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GBBs
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FN Five seveN (5-7) - Tokyo Marui (12/2010) | Accurate Powerful Rarely replicated gun |
Fake markings Seams |
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Beretta M92 Elite 1A - Western Arms (9/2009) | Great replication Decent Power Excellent quality |
Only OK accuracy (might be this example) Vertec grip doesn't suit all. |
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SIG Sauer P229 - KJW (8/2009) | Solid Decent Performance Keenly Priced Rarely replicated gun |
Feels a bit crude No real trademarks |
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Beretta M92FS - Western Arms (7/2009) | Excellent replication solid feel Good performer |
Limited aftermarket support Beretta licensing text on frame |
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Luger P08 (4 inch barrel) - WE (5/2009) | Unique toggle mechanism Great price for all metal Big step forward in quality for WE |
Limited markings Grey painted toggle and magazine |
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Colt 1911 MEU - Tokyo Marui(2/2009) | Good accuracy and power Excellent finish TM reliability |
Rather plain Pricey |
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Heckler & Koch USP - KSC(10/2008) | Usual KSC quality and detailing (on the whole) Metal at a decent price Decent all round performer |
Painted (not 100% accurate) trades won't appeal to all Doesn't really excel at anything |
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Heckler & Koch Mk23 - KSC(9/2008) | Detail Accuracy Quality |
Size Some dislike dampened recoil Plastic slides tend to break with Green gas |
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SIG P226 - Tanaka Works (7/2008) | Great feeling ABS gun Good Power High realism factor |
Accuracy only acceptable Markings a little faint |
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Glock 34 Straight Frame - KSC (6/2008) | Heavy Weight Slide G34 controls Good gas efficiency Good Accuracy and Power Rarity |
Shallow Trademarks Inconsistent Hop Up Notchy Trigger Limited kick and Slow Cycle Speed |
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Glock 26C - KWA/KSC (6/2008) |
Metal Slide High ROF Good Power for Barrel Length Lots of upgrades available |
Limited Mag Capacity So - so Hop Up Lack of Trademarks. |
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Colt 1911A1 (Full Metal) - KWA/KSC (5/2008) | Quality all metal construction Very powerful Good all round performance |
No markings Orange muzzle very heavily applied |
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Hi-Capa 4.3 Tactical Custom - Tokyo Marui (5/2008) | Accurate Powerful Better balance than 5.1 model |
Still a bit plasticky No ambi-safety |
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Colt 1911 Officer's Model - WE (5/2008) | Rare to find a full metal 1911 Compact Decent range Feels good in the hand |
Suffers badly from cooldown when cold Poor power So-so accuracy |
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SIG P226 Chrome Stainless - Tokyo Marui (4/2008) | Good looking Chrome finish Decent performance Nice rubberised grips |
Ugly seams still visible Some metal parts TOO shiny? Brittle feel to ABS |
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Colt 1911A1 - WE (4/2008) | Decent performance Great feel Cheap |
Not top quality No markings |
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AMT Automag .44 - Marushin (3/2008) | Great looking (mostly) Excellent packaging Unusual Bolt action |
Horrible grips so-so accuracy and FPS Too big to be practical as a skirmish sidearm |
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Detonics Combat Master - Tokyo Marui (1/2008) | Build quality Accuracy Good replication |
Little lacking in power Plastic outer barrel Uneven finish on hammer |
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SIG P210-6 (8mm version) - Marushin (1/2008) | The only GBB Sig P210-6 on the market Accurate Trades Good power, especially for 8mm Can handle green gas Good fit and finish Good efficiency |
Poor accuracy Light weight Limited magazine capacity Large Marushin Trades Fake looking grips High price |
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Hi-Capa 5.1 Alloy slide version - WE (1/2008) | All Metal Decent power and accuracy Cheap Good balance |
Very plain Build quality not the best |
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Glock 17 (Metal Slide version) - HFC (9/2007) | Price Decent performance Practical |
Not that realistic A bit basic NOT compatible with TM Glock 17 |
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Baby Hi-Capa 3.8 inch - WE (8/2007) | Price Detailing Decent Accuracy Solid Fun to shoot |
