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There was a lot of buzz about the TM’s Hi-Capa before it was released on the market, but unfortunately the biggest part of this review will be in the section where we state the negativities. Still, we’re gonna start with the good stuff about it. Like the general finish which is pretty good. The gun is kinda nice looking and the markings on it are sharp, broad and clearly molded (of course, since this is not a replica of anything these trademarks are fake). The grips are plastic, but the lower frame is metal. Other metal parts include the ambidextrous thumb and grip safety, hammer, magazine release, slide lock and the front and rear sights. The rear sights are copies of the Bo-Mar style sights and adjustable for elevation and windage. There’s just one thing we’re gonna mention about the performance here – the gun’s rate of fire is impressively high. See the info about it now and we’ll move on:

“The Hi-Capa 5.1 offers exceptional reliability and performance. The parts fit tight and operate smoothly. The gas blowback mechanism cycles the gun very quickly and the gun can be fired in quick succession. The gas blowback speed & power, hammer operation and other functions of the gun are all some of the best available.”
Features:
•    Overall length - 222mm (8.74 inch)
•    Weight - 894g (1.97 lbs)
•    Magazine capacity - 31+1 rounds
•    New Hop Up Version!

There’s plenty to be put here, but we’ll start with the appearance again. Although the gun looks nice the workmanship is pretty poor. The cone style outer barrel features a rather ugly and prominent seam. Seams are visible on other parts of the gun too. Also the silver painted hammer is not so good.  It is too shiny and poorly finished with lots of pits and impurities. The trigger is plastic and features no adjustment.  It is also extremely light. Another huge disappointment is the weight of the pistol. TM decided to put most of the weight in the magazine, in order to produce an overall heavier gun, but this didn’t work that well and now not only the gun feels light, it also feels weird and off balance when you hold it. Performance-wise this is not the best thing you can find out there. There’s the lack of power and although the box states “Hi Kick, Hi Grouping” neither the kick nor the grouping are so good. Overall the gun is pretty disappointing and for me the price of $158.95 is just not worthy. There’re just too many negativities. Just look for something else.

The Wilson Combat Stealth Defense System (SDS) was produced as a limited edition and is a pretty pricy gun. It’s also extremely beautiful and great performing pistol, so if you’re thinking about getting you definitely won’t make a mistake.  The pistol is well made and its finish is excellent. It has some unusual barrel design that serves no real purpose on the airsoft gun, but it is very stylish and distinctive. The gun has plenty of metal parts - sights, trigger, slide lock, outer barrel, safeties and hammer and feels heavy and extremely solid. The grips are comfortable and very good looking. They’re made of fake wood, with the Wilson’s medallions embedded into them.  The trigger is a silver, three hole blade, with 7 ridges and a travel adjustment hex nut. The sights are Novak rear with a dovetailed in front post, both with white dots. They’re very clear and easy to use. So much about the looks. Performance-wise this gun won’t disappoint you, too. It is extremely accurate, consistent and efficient. I’m sure you’re gonna like it. Here’s the provided information about it:

Features:
Uses .45 type Magazines
Ported Slide & Outer Barrel
Specifications:

Capacity: 15+1
Length: 192mm
Weight: 2.2 lbs
Material: Heavy Weight Plastic
Weight: 4.00lb

There’s just one thing I can put as a downside – it comes from a mistake WA made with the fill valve on Wilson Combat magazines. They made it too narrow and it probably won’t fit many of the gas can nozzles. There’s a way you can fix this - you use an adaptor (Tanaka adaptor or something similar), but you have to buy it separately as it doesn’t come with the pistol. Other than that little setback the guns is just a great buy. And if you can spend $259.00 on it you should definitely get it.

