All Two-Tone Airsoft Guns

If you like the compact form of the SMG5K but are a 21st-century Airsoft combatant and you require ultra-modern features to complete your mission, the CM.041L was designed with you in mind. This AEG takes the already impressive full metal CM.041K platform and adds an M-LOK handguard, M-LOK 20mm Picatinny hybrid optics rail and an ambidextrous magazine release which can be actuated using the trigger finger from a firing grip for a smooth and fast emergency reload. 

On the inside this AEG has the Platinum high speed upgrade treatment, boasting a high speed motor, high speed gear set and an ETU/MOSFET pre-installed for a spectacular rate of fire and trigger response. Also inside you'll find a tight bore inner barrel for extra accuracy from this compact AEG submachine gun.

Specna Arms have been the name in affordable pre-upgraded M4/AR15 AEGs for some time now, and the SA-E06 is a proven platform. The new version keeps all the good bits and adds even more, featuring the new Specna Arms Heavy Ops stock, part of their innovative SAAS accessory line.

The SA-E06H is fitted with a reinforced ORION™ gearbox, 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel and Gate X-ASR MOSFET already wired in, protecting the battery with its smart fuse functionality. Whether you are an experienced skirmisher looking to expand the armoury or a new player who wants to jump straight in with a full metal primary, the SA-E06-H would make a fantastic companion on the battlefield!

If you're interested in Novritsch Hi-Capas but want something more compact, the SSP5 4.3 Hi-Capa Split Slide GBB Pistol was made with you in mind! This full metal split slide Hi-Capa is the shortest in the Novritsch lineup, boasting a faster draw from conventional holsters than the 5.1 and 6-inch variants with the same fantastic quality full metal build and pre-upgraded internal parts. 

Inside, we are treated to a 6.01mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a fixed outer barrel and TDC grub screw adjustable HOP-up, giving you a setup designed with accuracy and range in mind. The tightbore provides a raise in FPS and accuracy, the fixed outer barrel minimises moving parts for tighter groupings and the TDC HOP-up eliminates side-to-side shot deviation and allows heavy BBs (up to 0.36g!) to be lifted and sent downrange effectively. 

Whether you're searching for a beast of a sidearm or a pistol which has what it takes to be a primary, the Novritsch SSP5 4.3 Hi-Capa Split Slide GBB Pistol has both bases covered!

If you're a sniper looking for the ultimate sidearm, the Novritsch SSX23 Gas NBB Pistol is pretty much it! The MK23 platform has been known for decades as the Airsoft sniper's best friend, and the Novritsch version is fully upgraded internally and ready for action. Other unique perks of the SSX23 include its metal optics ready slide with light-enhancing iron sights, giving you fantastic sights straight out of the gate with the option to mount the Novrtisch SSX23 Red Dot Plate or Slide rail and use an optical sight. 

Inside the SSX23, we are treated to a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a TDC HOP-up and flat pressure plate, giving it demonic performance and the ability to outshoot most Airsoft assault rifles you'll encounter in the field. The most useful perk of the SSX23 as far as sniping is concerned is its ultra-quiet muzzle report. Even without a suppressor, the SSX23 is much quieter than a GBB pistol or AEG when fired, and with a suppressor mounted it is almost inaudible from a few meters away. If you need a sneaky sidearm for when the enemy close to within M.E.D., the Novritsch SSX23 Gas NBB Pistol has your back!

If you're looking for a lightweight build with heavyweight effect downrange, the Delta Armory DA-C04-EGL CHARLIE™ 10" KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG should be on your radar. This CHARLIE™ line AEG is based on the original DA-C04 but equipped with the new EAGLE™ MOSFET/ETU system, offering a wide variety of programmable fire controls, pre-cocking and active braking.

For a platform in this price range, we are genuinely shocked at the volume of features packed into the EAGLE™, rivalling high-end MOSFETs but with the convenience of all modes being accessible through the trigger and fire selector, with no need for apps, firmware updates or other extras. The EAGLE joins the already rock-solid CHARLIE™ series internals, including an SHS piston with a full rack of steel teeth and an SHS tappet plate to guarantee reliable feeding.