Not that powerful smooth trigger face |
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Boland and Accucomp Custom Hi-Capas - Elite/TM (7/2007) | Accuracy Power Uniqueness |
Cost | |
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Glock 17 - TM (4/2007) | Price Good performance Free Night Sights Nice trademarks |
Still a bit plasticky (but then so are real Glocks) Light (but then so are real Glocks) Plastic magazine catch |
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Heckler & Koch USP Tactical 2006 model - Tanio Koba (12/2006) | Quality No-one else makes a good USP Tactical Accurate |
Average power Spare mags hard to find |
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Beretta Tactical Elite - Western Arms (11/2006) | Great looks High quality Hard kicking Heavy |
Accuracy not as good as some other WA Elites Limited upgrades available |
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Browning Hi-Power Mk3 (Silver) - Tanaka Works (10/2006) | Only currently available Hi-Power Great looks |
Lightweight Leaky magazines Fragile finish(?) |
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Colt 1911A1 - Tokyo Marui (09/2006) | Great presentation & finish Very affordable Good performance |
Poorly secured in box Not quite as good as a WA (I'm stretching to find fault, I admit) |
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STi Eagle 5.5 Hybrid - KSC (05/2006) | Great appearance Rare race gun design Good performance |
That grip... Spares very hard to find Possibly a bit fragile? |
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SIG Sauer P226 - Tokyo Marui (02/2006) | Accurate Rarely replicated gun Solid feeling Great aftermarket support |
Power not impressive Plasticky finish and poorly finished moulding |
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Colt 1911A1 - Western Arms Magnatech (01/2006) | WA performance High quality by most standards A cheap 1911, at last |
Lower quality plastic than usual WA guns Very thin and shallow trademarks |
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SIG PRO 2340 - KSC (10/2005) | Stylish, different gun Excellent replication |
Sluggish blowback with metal slide Lightweight in stock form Poor power Unreliable operation with Green gas. |
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IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX .50AE 10" Barrel - SIIS(10/2005) | Good finish Astounding power Good price |
Misfires Accuracy not great out of the box Not quite as solid feeling as the TM |
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Beretta M92FS - Western Arms Early Version (09/2005) | Interesting blued steel look Nicely finished Good looking trademarks |
Lightweight, possibly fragile, plastic Not as powerful or accurate as a modern 92FS |
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IMI Desert Eagle .50AE Hardkick Silver - Tokyo Marui (08/2005) | Power Presence Good trades and general finish Solid & heavy. |
Some metal parts look a bit cheap. Seams on frame. |
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Colt Series 90 Defender - Western Arms (07/2005) | The Colt 1911 Compact Reasonable performance for a compact. |
Finish on metal parts patchy here and there Less powerful than a fullsize. Limited Edition |
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Wilson Combat SDS - Western Arms (07/2005) | Hefty Beautifully detailed Unique barrel |
Wilson Combat magazine nightmare to fill Full size is more powerful Limited Edition. |
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Colt 1911 M.E.U. Early Version - Western Arms (07/2005) | Modern, military intrepretation of 1911 design Good performance |
Wilson Combat magazine... | |
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Hi-Capa 5.1 Government - Armotech(Full Metal) (07/2005) | Heavy Metal Good performance Affordable |
No markings flawed grip safety design Not as precisely built as some GBBs. |
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Hi-Capa 5.1 Government - Tokyo Marui (07/2005) | Fairly powerful and accurate Nicely made, mostly Affordable 2011 model. |
Odd balance Fake markings Poor finish on some parts. |
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Beretta M8045 Cougar (SCW Version) - Western Arms (07/2005) | Detail Quality Accuracy SCW gas system Slide "buffer" |
Short barrel may affect longer range accuracy | |
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Para Ordnance P14-45 Limited - Western Arms (07/2005) | Target gun in Para format Excellent performance. |
Bo-Mar sights spoil line of Para Ordnance Dull visually. |
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Colt 1911 Mark IV Series 80 - Western Arms (07/2005) | SCW2 version 1911 Great finish Good performance and accuracy. |