And here’s the TM version of the IMI Desert Eagle, minus the 10in barrel. It is a normally looking gun, but with insane performance. The gun is simply beautiful. It’s huge, heavy and probably one of the most powerful guns out there. Again you have a color option - all black or all silver. Both look amazing. Its external metal parts are just the trigger, hammer, safeties and sights but a lot of the internals are also pretty solid and metal. The gun is really heavy, but also extremely well balanced as the weight is spread around the entire gun and not concentrated in the magazine (as with many of the other guns out there). Unlike the SIIS version the grips of the TM Desert Eagle are slightly rubberised and feel really good. What’s most impressive about this pistol is its kick. You’ll simply gonna love it. The gun is as powerful as it gets. It’s also very reliable and efficient. See the characteristics about it:

pecification:
Lenght: 270 mm
Magazine: 27+1 rds
Hop Up: Adjustable
Barrel Lenght: 135 mm
Gas: HFC 134a
Firing Mode: Semi
Gas Blowback
Weight: 1100.00

There’s just one thing that ruins the perfect score for this gun – the so usual for TM seams. The seams extend all the way from the underside of the frame down the trigger guard and down the front of the grip. This really ruins the entire impression, but because of the performance the gun really deserves consideration. One more thing you should know is that the powerful kick usually produces less accuracy. It just throws your aim off, requiring realignment. The price you can find the gun for is about $150. There are cheaper versions, but if you really want the best you should go for this one.

The SIIS Desert Eagle 10″ Barrel pistol is a little bit odd looking, but overall a very nice gun. It’s nicely made and you even have color options about it. You can get it in black or in black/chrome combination. No matter the color, the finish of the gun is extremely good with no noticeable seam lines on it. It’s unusual but the external metal parts are just the trigger, hammer, slide lock, take down lever and mag release button. Still the gun feels heavy and very solid in the hand. You’ll also notice that it is pretty well balanced, unlike some other long barrelled guns. The sights are plain and moulded into the barrel. As to the performance – it may take some practice due to the long barrel, but once you get used to it will perform great. It‘s pretty accurate and very consistent gun. And I think you’ll like it. Here are some specifications for it:

ABS Construction.
Length: 370mm
Magazine Capacity: 30+1 Round
System: WA MAGNA blow back system.
Weight: 1100.00g

Some flaws you may come across to are the slide, which doesn’t exactly feel durable. Also the grips are not as comfortable as they look. They seem rubberized, but are hard plastic ones and you may not like the feel of them. In the end I have to point out that the gun doesn’t have much kick in it. The TM version of the same pistol is much better when it comes to the kick. Still for the price of $120.00 the gun is more than worthy. It sure deserves considering.

The KSC SIG PRO is one really beautiful gun and in my opinion it’s one of the most realistic and finely crafted GBB’s out there. The heavyweight material brings an amazing matte black finish to the lower frame and slide. The trademarks on the frame are very deeply engraved while adding that great sense of realism to the gun. The slide is also made of heavyweight material and is very nice looking. Metal parts include - slide release, decocking lever, mag release, trigger, hammer, sights, and magazine. This gun weights in at a hefty 815g, but this weight is extremely well distributed. It’s quite an averaged sized pistol, but still not the best choice for concealed carry. The grip design is very comfortable and the controls are easy to reach. As far as the performance level goes the gun is also absolutely worthy. It shoots accurate; it’s pretty powerful and efficient. I think you’ll like it. Here are the specifications for it:

•    Built Material - ABS
•    Magazine - 26Rounds
•    Length - 188mm
•    Weight - 660g

There are a few downsides worth mentioning. Probably the biggest one is that the slide is somewhat weak and will crack after some time. So it’s not really the most durable gun out there. Also you may experience some problems with this gun using stronger gasses. It works great with 134a, but stronger gases just kill it. So mind that before you get it. Still, it’s a nice pistol and it comes at some very reasonable price. You can find it for about $110, which is not much considering the great looks and the performance level you’re getting. Even if you don’t use it as a primary weapon it will work great as a back up one. The least it deserves is consideration.