If you're looking for a mid-range platform ideal for a fast-moving skirmisher which can be converted into a DMR with a quick change of the mainspring and reprogramming of the MOSFET, the DA-C04-EGL CHARLIE™ 10" KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG from Delta Armory is exactly that!

If you're looking for a lightweight build with heavyweight effect downrange, the Delta Armory DA-C04-EGL CHARLIE™ 10" KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG should be on your radar. This CHARLIE™ line AEG is based on the original DA-C04 but equipped with the new EAGLE™ MOSFET/ETU system, offering a wide variety of programmable fire controls, pre-cocking and active braking.

For a platform in this price range, we are genuinely shocked at the volume of features packed into the EAGLE™, rivalling high-end MOSFETs but with the convenience of all modes being accessible through the trigger and fire selector, with no need for apps, firmware updates or other extras. The EAGLE joins the already rock-solid CHARLIE™ series internals, including an SHS piston with a full rack of steel teeth and an SHS tappet plate to guarantee reliable feeding.

If you're looking for a mid-range platform ideal for a fast-moving skirmisher which can be converted into a DMR with a quick change of the mainspring and reprogramming of the MOSFET, the DA-C04-EGL CHARLIE™ 10" KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG from Delta Armory is exactly that!

If you need to bring some serious firepower to your next skirmish there are few platforms that can rival a 6-shot revolver grenade launcher! The NUPROL Matrix MGL can carry up to 6 40mm MOSCART grenade shells and unleash their payloads in under a second thanks to its revolver-like design, based on the real steel Milkor M32 MGL.

The Matrix is similar to other revolver grenade launchers we have seen in the past but with a few notable improvements. The outer barrel of the Matrix is constructed from aluminium and has a threaded tip, meaning more realistic handling, though we don't think there are any suppressors for this monstrously large thread!

The pistol grip of the original MGL has been replaced with a VFC QRS pistol grip, boasting enhanced ergonomics and crackle texture on each side for improved grip. The stock still mounts to the good old M4/AR-15 buffer tube, but the pre-installed stock on the Matrix is the VFC QRS stock, offering a snag-reducing A-frame style design with QD sling sockets on either side.

Whether you have vehicles to deal with in an upcoming Milsim skirmish or you simply want to be the badest bunker buster on the field, the NUPROL Matrix MGL will equip you to clear the enemy out of any emplacement like a bad fart clears a room!

If you've been weighing up your options in search of an M4/AR-15 PDW to take on those tight corners in CQB, your decision just got harder! The Double Eagle M923A DEK762 AEG is packing the same awesome FALCON EFCS MOSFET as the previous D.E UTR series releases in a uniquely designed AR PDW body with an M-LOK handguard, sound amplifying muzzle device and compact PDW stock which doesn't compromise when it comes to battery space.

With Double Eagle's usual compliment of pre-upgraded internals including a 6.04mm tightbore inner barrel, 8mm ball-bearing bushings, a quick change spring system, a rotary adjustable HOP-up unit and 11.1V LiPo compatibility, the DEK762 absolutely meets the mark when it comes to performance and is ready for any M-LOK or 20mm accessories you can throw at it. Whether you are seeking a new CQB primary or you need a backup to your sniper rifle with a bit more firepower, the DEK762 would be a serious asset in game!

If you've been weighing up your options in search of an M4/AR-15 PDW to take on those tight corners in CQB, your decision just got harder! The Double Eagle M923A DEK762 AEG is packing the same awesome FALCON EFCS MOSFET as the previous D.E UTR series releases in a uniquely designed AR PDW body with an M-LOK handguard, sound amplifying muzzle device and compact PDW stock which doesn't compromise when it comes to battery space.

With Double Eagle's usual compliment of pre-upgraded internals including a 6.04mm tightbore inner barrel, 8mm ball-bearing bushings, a quick change spring system, a rotary adjustable HOP-up unit and 11.1V LiPo compatibility, the DEK762 absolutely meets the mark when it comes to performance and is ready for any M-LOK or 20mm accessories you can throw at it. Whether you are seeking a new CQB primary or you need a backup to your sniper rifle with a bit more firepower, the DEK762 would be a serious asset in game!