Plastic jawed mags have had some reported problems. | |
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Smith & Wesson 4013TSW - Western Arms (07/2005) | NOT a 1911! Good performance and accuracy for compact Solid |
Some report problems with complex recoil spring | |
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Colt Delta Elite - Western Arms (07/2005) | Fantatstic accuracy Nice grip Usual WA quality. |
Single stack magazine as standard, but newer double stackers will fit. | |
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Colt 1911 U.S. Army Model - Western Arms (07/2005) | Weighty Lovely finish Good performance and accuracy. |
Pricier than other WA 1911s, but then you get more... | |
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Colt 1911A1 Military - Western Arms (07/2005) | The classic WW2 1911 Good performance & accuracy |
Finish is painted, so may not be as resilient as a black gun | |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity Hybrid Comp 6" - Western Arms (04/2005) | Basically a 6" Ltd Super! Rarity |
Parts hard to find, to retain originality Accuracy not up to latest WA SVI standards |
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Para Ordnance HRT Special (SCW Black) - Western Arms (04/2005) | Great looking Very powerful Accurate |
Licencing text a bit intrusive. | |
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Para Ordnance P14-45 Two Tone - Western Arms (04/2005) | Attractive design Solid and heavy. Good performance |
Pea green, not everyone's choice! No longer available. |
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Smith & Wesson Sigma "Metal" slide version - Western Arms (03/2005) | Rarely replicated Usual WA quality 'Metal' slide |
Fake markings Is the slide REALLY metal? |
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Wilson Combat Tactical Special - Western Arms (03/2005) | Unusual 1911 barrel design Excellent finish Rarity |
Rarity Prominent mag release might cause problems (OK, I'm really stretching!) |
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Beretta M9 M190 - HFC (02/2005) | Solid, heavy & well finished. Accuracy & Power good. Affordable. |
Fake markings No working de-cocker. |
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Strayer Voigt Expert 4.3" - Western Arms (02/2005) | Great performance and Accuracy, especially for short SVI 'Infinity in a Boss suit' 33 round magazine |
Less secure grip design than traditional SVIs 5" is even better |
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Beretta Elite 1A Silver - Western Arms (02/2005) | Excellent silver finish Practical, Tactical Beretta styling Elite performance |
Vertec grip not for everyone Black harder wearing? |
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Beretta 1934 Silver - Western Arms (02/2005) | Tiny fully functional GBB Affordable WA 20 round capacity |
Silver finish a bit grey Limited power |
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Wilson Combat Professional - Western Arms (02/2005) | Powerful & accurate. Attractive styling. |
Wilson Combat Magazine buffers!!! Magazines lack double stacking of Tactical Compact. |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity SCW 6" - Western Arms (02/2005) | Useful advance over older SVIs Silver finish of high quality White Dots on Bo-Mar sights |
A bit BLING! Like all 6" SVIs, hard to holster. |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity SCW 5" - Western Arms (02/2005) | Useful advance over older SVIs Silver finish of high quality White Dots on Bo-Mar sights |
A bit BLING! | |
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Strayer Voigt Expert 5" - Western Arms (02/2005) | Great performance and Accuracy 'Infinity in a Boss suit' 33 round magazine |
Less secure grip design than traditional SVIs 6" MAY be even better! |
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Heckler & Koch P7M13 - MGC (02/2005) | Fantastic quality Almost perfect replication Presentation |
Accuracy so-so Power poor Hard to find parts/magazines |
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Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact - Western Arms (01/2005) | Powerful & accurate. Attractive styling, especially grips. Double stacking mag. |
Wilson Combat Magazine buffers!!!!! Limited Edition. |
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Beretta M92FS HW Olive Drab - Western Arms(01/2005) | Heavy! Good accuracy and power Interesting finish. |
Sandpaper grips take some getting used to. Still too much text! |
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Luger Parabellum P08 Artillery - Tanaka (01/2005) | Great gun to replicate Detailed Powerful & Accurate |
Bit light Grips should be wood, not plastic The magazines might leak with time? |