The Colt 1911A1 is one of the most famous pistols of all times and even though we already did a review of the Colt 1911A1 by Tokyo Marui, we decided to give you the Western Arms version too. It’s certainly not as good as the TM’s, but for those who can’t really afford the TM Colt we think you might be interested. This model is not of very high quality. Something we’re used to get from WA and it does look a little cheap, but overall it’s pretty nice. You have pretty good quality molding and most of the controls, like the slide lock, safeties, etc, seem to be exactly the same as the high-end WA models. The grips are plastic and look pretty good to me, but some of you may find them a little shinier than they would prefer (it’s a matter of taste). Performance-wise the gun is great. It shoots accurate and pretty consistent and in my opinion even the use of 134a creates enough power for you to be happy. Now here are some characteristics of the WA Colt 1911A1:

•    Built Material - ABS
•    Magazine Capacity - 21+1
•    Length - 219mm
•    Barrel Length - /mm ( 6.03mm accuracy inner barrel )
•    Weight - 710g

Being on the cheap side undoubtedly creates downsides. The first one worth mentioning is that the gun feels a little bit light. It’s not a big deal, but kinda ruins the impression of a real gun. Then, even though the slide is pretty strong feeling, it is a little worrying that the slide notch has no backing to it. You can see right into the workings of the gun, a possible dust trap and something that might wear faster than you would want it to. Also the trigger pull is kinda heavy (1,870g - which is a very heavy pull for a modern GBB). Anyway the price somewhat compensates those downsides. You can get the thing for about $112 which for a gun like that is pretty cheap. Yet again if you can afford the pricier models leave this one behind without any hesitation.

Sig P226 is the sidearm of the special forces U.S.Navy Seals. When Tokyo Marui released the replica of this high performing pistol the interest for it was amazing. And there is a reason for that. The gun undeniably looks and feels great. The gun feels solid when you hold it. It’s reasonably heavy and balances well in the hand. Most of the gun is plastic, but some of the controls (mag release, trigger, takedown lever and hammer, at least) are metal. There is a standard sized rail under the front of the frame, allowing those who want to to add torches or lasers. The sights are very good to use, they’re equipped with large white dots and both front and rear are dovetailed in. Inside, the gun looks pretty solidly made and the only thing that you may worry about is the plastic slide rails – they may not last long because of the metal slide. Anyway there are plenty of spare and upgrade parts for this gun so whenever you need them you can be sure they’re available. Here’re some specifications about this gun:

System: Gas Blow Back w/ Hop Up
Power Source: HFC 134A
Built Material: ABS Plastic
Magazine Capacity: 25+1
Length: 196mm
Barrel Length: 93mm
Weight: 797g

People usually acknowledge the TM guns for how they perform and not so much for how they look. The SIG Sauer P226 lives up to that reputation. It performs really well – shoots accurately and with high efficiency level. It’s also very consistent. It shoots pretty well on 134a, but as with most guns will perform better if more powerful gassed are used. Field stripping the gun is remarkably simple – take the magazine out and push the disassembly lever down. Push the slide and barrel assembly forward off the frame and then remove the barrel assembly from the slide. Overall this is one practical and attractive gun to have. The price is around $160 I and I can’t say it’s pricy for the performance you’re getting from this gun. I’m sure you’ll like it very much once you have it, but yet again the decision is all yours.

