Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa GBB Pistol

Bolster Armouries
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£1,499.99
  • Hand-assembled by Bolster Armouries
  • Airsoft Masterpiece, AIP, Laylax, Maple Leaf & more inside
  • Vector Optics Frenzy-X Red Dot Sight on JLP Mount

Bolster Armouries presents the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa, built on the bedrock of multiple successful iterations of Bolster’s MOONSTONE and QUARTZ platforms with design specs laid out by Bolster Armouries resident IPSC shooter to meet the performance requirements and aesthetic of an Open Division race gun.

Forged from the well-respected Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa Gold Match outfitted with the Airsoft Masterpiece “Smoking Holes” CNC Slide and Frame Kit, the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa boasts the best of the best when it comes to external quality and is bristling with CNC machined steel and aluminium internal parts, with little of the original Gold Match remaining.

Beneath the gorgeous Smoking Holes kit, you’ll find all of the best parts unearthed during the Bolster R&D process from top-tier brands such as Maple Leaf, AIP, Airsoft Masterpiece and EDGE Custom, all professionally fitted by one of the most talented pistol techs in the country and backed up by the Bolster Armouries 24-Month Warranty and Service Programme.

To make matters even sweeter, this beast of a custom Hi-Capa is topped off with a Vector Optics Frenzy-X Red Dot Sight mounted via the superb JL Progression Amphibious Mount, giving you everything you need to get stuck into Open Division IPSC or skirmish with a truly incredible primary pistol platform that will outshoot any other GBB pistol you can buy off the shelf.

Available in two striking colour schemes with a look unlike anything else out there, the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa is an absolutely stand-out platform, even alongside other top-tier Hi-Capa builds. If you've always dreamt of wielding a custom GBB pistol which can go toe to toe with rifle platforms in-game and outcompete the best IPSC Hi-Capa builds around when shooting against the clock, set your sights on the Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa!

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Description

Your Bolster Armouries GBB Pistol requires regular maintenance to perform as it should. For an exhaustive maintenance guide, click here.

If you require the Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa to be tuned for use on High Pressure Air (HPA) please contact the Bolster Armouries tech team before ordering at bolsterarmouries@patrolbase.co.uk

By default, the HOP-up parts used in the Bolster Armouries FARRAR are set up for a minimum BB weight of 0.28g and optimal performance with 0.36g BBs. If you prefer to use lighter BBs, contact the Bolster team via the email address above before placing your order.

Bolster Armouries was founded with one primary mission: To provide Airsofters with a range of fine-tuned RIFs to provide the absolute peak in attainable performance together with breathtaking external quality. Each of our replicas is hand-assembled by some of the most experienced Airsoft gun techs in the industry and is built to an exacting standard.

Conceived for skirmishers and competition shooters desiring premium quality and performance, Bolster Armouries RIFs sport some of the finest internal and external components available on the Airsoft market today. To underline our dedication to our products, every Bolster Armouries RIF is issued with a dedicated extended warranty and service package, ensuring you get the complete experience the creators intended.


Based on a build conceived by the late founder of the Huddersfield Practical Shooting Club (HPSC), the Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa is named for its creator, the one and only Mark Farrar. Mark was and always will be a legend in AIPSC and a massive influence on the sport as a whole. His Airsoft legacy lives on in the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa built by his protégé, Jake of Bolster Armouries.

Based on the menacing real steel "Smoking Hole" build, the FARRAR boasts the immaculately machined Airsoft Masterpiece "Smoking Holes" Open Slide and Frame Kit paired with the Airsoft Masterpiece CNC Aluminium Grip Type 8, giving you the absolute best in external quality with positively flawless handling worthy of a steel ringing, paper shredding clock beating machine!

The real steel "Smoking Hole" is a classic IPSC platform from the late 1990s built until the early 2000s by race gun pioneer Aaron Harris of Smoking Hole Pistol Design. This is the Sand Viper's grandaddy, rocking a similar swept-back compensator up front but with a style all of its own, unlike any mass-produced GBB pistol you'll encounter on game day.