If you are fan of historical rifles, or you partake in historical re-enactment, get excited, that's an order! The Lee Enfield Rifle No.1 MK.III has just dropped in Airsoft form! The S&T S.M.L.E is authentically constructed, with a real wood stock and metal wherever there is metal on the real rifle and is indistinguishable from the real thing in all ways but one; this one fires 6mm BBs!

Spare magazines are available here.

If you're looking for a sniper rifle with more than its fair share of robust internal components, the Delta Armory M24 R700 Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is a fine choice. Externally based on the real steel M24 sniper rifle hybridized with the R700 sporting rifle, Delta's M24 is designed for mobility, keeping weight to an absolute minimum and trimming off any unnecessary frills which add more weight than their worth.

Inside, we are equipped with a CNC Steel cylinder, CNC aluminium piston, 90-degree sear and CNC steel spring guide, giving you the parts you need to keep the M24 running in the long run and avoiding the usual affordable sniper rifle hurdle of whacking a super strong spring into a platform that isn't ready for it. Though the M24 may use its own unique internal system, the HOP-up rubber is compatible with aftermarket VSR/GBB rubbers so the upgrade fiends can get their fix. If you want to sample sniping but don't want to get in too deep with an expensive primary, the Delta Armory M24 R700 Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is a fantastic option!

If you're looking for a sniper rifle with more than its fair share of robust internal components, the Delta Armory M24 R700 Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is a fine choice. Externally based on the real steel M24 sniper rifle hybridized with the R700 sporting rifle, Delta's M24 is designed for mobility, keeping weight to an absolute minimum and trimming off any unnecessary frills which add more weight than their worth.

Inside, we are equipped with a CNC Steel cylinder, CNC aluminium piston, 90-degree sear and CNC steel spring guide, giving you the parts you need to keep the M24 running in the long run and avoiding the usual affordable sniper rifle hurdle of whacking a super strong spring into a platform that isn't ready for it. Though the M24 may use its own unique internal system, the HOP-up rubber is compatible with aftermarket VSR/GBB rubbers so the upgrade fiends can get their fix. If you want to sample sniping but don't want to get in too deep with an expensive primary, the Delta Armory M24 R700 Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is a fantastic option!

If you're looking for a sniper rifle with more than its fair share of robust internal components, the Delta Armory M24 R700 Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is a fine choice. Externally based on the real steel M24 sniper rifle hybridized with the R700 sporting rifle, Delta's M24 is designed for mobility, keeping weight to an absolute minimum and trimming off any unnecessary frills which add more weight than their worth.

Inside, we are equipped with a CNC Steel cylinder, CNC aluminium piston, 90-degree sear and CNC steel spring guide, giving you the parts you need to keep the M24 running in the long run and avoiding the usual affordable sniper rifle hurdle of whacking a super strong spring into a platform that isn't ready for it. Though the M24 may use its own unique internal system, the HOP-up rubber is compatible with aftermarket VSR/GBB rubbers so the upgrade fiends can get their fix. If you want to sample sniping but don't want to get in too deep with an expensive primary, the Delta Armory M24 R700 Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle is a fantastic option!

If you've got your ear to the ground on the latest Airsoft releases, you can't have missed the LevAR 15" from G&G! This innovative platform is powered by green gas, making use of G&G M4/AR-15 AEG upper receivers providing almost unlimited customisation options and the chance to make this lever action "Space Cowboy" rifle truly yours. 

The LevAR 15" is confirmed to be compatible with G&G M4 AEG upper receivers, allowing you to configure it how you want, from a long sniper rifle-style setup to a compact and agile scout rifle perfect for mobile marksmen. Powered by green gas using an internal gas reservoir, the LevAR 15" also boasts a 1913/20mm Picatinny stock interface, meaning the stock can be swapped or removed entirely. Now we have a sample LevAR-15 in our hands, we can confirm that the 1913 interface is set at an angle, so aftermarket 1913 stocks will fit but look funky. We expect G&G will release a range of specific stocks for this interface so stay tuned for more intel!

Our batch of LevAR 15" Gas Powered Lever Action Rifles is due later this year, so sign up for an email stock alert and get in before the rush if you want to be one of the first in the country running this beast. If you need more information before you make the call, check out the full description for all the nitty gritty details!

