Bolster Armouries QUARTZ 3.0 Precision Hi-Capa GBB Pistol

Bolster Armouries
Code: BA-QUARTZ-3.0
£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

Introducing the Bolster Armouries QUARTZ 3.0; the latest advancement of the original QUARTZ Precision Hi-capa GBB pistol. The QUARTZ 3.0 keeps the aesthetic of the original but now rocks an Airsoft Masterpiece DVC STEEL Open Slide, Advanced Frame and CNC Aluminium Grip Type 8, along with the usual complement choice internal enhancements selected from the latest and greatest parts to enter the Airsoft market.

Equipped to provide super slick performance on the inside with considerately designed externals boasting all the absolute fastest methods of manipulation and target acquisition built-in, the QUARTZ 3.0 is a purebred competition dominator with its flared magazine well extension, extended cocking handle, and Vector Optics Frenzy-X reflex optic on a JLP Amphibious Mount

Based on the popular Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa Gold Match, the QUARTZ 3.0 is fully upgraded both inside and out, retaining nothing but a handful of springs, pins and trim parts from the original base gun. The trigger group parts have been replaced with precisely CNC-machined steel and aluminium parts from Airsoft Masterpiece with enhanced springs from AIP and the HOP-up unit has been replaced entirely, boasting more Airsoft Masterpiece along with Laylax/Prometheus and Maple Leaf parts inside.

Due to its uncompromised, competition-oriented ergonomic setup, the QUARTZ 3.0 can be operated at exceptional speed. Its ultra-light, flawlessly machined DVC slide and perfectly chosen and tuned internal upgrades result in incredible slide speed, pinpoint accuracy and remarkable gas efficiency. As with all Bolster Armouries platforms, this high-performance bar is underlined by the Bolster 24-Month Warranty and Service Programme, ensuring you get the full experience the creators intended.

If you have ever wanted to get into competition shooting but lack the time to undertake the immense amount of research, troubleshooting and fitting required to set up your pistol, Bolster Armouries is here to expedite the process and get you off to a flying start. Whether you’re shooting competitively against the clock or against the enemy team, the QUARTZ 3.0 will have you performing at your peak!

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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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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.


The Bolster Armouries QUARTZ 3.0 Precision Hi-Capa is the spiritual descendant of the original QUARTZ and refined QUARTZ 2.0 builds, with design specs laid out by Bolster Armouries resident IPSC shooter to meet the demanding performance requirements of an Open Division race gun.

The QUARTZ 3.0 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, while sporting the art gallery-worthy looks of a true masterpiece. One is a thoroughbred, the other a workhorse.

Externally, the QUARTZ 3.0 keeps the stunning black and gold colour scheme of the original but boasts a new Airsoft Masterpiece DVC STEEL Open Slide kit and discrete chrome accented parts. The result is a fresh, clean look which telegraphs performance, quality and supercar-esque styling.

Inside, almost everything from the original Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa Gold Match base gun has been stripped away and replaced with CNC aluminium and steel parts from Airsoft Masterpiece, AIP and EDGE Custom, with HOP-up parts from Maple Leaf paired with the insanely precise Laylax Ultra Tight Bore inner barrel.

As with the original QUARTZ platforms, the QUARTZ 3.0 is rocking the notable Vector Optics Frenzy-X Red Dot Sight, an RMR-style reflex optic with a large window for improved situational awareness and recoil resistance rated up to .338 Lapua Magnum, more than enough to maintain a perfect zero on the spritely QUARTZ setup.

The Frenzy-X is mounted via the JLP Amphibious Mount, putting the QUARTZ 3.0 in line with the cutting edge of modern handgun shooting doctrine both in terms of combat and competitive shooting. Engaging multiple targets with its crystal clear sight picture, wide field of view and precise 3MOA dot reticle is pure bliss, encouraging rapid target acquisition and maximum shooter confidence.

The result is the most impressive Bolster Armouries pistol platform yet conceived, benefitting from flawlessly high-quality parts at the cutting-edge of Airsoft development fitted by a true master of his trade and backed up by the Bolster Armouries 24-Month Extended Warranty and Service Package.