Designed to meet the demanding performance requirements of an "Open Division" race gun, the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa is equipped with everything you will need to perform your best at any competitive shooting event, and would also be a fearsome contender in an Airsoft skirmish. Its red dot sighting system, the notable Vector Optics Frenzy-X is paired with the utterly slick JLP Amphibious Mount, bringing the FARRAR into line with the cutting edge of modern handgun shooting doctrine in both competitive and combat scenarios.

Inside, you will find upgraded internals from many of the biggest names in Airsoft, including Laylax/Prometheus, Maple Leaf, EDGE Custom, and AIP with CNC steel trigger group parts from Airsoft Masterpiece. All parts have been professionally fitted and fine-tuned to perfection, resulting in incredible slide speed, outstanding efficiency and pinpoint accuracy, whether you're shooting against the clock or the opposing force.

The FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa is to a mass-produced gas blowback pistol as a Ferrari is to a Kia Picanto: They both do approximately the same job, one just does it faster, with greater precision, while sporting the art gallery-worthy looks of a true masterpiece. One is a thoroughbred, the other a workhorse. if you ever wanted a custom build with the assurance of a 24-Month Extended Warranty and expert fitting included in the price, this is it!


Airsoft Masterpiece External Parts

"Smoking Holes" Open Slide & Frame Kit - CNC Aluminium with Steel Outer Barrel & Guide Rod

The Airsoft Masterpiece Smoking Hole Open Slide & Frame kit is CNC machined from aircraft-grade aluminium, rocking an intimidating aura with its aggressive compensator, extended dust cover and sharp, clean lines across the design. It's hard to believe that the real steel version of this build originated in the late '90s as a handmade custom build given its state-of-the-art aesthetic.

As is the convention with "Open Division" pistols, you won't find iron sights on the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa. The rear iron sight dovetail remains, but instead of a sight it now houses a CNC machined aluminium cocking handle which protrudes on the left side of the pistol. The cocking handle replaces the slide serrations of standard pistols, opting instead for a more easily grabbed handle which you will never miss when time is of the essence.

The cocking handle has zig-zag style diamond texturing to ensure the smooth and flawless finish does not inhibit your grip on this essential control. Stylistic serrations are also present at the front and rear of the slide, providing a secondary gripping surface at the rear so you can keep the pistol under control in those moments when it all goes wrong, and carry out some rapid corrective actions to prevent a DQ.

The compensator of the slide kit is a big part of the unique Smoking Hole aesthetic, boasting a unique swept-back design and dual ports at the top for a menacing, means business look. As we might expect from Airsoft Masterpiece, the compensator is machined from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminium and attaches directly to the barrel, floating freely inside the extended dustcover so it doesn't slow down the speedy FARRAR's slide.

The compensator not only looks fantastic with its dynamic linear serrations and hexagonal trim but adds weight to make the front end easier to control when sweeping between targets, allowing for rapid follow-up shots without the potential of oversteering the pistol and wasting precious seconds when speed is a priority.

The design of the compensator makes it appear almost integral to the slide and frame, with ultra-tight tolerances and a flawless fit. Both the comp and slide feature linear grooves running from the front to the rear, along with crosshatch-style serrations for press-checks and providing an alternative to the charging handle for cocking the pistol.

Across the top, we have additional hexagonal engravings, adding to the inimitable Smoking Hole aesthetic while functioning to prevent glare from ambient light sources reflecting off the top of the slide and interfering with your sight picture. In the real firearm, this texture also prevents a "heat mirage" from forming during rapid fire, ensuring the shooter has a clear view of the target.

As is the case with the slide, the Smoking Hole frame is constructed from CNC machined aluminium to provide the tight tolerances necessary for high performance together with eye-catching looks and a perfect finish. This particular frame extends the full length of the slide and compensator, meeting them with flawlessly tight tolerances resulting in no rattle, nowhere for dust or debris to enter and the perfectly fitted, professional look of a high-end IPSC platform.

The dust cover is angled at the front, matching the swept-back compensator and includes machined hexagonal trim texture along each side, matching that at the top of the slide and comp to complete the Smoking Hole styling. The outer barrel is well hidden beneath the slide when it is in battery, as is the recoil rod, but both are constructed from steel to provide the necessary strength for a long life span.