If you've got your ear to the ground on the latest Airsoft releases, you can't have missed the LevAR 15" from G&G! This innovative platform is powered by green gas, making use of G&G M4/AR-15 AEG upper receivers providing almost unlimited customisation options and the chance to make this lever action "Space Cowboy" rifle truly yours. 

The LevAR 15" is confirmed to be compatible with G&G M4 AEG upper receivers, allowing you to configure it how you want, from a long sniper rifle-style setup to a compact and agile scout rifle perfect for mobile marksmen. Powered by green gas using an internal gas reservoir, the LevAR 15" also boasts a 1913/20mm Picatinny stock interface, meaning the stock can be swapped or removed entirely. Now we have a sample LevAR-15 in our hands, we can confirm that the 1913 interface is set at an angle, so aftermarket 1913 stocks will fit but look funky. We expect G&G will release a range of specific stocks for this interface so stay tuned for more intel!

Our batch of LevAR 15" Gas Powered Lever Action Rifles is due later this year, so sign up for an email stock alert and get in before the rush if you want to be one of the first in the country running this beast. If you need more information before you make the call, check out the full description for all the nitty gritty details!

If you want to sharpen up your target shooting skills, or you want a pocket rocket for skirmishing the Dan Wesson 2.5 inch revolver would be a fine choice. This Airsoft revolver is constructed from alloy with polymer grips, giving it the hefty and authoritative feel of a full metal replica, and it feels from realistic metal cartridges with a swing-out cylinder, just like the real thing. This is the high-power version of the Dan Wesson platform, and comes with 6 high-power shells, but is also compatible with low-power shells if you want to skirmish it as a standard sidearm.

If you are getting tired of CQB skirmishes with an AEG or GBB pistol, a tri-shot shotgun will spice things up! The CYMA CM.373M M1014 M4 Super 90 Shotgun boasts full metal construction and an M1014/M3 Super 90 hybrid design, giving us the looks of the M1014 to complete our British Army or USMC kit with a proven pump-action tri-shot shotgun internal design from Tokyo Marui.

The CM.373M is compatible with standard TM style Airsoft shotgun shells and shoots 3 BBs with each trigger pull, giving you a bit of realistic spread down range, improving hit probability considerably, especially when facing down with fast-moving targets. Make no mistake, using a spring pump action in CQB is similarly challenging to using a sniper rifle outdoors, but if you have what it takes, the CM.373M is one of the best options out there!

If you're searching for a super flexible M4/AR-15 AEG with an ultra-modern aesthetic and internals to rival the best, the Delta Armory R15 FREYA™ Gen.2 13" M4/AR-15 AEG should suit you perfectly. Boasting a full metal build on the outside and pre-upgraded internals inside, the FREYA's party trick is the Delta Armory EAGLE ETU™, offering more programmable functions than previous versions and allowing you to run the FREYA™ as a DMR with semi-auto only and a stronger spring and quickly swap the spring and fire control options for a CQB skirmish the next day. 

Internally, the Gen.2 FREYA™ is better than ever, boasting the perfect combination of the EAGLE™ programmable MOSFET with the best bits of Delta's ETU series internals. These include CNC steel 16:1 high-speed gears, a CNC steel cylinder and spring guide, a CNC aluminium piston head and cylinder head and a high torque motor to top it off. These parts join the usual Delta Armory SHS reinforced tappet plate, SHS piston and 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel, resulting in an impressive down-range effect and a significant improvement over the original but still respectable FREYA™ Gen.1.  

If you're looking for a lesser-seen design with AR compatibility and the best combination of Delta Armory pre-upgraded internals, the R15 FREYA™ Gen.2 13" M4/AR-15 AEG from Delta Armory is a fantastic option and better than ever before!

If you are in search of a full metal, licenced AEG replica of the latest HK416 variant to hit the market, this is the one! The Umarex H&K HK416 A5 AEG Rifle is built like a tank and looks absolutely incredible thanks to its high-quality finish and borderline insane attention to detail. Boasting officially licenced Heckler & Koch trademarks via Umarex along with precisely machined CNC aluminium parts and a steel outer barrel, it comes as no surprise that this HK416 is the best built on the market right now!