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Heckler & Koch USP Compact - KSC (12/2004) | Heavy for size Good Looking Accurate |
Cool down Markings too fine and shallow |
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Heckler & Koch USP Tactical - KJW (11/2004) | Rarely replicated Good accuracy Metal barrel |
Poor power Nasty finish leaky mags, breaking triggers,... |
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Wilson Hi Cap - Western Arms (10/2004) | Super fast cycling More 1911 than an Infinity |
Needs work to be accurate No Hop-Up A bit specialised. |
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Smith & Wesson Sigma SW40F - Western Arms (08/2004) | Accurate Stylish Well made. |
Average power No longer made. |
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Glock 34 - KSC (08/2004) | Accurate Feels more solid than most Glocks. |
Popping sound when firing, as ever Dull appearance. |
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SV Infinity Xcelerator Black - Western Arms (07/2004) | Usual Infinity quality and performance Manageable size Rail |
Not much different to the Ltd. Gold parts not available in aftermarket. |
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STi Eagle Titan 5.1 - KSC (06/2004) | Nicely finished Makes a change from an SV Infinity |
Lightweight Parts unobtainable |
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Desert Eagle - Non-Hardkick - Tokyo Marui (06/2004) | Huge Iconic design Clever Hop-Up Adjustment |
Too huge for some Daft markings Weedy power |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity Tactical Carry - Western Arms (05/2004) | Compact Tough looking. |
Disappointing power Poor accuracy. |
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Para Ordnance P14-45 Silver - Western Arms (05/2004) | Attractive design Solid and heavy. |
Not that accurate. | |
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Para Ordnance HRT Special (SCW Parkerised) - Western Arms (05/2004) | Unusual finish Very powerful |
Not that accurate Grey finish not everyone's taste. |
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Wilson Combat CQB - Western Arms (05/2004) | Excellent replica Powerful and accurate |
That magazine. | |
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Wilson Combat Striker - Western Arms (05/2004) | Unusual take on 1911 Heavy for a 1911 Accurate |
Not yet fitted with the SCW system | |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity 6" Std - Western Arms (05/2004) | Performance Build quality Stylish |
No longer made. | |
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Beretta 92FS Elite CQB - Western Arms (05/2004) | Excellent finish Impressive cycling speed. Very affordable. |
Vertec grip not great for medium or large hands Ordinary M92 magazine. |
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Para Ordnance Doberman - Western Arms (05/2004) | Big, heavy gun Distinctive styling Good balance |
Too distinctive for some? Exclusivity isn't cheap. |
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Glock 19 - KWA (04/2004) | Cheap! Hefty Solid performer. |
Fake looking markings on slide Frame is NOT heavyweight material as KSC |
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S&W Performance Center 945 Black - KSC (03/2004) | Great trigger Sharp, snappy action Slim frame |
Plain Jane version of silver gun Questionable longevity with high power gasses. |
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Wilson Combat Vreaker 12 - Western Arms (12/2003) | Heavyweight Sharp, snappy action Modern styling. |
Magazine impossible to fill! | |
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Para Ordnance P14-45 Prokiller Combat - Western Arms (12/2003) | Stylish Powerful & Accurate |
Unwieldy Not full auto. |
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Beretta M92FS Competition - Western Arms (12/2003) | A target pistol that is NOT 1911 based Classy wood effect grips Clever power adjuster. |
Expensive A speciality piece. |
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Beretta Elite 2 - Western Arms (12/2003) | Great shooter sharp kick and recoil Accurate. |
Could be heavier Worries about durability of slide finish? |
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Beretta 1934 - Western Arms (12/2003) | Solid feel Quality Fun. |
Not as powerful as a bigger gun. | |
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Colt 1911 Mark IV Model 70 - Western Arms (12/2003) | Accurate Beautifully made |
Expensive and exclusive A bit plain? |
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Glock 19 - KSC (10/2003) | Great reputation Quality feel to frame |
Mine broke - hammer is hollow... Parts unobtainable |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity Xcelerator Compact - Western Arms (10/2003) | Solid Usual Infinity quality |