The outer barrel profile flares out considerably at the tip, a design attribute present on the real steel Smoking Hole pistol, intended to impart maximum accuracy by ensuring the barrel-to-slide fitting is tight. This translates directly to the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa, one of its major perks which ensures you get the accuracy of a non-tilting outer barrel along with maximum realism.


Airsoft Masterpiece Aluminium Grip Type 8 - CNC Machined Aluminium

The Airsoft Masterpiece Aluminium Grip Type 8 is one of the more unique aspects of the FARRAR external design and is loaded with practical features, with trim parts that shine like the Crown Jewels.

The Type 8 grip is machined using ultra-precise CNC technology and is constructed from a single piece of aluminium to guarantee strength and perfect magazine engagement. The stylish externals of this grip are a big part of what gives the FARRAR its flawless handling, perfect balance and gorgeous looks, making it the perfect choice to pair with the Airsoft Masterpiece Smoking Hole frame and slide.

The Type 8 grip also includes an integrated trigger guard with a flat front face for additional recoil control and faster follow-up shots thanks to reduced muzzle flip. The Trigger guard of the Type 8 Grip boasts what are known as trigger guard undercuts, which provide a comfortable and consistent position on which to index your support hand.

Undercuts are a recent phenomenon but are finding their way into more and more pistols due to their inherent advantage of allowing the pistol to be held further up the grip, keeping recoil forces in line with the arm while shooting, making the pistol easier to control and bring back onto target for a follow-up shot. This also allows for a higher grip which promotes more effective recoil control and more intuitive pointing of the pistol.

The strong hand undercut smoothly transitions to a single finger groove, which leads on to carefully machined diamond texturing. The diamond checker pattern wraps around the entire grip, with finer texture on the mainspring housing at the rear. The edges of each of the raised diamond checkers have rounded relief cuts on the surface to give the FARRAR its luxurious yet effective grip, effective whether you wear gloves or not.

Each side of the grip has a cutout, known as the "Mobius cut". This cut-out adds a high-speed, custom style to the already distinctive FARRAR grip, giving it an air of individuality you can only get with a custom Airsoft pistol. The Mobius cut doesn't just serve an aesthetic purpose; it also helps reduce weight and keep the FARRAR lightweight and nimble as you steer it between targets.

The grip comes with a steel magazine catch which has a striking gloss chrome finish, adding subtle highlights to the already gorgeous FARRAR build. The magazine catch is checkered for additional grip and cut at an angle, allowing faster engagement and a simple sweep down with the thumb to release the magazine. Standard extended mag catches often require you to lift your thumb from its index point to hit the very top of the magazine catch; a far more demanding operation when under pressure than a simple sweep downwards. The steel construction of the mag catch guarantees effective retention of the magazine and a consistent height for the gas route bucking; contributing to the FARRAR's impressive gas efficiency.

At the base of the grip, the FARRAR is equipped with an IPSC pre-requisite; a magazine well extension, complete with a wide inner bevel. This device enables smooth reloads and reduces the possibility of messing up when time is of the essence by guiding the magazine into the magwell, forgiving any slight mistakes in the heat of the moment. An added benefit of the magazine well extension is its functionality as a palm rest, encouraging a consistent, repeatable and effective grip, even when going full speed against the clock!


Upgraded Frame Components

The following is a complete list of the upgraded frame parts installed by Bolster Armouries and their primary features. If you would like to know more, click the features list to see the full description of each part and its function within the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa.

Airsoft Masterpiece CNC Steel Hammer & Sear - Stainless Steel

Reliable function with Green Gas - Improved trigger engagement - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece CNC Steel Hammer and Sear set offers unparalleled strength and a unique aesthetic well suited to a "race gun" like the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa. The skeletonised design keeps the hammer lightweight while boasting the rigidity and dimensional accuracy of CNC-machined stainless steel.

The Silver variant is equipped with the "Hex" style hammer, pairing well with the hexagonal trim running along the sides and top of the Smoking Hole slide. The Dual-Tone variant is rocking the "S Style Square" hammer, finished in dual-tone black and silver to match the slide and frame.

With some expert Bolster Armouries tuning the Airsoft Masterpiece Hammer and Sear pairs perfectly with the Airsoft Masterpiece trigger components for a crisp and light trigger pull with an ultra-short reset which lends itself to rapid and accurate fire.


Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Thumb Safeties S Style - Steel

Fast access - Improved ergonomics - Precise safety engagement - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece Thumb safety S Style was chosen for the FARRAR primarily due to its sleek, low profile design making it well suited for an Open division pistol and the speed at which it is intended to be operated. The catches are present on either side, ideal for left or right-handed shooters and are a comfortable reduced profile shape with rounded edges for flawless ergonomic qualities.

Each catch sports linear checkering machined into its upper surface, ensuring that you get a good solid purchase on the safety and that it can be used as a "gas pedal" to provide an additional index point for the thumb during firing, improving overall control over the pistol, especially during strings of rapid fire.


Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Grip Safety Type 3 Infinity Signature style - Steel

Fast access - Forgiving of a less-than-perfect grip - Pinned for Speed - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece Grip Safety is CNC machined from steel and is intended to provide an extended beavertail grip safety to both prevent your pistol from being fired inadvertently and to allow for the pistol to be fired quickly, straight from the draw, even if your grip is not perfect.

The "SV" style safety was chosen for the Dual-Tone variant of the FARRAR, an extended profile design intended to provide the standard function of a beavertail grip safety but with an extension at the rear.

The Silver FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa is rocking the “STI” style beavertail grip safety, designed with a sleek, snag-free form with no extension to get in the way. This grip safety is very conformal to the grip itself and offers extra support for the web of the hand. This encourages a consistent grip position and protects your hand from “hammer bite” by preventing it from riding too high on the grip.

Please Note: The Grip safety is pinned in place on the FARRAR as is the convention with competition-oriented GBB pistols. This prevents the grip safety from interfering with an ultra-quick first shot, straight from the draw!


Airsoft Masterpiece Safety Spring & Plunger - CNC Steel

Reliable safety functionality - Reduced wear and tear - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Safety spring and plunger are essential when intended to interact with a steel manual safety. This part is also machined from steel preventing a so-called "arms race" of parts strength and ensuring that the FARRAR's Steel Thumb Safeties do not cause premature wear to the internal safety plunger which can result in a sloppy, unreliable safety.

When used in concert with Airsoft Masterpiece's Steel thumb safety this part provides exactly what any high-grade Hi-Capa pistol needs, especially if it is to be used for competitive shooting.

Airsoft Masterpiece Puzzle Trigger - CNC Aluminium

Improved trigger pull - Precise engagement surfaces - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece puzzle trigger is constructed from Aluminium and consists of two parts; the base, and the trigger itself. The base includes a grub screw which provides adjustment of the trigger overtravel, allowing the FARRAR to have a crisp and reliable trigger pull with practically no overtravel.

The Silver variant of the FARRAR is rocking a metallic purple base and trigger front, giving it the now iconic Bolster Armouries violet accents. The Dual-Tone variant is rocking a metallic blue trigger front paired with a chrome silver base, providing a more subtle highlight which telegraphs its custom nature.

The trigger has been set up to provide optimum performance by the Bolster Armouries team, if you require your trigger to be adjusted please get in touch as this should only be done by a Bolster Armouries technician.


Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Trigger Ring - Steel

Improved trigger pull - Rigid steel construction - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece Trigger ring is constructed from Stainless Steel and is intended to reduce the flex in this trigger linkage part to practically nothing, contributing to the clean, sharp trigger pull of the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa. The engagement surfaces of this part are precisely machined, representing a significant step up from alternative cast alloy Hi-Capa trigger parts.

Having a beautiful external trigger is only half the battle fought, and having internal engagement surfaces with a high degree of precision is essential for a responsive and dependable trigger which will not let you down when it matters.


Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Disconnector & Valve Knocker - Steel

Improved gas efficiency - High strength parts - Click for more info

The Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Disconnector and Valve knocker serve to improve the gas efficiency of the FARRAR and contribute to its smooth mechanical operation. These parts are CNC machined from Steel, providing ample strength for repeated performance over a long life span and practically no chance of the parts wearing and causing a drop in efficiency.

