter) at these low energies, they are legally recognized as safe recreational tools.
3. Restricted Professional Ecosystem (B2B)

While individual buyers at retail shops must provide proof of "Defense" (such as a skirmisher membership) under the VCRA Act, iWholesales operates at a higher professional tier:

  • Vetted Trade Only: This platform is a Closed Ecosystem. We do not sell to the general public.
  • Mandatory Business Verification: Every account is manually reviewed and approved by our compliance team. We only supply verified retailers who are already legal professionals in the hobby industry.
  • Pre-Vetted Supply Chain: By the time an item is listed here, it has already passed through our strict safety and legal vetting process, ensuring it is 100% legal to trade.
4. Industry Accreditations

Our commitment to safety is supported by our active memberships in professional hobbyist and trade associations:

  • GTA (Gun Trade Association): Membership No. IWH/3379.
  • BASC (British Association for Shooting & Conservation): Membership No. 160096741.
  • Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD): We are a Registered Firearms Dealer authorized by the Thames Valley Police (Certificate No: 43/00000008887).

Summary for Compliance Reviewers: iWholesales Ltd provides non-lethal sporting goods for a regulated professional market. Our products meet all UK safety energy requirements and are traded within a restricted, verified professional network, ensuring total compliance with hobby and trade laws.

Product Overview

The Colt Combat Unit Gas Blowback Pistol (EMG/Army - R48) is a premium, officially licensed tactical sidearm meticulously engineered to replicate Colt’s elite, modern duty-ready 1911 configuration. Developed through an official licensing collaboration between Colt, EMG, and Army Armament, this replica captures the uncompromising look and feel of a tier-one operational weapon. Constructed with an ultra-durable full-metal slide and frame assembly, the Combat Unit pistol features a sleek tactical finish accented by distinct wide-profile forward and rear cocking serrations. Traditional single-stack gas blowback pistols can struggle with gaseous capacity or freeze up during rapid strings of fire. The R48 architecture mitigates this by integrating an upgraded internal gas route and a high-flow metal single-stack magazine optimized for crisp gas distribution and steady thermal expansion. Outfitted with high-traction textured grip panels, low-profile Novak-style tactical sights, and an under-barrel 20mm accessory rail for operational attachments, this premium licensed sidearm offers B2B trade stockists, high-end retail storefronts, and 1911 collectors a highly sought-after, top-tier asset.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Weapon Category: Gas Sidearm / Gas Blowback Pistol
  • Weapon Powered By: Gas (Precision engineered for Green Gas / propane to maintain a hard-kicking recoil cycle)
  • Weapon Powered FPS: ~300 - 330 FPS (Field-legal muzzle velocity optimized for stable compression and clean projectile tracking)
  • Construction Gun: Heavy-duty aluminum alloy metal slide and frame assembly with structural high-friction textured grip panels
  • Magazine Capacity: ~27 Rounds (Single-stack style metal gas magazine with high-efficiency output valve)
  • Sighting System: Low-profile Novak-style fixed tactical front and rear contrast iron sights
  • Accessory Interface: Built-in 20mm Picatinny lower frame rail for secure mounting of weapon lights, lasers, or training gear
  • Weapon Hop Up: Yes (Fully adjustable internal rotary hop-up system)
  • Weapon Variant/Platform: Licensed Colt Combat Unit 1911 Tactical Rail Series (R48 System Layout)
  • Package Includes: 1x Colt Combat Unit GBB Pistol, 1x Gas Magazine, User Operations Manual
  • Blowback: Yes (Crisp, high-kick single-action gas blowback cycling driven by an efficient internal loading nozzle assembly)
  • Weapon Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic / Safety (Features functional ambidextrous thumb safety levers and a beaver-tail grip safety)
SKU 111748
Category Pistol
Blowback Blowback
Construction Gun Metal/Polymer
FPS Guns 251 - 300
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