Colt M45A1 USMC FDE 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol (EMG/Army - R48-1)

SKU: 111749
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Platform: 1911
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Colt

EMG Arms

Army

Overview

Product Overview

The Colt M45A1 FDE Gas Blowback Pistol (EMG/Army - R48-1) is a premium, officially licensed tactical sidearm replicating the modern Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) adopted by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Developed through an elite collaboration between Colt, EMG, and Army Armament, this replica beautifully bridges historical heritage with current combat operations design. Built around an ultra-durable metal slide and frame assembly, the M45A1 is finished in an authentic Flat Dark Earth (FDE) coat that matches real-world desert environments. Traditional single-stack gas blowback pistols can often run out of gaseous volume or freeze up before completing a full loadout tracking run. The R48-1 mitigates these down-range performance losses via an optimized, high-flow metal single-stack magazine system engineered for efficient gas consumption. Complete with integrated standard Novak-style contrast iron sights, iconic layered G10-style textured grip panels, and an under-barrel 20mm Mil-Spec accessory rail, this sidearm offers B2B trade stockists, specialized military reenactment shops, and tactical retail hubs a highly sought-after, top-tier collector asset.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Weapon Category: Gas Sidearm / Gas Blowback Pistol
  • Weapon Powered By: Gas (Optimized for Green Gas / propane to ensure a hard-kicking recoil cycle)
  • Weapon Powered FPS: ~300 - 330 FPS (Field-legal velocity balanced for consistent gas usage and steady trajectory control)
  • Construction Gun: Heavy-duty aluminum alloy metal slide and frame assembly finished in Flat Dark Earth with textured polymer G10-style grip panels
  • Magazine Capacity: ~27 Rounds (Single-stack gas magazine with premium compression base tracking)
  • Sighting System: Integrated low-profile Novak-style fixed tactical front and rear contrast iron sights
  • Accessory Interface: Built-in under-barrel 20mm Picatinny rail for mounting tactical weapon lights, lasers, or specialized training modules
  • Weapon Hop Up: Yes (Fully adjustable internal rotary hop-up system)
  • Weapon Variant/Platform: Licensed Colt M45A1 CQBP 1911 Series (R48-1 System Platform)
  • Package Includes: 1x Colt M45A1 GBB Pistol, 1x Gas Magazine, User Operations Manual
  • Blowback: Yes (Crisp, hard-kicking single-action gas blowback cycling powered by an efficient internal valve system)
  • Weapon Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic / Safety (Functional ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail 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 M45A1 FDE Gas Blowback Pistol (EMG/Army - R48-1) is a premium, officially licensed tactical sidearm replicating the modern Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) adopted by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Developed through an elite collaboration between Colt, EMG, and Army Armament, this replica beautifully bridges historical heritage with current combat operations design. Built around an ultra-durable metal slide and frame assembly, the M45A1 is finished in an authentic Flat Dark Earth (FDE) coat that matches real-world desert environments. Traditional single-stack gas blowback pistols can often run out of gaseous volume or freeze up before completing a full loadout tracking run. The R48-1 mitigates these down-range performance losses via an optimized, high-flow metal single-stack magazine system engineered for efficient gas consumption. Complete with integrated standard Novak-style contrast iron sights, iconic layered G10-style textured grip panels, and an under-barrel 20mm Mil-Spec accessory rail, this sidearm offers B2B trade stockists, specialized military reenactment shops, and tactical retail hubs a highly sought-after, top-tier collector asset.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Weapon Category: Gas Sidearm / Gas Blowback Pistol
  • Weapon Powered By: Gas (Optimized for Green Gas / propane to ensure a hard-kicking recoil cycle)
  • Weapon Powered FPS: ~300 - 330 FPS (Field-legal velocity balanced for consistent gas usage and steady trajectory control)
  • Construction Gun: Heavy-duty aluminum alloy metal slide and frame assembly finished in Flat Dark Earth with textured polymer G10-style grip panels
  • Magazine Capacity: ~27 Rounds (Single-stack gas magazine with premium compression base tracking)
  • Sighting System: Integrated low-profile Novak-style fixed tactical front and rear contrast iron sights
  • Accessory Interface: Built-in under-barrel 20mm Picatinny rail for mounting tactical weapon lights, lasers, or specialized training modules
  • Weapon Hop Up: Yes (Fully adjustable internal rotary hop-up system)
  • Weapon Variant/Platform: Licensed Colt M45A1 CQBP 1911 Series (R48-1 System Platform)
  • Package Includes: 1x Colt M45A1 GBB Pistol, 1x Gas Magazine, User Operations Manual
  • Blowback: Yes (Crisp, hard-kicking single-action gas blowback cycling powered by an efficient internal valve system)
  • Weapon Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic / Safety (Functional ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail grip safety)
SKU 111749
Category Pistol
Blowback Blowback
Construction Gun Metal/Polymer
FPS Guns 251 - 300
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