【WESTERN ARMS】Hardballer Terminator Model Carbon Black HW ver.

Western Arms products are gas guns made of high-density plastic, allowing you to enjoy the same weight as a real gun.
The "Magna Blowback" mechanism, which controls the heart of the gun, provides a powerful recoil shock just like a real gun, allowing for realistic and dynamic shooting. It uses safe low-pressure gas and fires 6mm BBs using the same process as a real gun.

The Terminator model, a masterpiece movie gun that took the world by storm with its overwhelming presence, is back with the proven performance of Magna Blowback. I'll be back.

Recreating the model used by Arnold Schwarzenegger

The first installment of the mega-hit Hollywood sci-fi action movie franchise, "The Terminator" (1984), whose sixth film in the series, "Dark Fate," is still fresh in our memories.

Although it is a sci-fi film, it is set primarily in the present day, and it was made with a low budget of only 6.4 million dollars, without relying heavily on CGI visual effects as is common today. This inevitably led to a story with a strong focus on gun action.

The invincible android played by Arnold Schwarzenegger displays superhuman gun handling skills that are undeniably thrilling, and it is understandable how the killer machine "T-800," originally a villain, became a popular character.

And the handgun that the T-800, who time-traveled from 2029 to 1984, acquired along with an Uzi submachine gun at a gun shop in Los Angeles at the beginning of the movie was the "Hardballer Long Slide."

This Hardballer, extensively used as a key visual on posters and other promotional materials in addition to the main film, left a strong impression as a symbolic model of the work due to its unique appearance, which was not overshadowed by the physique of the lead actor, Schwarzenegger.

The Hardballer was announced by AMT in the United States in 1977 as a clone of the Colt Government, and at the time, it attracted attention as the first all-stainless steel 1911 pistol.

The company offered a lineup primarily consisting of 5-inch full-size models, as well as 4-inch short-slide Skipper models, among others. However, in 1980, the Hardballer Long Slide was produced as the largest variation, featuring an unprecedented 7-inch slide.

WESTERN ARMS invested in dedicated molds to realistically model this 7-inch long slide, generously using its acclaimed high-density heavy-weight resin.

Details reproduced with custom parts

The Hardballer is designed as a target model based on the Colt Gold Cup, so it features an anti-glare rib on the slide top and a large Partridge-type front sight. Additionally, it is equipped with a micro rear sight at the back, reproduced with custom parts, allowing for fine adjustments in height and windage.

Furthermore, parts housed within the slide, such as the two-piece outer barrel, which is over 120mm long, and the recoil spring plug, are made from aluminum machined parts.

By deliberately reducing the weight of these parts, which would normally be made from heavy metal, despite being an exceptionally top-heavy 7-inch model, ingenuity has been applied to ensure sharp slide operation comparable to 5-inch models, in addition to the powerful recoil shock characteristic of Magna Blowback.

The frame side is equipped with a wide match trigger that strongly inherits the design of the Gold Cup. This is also produced as a custom part, similar to, yet distinct from, the original Colt.

Other parts, such as the old-school wide-spur hammer, extended slide stop, and thumb safety, reproduce the combination of prop guns used in the aforementioned film, chosen from various real gun variations where several part configurations have been confirmed.

Updated with a solid finish

This newly released "Carbon Black Heavyweight Version" incorporates the highly regarded side polish finish, a unique Western Arms manufacturing method.

The slide and frame are first sandblasted to achieve a matte dark grey tone, then only the left and right sides of the slide are polished to create a solid texture with visible hairline finishes. By leveraging the characteristics of heavyweight material, a profound two-tone finish reminiscent of metal is reproduced, creating an ineffable beauty that cannot be achieved with ordinary painted finishes.

The grip panels are made of blackened heavyweight resin, and combined with the effect of the metal weight housed inside, they provide a substantial weight sensation when held.

The finish of each metal part is also unified in a dark grayish tone, creating a new version that even exudes fierceness.

Among the many variations of the 1911, the Terminator model boasts a unique presence. With the overwhelming power of its 7-inch long slide, it's now in your hands: "I'll be back."

Slide and frame maintenance

The surface finish of the carbon black heavyweight material prioritizes a texture that leverages the material's characteristics and does not involve painting or coating.

For this reason, unlike painted finishes, the alloy powder layer mixed into the material is exposed, and may oxidize or discolor over time or with frequent use.

After use, we recommend regular maintenance, such as wiping off dirt (such as sebum from hands) adhering to the material's surface with an optional silicone spray.

【Specifications】

※This product is intended for ages 18 and over.
※This is a gas gun that uses gas and fires 6mm BBs.