VORSK EU18 Gold Match GBB Pistol; Vented Slide

The VORSK EU18 Gold Match GBB blends the boutique competition pistol style VORSK aesthetic with elegant gold accents, the result of which is a real head-turner of a pistol with more than its fair share of bling. This is the vented slide version of the EU18 Gold Match, boasting more of a competition shooting style aesthetic, with stylish weight reducing ports on the slide which both look fantastic and improve gas efficiency by reducing the overall weight of the slide. If you like a pistol that goes fast with class, the EU18 Gold Match Vented Slide is the one for you!

Starting at the front we can find VORSK's uniquely styled thread protector concealing the 14mm CCW male threads of the thread adapter installed at the tip of the barrel. The thread adapter comes pre-installed and looks fantastic, really adding to the overall custom style of the pistol but can be removed if you prefer a more discreet look as it mounts to the barrel's internal 12mm CW threads.

The thread protector and adapter are both finished in matt gold, adding a nice bit of contrast to the design and pairing perfectly with the other gold accents across the design of the pistol. The 14mm CCW thread adapter allows tracers and suppressors to be mounted right away, so if you have a sneaky playstyle or you are going full speedyboi with the EU18 Gold Match you are ready to get busy straight out of the box!

The outer barrel itself is constructed from alloy and is spiral fluted and also finished in gold, visible when the slide is cycling and through race gun style weight-reducing ports on each side of the slide. The barrel is also ported as any true EU18 GBB should be. The spiral fluting is a bit of a VORSK hallmark and features on many of its EU series GBB pistols, setting them apart from other more pedestrian EU series designs and adding to the overall customised style.

The slide itself follows the standard EU series format, with open iron sights installed at the front and rear and the fire selector switch on the rear left of the slide. The front of the slide features weight-reducing ports cut at a dynamic angle, another hallmark of VORSK's unique aesthetic. There are also serrations at the rear to provide additional grip when cocking the pistol, guaranteeing you get good purchase on the slide during those rainy skirmishes. The pre-installed iron sights are raised "suppressor height" light-enhancing iron sights with high visibility green inserts, allowing you to see over a tracer unit or suppressor and still get a clean sight picture, even in low-light CQB scenarios.

The fire selector switch offers two modes of fire; semi-automatic and full-automatic. Semi is indicated with a single engraved dot and full auto is indicated with two dots. Full auto is best used for suppressive fire in outdoor skirmishes and when you want to impress your mates, and semi-auto would be our recommendation for when you need to get the job done in game.

Included in the box you will also find a set of standard EU-series low-profile white dot and U iron sights which will need to be installed if you find the pre-installed raised iron sights are too large for your holster. Also present at the rear of the slide, just in front of the rear iron sight is a cut-out for VORSK's BDS red dot sight and mounting plate, further adding to the custom stylings of the pistol and giving you the opportunity to upgrade your sighting system in the future.

The frame is a hybrid Gen.3/4 style frame with a whole host of upgrades and enhancements to suit the pistol's competition-style aesthetic. The grip is finger-ridged like a Gen.3 but is moulded with imitation stippling, fitting in well with conventions in real steel competition pistols and providing extra grip and comfort whether you wear gloves in game or not. The magazine release is located on the left side of the grip and is a Gen.4 style enlarged magazine release with texture on the surface, giving you reliable reloads with a mag release which is easy to reach, even for those with smaller hands.

Just above the magazine release, we can find the slide lock/release lever which is a low-profile Gen.4 style release constructed from steel to maintain reliable slide locking in the long term. The slide lock also features a matt gold finish, blending in seamlessly with the classy matt gold-on-black finish of the whole pistol.

The disassembly levers are located on both sides of the pistol, on the frame, just above the trigger guard and take the form of a pair of textured tabs which need to be pulled down to remove the slide. The adjustable HOP-up dial is located on the bottom of the outer barrel and can be accessed when the slide is removed. To remove the slide and field strip the EU18 Gold Match you will need to remove the magazine and rack the slide, then pull and hold both disassembly levers down and push the slide forwards and off the frame to the front. The HOP-up allows you to tune the pistol for different ammo weights, looking for the flattest trajectory possible.

