R45A1 ( 1911 Detonics .45 ) GBB - Black - Army Armament

The 1911 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, designed by John Moses Browning for the American company Colt in 1911. Building on its success, the M1911 and M1911A1 were used by the US Military for almost 70 years, notably during WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Numerous variations saw the light of day, including the Colt Government Mk.IV Series 70 and 80, the National Match Mk.IV 70 and 80, Rail Gun, Defender, M45 MEU, M45A1 and Delta Elite. Big names in the industry have also made the platform their own, including Kimber, Remington, SIG Sauer, Auto-Ordnance, Smith & Wesson and Wilson Combat.

Today, the 1911 is still appreciated by users around the world, and continues to inspire manufacturers like STI with the 2011.

Manufactured by Army Armament, the R45A1 is a GBB replica of the Detonics .45, a compact variant of the 1911. This replica features an external : 

• Robust and realistic thanks to its Full Metal design.

• Compact thanks to its 6"¼ length and 17 rounds magazine.

And an internal one: 

• Upgradable thanks to its Detonics .45 GBB Tokyo Marui compatible system with VSR-10 type inner barrel and Hop-up rubber.

In short, the R45A1 is a GBB that lives up to Army Armament's reputation for offering functional replicas at excellent value for money. A choice that will suit beginners who want a robust, affordable GBB, as well as players with a taste for custom.