This is particularly important when it comes to the valve knocker; a part known to wear over time following repeated impacts with the valve in the magazine. With the Airsoft Masterpiece Valve Knocker installed you are guaranteed reliable and consistent performance for a lifetime of repeated, regular use.


Airsoft Masterpiece Sear Spring - Spring Steel

Crisp Trigger Feel - Extremely Durable - Click for more info

The original Tokyo Marui Gold Match sear spring has been swapped out for the Airsoft Masterpiece Sear Spring to raise its cyclic rate, improve its gas efficiency and guarantee the durability expected from a high-end custom piece intended for competitive shooting.

The addition of the A.M. sear spring provides a smooth, crisp and light trigger pull, guaranteeing consistent hammer-knocker engagement. Coupled with the other enhanced components inside the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa, the sear spring provides a trigger pull akin to breaking glass; an essential feature to give the high-quality feel one would expect from a hand-built custom Airsoft pistol intended for both simulated combat and competitive shooting.


AIP Aluminium Hammer Protector - Aluminium

Robust design - Reduced wear and tear - Click for more info

The AIP Hammer Protector is an essential upgrade for pistols running a steel hammer paired with an uprated hammer spring. This piece protects both the slide and frame from repeated impacts, allowing the FARRAR to keep its fresh look regardless of how much trigger time you have planned for it.

AIP 120% Enhanced Recoil & Hammer Spring - Spring Steel

Stronger Hammer Stroke - Improved cyclic rate - Click for more info

AIP is known for their high-quality parts intended for competition shooting and has been amongst the leaders of the pack for many years. One of the most popular upgrades for the Hi-Capa platform is an enhanced recoil spring, intended to speed up cycling and allow for high-pressure propellant to be used.

Through the Bolster R&D Process, the AIP 120% recoil spring was found to be the best choice for a perfect balance between the speed of the blowback action and gas efficiency; two prerequisites for any competition-capable GBB pistol.

This recoil spring works perfectly to enhance the buttery smooth action of the FARRAR and produces cycling performance which is hard to replicate with any other recoil spring on the market. This pairs perfectly with the EDGE Custom "BEAR" Recoil Buffers to give a fantastically snappy pistol which will put a smile on anyone's face!

AIP's 120% hammer spring was also installed, allowing the heavier Airsoft Masterpiece CNC Steel Hammer to strike and reset crisply and reliably with strong gasses and keep up with the other upgraded parts inside. This spring is constructed from high-strength spring steel and performed to perfection in the previous Bolster Armouries Hi-Capa releases. This uprated hammer spring results in exceptionally stable FPS between shots and a slight increase in muzzle velocity, with the added benefit that both the hammer and hammer spring are far stronger than the original Tokyo Marui parts.


Optical Sight and Mount

Vector Optics Frenzy-X 1x20x28 RD 3MOA IP6 rated with JL Progression Amphibious Red Dot Sight Mount

The FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa comes from Bolster Armouries with a Vector Optics Frenzy-X with an enlarged window size of 20x28mm pre-installed. This sight provides an extremely wide field of view for a slide mounted optic, allowing maximum situational awareness with minimal obstruction.

The Frenzy-X is mounted to the FARRAR via a JLP Amphibious mount, one of the most well-regarded red dot sight mounts for the Hi-Capa platform. The mount is made from Aircraft grade aluminium and is an ultra light design with an extremely low height over bore, reducing your workload whilst you ring steel at close range by all but removing the need to compensate for height over bore. The JLP mount attaches directly to the frame of the FARRAR, providing the absolute most stable mounting platform possible, and eliminating the need for Picatinny rails which only provide unnecessary excess weight on a competition pistol.

The Frenzy series of red dot sights have quickly become known as the best option available to Airsofters as far as a slide-mounted optic is concerned, sporting precise construction, together with fog, shock and waterproofing (rated IPX6 waterproof up to 1m depth for 30 minutes). The Frenzy-X provides a 3MOA dot which is ideal for pistol use and can be set to any of 8 brightness levels for the visible spectrum, and two levels for the infrared mode (for use with night vision). This sight is rated to withstand the recoil of real firearms and can reportedly handle the recoil from a .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, so there is absolutely no danger that the sight will lose its zero under rapid strings of fire from your speedy FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa!

