The 1911 is an absolute icon, but let's be real—running a standard, old-school GI model on a modern airsoft field can leave you feeling a bit outgunned. You want that legendary single-stack ergonomics and pointability, but you also need modern sights, smooth cycling, and realistic tactical utility.
The VFC 1911 Tactical Custom is the perfect bridge between classic heritage and modern duty performance. Patterned after the high-end custom 1911s fielded by LAPD SWAT, this full-metal gas blowback sidearm is built to look incredibly clean and cycle like absolute butter.
This model takes its design cues straight from modern elite tactical units. It features a gorgeous matte black, unmarked metal-alloy frame and slide, making it a beautiful, clean blank canvas for players who want to engrave their own markings or build a highly authentic tactical loadout.
One of the single biggest complaints about airsoft 1911s is having to strip the slide off just to adjust your hop-up. VFC completely rewrote the playbook here. The Tactical Custom features an innovative Guide-HOP system, allowing you to adjust your hop-up on the fly by simply rotating the recoil guide rod from the front! No tools, no field-stripping, no missed games.
Standard gas 1911s are notorious for poor gas efficiency due to their slim magazine reservoirs. VFC has re-engineered their internal gas seal and lightweight nozzle assembly to extract maximum performance from every fill. Combined with a crisp recoil spring, this pistol delivers a fast, snappy cycle that locks back firmly on empty, even in cooler UK weather.
To adjust the hop-up on this pistol, lock the slide back and locate the tip of the recoil spring guide rod beneath the barrel muzzle.
Using the included tool (or a small hex key), rotating the rod clockwise will apply more hop-up for lifting heavier BBs (we highly recommend running 0.25g or 0.28g BBs for the best accuracy/range balance).
To keep your VFC gas seal pristine, always store your magazines with a tiny amount of green gas inside to maintain pressure on the O-rings, and apply a light coat of high-quality silicone oil to the slide rails after every few skirmishes.
UKARA & Two-Tone Notice: A valid UKARA number or registered skirmisher defence is required to purchase this realistic imitation firearm in its original tactical FDE finish. If you do not have a registered defence, please choose our professional Two-Tone Service at checkout. We will paint over 51% of the pistol in a bright, legally compliant colour (please allow up to 10 additional days for processing).
This Package Includes:
| Brand | VFC |
|---|---|
| Out Of Box FPS | 330-360 FPS w/ 0.2g |
| Recommended Gas | Green Gas |
| Mag Type | VFC 1911 |