In 2005, to celebrate their 10th anniversary, KSC launched a new series of STI’s. These were a 4.3″ Sea Hawk, a V ported 5.5″ Eagle and the one to be reviewed - the 5.5″ Eagle Hybrid. When you first see the gun, you can’t deny it’s a beautifully looking piece of work. The fit and finish is excellent. The metal parts (polished outer barrel, hammer, grip safety and thumb safety, plus black finished mag release, recoil rod, slide lock, trigger and sights) look amazing and the silver paint is extremely evenly applied. There are no visible seams anywhere, except on the plastic grips, but even there, they are very faint. The blue/purple grips may not be to everyone’s taste, but they are comfortable in the hand and feature STI logos moulded into them. Performance-wise the gun is excellent – it’s very efficient and accurate. Mind that you’ll get better results using gasses more powerful than 134a. Taking down the gun is easy and I’m sure you won’t have any problems with that. Cleaning and maintenance are also easy. Here’s the basic info about it:

System: Gas Blow Back
Built Material: ABS Plastic
Magazine Capacity: 24+1
Weight: 948g

Overall, the KSC STi looks and feels great. It performs perfectly and if you like the way it looks you should absolutely go for it. The one thing you should mind before getting the gun is the unavailability of spare and upgrade parts. Why are they so important? As I said you’ll get greater performance using more powerful gasses (like Green Gas), but you know those gasses tend to damage the gun easily, so if you get stuck without spares in a while the gun will become useless. Using the 134a will spare you those problems. The price is about $190, which is not cheap, but the STi 5.5 Eagle Hybrid definitely deserves it. In the end it’s all up to you.

This is one very popular gun to replicate. Tokyo Marui is certainly not the first to do it, but what is the thing that makes them different and more desirable? For starters – the look of the TM Colt 1911A1 is certainly more realistic than the WA’s Colt. The gun looks great and I don’t think anyone can deny that. Also, this time TM did an amazing job with the manufacture – TM guns have always had a problem with the moulding seams (visible, rough), not this time – you won’t notice even a slight sign of seams on this gun. The weight is also something you’ll like – the gun feels heavy and solid, still the weight is distributed amazingly well. This makes it very easy to move around, aim, and hold the gun steady. Being a 1911A1, this gun features a curved backstrap and a shorter trigger than the earlier 1911 model. Performance-wise the gun is just as good as it looks. The accuracy is amazing and we can absolutely call that gun powerful. You also get some pretty powerful blowback, which feels really close to the real gun. Here are some specifications:

- Length: 218mm
- Weight: 800g
- Power: 300fps
- Capacity: 26rds
- Built material: ABS
- System: Gas blowback

One of the things people complain about this gun is the efficiency. Usually with a full charge you can empty the entire magazine, but don’t expect more. Consider that before getting the gun. Another thing some don’t like is the loudness. Usually that’s not a bad thing, considering that this brings the replica closer to the real thing, but keep in mind that the 1911A1 is loud. Other than that this one great gun to have. TM have finally proved that they can match the quality of KSC and Western Arms. The Colt 1911A1 is not only a great looking gun, but just as great performer. Consideration is a must.

The Baretta M92FS Tactical Elite by WA is one extremely nice looking gun - mainly black with a silver barrel, there’s no way you won’t fall for its looks. Like all of Western Arms’ Berettas, the Elite feels very solid and heavy in the hand. The gun is mostly made of a hard ABS plastic, but the trigger, hammer, slide lock, recoil rod and takedown lever are all metal.
The grips are nicely made and feature vertical ribs front and back to provide a secure grip. The barrel is also well finished. It’s plastic, but it’s made to look like stainless steel and does not seem to wear noticeably from the action of the slide. The magazine features a metal buffer at the base and holds 26 rounds. Here’s the common info:

Built Material - ABS
Magazine Capacity - 25+1 ( 6mm )
Length - 211mm
Barrel Length - /mm
Weight - 930g
System - Gas Blow Back / Hop-Up / R-Type Magazine

About the performance – this is one very powerful gun, proving to be just as efficient. When it comes to accuracy though - I’ve seen better. It doesn’t really spell disaster, but there sure is place for improvement. Accuracy is pretty much the Tactical Elite’s only downside. Taking it down and maintaining it is an easy job. Still for the money it goes - $170 - $230 (depending on the place you’re getting it) I’m sure you can find something better. It’s a beautiful Baretta, yes, but aren’t they all.