The Frenzy is powered by a single CR2032 button cell, meaning batteries are common and affordable. The manufacturer quotes that the sight can provide up to 20,000 hours of battery life on its lowest brightness setting, and 40,000 hours on the infrared mode. The sight has a built-in auto shut-down, meaning if the sight detects that it is idle the dot will turn itself off before it burns through your batteries. As we all know there is an endless list of chores before and after an Airsoft skirmish, at least with the Frenzy-X you can rest assured that forgetting your sight is turned on will not make for any unpleasant surprises in the future!


Upgraded Slide Components

Below you'll find a full list of the upgraded slide components installed in the Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa. If you would like to know more, click the features list to see the full description of each slide part and its function within the build.

Laylax/Nineball Power 6.00mm Ultra Tight Bore Inner Barrel - 112.5mm - SUS Stainless Steel

Increased muzzle energy - Tighter groupings - Click for more info

Constructed from SUS stainless steel, the Laylax/Nineball Power Ultra Tightbore barrel was designed based on experience gleaned with Laylax’s EG barrel series, with equally tight tolerances and a finely polished inner surface for maximum accuracy and consistency.

The Power Ultra Tightbore differs from the EG series in its even tighter internal diameter, measuring 6.00mm. This means increased air pressure generated behind each projectile and minimal air loss, resulting in higher muzzle energy and tighter groupings.

Paired with the MR HOP-up bucking, I Key and Brass HOP-up unit, this barrel does some serious work downrange but does require high-quality BBs to be used and cleaning to be carried out more regularly to maintain performance with its tighter-than-usual bore.


Airsoft Masterpiece Brass HOP-up Unit Base - Brass

Robust construction - Enhanced air seal - Click for more info

Airsoft Masterpiece is well known for providing the best parts for the Hi-capa GBB platform and is particularly focused on providing precisely machined metallic components such as slides, controls and internal components. The brass HOP-up base is widely regarded as the best option for a replacement HOP-up unit for a Hi-Capa and considered an essential upgrade for any Hi-Capa designed to face off against other upgraded pieces in the context of a competition or skirmish.

The unit is made entirely from brass and is precisely machined to provide a perfect air seal with a polished loading ramp to ensure the FARRAR consistently and smoothly chambers a BB with each cycle. This unit is particularly valuable when used in a short-stroke setup like the FARRAR, where the HOP-up unit is under much greater stress from the incredibly swift cyclic rate.

One of the only scenarios that will break a stock alloy Hi-Capa HOP-up base is putting it through the constant, repeated impacts of a sprightly open-division competition pistol like the FARRAR. As such, when the specs were being decided for the Bolster Armouries Hi-Capas, the Airsoft Masterpiece Brass HOP base was top of the list to ensure these pistols are as durable as they are beautiful.


Maple Leaf MR HOP - 50 Degree Hardness - Rubber

Improves accuracy - Minimises shot-to-shot variation - Click for more info

The Maple Leaf MR HOP-up Bucking is widely regarded as the best HOP-up bucking offered by Maple Leaf, offering a wider and longer “R-HOP” style contact patch for increased HOP-up effect and extended range with heavy BBs. The MR HOP also uses a shield-shaped groove around the contact patch to allow it to stretch and add to the strong HOP-up effect and an air seal improving C-ring which ensures the bucking is firmly fitted to the barrel and unable to slip or rotate.

MR stands for “Maximum Range”, a design intended to prioritise range over grouping size and the ideal pairing for the Maple Leaf I-Key. While the MR sacrifices grouping size for range, the I Key tightens the groupings once again, giving you the best of both worlds.


Maple Leaf I Key - Aluminium

Increased HOP-up effect - Reduced side-to-side deviation - Click for more info

The Maple Leaf I Key is one of the smallest upgrade parts inside the FARRAR, but it makes a massive difference when it comes to downrange effect. Paired with the MR HOP and Airsoft Masterpiece Brass HOP-up unit, the I Key more evenly distributes force applied to the HOP-up arm, providing a far stronger HOP-up effect ideally suited to heavy BBs (0.28g +).