While designed for IPSC competitions, the QUARTZ 3.0 is equally at home running an HPA rig in a skirmish setting, offering incredible speed thanks to its short stroked slide and pinpoint accuracy from kissing distance out to scary-for-snipers range. If you ever wanted a custom build with the assurance of an extended warranty and expert fitting included in the price, this is it!


Airsoft Masterpiece External Parts

S Style DVC STEEL Open Slide - Black/Gold - CNC Aluminium with Steel Outer Barrel & Guide Rod

The Airsoft Masterpiece S Style DVC STEEL Open Slide kit is CNC machined from Aircraft grade aluminium, offering ultra-low weight and a flawless form. This is one of the many enhancements present on the QUARTZ 3.0 responsible for its astounding cyclic rate, meeting and even exceeding the performance benchmark for a competition-optimised Airsoft GBB pistol. 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 rocking the QUARTZ 3.0! The rear iron sight dovetail remains, but instead of a sight, it houses a CNC machined aluminium cocking handle which protrudes on the left side of the pistol, complimenting 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 sides of the DVC STEEL slide are weight-reduced with attractive scallop cuts and vent ports, presenting a pair of ports on either side with an additional pair on the top. The rear of the slide boasts serrations cut at the same dynamic angle which are deep enough to provide plenty of traction but machined to be perfectly rounded, avoiding the so-called "cheese grater effect".

At the front of the slide, we can see the recoil rod guide protruding just below the barrel, an iconic feature of the DVC STEEL Open Slide. This allows a longer recoil rod and spring to be used when compared to a standard Hi-Capa 4.3 slide, resulting in a tighter slide fit and a smoother, wobble-free slide cycle. The flawless CNC machining quality of the steel guide rod and aluminium guide rod plug results in a super slick slide with the buttery smooth feel of perfect hand fitting.

The compensator of the DVC STEEL 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. The compensator not only looks fantastic, finished in contrasting glamorous gold but also adds weight to the muzzle to help control muzzle flip, allowing for rapid follow-up shots without having to correct by pulling the pistol back down onto the target.

The compensator includes a large port at the front on either side and two ports smaller ports just behind cut at a dynamic rear-swept angle, together with a pair of beastly ports on the top and linear texturing to reduce glare for a cleaner sight picture. The textured surface across the top of the compensator mates perfectly with that of the slide and is intended to reduce glare from reflected ambient light sources and prevent a "heat mirage" from forming in the real firearm, ensuring the shooter has a clear view of the target.


Airsoft Masterpiece Advanced Frame 3.9" with Tactical Rail - 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 saving weight while 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 3.0 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 3.0 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. This frame allows the QUARTZ 3.0 to keep the low weight and impressive handling qualities of the original QUARTZ even with more aluminium parts, giving you the option to run it with a tactical flashlight for the ultimate "offensive" handgun package.


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 3.0 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 3.0 its alluringly unique looks and perfect balance; the ideal 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. Beneath the trigger guard, we can see what are known as trigger guard undercuts. These provide a comfortable and consistent spot to index your support hand, encouraging a consistent hold position for repeatable accuracy and a high grip for recoil control.

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 3.0 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 3.0 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 3.0. 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 3.0's impressive gas efficiency.

At the base of the grip, the QUARTZ 3.0 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 mirror chrome, providing some attractive contrast to the black grip, pairing perfectly with the magazine catch and grip screws, 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!


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 QUARTZ 3.0 Precision Hi-Capa.

Airsoft Masterpiece Stainless Steel Hammer & Sear S Style HEX - 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 an unapologetic "race gun" like the QUARTZ 3.0. The skeletonised design keeps the hammer lightweight while boasting the rigidity and dimensional accuracy of CNC-machined stainless steel.

The hammer style chosen was the "Hex" style hammer finished in metallic gold, a perfect pairing for the Airsoft Masterpiece Puzzle trigger face, compensator and barrel. The Hex hammer’s angular shape and textured upper surface allow it to be manually cocked if needed, though with the inherent reliability of the QUARTZ 3.0, you shouldn’t ever need to!


Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Thumb Safeties Type 2 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 QUARTZ 3.0 primarily due to its strong steel construction, the ideal pairing for its more robust CNC steel trigger parts. The catches are present on either side, ideal for left or right-handed shooters and are a standard profile shape with rounded edges to avoid snags and provide 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. The finish chosen is a satin gun metal grey, matching perfectly with the grip safety and adding some extra visual interest to the QUARTZ 3.0 external design.


Airsoft Masterpiece Steel Grip Safety SV Style - Steel

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

The Airsoft Masterpiece Steel grip safety provides all the prerequisite strength expected from a steel component and improves the lifespan of the QUARTZ 3.0 considerably when compared to the standard alloy grip safety of the Tokyo Marui Gold Match base platform.

The "SV" style safety is an extended profile design, intended to provide the standard function of a beavertail grip safety but with an extension at the rear with engraved linear texture. The internal engagement surfaces of the steel grip safety are precisely machined for perfect engagement with the trigger group. The SV Style grip safety is finished in gun metal grey, matching the manual safety perfectly and tying the QUARTZ 3.0 aesthetic together as a completed piece.

Please Note: The Grip safety is pinned in place on the QUARTZ 3.0 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

Improved trigger pull - Precise engagement surfaces - 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 QUARTZ 3.0'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 - Black/Gold - 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 QUARTZ 3.0 to have a crisp and reliable trigger pull with practically no overtravel.

The combination of a gold trigger face with a black trigger base blends perfectly with the QUARTZ 3.0 aesthetic and really highlights the intricate design of the puzzle trigger as a whole. The skeletonised design also offers weight reduction with no strength compromises thanks to its robust CNC aluminium build.

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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0, 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 Hi-capa QUARTZ 3.0!

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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 - Reduced Friction - 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 QUARTZ 3.0 consistently and smoothly chambers a BB with each cycle. This unit is particularly valuable when used in a short-stroke setup like the QUARTZ 3.0, 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 QUARTZ 3.0. 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 M.R 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 QUARTZ 3.0, 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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 QUARTZ 3.0’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!


Building on the previously released and highly successful QUARTZ platforms, the QUARTZ 3.0 further refines both the aesthetics and performance of Bolster Armouries’ first Open Division IPSC pistol and the result is very impressive indeed.

Its incredible slide cyclic speed, enviable accuracy and flawless trigger are all made possible by Bolster Armouries custom tuning, providing a thoroughbred race pistol built for snappy double taps under the scrutinising beeps of a shot timer.

Externally, the QUARTZ 3.0 is produced for pace and created to compete with the fastest IPSC setups ever made, blending bomb-proof high-end externals with precisely made and honed CNC steel internal parts. Squeezing the trigger prompts a vigorously energetic cycle which simultaneously feels as smooth as butter and as sharp as a razor blade; a true testament to the work which goes into each QUARTZ 3.0, both by the parts manufacturers and the Bolster techs who assemble and tune them.

Thanks to its 24-Month Extended Warranty and Service Programme and expert tuning, Bolster Armouries saves you countless hours of painstaking modification and troubleshooting, applying its extensive experience to selecting, testing and refining the perfect parts for pure performance. If you experience parts wear or a performance drop, the Bolster tech team will intervene, acting as the "pit team" for your Formula 1 tier IPSC platform and getting it back up and running as a priority. If you're ready for the premium Airsoft experience, the Bolster Armouries QUARTZ 3.0 Precision Hi-Capa is as premium as it gets!

Key Features

  • Vector Optics Frenzy-X - Crystal clear reflex optic
  • CNC Machined slide, frame and grip - Smooth, efficient function, flawless finish
  • Elegant "DVC Open Division" Style Slide - Looks fast, and is!
  • 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 QUARTZ 3.0 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
Over 18 Only Icon
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
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
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. 0.711kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
24.5cm
Weapon Length Extended
Length (Extended)
24.5cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Black / Gold
Black / Gold
Colour Wheel Greyscale
Secondary Colour
Silver / Silver
Construction Icon
Construction
CNC Aluminium slide, compensator, frame, trigger, magazine well extension, cocking handle & grip. 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
  • 20mm Pistol Rail
  • 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
20mm RIS / RAS , 20mm Pistol Mount ,
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)
4.3''
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

Notepad Icon
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

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