Accuracy Too many colours on one gun? |
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Beretta M84 Cheetah Spy Pack - Western Arms (10/2003) | Neat silencer Accuracy |
Intrusive WA license markings Few upgrades available |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity Xcelerator Hybrid 6" - Western Arms (10/2003) | Weight Rare Compensator style barrel. Accuracy |
Finish on metal parts not perfect in places. | |
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Para Ordnance Ultimate Competition - Western Arms (10/2003) | Usual WA quality Stylish finish Accuracy |
Light weight Very much a specialist piece. |
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Beretta M92FS Inox - Western Arms (10/2003) | Detail Quality |
Silver finish on metal parts Lighter than black version |
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Beretta M8045 Cougar - Western Arms (09/2003) | Detail Quality Accuracy |
Short barrel may affect longer range accuracy | |
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Walther P99 Military - Maruzen (07/2003) | Detail Quality Rarity |
Odd coloured slide Light weight |
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Glock 17 & 18C - KSC(07/2003) | Simple design Lots of upgrades |
G18C fussy about BB quality Plain design |
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Beretta M84 Cheetah - Western Arms (07/2003) | Detail Quality Accuracy |
Fussy detailing Few upgrades available |
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Browning Hi Power Mk3 and Target -JAC (07/2003) | Sharp recoil Quality of Materials Little copied classic |
Heavy trigger pull Fragile, tight fitting magazines |
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Smith & Wesson M945 Silver - KSC (07/2003) | Beautiful detailing Super-slim frame |
Dubious strength Price |
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SV Infinity Limited 6" - Western Arms (06/2003) | Solidly built Accuracy Lots of scope for upgrades |
Dislike of high power gas Weight Fixed front sight |
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Beretta M9 Heavyweight - KSC (06/2003) | Price Solidity Accuracy |
KSC logo'd grips Limited upgrade options. |
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SV Infinity Limited 5" - Western Arms (05/2003) | Build quality Accuracy Scope for upgrades |
Price Not as special as the 6" |
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Browning Hi Power - Hsu Wei (07/2002) | Rarely copied classic good balance and feel. |
Accuracy Reliability |
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Beretta Elite - KSC (10/2002) | Price Weight Appearance |
Lightweight slide Fiddly mag bumper |
NBBs
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Heckler & Koch Mk23 Phase 2 - Tokyo Marui (08/2008) | Accuracy Power Presentation Accessories |
Plasticky Limited power for an NBB Trademarks oddly mixed Light weight |
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Heckler & Koch P3000 ('Raid 400') - WinGun (11/2007) | Good Power & decent accuracy Only P3000 Replica I know Fairly cheap |
No Trademarks Inconsistent Hop-Up Stick magazines |
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Taurus 24/7 (Sport 106) - WinGun (10/2007) | Good Power Low running costs Fairly cheap |
Cheap finish No Trademarks Poor accuracy |
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Mauser M712 ('Box Cannon') - HFC (07/2006) | All metal construction Cool Mauser look Powerful Heavy |
No trademarks Hard to fire accurately Long magazine makes it hard to holster Too heavy for some? |
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Beretta 92F - Marushin (04/2006) | Unusual finish licensed trades Decent accuracy and gas efficiency |
Trades too small? Hard to find spare magazines |
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Steyr GB - Tokyo Marui (10/2005) | Cheap reasonably heavy Accurate and gas efficient |
Limited power No Hop-up Cheap finish |
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Browning M1910 - Marushin (07/2005) | Eyecatching Fairly Accurate Affordable |
Small Hard to find Silencer is for looks only Cheap finish |
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COP .357 8mm - Marushin (06/2005) | Eyecatching Quite usable Solidly made |
Only 4 rounds Heavy trigger pull |
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Derringer 6mm - Marushin (06/2005) | Tiny nice action 8 round capacity |
Horrible seam marks Not that powerful |
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Ruger Mk 1 - KJW (12/2004) | Power Accuracy Price |
Light weight No markings Heavy trigger pull |
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Mauser M712 - Marushin (04/2004) | Power Accuracy Nice trademarks Unique |