The concave underside of the I Key ensures each BB is chambered consistently and backspin is applied across the whole upper surface, minimising side-to-side shot deviation for impressive accuracy at long range. Naturally, the I Key is CNC machined from aluminium, ensuring its shape is flawless and providing the strength needed for a strong HOP-up effect.

AIP Reinforced Loading Nozzle - Reinforced Polymer

Reinforced design - Reliable feeding at high speed - Click for more info

The AIP Reinforced Loading Nozzle is designed to improve consistency and gas efficiency while adding strength in key parts OEM nozzles are known to fail.

The polymer formula is far stronger than the original Tokyo Marui nozzle and the shape has also been refined to include a thicker loading arm; an area which is always a weakness on stock nozzles. The AIP nozzle has performed well when tested by Bolster Armouries and is absolutely up to the task of keeping up with the split-second cyclic rate of the FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa.


AIP 140% Enhanced Loading Nozzle Spring - Spring Steel

Stronger hammer stroke - Increased FPS - Click for more info

A significant step up from stock nozzle springs found in the original Tokyo Marui Gold Match, the AIP 140% Nozzle Spring is an essential upgrade for GBB pistols which require the fastest possible cyclic rate.

This spring is constructed from high-quality spring steel and is known as one of the most dependable aftermarket nozzle springs available for the Hi-Capa GBB platform due to its combination of robust material and high strength.


EDGE Custom "BEAR" Recoil Buffer - Spring

Stronger Hammer Stroke - Increased FPS - Click for more info

The EDGE Custom “BEAR” Recoil Buffer is designed to shorten the slide travel to gain the absolute pinnacle of cycle speed. Constructed from high-tenacity rubber with a unique interlocking design, the BEAR buffers also reduce wear on the inside of the slide and frame by absorbing some of the energy of the two parts impacting every time you shoot.

Installing the BEAR buffer set results in what is known as a “short stroked” slide. This means the slide cycle is shortened when compared to a standard GBB Hi-Capa which results in a faster cyclic rate and the opportunity for even faster follow-up shots. Short stroking is a pre-requisite of a pistol designed for competitive shooting and further improves the FARRAR’s already incredible slide speed.

Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa Magazine with AIP INF Baseplate x 2

A perfect aesthetic match - Improved handling and balance - Engraved Infinity markings

What would a custom Airsoft Hi-Capa be without some custom magazines to fuel it on to victory? The FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa includes 2 Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 5.1 magazines with a gorgeous mirror chrome finish, paired with AIP Aluminium baseplates to complete the aesthetic.

The original polymer baseplate wasn't a good match for the customised looks of Bolster Armouries pistols but AIP's CNC Aluminium INF Baseplates were the perfect compliment. The machining is flawless and the added weight at the base of the magazine assists with intuitive handling, as does the enhanced profile. The CNC aluminium build also adds the necessary strength to survive a lifetime of rough treatment. While we do not recommend you drop your magazines in any circumstance, if any Airsoft magazine can handle the impact of a speedy competition reload, it's these!


If you’re ready to take your match performance to the next level, the Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa gives you all you need to perform at your peak.

Its aesthetic is distinctive and without parallel, showcasing a blend of crisp angles and smooth lines; a rare masterpiece and as satisfying to behold as it is to wield. Hi-Capas may be ten a penny at skirmish sites and IPSC events across the country but the FARRAR is in a league of its own and will outshoot any other ‘Capa you can buy off the shelf.

A perfect marriage of form and function, the FARRAR is equipped with the finest internal parts in the business, with CNC machined steel replacing the cast alloy original parts to extend its lifespan to near immortality. With stronger materials and tighter tolerances than the original Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa Gold Match base platform with the added precision of hand fitting, the FARRAR is discernibly sharp when manipulated, projecting precision with every hammer strike, trigger pull and slide stroke.

From the muzzle end, the FARRAR presents a fearsome view with its menacing dual-ported snout, ready to unleash a breath of fire. Looking down the slide through the crystal clear Frenzy-X feels akin to being strapped in behind the wheel of a drag racer anticipating the impending rush of momentum, adrenaline and performance.

