Bolster Armouries QUARTZ 2.0 Precision Hi-Capa GBB Pistol

Bolster Armouries was founded with one primary mission: To provide Airsofters with a range of RIFs which has been fine-tuned to provide the absolute peak in attainable performance together with breath-taking 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 with the modern Airsofter in mind, Bolster Armouries RIFs sport some of the finest internal and external upgrades available on the Airsoft market today, and are guaranteed to provide unparalleled performance. To underline their dedication to their products, every Bolster Armouries RIF is issued with a dedicated extended warranty and service package, ensuring you get the complete experience the creators intended.

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The design specs for the Bolster Armouries QUARTZ 2.0 were laid out by the Bolster Armouries technical teams' own resident IPSC shooter, to match the demanding performance requirements of an "Open Division" race gun. While the bar was set high to improve on the original QUARTZ, the Bolster Technicians have been testing and tuning non-stop, and have discovered new parts which add to both the performance and aesthetics of the original design.

The QUARTZ 2.0 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, whilst sporting the art gallery worthy looks of a true masterpiece. One is a thoroughbred, the other a workhorse.

The QUARTZ 2.0 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 sighting system, the notable Vector Optics Frenzy-X sits in line with the cutting edge of modern handgun shooting doctrine and provides a crystal clear sight picture and wide field of view with a precise 3MOA dot reticle for rapid target acquisition and optimal situational awareness.

The ultra-light and flawlessly machined Airsoft Masterpiece IMM Cross Ver.5 slide provides the prerequisite "Open Division" looks, together with slick and snappy slide performance for an accelerated cyclic rate. The QUARTZ 2.0 adds the Airsoft Masterpiece Advanced Frame and Aluminium Grip Type 8 which makes this QUARTZ slightly heavier than the previous version, though it retains its perfect balance and handling, and almost points itself!

Behind the scenes, the QUARTZ 2.0 is packing the absolute best parts for its task; boasting names such as CowCow technologies, Waldo Customs and Laylax/Nineball, to name but a few. These parts have been professionally fitted and fine-tuned to perfection; if you ever wanted a custom build with the assurance of an extended warranty and expert fitting included in the price, this is it!

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Airsoft Masterpiece External and Internal Enhancements

Infinity IMM Cross Ver.5 Open Slide - Black/Gold - CNC Machined Aluminium

The Airsoft Masterpiece Infinity IMM Open Slide kit is CNC machined from Aircraft grade aluminium, and weighs an absolutely astonishingly low 265g, including its barrel and compensator. This is one of the many enhancements present on the QUARTZ 2.0 which give it the astounding cyclic rate one would expect for a competition-optimised Airsoft GBB and the supercar-esque looks of an Open Division pistol.

The slide does away with iron sights, in line with its "open class" style; they will only slow you down when you are rocking the QUARTZ 2.0! 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, replacing the slide serrations 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 the control. The slide also provides 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 IMM Open slide kit is also machined from Aircraft grade aluminium, and attaches directly to the barrel, as opposed to the frame, to ensure there are no mechanical weaknesses in the design which might loosen over time, and freeing up the dust cover area for a 20mm Picatinny rail.

This rail might not be much use in a shooting competition, but for skirmishing, it provides the perfect location for the addition of a tactical flashlight. The compensator not only looks fantastic, finished in contrasting gold, but adds weight to the muzzle to near eliminate muzzle flip, allowing for rapid follow up shots without having to correct by pulling the pistol back down onto target.

The compensator includes a port on either side and two ports at the top, together with a linear texturing design which mates perfectly with that of the slide. The comp and slide also feature a textured surface across the top which is intended 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, ensuring the shooter has a clear view of the target.

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Airsoft Masterpiece Advanced Frame S Style - CNC Machined Aluminium

As is the case with the slide, the Airsoft masterpiece Advanced 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. The Advanced Frame is shorter than the standard full-length Hi-capa frame at the front end which saves weight while still keeping the recoil rod and spring protected from dust.

The dust cover has a 20mm Picatinny rail machined in which is ideally located to mount a tactical pistol flashlight or laser aiming module, giving the QUARTZ 2.0 the rail real estate to mount a combat practical suite of accessories. A flashlight or laser mounted here will be well within the reach of the shooter's trigger finger or thumb when holding the QUARTZ 2.0 in a firing grip, making for intuitive operation when the adrenaline is pumping.

The rail also has a milled relief cut along its length to remove any excess weight, compensating for any weight gained with the addition of the rail itself. Thoughtful design practices like this are among the many things which drew the eyes of the Bolster Armouries team, and this frame allows the QUARTZ 2.0 to keep the low weight and impressive handling qualities of the original QUARTZ with the option to run it with a tactical flashlight for the ultimate "offensive" handgun.

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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 QUARTZ 2.0 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 QUARTZ 2.0 its alluringly unique looks and was the perfect choice to pair with the Airsoft Masterpiece 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 whilst 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 QUARTZ 2.0 its luxurious yet effective grip.

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 QUARTZ 2.0 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 QUARTZ 2.0 lightweight and nimble.

The grip comes with a steel magazine catch which has a striking gloss gold finish, adding subtle highlights to the already gorgeous QUARTZ 2.0. 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. This departs from traditional extended magazine catch designs with the angled cut. 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 QUARTZ 2.0's impressive gas efficiency.

At the base of the grip, the QUARTZ 2.0 provides one of the best parts for improving reload speed; 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. This part is finished in gloss gold, providing some attractive contrast to the black grip, pairing perfectly with the colour scheme of the overall pistol and only adding to its beauty. The magazine well extension also functions as a palm rest, preventing the pistol from being gripped too low and ensuring you have an effective grip, even when going full speed against the clock!

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Frame Parts

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 QUARTZ 2.0.

Nineball "Hexa" Hammer  - Stainless Steel