Light weight Fake wood grips Heavy trigger pull |
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Bren Ten - Marushin (04/2004) | Build quality Compact 8mm Powerful |
Rattly magazine A bit light Only 12 rounds |
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Walther P38 - Marushin (09/2003) | Metal finish Detailing |
Light weight Cheap looking grips. |
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S&W M4506 - Maruzen (09/2003) | Quality Appearance Trigger feel |
Fierce Hop-Up needs .34g BBs Lack of S&W Trademarks |
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AMT Automag 8mm - Marushin (04/2003) | Detail Accuracy Power Nice engraving |
Flimsy grips Unwieldy Few trademarks |
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Colt .25 - 3PSA (04/2002) | Cheap Tiny Solid |
Accuracy Power |
Revolvers
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Smith & Wesson Model 327 M&P R8 (6/2009) | Great build quality and action Excellent finish Modern Revolver styling |
Weedy power dismal accuracy (due to poor power) |
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Remington New Model Army .44 1858 - Hartford (HWS) (4/2008) | Very accurate replication Good accuracy Great detailing |
Strictly a six-shooter 1J model, so power down on earlier PEGASUS designs Finish could be a bit more 'period' |
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Colt Police Positive Special - Tanaka (11/2007) | Usual Tanaka quality Usual PEGASUS performance Classic styling |
Matt Heavyweight finish not very realistic Usual PEGASUS gas filling difficulties No shells, no kick. |
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Smith & Wesson M29 Springer 6.5" barrel - Crown (9/2006) | "Dirty Harry" cool Working extractor The full revolver 'experience'. |
Fragile Power Cheap finish Awful grips. |
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Ruger Super Black Hawk - Marushin (03/2006) | Big, heavy, well made Accurate Removable Shells = Realism |
Markings a bit lacking Not very powerful Removable Shells = only 6 shots per load. |
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Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull 7.5" barrel Midnight blue version - Tanaka (9/2005) | Looks and feels great Powerful |
Dreadful accuracy. | |
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Colt Python Springer 4" barrel - Crown (9/2005) | A Colt Python Working extractor The full revolver 'experience'. |
Fragile Power - You're kidding, yes? Toylike |
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Smith & Wesson Model 500 8.375" barrel Silver version - Tanaka (9/2005) | The ultimate handgun? Great finish Very accurate Doesn't need the gas adaptor tube! |
Too light frame heavy balance Too big for some? |
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Colt Python 6" - Tokyo Marui (1/2005) | Availabilty Affordability 24 round capacity |
Cheap finish. Disappointing power and accuracy. |
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Colt Single Action Army Civilian - Tanaka (11/2004) | Lovely finish Unique replica Just cool! |
Single Action Silver finish picks up every finger mark Power and accuracy only OK. |
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Smith & Wesson 629 Performance Center V-Comp - Tanaka (10/2004) | Power More elegeant than the PC629 |
Less accurate & heavier trigger than PC629 Silver finish on frame wears with contact with cylinder. |
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Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Magnum - Tanaka (10/2004) | Solid build Excellent replication |
Seams on barrel Not quite as powerful as S&Ws |
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Smith & Wesson M629 Performance Center - Tanaka (06/2004) | Power Accuracy Light trigger. |
Silver finish wears off with contact. | |
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Smith & Wesson M36 Chief Special - Tanaka (02/2004) | Compact Build quality |
Poor accuracy Limited capactity, compared to bigger Tanaka revolvers |
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Smith & Wesson M29 Classic .44 Magnum 8" barrel - Tanaka(/2003) | Power Accuracy |
A little light Finish not 100% |
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Smith & Wesson M29 .44 Magnum 6.5" barrel - Tanaka (07/2003) | Power Accuracy Quality |
Plastic grips Blue finish prone to scratching |
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Taurus Raging Bull .44 Magnum 8.375" barrel (8mm) - Marushin (04/2003) | Appearance Excellent trademarks Lovely shells |
Lowish power Poor accuracy |
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Smith & Wesson M19 .357 Magnum 6" barrel - UHC (05/2003) | Shells Low price Nice finish for price |
Appalling power Zero accuracy |