On the inside, the HK416 A5 features the VFC version 2.1 gearbox, meaning an ambidextrous fire selector lever and bolt catch are also present to give the realism fans what they deserve, together with full compatibility with version 2 gearbox internals. The HOP-up unit is a modern rotary design, keeping pace with rival platforms, and the internal MOSFET system keeps electrical efficiency at its peak and prevents the usual issues with electrical arcing occurring over time. If you are looking for an HK416 A5 AEG replica that is nearly impossible to tell apart from the real thing, this is what you need!

If you are in search of a full metal, licenced AEG replica of the latest HK416 variant to hit the market, this is the one! The Umarex H&K HK416 A5 AEG Rifle is built like a tank and looks absolutely incredible thanks to its high-quality finish and borderline insane attention to detail. Boasting officially licenced Heckler & Koch trademarks via Umarex along with precisely machined CNC aluminium parts and a steel outer barrel, it comes as no surprise that this HK416 is the best built on the market right now!

On the inside, the HK416 A5 features the VFC version 2.1 gearbox, meaning an ambidextrous fire selector lever and bolt catch are also present to give the realism fans what they deserve, together with full compatibility with version 2 gearbox internals. The HOP-up unit is a modern rotary design, keeping pace with rival platforms, and the internal MOSFET system keeps electrical efficiency at its peak and prevents the usual issues with electrical arcing occurring over time. If you are looking for an HK416 A5 AEG replica that is nearly impossible to tell apart from the real thing, this is what you need!

The VMP-1 platform is VORSK's first foray into GBB submachine guns and is built on the foundation of VORSK’s expertise in producing some of the best affordable GBB platforms on the market today. The VMP-1 makes use of the control layout of the MP9 platform but with an entirely new external style, complete with a side folding stock/brace setup and a unique QD suppressor mounting system built into the muzzle itself. 

If you need something mightier than a pistol but more compact than a rifle, the VORSK VMP-1 is the perfect happy medium and promises to be a serious beast in the hands of CQB specialists and snipers looking for a sidearm with extra firepower!

The VMP-1 platform is VORSK's first foray into GBB submachine guns and is built on the foundation of VORSK’s expertise in producing some of the best affordable GBB platforms on the market today. The VMP-1 makes use of the control layout of the MP9 platform but with an entirely new external style, complete with a side folding stock/brace setup and a unique QD suppressor mounting system built into the muzzle itself. 

If you need something mightier than a pistol but more compact than a rifle, the VORSK VMP-1 is the perfect happy medium and promises to be a serious beast in the hands of CQB specialists and snipers looking for a sidearm with extra firepower!

If you want to start your Airsoft adventure with a realistic full metal platform or you have your eye on an MK18 MOD.1, the Delta Armory MK18 MOD.1 ALPHA™ should suit you! This AEG is based on the standard issue rifle of the US Navy SEALs but with some modern external enhancements mimicking high-end civilian tactical setups. 

Being an AEG of the ALPHA™ line, this MK18 MOD.1 is considerably pre-upgraded straight out of the box, boasting a reinforced gearbox shell, SHS piston with a full steel tooth rack, a quick change ball bearing spring guide and a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit for impressive long-range effectiveness. 

With more Picatinny rails than you'll ever need, a unique modern receiver design and the impressive Delta Armory battery stock, the MK18 MOD.1 ALPHA™ is perfect for skirmishers who want the realistic feel of full metal and the performance to back it up!

Ever wanted AK-sized magazines on a rifle that handles like an M4? If so you have found your niche!

The M918G is a replica of the AR47 rifle which was designed for special forces troops operating behind enemy lines with limited access to NATO ammunition.

It is constructed almost from reinforced polymer, with an alloy outer barrel and buffer tube to provide a strong backbone and well-rounded weight balance. The rifle also boasts more than its fair share of internal enhancements, especially when you consider the price of this AEG!

Ever wanted AK-sized magazines on a rifle that handles like an M4? If so you have found your niche!

The M918G is a replica of the AR47 rifle which was designed for special forces troops operating behind enemy lines with limited access to NATO ammunition.

It is constructed almost from reinforced polymer, with an alloy outer barrel and buffer tube to provide a strong backbone and well-rounded weight balance. The rifle also boasts more than its fair share of internal enhancements, especially when you consider the price of this AEG!