Whether you're involved in competition shooting or planning on running the FARRAR with an HPA adapter as a beast of a primary pistol, you can do so with confidence thanks to the 24-month extended warranty and service programme supplied with each Bolster Armouries RIF; if anything fails the Bolster team will see that it is resolved as a priority and have you ready to shoot again in no time!

Key Features

  • Vector Optics Frenzy-X - Crystal clear reflex optic
  • CNC Machined slide, frame and grip - Smooth, efficient function, flawless finish
  • Aggressive "Smoking Hole" Style Slide - A lean, mean steel-ringing machine!
  • Laylax Ultra Tight Bore Inner barrel - Superb accuracy
  • A.M Brass HOP Base - Enhanced air seal and range
  • Steel Controls - Reliable, precise engagement

Package Includes

  • Bolster Armouries FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa
  • Bolster Armouries Enhanced Hi-capa 5.1 GBB magazine x 2
  • PARRA No.1033 Quokka Hard Case
  • Bolster Armouries PVC Patch
  • Bolster Armouries Service Book


Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Pistol
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Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 330fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
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Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
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Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
  • Magazine x 2
  • Bolster Armouries Service Book
  • Bolster Armouries PVC Patch
  • PARRA Hard Case
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Experienced Player
Patrol Base - Warning Icon
Warnings
Lubrication is required

Weight and Dimension

Weight KG Icon
Weight (KG)
Approx. 0.732kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
25cm
Weapon Length Extended
Length (Extended)
25cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Silver,
Dual Tone Black / Silver
Dual-Tone
,
Construction Icon
Construction
CNC Aluminium slide, compensator, frame, grip, trigger, magazine well extension & cocking handle. Steel hammer, grip screws, controls & trim parts.
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Aluminium
Steel
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Aluminium
Steel
Brass

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Green Gas
Blowback Icon
Blowback
Gas Blowback
Weapon Platform
Pistol, Hi-Capa,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
Pistol Magazine, Hi-Capa,
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Patrol Base | Fire Select - Semi Automatic
Semi Automatic
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Lock
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Right Handed
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.36g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
Yes
Hop-Up Unit Adjuster Icon
Hop-Up Adjuster
Gear
Hop-Up Unit Location Icon
Hop-Up Location
On the left side of the outer barrel, accessible when the slide is removed and the pistol is in "field stripped" condition.

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Ambidextrous Safety
  • Ergonomic Pistol Grip
  • Compensator
  • Flared Magwell
  • Extended Mag Release
  • Skeletonised Trigger
  • Skeletonised Hammer
  • Extended Charging Handle
  • Forward slide serrations
  • Trigger guard undercut
  • Vector Optics Frenzy-X red dot reflex sight
  • JLP Amphibious red dot sight mount
  • Adjustable Trigger
  • Pinned Beavertail Grip Safety
Rail System Icon
Rail System
None
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Red Dot Sight, Vector Optics Frenzy-X red dot reflex sight on JLP mount,
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
None

Barrel

Outer Barrel Length (in)
5.1''
Inner Barrel Diameter
6mm
Inner Barrel Length
112.5mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
Low Capacity , Gas,
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 31 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Speed Loader
Magazine BB Fill Location
Top, Front,
Magazine Gas Fill Location
Bottom
Magazine Gas Type
Green Gas

Gas Gun Specific

Gas Can Icon
Gas Compatability
Summer Gas, Green Gas, Red Gas,
Gas Can Icon
Gas Recommendation
Green Gas

Pistol Specific

Construction Icon
Slide Material
CNC Aluminium
Icon Pistol Slide
Pistol Slide Type
Standard with compensator

Product Testing Data

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Test Description
330 FPS +/- 5%
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Tested Using
0.2g ASG Blaster BBs & VORSK V6 Green Gas
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Test Date
29/05/2024

Related video

Bolster Armouries - FARRAR Precision Hi-Capa

Further Information

Disclaimer:

Our premium custom Airsoft RIFs are assembled from components manufactured by other premium Airsoft and ‘real steel’ brands. Bolster Armouries relates to the name of the custom-assembled RIF only. All other brands are original OEM items and not rebranded copies or reproductions. Proof of procurement for all other branded components used can be provided to any other brand owner/manufacturer by contacting bolsterarmouries@patrolbase.co.uk.

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04