Select Fire Gas Guns
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Glock 18C - Tokyo Marui (11/2010) | Amazing ROF Good accuracy Great aftermarket support |
Some plastic parts might wear A few fake marking might annoy purists |
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Glock G18 - MGC (3/2007) | Replica of early Glock 18 Looks good Amazing ROF |
Closed ejection port Limited power Light weight |
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Vz61 Scorpion - Maruzen (08/2006) | Solid feeling Unusual styling Decent Accuracy Good ROF |
Maruzen markings Limited power magazines hard to find |
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Jatimatic - Western Arms (02/2005) | Interesting shooting experience Good accuracy Unusual replica. |
Only OK power - although good for its age. Nasty cheap looking plastic. Visible seams. |
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Heckler & Koch MP5K - Maruzen (01/2005) | Fantastic ROF Good accuracy Good looking. |
Limited Power in the cold. Poor reputation for reliability. Visible seams. |
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Beretta Cougar Warrior - Western Arms (09/2004) | Great power Good accuracy Interesting alternative to usual select fires. |
Looks a bit fussy with everything fitted. Not something you could holster! |
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Heckler & Koch VP70M - Tanio Koba (06/2004) | Burst fire Included Stock Rarely replicated gun |
Single shot accuracy Appaling slide finish More a lookalike than a replica. |
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Cobray Ingram M11 - KSC (04/2004) | Excellent build quality Select fire Lots of accessories. |
Poor sights Open bolt firing allows dirt in. |
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Beretta M12S - MGC (02/2004) | Select fire Solidly made Interesting example of early airsoft. |
External gas supply Spindly magazine Plasticky finish |
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Strayer Voigt Infinity GIGANT - Western Arms (10/2003) | Scope for upgradability Power Select fire |
Too big to use as a handgun Too powerful to use in the UK? |
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Glock 17 & 18C - KSC (07/2003) | Simple design Lots of upgrades |
G18C fussy about BB quality Plain design |
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Western Arms SV F Infinity Prokiller 3.9"(06/2003) | Solid build Full auto Accuracy on semi-auto |
Full auto accuracy Lightweight slide Reliability? |
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Beretta M93R - KSC (04/2003) | Quality 3 Burst mode Excellent metal slide upgrade |
Fake wood grips Fake trademarks |
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Micro UZI -Maruzen (04/2002) | Rate of Fire Price |
External finish Accuracy |
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Glock 18C - KSC (04/2002) | ROF Accuracy Affordable metal upgrades. |
Fussy about BB quality Prone to venting gas when low |
Springers
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Luger P08 - Academy (09/2006) | Cheapest Luger around Cocks using toggle action Decent build quality for price |
Ugly barrel Limited performance |
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IMI Desert Eagle Supergrade - KWC (04/2006) | GBB quality and weight Locking slide on empty Adjustable hop-up |
Disappointing performance | |
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Masudaya Buffalo SS-2 & Yonezawa Browning Hi-Power 7mms (05/2005) | Interesting historically | Belong to another age! |
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CZ75 -Tokyo Marui (04/2005) | Excellent finish Nice trademarks Good power |
Extremely complex internals Slide hard to rack |
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Beretta M9 Dolphin - Kang Nam (11/2004) | Rarely replicated Surprisingly accurate VERY cheap |
Poor quality Weak(ish) power |
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AMT Automag 3 - Tokyo Marui (10/2004) | Rarely replicated Quality Detailing |
Light weight Awkward styling |
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Glock 17L - Tokyo Marui(07/2004) | Power Quality Detailing |
Light weight No Hop-up on this version. |
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Colt Delta Elite - KWC (07/2004) | Power Reliable Field stripping |
Light weight KWC logos a bit too prominent. |
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Heckler & Koch Mk23 SOCOM - Tokyo Marui (08/2003) | Power Accuracy Detailing |
Light weight Accuracy requires heavy BBs |
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Beretta M93R - Huaying/Snowman Armouries (05/2003) | Fun project | Not a production gun | |
