Colt M16A1 Lightning Series MWS Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle (EMG/CYMA CGS)

SKU: 213968
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Platform: M16
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Cyma

EMG Arms

Colt

Overview

Product Overview

The Colt M16A1 Lightning Series Gas Blowback Rifle (COLT.1012-LS) is a museum-grade, officially licensed combat rifle that masterfully bridges iconic Cold War history with cutting-edge gas blowback performance. Developed through an elite collaboration between Colt, EMG, and CYMA, this Lightning Series edition is built on the revolutionary CYMA Gas System (CGS) framework, which delivers complete cross-compatibility with the renowned Tokyo Marui MWS ZET System architecture. This means players and collectors get authentic vintage aesthetics—including the signature triangular handguard, fixed carry handle upper receiver, teardrop forward assist, and early-style three-prong flash hider—combined with the most reliable, modern gas system available. Traditional gas rifles often struggle with rapid pressure drops and erratic feeding under rapid fire; the CGS engine circumvents this entirely via a steel-reinforced fire control matrix and an optimized gas route seal. This rifle balances historical reenactment accuracy with tournament-ready performance, providing B2B trade stockists, high-end retail storefronts, and premium milsim hubs with an incredibly lucrative, high-demand flagship asset.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Weapon Category: Gas Rifle / Gas Blowback Rifle (GBBR)
  • Weapon Powered By: Gas (Optimized for Green Gas / propane to achieve a powerful, snappy bolt cycle)
  • Weapon Powered FPS: ~350 - 380 FPS (Muzzle velocity engineered for stable compression and long-range accuracy)
  • Construction Gun: Full metal zinc-aluminum alloy receiver with officially licensed laser-engraved Colt rollmarks and authentic high-impact polymer vintage furniture
  • Magazine Capacity: ~30 Rounds (MWS-spec short style gas magazine providing excellent thermal stability)
  • Internal Engine Matrix: Advanced CYMA Gas System (CGS) featuring heavy-duty steel internal components for unmatched durability
  • Weapon Hop Up: Yes (Fully adjustable internal hop-up chamber accessible through the breach)
  • Weapon Variant/Platform: Officially Licensed Colt M16A1 (CYMA CGS / Tokyo Marui MWS Architecture Ecosystem)
  • Package Includes: 1x Colt M16A1 CGS GBBR, 1x MWS-Spec Gas Magazine, BB Speedloader, User Operations Manual
  • Blowback: Yes (Hard-kicking, realistic reciprocating bolt carrier group for maximum physical feedback)
  • Weapon Fire Mode: Safe / Semi-Automatic / Full-Automatic

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 M16A1 Lightning Series Gas Blowback Rifle (COLT.1012-LS) is a museum-grade, officially licensed combat rifle that masterfully bridges iconic Cold War history with cutting-edge gas blowback performance. Developed through an elite collaboration between Colt, EMG, and CYMA, this Lightning Series edition is built on the revolutionary CYMA Gas System (CGS) framework, which delivers complete cross-compatibility with the renowned Tokyo Marui MWS ZET System architecture. This means players and collectors get authentic vintage aesthetics—including the signature triangular handguard, fixed carry handle upper receiver, teardrop forward assist, and early-style three-prong flash hider—combined with the most reliable, modern gas system available. Traditional gas rifles often struggle with rapid pressure drops and erratic feeding under rapid fire; the CGS engine circumvents this entirely via a steel-reinforced fire control matrix and an optimized gas route seal. This rifle balances historical reenactment accuracy with tournament-ready performance, providing B2B trade stockists, high-end retail storefronts, and premium milsim hubs with an incredibly lucrative, high-demand flagship asset.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Weapon Category: Gas Rifle / Gas Blowback Rifle (GBBR)
  • Weapon Powered By: Gas (Optimized for Green Gas / propane to achieve a powerful, snappy bolt cycle)
  • Weapon Powered FPS: ~350 - 380 FPS (Muzzle velocity engineered for stable compression and long-range accuracy)
  • Construction Gun: Full metal zinc-aluminum alloy receiver with officially licensed laser-engraved Colt rollmarks and authentic high-impact polymer vintage furniture
  • Magazine Capacity: ~30 Rounds (MWS-spec short style gas magazine providing excellent thermal stability)
  • Internal Engine Matrix: Advanced CYMA Gas System (CGS) featuring heavy-duty steel internal components for unmatched durability
  • Weapon Hop Up: Yes (Fully adjustable internal hop-up chamber accessible through the breach)
  • Weapon Variant/Platform: Officially Licensed Colt M16A1 (CYMA CGS / Tokyo Marui MWS Architecture Ecosystem)
  • Package Includes: 1x Colt M16A1 CGS GBBR, 1x MWS-Spec Gas Magazine, BB Speedloader, User Operations Manual
  • Blowback: Yes (Hard-kicking, realistic reciprocating bolt carrier group for maximum physical feedback)
  • Weapon Fire Mode: Safe / Semi-Automatic / Full-Automatic
SKU 213968
Category Rifle
Blowback Blowback
Construction Gun Metal/Polymer
Fire Mode Guns Safe/Single/Auto
FPS Guns 301 - 350
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