The Arcturus Vanguard 4.3 Hi-Capa GBB OR Black with ARS-1 and compensator is a gas blowback airsoft pistol built for users who want a compact, modern sidearm that is ready for optics use from the start. This version is Black and includes a metal compensator, along with a factory-installed optics-ready plate and the ARS-1 red dot in the kit. The result is a clean but highly practical Hi-Capa with a clear focus on dynamic shooting and fast target acquisition. For the Italian market, this setup should be configured at maximum 0.99J.

• Build and finish: Black color, declared weight of 980 g, product length of 23 cm, and materials including aluminum, steel, and polymer.
• Operating system: gas-powered GBB replica with semi-automatic operation and blowback.
• True optics-ready setup: preinstalled red dot plate on the slide and ARS-1 red dot included in the bundle.
• Included compensator: the product page explicitly states that the replica is equipped with a metal compensator.
• Barrel and Hop-Up: 6.03 mm ENT-treated carbon steel inner barrel, 95 mm inner barrel length, and adjustable Hop-Up.
• Internal components: QPQ-treated MIM steel internal parts, including reinforced elements such as the breech clip, safety, magazine clip, cock, sear, cut-off lever, valve striker, and valve striker lock. The magazine also uses SEFP components for added durability.
• Compatibility: declared 100% TM Hi-Capa compatibility.
• Controls and ergonomics: ambidextrous safety, steel slide catch and magazine release, textured ergonomic grip, and a lower RIS rail for accessories.
• Field performance: the product description states green gas use, reliable operation below 10 degrees Celsius, more than 60 shots without refilling the magazine gas tank, and good accuracy on a 30 x 30 cm target at 30 meters.

Box contents

• Arcturus Vanguard 4.3 Hi-Capa GBB OR Black with ARS-1 and compensator
• ARS-1 red dot sight
• Magazine
• Optics cleaning cloth
• Cleaning rod
• Instruction manual
• Allen key
• Assembly key
• Spare o-ring set

How to use

• Fill the magazine with compatible green gas and use only high-quality 6 mm BBs.
• Make sure the CR2032 battery is correctly installed in the red dot before use.
• Adjust the Hop-Up gradually until the shot trajectory becomes stable and repeatable.
• After use, release residual gas from the magazine and store the replica in a dry place.
• Lubricate moving parts periodically with products designed for GBB replicas.

Safety warnings

• Intended for adult users; in Italy, free-sale airsoft replicas are sold to users aged 16 and over and must not exceed 1 joule of energy per BB.
• Do not tamper with valves, the blowback assembly, slide, or internal components.
• Do not use the replica in public places or outside legally permitted environments.
• Never point the replica at people or animals outside safe and lawful use.
• Always wear eye protection during use.
• For the Italian version, keep the setup at maximum 0.99J.

This is a very convincing Hi-Capa for users who want a fast sidearm, an included red dot, an integrated compensator, and a mechanically credible setup straight out of the box.