If your pistol isn't cutting it, perhaps you need a bigger sidearm! Enter the VORSK VMP-1C, the compact variant of the VMP-1 gas blowback SMG. The VMP-1C takes the original and deletes the stock and muzzle device for a more compact form ideally suited to CQB and use as a sniper or support gunner's backup platform.

Like the original, the VMP-1C is constructed almost entirely from high density polymer with an alloy outer barrel and steel trim parts, giving you a lightweight, bite-sized platform with a full-size punch. Inside, the platform boasts a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel for an edge in accuracy, despite its short barrel length. The stunning rate of fire of the original has been maintained, making this lil SMG great for laying down covering fire as you relocate to a more advantageous firing position. If you need a secondary with more firepower than the average, the VMP-1C is ideal for your needs!

If your pistol isn't cutting it, perhaps you need a bigger sidearm! Enter the VORSK VMP-1C, the compact variant of the VMP-1 gas blowback SMG. The VMP-1C takes the original and deletes the stock and muzzle device for a more compact form ideally suited to CQB and use as a sniper or support gunner's backup platform.

Like the original, the VMP-1C is constructed almost entirely from high density polymer with an alloy outer barrel and steel trim parts, giving you a lightweight, bite-sized platform with a full-size punch. Inside, the platform boasts a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel for an edge in accuracy, despite its short barrel length. The stunning rate of fire of the original has been maintained, making this lil SMG great for laying down covering fire as you relocate to a more advantageous firing position. If you need a secondary with more firepower than the average, the VMP-1C is ideal for your needs!

If a DMR is on the cards, the Delta Armory DA-A20-EGL ALPHA™ TEMPEST 2 M4/AR-15 AEG is a fantastic choice on which to base your build! Boasting full metal construction and plenty of pre-upgraded internal parts, this M4/AR-15 AEG platform is rocking a lengthy 16-inch outer barrel, giving it the appropriate looks to suit a DMR build.

To make matters all the sweeter, the inner barrel is a 6.03mm tightbore measuring 420mm in length and the pre-installed EAGLE MOSFET allows you to program the trigger for semi-automatic only. Coupled with its quick-change spring system, the TEMPEST 2 is probably one of the easiest DMR conversions out there! Amongst the EAGLE's other tricks, we have the option to use burst modes of various durations, binary trigger, sniper delay, AUG mode, pre-cocking, trigger sensitivity and active braking.

For any long-range oriented build, the DA-A20-EGL ALPHA™ TEMPEST 2 M4/AR-15 AEG would make a fantastic starting point but is already very well equipped to compete as it comes. If you're seeking a longer platform for outdoors work and want some advanced features thrown in for a remarkable price, the TEMPEST 2 is your best bet!

If a DMR is on the cards, the Delta Armory DA-A20-EGL ALPHA™ TEMPEST 2 M4/AR-15 AEG is a fantastic choice on which to base your build! Boasting full metal construction and plenty of pre-upgraded internal parts, this M4/AR-15 AEG platform is rocking a lengthy 16-inch outer barrel, giving it the appropriate looks to suit a DMR build.

To make matters all the sweeter, the inner barrel is a 6.03mm tightbore measuring 420mm in length and the pre-installed EAGLE MOSFET allows you to program the trigger for semi-automatic only. Coupled with its quick-change spring system, the TEMPEST 2 is probably one of the easiest DMR conversions out there! Amongst the EAGLE's other tricks, we have the option to use burst modes of various durations, binary trigger, sniper delay, AUG mode, pre-cocking, trigger sensitivity and active braking.

For any long-range oriented build, the DA-A20-EGL ALPHA™ TEMPEST 2 M4/AR-15 AEG would make a fantastic starting point but is already very well equipped to compete as it comes. If you're seeking a longer platform for outdoors work and want some advanced features thrown in for a remarkable price, the TEMPEST 2 is your best bet!

If you are eyeing up a new sidearm but aren't up for the more common Hi-capa and EU series perhaps a classic Italian designed pistol would suit your tastes? Introducing the Raven R9 GBB, Raven's entry into the B9 series of Airsoft pistols. The real B9 was most famously issued to the US Army in the 1980s, replacing the venerable M1911.