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H&K USP - HFC (04/2003) | Good weight Working slide lock |
Fake trades Odd colouring Crude finish |
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Smith & Wesson PC 356 - Tokyo Marui (03/2003) | Excellent quality & finish Powerful Accurate |
Light weight Vertical back strap uncomfortable |
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Colt 1911A1 Custom - KWC (02/2003) | Field strippable working grip safety Working slide lock |
Quite light So-so finish Fragile magazines |
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Smith & Wesson M4505 - KWC (01/2003) | Slim frame Rarely replicated gun Nice grips |
Quite light Sticky slide action Spindly magazines |
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Beretta Cougar M8000 - Tokyo Marui (12/2002) | Highly detailed Powerful Accurate |
Light weight | |
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Walther P99 - KWC (06/2002) | Excellent replica of P99 | Not that accurate | |
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Centimeter Master - Tokyo Marui (05/2002) | Powerful & Accurate | Nasty grey silver finish | |
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Sig Sauer P228 - HFC (05/2002) | Heavy Working slide lock |
Crude finish Awful silver finish Poor markings |
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Walther PPK - 3PSA (05/2002) | Nice markings | Not very powerful or accurate | |
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Glock 17 - KWC (04/2002) | Good to shoot Trademarks |
Overly shiney appearance | |
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Beretta M93R - Huaying (04/2002) | Nice trademarks Only 93R replica under $100 |
Pathetic power and accuracy Reliability |
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IMI Desert Eagle .44 Magnum - UHC (03/2002) | Very powerful Very accurate |
Cheap finish | |
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Beretta M9 - UHC (03/2002) | Excellent copy of TM M9 Accurate Powerful Reliable |
Engraving sharpness not quite to TM standard |
Electric Powered Pistols & SMGs (EBBs and AEPs)
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Beretta M93R AEP - Tokyo Marui (12/2007) | Good Accuracy Decent ROF Decent build quality and weight |
Hard to upgrade Poor Power No fun to shoot |
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Heckler & Koch MP7A1 MAEG - Tokyo Marui (07/2006) | Solidly built Extensive package, including rails Decent ROF and accuracy |
As expensive as a P90 Not that powerful Limited upgradability |
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Glock 18C AEP - Tokyo Marui (06/2005) | Solid Full auto without gas Good rate of fire. |
Power on low end of GBBs Sterile shooting experience |
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Glock 18C EBB - Tokyo Marui (11/2004) | Sharp moulding Full auto Blowback without gas |
Terrible 'power' VERY light Needs batteries. |
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Beretta M9 Electric Blowback - Unbranded (09/2003) | Cheap Blowback without gas. |
Power Accuracy cycle speed. |
Sundry Items
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Tornado BB Grenade - Airsoft Innovations (05/2008) | Build Quality Great range and spread on hard surfaces High Capacity (180 BBs) Reusable |
Needs regular lubrication Spread not as good on soft surfaces Not cheapest option |
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Heckler & Koch MP5 SD5 AEG - ICS (03/2006) | All metal built Powerful Good rate of fire Compatible with TM parts. |
Limited trademarks Fragile hop-up rubber (easily replaced) |
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FN P90TR AEG - Tokyo Marui (04/2005) | Cool, space-age styling Good stock power Compact |
Small batteries Too small for some? |
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VSR 10 Prosniper Rifle - Tokyo Marui (11/2004) | Great price Accurate Lots of features & upgrades Good stock power |
Light Not top quality |
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FA-MAS AEG - Tokyo Marui (11/2004) | Reliable Accurate Good rate of fire. Compact and solid |
Plasticky Limited upgrades available Looks not to everyone's taste. |
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Remington CA870 CQB Shotgun - Maruzen (11/2004) | Solid Powerful spring Looks good |
Difficult to aim at distance Flimsy magazine |
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Remington CA870 Sawn Off Shotgun - Maruzen (09/2003) | Solid Powerful spring Accurate |
Cheap looking finish Flimsy magazine |
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ERMA MP40 Springer -Double Eagle (09/2003) | Accurate shape Good detailing for price |
Light Limited power and accurate range. |
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