Pistol GBB Hi-Capa 5.1 Gold Match [Marui]

Tokyo Marui has been a prominent player in the airsoft industry for a long time. Since airsoft originated in Japan, the company has had ample time to refine and perfect its pistols. This particular model, the Gold Match, is a 5.1 Hi-Capa designed for the more sophisticated airsofter, featuring a sleek combination of black and gold accents. While gold can sometimes be gaudy, the Gold Match uses it sparingly, adding just the right touch of elegance as it glints from beneath the slide and body of the pistol.

Constructed mostly from polymer, the Gold Match may initially seem unappealing to some airsofters, but it’s sure to change minds. There are multiple reasons why a polymer slide outperforms an alloy one. Firstly, it is ultra-lightweight, enabling rapid firing and improved accuracy. Additionally, a polymer slide functions more effectively in cold weather as it requires less gas to cycle. Despite what alloy slide users might say, polymer pistols like the Gold Match offer better consistency, leading to greater confidence in accuracy due to reduced kickback, ensuring straight and true shots.

At the very tip of the barrel, the Gold Match features a 14mm thread, a useful addition considering the popularity of suppressors and tracer units. These muzzle devices can easily transform your Gold Match into the perfect weapon for a classy and sophisticated look. Since most devices of this nature are black, they blend seamlessly with the Gold Match’s style.

The barrel, a subtle yet eye-catching feature, hides under the slide and shines through in a low-key manner. It is visible at the tip of the slide, near the rail, and from within the cut grooves of the slide. The unique grooves provide an understated yet distinct look, ensuring the design is as sleek as a Hi-Capa can get.

The lightweight polymer slide is crucial to the Gold Match’s performance, offering better shooting consistency. In matches or skirmishes, this means you’ll be shooting straight and true, while alloy slide users may struggle with inconsistent shots. The slide has a glossy finish, almost indistinguishable from alloy, and features engravings with the caliber on either side, adding realism and attractiveness.

The slide also has cut groove indentations at the front and rear, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality by providing additional friction when racking the slide, with or without gloves. This allows for ultra-quick shots and increased target accuracy.

On top of the slide, there’s a fiber optic, light-enhancing front iron sight that works with the adjustable rear sight. The front sight features a clear orange insert for a perfect sight picture, easily acquired even in low light. The rear sight is fully adjustable for both windage and elevation.

Underneath the slide, the Gold Match features a 6cm pistol rail for various tactical devices, such as torches, suitable for more specialized missions.

For sport shooters, the Gold Match offers an excellent trigger. The straight-back, skeletonized trigger is light, responsive, and perfect for competition shooting, reducing weight and providing a crisp reset.

The trigger housing is spacious, accommodating even thick fingers, and features a diamond-stippled texture for added friction when using a European grip, helping control muzzle rise during rapid firing.

The grip of the Gold Match is sturdy and satisfying, featuring various textures to provide good friction, ensuring a secure hold. The grip's left and right textures contrast with the front and rear diamond-stippled textures, complementing the trigger housing.

The safety mechanism, familiar to Hi-Capa users, is enhanced with a sleek gold trim. The enlarged fins on either side allow for easy operation, whether you’re right- or left-handed. The beavertail safety ensures the pistol cannot fire unless held correctly, preventing accidental discharges.

The skeletonized hammer reduces weight and contributes to the sleek aesthetic, with a low-profile design to avoid interfering with the sights.

The hop-up unit is accessed by removing the slide, revealing a gear-type hop easily adjusted with a nail or similar tool. This allows for precise backspin adjustments, improving range and accuracy.

The internal barrel measures 6.08mm in diameter, and while not quite a tightbore, it performs exceptionally well thanks to Tokyo Marui’s quality control, ensuring smooth, accurate shots.

The Gold Match is a top-quality Hi-Capa, perfect for competition shooting, skirmishes, or as an impressive piece of eye-candy. It combines style and shooting capability, offering a sleek, understated design that outperforms many other airsoft pistols.

Features:

• Gas blowback pistol
• Lovingly crafted by Tokyo Marui
• Highly detailed design
• Designed as an IPSC style pistol
• Extremely smooth cycle
• Gold accented safety lever, hammer, trigger, guide rod, and outer barrel
• Lightweight and efficient slide
• Adjustable rear iron sight
• Light-enhancing front iron sight post
• Extended slide lock catch for easy access
• 'Cut' style lower frame to expose the golden guide rod
• Textured grip for extra hold
• Beavertail safety to prevent accidental firing
• Slide lock safety for secure holstering
• Ambidextrous slide lock safety
• Adjustable hop-up unit for range and accuracy
• 31-round gas blowback magazine

The package includes:

• The airsoft pistol.
• 31bb magazine.
• BB samples
• Instructions.