Army Armament Full Metal R26 1911 Gas Blowback Airsoft Pistol, Black

The R26 is for a specific kind of player: someone who wants the heft and manual of arms of a real 1911 on the field, not a polymer-reinforced replica. It's a full Gas Blowback pistol with a metal slide, frame, trigger, slide lock, and magazine release. The grip is polymer, which trims weight from the handle, but the business end is solid. When you pull the trigger, the bolt cycles, the recoil hits, and the magazine locks back on empty. That's the part people buy a 1911 for.

Velocity you can play with. The R26 runs 290–300 FPS on 0.20g BBs. That puts it comfortably inside indoor and CQB caps where most GBB pistols live, and well inside the MED you'd need at an outdoor field running that velocity class. Chrono with your own BBs before you play — ambient temperature shifts gas pressure, and cold mornings will read lower than a hot garage.

Magazine reality. The 23-round magazine is tight, especially on a pistol where reloads need to be fast. You'll want a spare, and 1911-pattern GBB mags aren't as universal as M4 AEG mags — they come from a narrower shelf and cost more. If you run hard in CQB, plan on picking up two spares before your first game.

Externals. The 8-inch overall length makes it a quick-draw sidearm, not a hip holster afterthought. The adjustable hop-up means you can set it properly for your BB weight, which matters more on a pistol with a short barrel than on a rifle where the longer airway smooths things out. The metal-on-metal build carries real weight — if you want a featherweight throwaway sidearm, look at a polymer-framed GBB instead. The trigger is a single-action 1911 pull: you rack the slide to cock, then the trigger is light and crisp. If you grew up on double-action-only revolvers or striker-fire pistols, that's a thing to practice at home.

Before you buy. This runs on green gas, which drops in performance noticeably in cold weather — if you play outdoors in winter, CO2 gives you more consistent output at the cost of more aggressive recoil. Battery and charger are not included for this gas pistol (that note is mostly for people new to the hobby who see “power source” on every gun sheet and assume something plugs in). You'll need an adapter if your gas fills come in a different nozzle than the pistol's valve.

Includes federally mandated blaze orange muzzle tip.

Caliber:

6mm

Canada Compliant:

No

Color:

Black

Fire Modes:

Semi-Automatic

Hop-Up:

Yes - Adjustable

Included Magazine:

23 Rounds

Length:

8"

Material:

Metal Slide, Frame, Trigger, Slide Lock and Magazine Release / Polymer Grip

Model:

1911

Package Includes:

Airsoft Pistol, Magazine

Power Source:

Green Gas

Velocity:

290 - 300 FPS w/ 0.20g BBs