Tokoro Custom WA Hi-Capa Race Gas Blowback Race Gun

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In this video, Mach Sakai, a champion practical shooter, tests out a custom Western Arms Hi-Capa Race Gun that was modified by Mister Tokoro. The gun features a muzzle, sight XT-6, front part slide processing, slide pull, and short trigger. Sakai shows how to grip the gun, inject gas, and insert BBs. He then performs a high capacity live firing and measures the initial velocity and firing sound of the gun. He also competes in a Steel Challenge Round Bout and an APS Cup Bullseye.

Mach Sakai: Western Arms Bob Chow Special Vintage Edition

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Mach Sakai tries the Western Arms Bob Chow Special Vintage Edition Gas Blowback Pistol. This is produced by the Western Arms Shibuya Custom Works and the material used is a heavyweight plastic and has the "Magna" gas blowback feature. It is given weathered look on the slide and lower frame, and this is the Hi-Spec Version 3 with fixed hop-up.

Gaosen Kinetics Visits Western Arms Store

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We get to have a look inside the Western Arms store in Japan as Gaosen Kinetics drops by for visit. No narration included... "A quick visit to the Western Arms store in Shibuya in Tokyo. Starting from the Bic Camera near the station, and going to see the inside of the store and back to Shibuya Station.

Western Arms AMT Terminator Hardballer with Laser

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Ohh! The pistol that many want to collect! Well, in this review by Mach Sakai, he takes the Western Arms Terminator AMT Hardballer with Laser sight through its paces, checking the externals and operation. This has the 21 BB round R-TYPE Magazine and the Hardballer GBB Pistol itself is rare nowadays. The Terminator handgun is always a sight to behold with the laser sight used in the movie was made by Surefire.

Mach Sakai: WA SIG 1911 Blackwater GBB Pistol

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Mach Sakai reviews the Western Arms SIG 1911 Blackwater Gas Blowback Pistol. This is equipped with the Altamont grip and comes with a threaded muzzle and under rail for weapons accessories. He checks it for external details, operation and its performance through a quick steel challenge.

Western Arms CQB Commander In Depth Review

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Target-1 give their take on the Western Arms CQB Commander Gas Blowback Pistol... "A traditional carry gun with a full size frame and 4.25 inch slides. Commander revives with Wilson Combat's aesthetics and functionality. WA uses abundant carbon black heavy weight material, which has a good reputation. We are pleased to present this CQB Commander as the latest work of the 45 Auto Carry Gun.

Western Arms Kimber Warrior John Wick 2 Model

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Target-1 shows the Western Arms Kimber Warrior John Wick 2 Model, the 1911 pistol used in John Wick: Chapter 2 and this has the SOCCOM BLACK G10 Grips. We wish they also make the Kimber Super Carry used in the movie... "The 1911 custom Kimber Warrior Western Arms that appeared in the popular gun action movie "John Wick 2" starring Keanu Reeves faithfully reproduces the Kimber that appeared in the play with carbon black heavy weight & Magna blowback!

Vintage Airsoft Review: WA Super Ingram M11

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Daisuke Kobori writes for Hyperdouraku for another lesson in airsoft histor as he reviews the Super Ingram M11 GBB from Western Arms. Released in 1996 and the first machine pistol with the Western Arms Magna Blowback, it was seen as the better version compared to the Maruzen version. However, it is not in production anymore while the Maruzen can still be found at retailers.

Read the full review here (in Japanese).

Mach Sakai: Western Arms Metal Gear Solid Snake Match M1911

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For Metal Gear Solid fans out there, here is Mach Sakai checking out the Western Arms Metal Gear Solid Snake Match M1911 GBB Pistol. This is a HW (Heavyweight) SCW Version 3 and uses the Western Arms "Magna" Blowback System. It has the 21-round R-Type Gas Magazine as part of the package. See it perform in this quick overview and steel challenge by Mach Sakai.

Vintage Airsoft Review: Western Arms Jatimatic

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Remember the gun used by Sylvester Stalone in the movie "Cobra"? It does have an airsoft version made by Western Arms. The Western Arms Jatimatic is based on the Jatimatic SMG designed by Jali Timari of Finland that fires the 9mm round is an automatic, open bolt, blowback operated SMG and was produced in limited quantities. The Western Arms version was introduced in 1986 and is an AEG powered by 4 AA batteries in the magazine. The laser site is actually a scope in the airsoft replica.

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