WE 4.5mm .177 Co2 Air Pistol 1911 Classic Black WE-45-E001A

SKU: H10241
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WE 4.5mm/.177 Co2 Air Pistol - 1911 Classic Black (WE-45-E001A)


 

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 WE 4.5mm/.177 Co2 Air Pistol - 1911 Classic Black (WE-45-E001A) is a premium, full-metal airgun engineered to deliver an authentic, heavy-recoil training experience. Modeled after John Browning's legendary M1911 military sidearm, this CO2-powered replica prioritizes historical mechanical accuracy, structural durability, and realism. Rather than relying on polymer shortcuts, WE Tech has constructed both the slide and frame from high-density structural metal alloy, providing an empty weapon heft and operational balance that perfectly duplicates the live-fire combat firearm.

Performance-wise, the WE 1911 Classic operates on a single standard 12g CO2 cartridge housed neatly within its drop-free 16-round vertical metal magazine. This high-pressure powerplant drives a crisp, hard-kicking semi-automatic gas blowback sequence, physically cycling the heavy metal slide and locking back cleanly on the last round. True to its military heritage, the pistol features an authentic Single-Action Only (SAO) trigger, a functioning thumb safety lever, a working slide-stop release, and a grip-activated beavertail safety that prevents discharging unless a proper firing grip is established. Outfitted with deep-diamond checkered grip panels for a slip-free hold and an adjustable hop-up assembly to fine-tune downrange consistency, this .177 caliber steel BB air pistol offers wholesale distributors, tactical training businesses, and historical collectors an uncompromised blend of classic design and rugged modern engineering.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Component Category: CO2-Powered Gas Blowback Tactical Air Pistol (GBB Airgun)
  • Factory SKU / Reference Code: WE-45-E001A
  • Historical Platform Profile: Classic US Military M1911A1 Handgun Architecture
  • Chassis & Slide Assembly: Ultra-durable, heavyweight die-cast metal alloy frame and slide
  • Ammunition Specification: 4.5mm / .177 Caliber Steel BBs
  • Magazine Payload Capacity: 16 Rounds (Drop-free, heavy-duty vertical metal magazine)
  • Propellant Power Source: 1x 12g Non-threaded CO2 Cartridge (Secured internally within the magazine)
  • Firing Action Mode: Semi-Automatic with true Single-Action Only (SAO) trigger dynamics
  • Muzzle Velocity Output: Approximately 300 - 325 FPS (Feet Per Second)
  • Dual Safety Architecture: Functional frame-mounted manual thumb safety switch and working rear beavertail grip safety
  • Barrel Configuration: High-tolerance smooth-bore inner barrel assembly with integrated adjustable hop-up
  • Sighting Configuration: Rugged, fixed low-profile GI-style front blade and rear notch combat iron sights
  • Grip Housing Panels: Diamond-checkered high-density polymer scales for classic ergonomics
  • Aesthetic Treatment: Non-reflective tactical deep matte black wear-resistant finish
  • Physical Footprint: 220 mm overall length / 759g combat dry weight configuration
  • Package Includes: 1x WE 1911 Classic Black Air Pistol, 1x 16-Round CO2 Magazine (MG-45-1911C-BK), User Manual
SKU H10241
Category Pistol
Blowback Blowback
Construction Gun Metal/Polymer
Fire Mode Guns Safe/Single
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