EMG Salient Arms International BLU Compact Airsoft Training Weapon (Type: Steel / CO2)

"I got a green gas version in a BOA about 6-months ago (with gold barrel and gold hand guard) and it is FANTASTIC! This has to be one of the most solid and snappy pistols I own. Build quality is great, no wobbles or rattles anywhere, and MY thread adapter stays put if I crank it down on the pistol. It shoots a tight 1”-2” cluster around 50ft and the sights are decent for irons. My black & gold version has an RMR mount on the slide that you can use for a micro red dot, but I haven’t tried to mount anything on it yet because it seems that most sights will need an adapter plate.

Without any upgrades, this pistol is still one of the best in my collection. If you like ‘em tight and snappy, this is for you!

"I got to say this has got to be one of my top 3 airsoft pistols! It feels and performs amazing! Have owned it and used it consistently for 2 years now and not a single problem! If I had to nit pick my one con would be is the grip is pretty small, good for me but if u have a bigger hand. The mag might pinch u.

"Overall it is a good gun but on the C02 version it is really hard to operate the co2 mag

"Pros:
-Aesthetically pleasing
-Good FPS
-Includes thread adapter
-Build quality is fantastic

Cons:
-Most upgrade parts are for the full size version NOT the compact version
-Thread adapter doesn't stay on the barrel, even with the copious amount of thread locker I put on it
-Gas consumption is absurd (I'm new to green gas guns so maybe I didn't charge the magazine enough)
- When it says it doesn't fit Glock holsters it means exactly that, I thought maybe it would in a light-compatible Ragnarok holster from T.rex arms, but nope. The front end of the frame where the rail is, is about 1-1.5mm taller than a Glock 19. Therefore, it doesn't fit.
-Iron sights aren't great, 3 dot sights are superior.

I realize I am nitpicking, but if you're buying this gun to upgrade or for holster/parts compatibility, just don't. I'm pretty disappointed, get a Glock.

"For overall looks this pistol nails that. It feels great in the hand and feels built well. A couple of negatives about it however, firstly the co2 version I bought chronos at 380 FPS with .2s wayyyy to hot for indoor/outdoor side arm play. The advertised FPS of the blu compact is 315-350 on this model. And 340-380 on the full size which is why I bought the compact over the full size, but it shoots quite a bit over advertised. Chrono was In AC room, not hot conditions. I will have to buy all new mags but green gas instead to be able to use the pistol now. Also the screw holding the front sight on was loose out of the box, not realizing this at first and upon racking the slide a few times the screw head sticking down was getting hung up on the outer barrel and scratching the finish. Overall I still like the pistol, just shoots hotter than advertised or expected, maybe it’s just mine idk. With green gas mags I think I will enjoy it, or at least be able to use it.