Want to buy a realistic-looking black airsoft gun (RIF) from onlyBBguns? Because these guns look so real, UK law (the VCRA Act) requires you to have a valid reason, called a "defence," to own one. Essentially, you need to prove you're buying it for airsoft skirmishing (the sport itself), not for any other purpose.
Here's how you can demonstrate your defence to onlyBBguns and buy a black airsoft gun:
Don't have either of those? No problem! You can still buy the airsoft gun. onlyBBguns can paint it in a two-tone colour scheme. This means part of the gun will be sprayed a bright, non-realistic colour. This makes the gun a "non-realistic imitation firearm" and avoids the restrictions of the VCRA Act. Anyone over 18 can legally buy a two-tone airsoft gun.
United Kingdom
| TYPE | HOW MUCH? |
|---|---|
| Standard | £0.00 |
| Expedited | £4.99 |
| TYPE | HOW MUCH? |
|---|---|
| International | £14.99 |
Bring iconic modern military craftsmanship and dependable sidearm performance to your airsoft loadout with the Colt M45A1 FDE Gas Blowback Pistol (EMG/Army - R48-1)! Officially licensed by Colt Firearms and brought to life through the collaboration of EMG and Army Armament, this full-metal gas blowback pistol gives airsoft players and military simulation enthusiasts a feature-packed 1911 platform built for rugged durability, realism, and precision close-quarters performance.
Licensed Full-Metal Construction & FDE Finish The body of the Colt M45A1 is constructed from heavy-duty aluminum alloy, giving the pistol a realistic weight, balance, and solid hand feel. The slide and frame feature a durable Flat Dark Earth (FDE) tan finish accented by authentic, deep-etched Colt trademarks and rollmarks on the slide. Matching the real-steel Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) configuration, the frame incorporates an integrated 20mm lower Picatinny rail, allowing shooters to mount tactical lights or laser units. Aggressively textured G10-style polymer grip panels ensure a slip-resistant hold in all weather conditions, even while wearing wet tactical gloves.
Crisp Gas Blowback & Efficiency Powered by Green Gas, the full-metal slide cycles briskly across the frame, delivering a satisfying, tactile recoil impulse per trigger pull. High-efficiency internal gas seals ensure optimal pressure distribution toward slide movement and BB velocity, mitigating gas cool-down during rapid engagement sequences. The single-stack style metal magazine holds up to 15 rounds, locking the slide open cleanly after the final BB is fired to facilitate intuitive speed reloads under pressure.
Tactical Controls & Precision Performance Designed for speed and operational safety, the R48-1 features an extended ambidextrous thumb safety switch, a skeletonized competition trigger with a light single-action pull, and an extended beaver-tail grip safety to prevent accidental discharges. High-contrast 3-dot combat sights sit atop the slide, providing quick target acquisition in varied lighting. Internally, a precision brass inner barrel is paired with a fully adjustable hop-up unit, enabling players to fine-tune BB backspin for straight, predictable trajectories in both indoor CQB and outdoor field operations.
Whether you are completing a U.S. Marine Corps MILSIM loadout or searching for a battle-tested, full-metal primary sidearm, the Colt M45A1 FDE GBB Pistol (EMG/Army R48-1) offers the licensed authenticity, rugged build, and snappy blowback action needed to command the field.
| SKU | 111749 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Army |
| Weapon Category | Pistol |
| Powered By | Gas |
| FPS | 301 - 350 |
| Construction | Full metal |
| Hop Up | Adjustable |
| Variant / Platform | 1911 |
| Blowback Guns | Yes |
| Fire Mode | Safe/Single |
Our courier partners deliver from Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. We will attempt to dispatch all packages within 24 hours, although at peak times this may take slightly longer. Orders with products with two-tone service or Defence Check may take longer to dispatch.
Once the order is dispatched you will get an email with the tracking number and which courier partner it’s going to be delivered via. Any missing/incorrect items need to be reported with 48hrs of signed delivery.
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FAQs
1. What is a BB gun used for? BB guns are mostly used for practice shooting and training. The stronger ones (i.e. Air Rifles) can also control pests or hunt small animals.
2. Do you need a Licence in the UK for a BB gun? No, you don't need a licence for a BB gun in the UK, but there are rules. The BB Gun needs to be in two colours; one has to be a primary. All our guns are on the website as per default.
3. Is a BB gun a good weapon? BB guns, despite sometimes being seen as toys, can be dangerous. They fire pellets at high speeds and can cause serious harm, or even be deadly in some situations.
4. Can you shoot BB guns in public in the UK without a Firearm license? BB guns in the UK navigate a legal grey area. While certain models, notably low-power 'soft air' types, typically evade classification as section 1 firearms, more potent versions may require a valid firearms certificate to avoid legal repercussions.
5. Can you shoot a BB gun in your garden? You can use a BB gun in your garden under UK law, but you have to ensure the pellets don't go into your neighbour's yard, plot or land. If they do and you don't have permission, it's against the law.
6. Which UK law am I breaking if the pellets go into my neighbour's law without permission? If your BB gun pellets go into your neighbour's yard without permission, you're breaking UK laws. Specifically, the 1968 Firearms Act and possibly the 2003 Anti-Social Behaviour Act, because you may be causing your neighbours trouble or worry.
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