At the base of the grip, you will find an aluminium extension appropriately finished in matt gold to match the overall aesthetic of the EU18 Gold Match. This is known as a flared magazine well or magazine well extension and is often featured on competition-optimised pistols to help guide the magazine into the mag well cleanly when you are reloading under pressure. Not only does this part contribute immensely to the slick, high speed aesthetic but it allows for easier "eyes up" reloads by reducing the chance you will miss the magazine well and waste precious seconds when time is of the essence.

As with most Gen.4 EU series pistols, the EU18 Gold Match comes with two replacement back straps which can be installed into the rear of the grip to alter the size to fit your hands perfectly. The back straps are also textured, matching the look of the grip itself and are easy to install, requiring the pin in the magazine well flare and the pin on the rear of the grip to be removed before your choice of back strap can be installed and the pins replaced.

The trigger is the classic EU-series curved two-stage safety trigger, meaning the red central blade needs to be pressed in before the trigger can be operated. The trigger has not escaped the VORSK aesthetic facelift; it has been finished in matt gold, matching the barrel, controls, mag well flare and thread adapter for the completed look of a custom piece. The trigger guard matches the standard EU-series design, with a recurved front face intended to provide additional downforce to control recoil when used with the "European grip" and texture to keep the pistol firmly in your grasp during strings of rapid fire.

Above the trigger guard on either side, we can find textured panels added by VORSK to provide a comfortable and grippy index point on which you can rest your trigger finger between shots, encouraging proper trigger discipline and fitting in well with the customised competition pistol styling. Ahead of the trigger guard, we have the standard EU style 20mm Picatinny frame rail, ready for a tactical flashlight or aiming laser if you like to run your pistol all dressed up. In the centre of the frame rail there is also a hidden trigger lock safety disguised as a serial number plate; pulling this rearward will lock the trigger to add an extra level of security when the pistol is being stored or transported.

Not content with just being a looker, the VORSK EU18 Gold Match is also equipped with a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel to provide improved accuracy potential and a slight raise in FPS as a result of improved gas efficiency gained from the tighter bore. The slide lock/release lever is also constructed from steel, providing the strength to keep this essential control fully functional for many years to come. This, the Vented Slide version of the EU18 Gold Match should also have a slight edge in gas efficiency and rapid-fire performance thanks to the reduced weight of the moving parts.

If you are looking for a stylish pistol as a change of pace from the usual boring black GBBs, the VORSK EU18 Gold Match Vented slide brings the style in bulk. The combination of elegant gold-accented parts with aggressive slide ports and a spiral-fluted outer barrel make this an EU series for those who appreciate the tricked-out look without the need to do any installation or modification yourself. Work smart, not hard!

Features

• Full metal construction
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel
• Gear adjustable HOP-up - Accessible with the slide removed
• Matt black finish with gold accents - Customised looks straight out of the box
• 12mm CW female threaded outer barrel - 14mm CCW male thread adapter pre-installed
• Tracer/suppressor ready - Give your pistol the sneaky look or light the enemy up!
• Raised light-enhancing iron sights - Great for low-light work, low-profile iron sights included in the box
• Vented slide - Weight-reducing ports cut at the front on either side, looks great and improves efficiency
• Cut-out for VORSK BDS mounting plate at the rear of the slide
• 20mm Picatinny frame rail - Add a tactical flashlight or aiming laser
• Flared magazine well extension - Makes reloads much faster and easier
• Gen.4 Style enlarged magazine release - Easy reloads, even for those with small thumbs
• Fire selector switch on the left rear of the slide - SEMI or FULL AUTO modes of fire
• EU-series Two-stage safety trigger - Requires the central blade to be pressed before the trigger can be pulled
• Hidden trigger lock safety in the centre of the 20mm rail - Lock the trigger for storage and transportation
• Textured finger ridged pistol grip - Comfortable and grippy, looks great too!
• Steel slide lock/release - Very unlikely this part will ever wear out
• Compatible with RAVEN, VORSK and WE EU17/18 GBB pistol magazines
• Pre two-tone version available here - No need to wait for the paint to dry!

Package Includes

• VORSK EU18 Gold Match GBB Pistol; Vented Slide
• 23rnd EU Series GBB magazine
• Spare nozzle
• Grip back strap x2
• User manual
• VORSK PVC patch