Cybergun Tanfoglio Gold Custom Gen.2 CO2 GBB Pistol

If you like a hard-recoiling classic with spicy race gun-style looks, the Cybergun Tanfoglio Gold Custom Gen.2 CO2 GBB Pistol is the mighty sidearm you seek! A full metal build with licensed trademarks from real steel race gun experts, Tanfoglio, the Gold Custom is inspired by a specifically designed real steel variant used by 5-time IPSC World Champion Eric Graufell, complete with its menacing 4-port compensator, 20mm Weaver optics rail, extended charging handle and flared magazine well.

Being a CO2-powered GBB pistol, the Gold Custom is a real beast in the recoil and muzzle noise department, emitting a loud crack with each trigger pull, with a smooth but fast cycle. This also means it will still do its job in cold weather, and won't suffer as much from the "cooldown" effect when fired rapidly. If you need a winter-ready sidearm with a hotrod-style look or an affordable way to get into Airsoft competition shooting, the Cybergun Tanfoglio Gold Custom Gen.2 CO2 GBB Pistol is a fine choice!

Starting at the front, we can't help but notice the meaty 4-port compensator, a sleek yet aggressive device which gives the Gold Custom its race gun aesthetics. The comp is mostly for the look, but its extra weight at the muzzle end functions similarly to real steel muzzle weights, helping you keep the front end under control to allow for rapid follow-up shots with maximum accuracy.

Following the comp, we come to the slide, which boasts front and rear serrations for optimal handling qualities. The front serrations are harder to access with the pre-installed optic rail on board, but thankfully, the Gold Custom is equipped with an extended charging handle on the rear right side, allowing for intuitive slide manipulation, even when pumped with adrenaline. The slide itself is far smaller and lighter than the average thanks to the Tanfoglio's CZ75-derived design, a great feature for a pistol designed to go fast!

On the left side of the slide, we can see the first of our licensed Tanfoglio trademarks, reading "Gold Custom", a perfect match for the real thing. Just below, on the frame, we can find the Tanfoglio logo discreetly engraved between the optic mount and slide lock/release. Realistic trademarks add a lot to the external build, an elite touch which marks the Gold Custom out as a top-notch replica, as useful for display as it is on game day!

The right side of the slide is where we can find the mock ejection port and chamber, complete with a mock extractor moulded into the slide, behind the chamber. On the barrel/chamber itself, we have an engraved "6mm cal" marking, intended to distinguish this Airsoft Tanfoglio from its 4.5mm air pistol relatives. Behind the chamber, we can see the cylindrical charging handle protruding to the right side, complete with texture around its circumference for optimal gripping qualities.

Mounted to the left side of the frame but presenting over the top of the slide, we are treated to a 20mm Weaver Optics rail, a perfect match for the real Gold Custom used by Eric Graufell and a generous inclusion for a race pistol. While the rail is Weaver-spec, we found that most 20mm Picatinny-compatible optics fit, though mounts with recoil lugs on the bottom will, in most cases, not fit.

At the rear of the frame, we can find the skeletonised hammer, a weight-reduced design which looks fantastic with the other race gun-inspired features of the Gold Custom. The hammer includes linear serrations on its surface to allow manual cocking when necessary, whether it needs to be reset due to a "light strike" or for a movie-style standoff moment!

Moving down to the frame, we can take note of the squared trigger guard profile, designed to allow a finger to be wrapped around the front to keep the muzzle under control during rapid strings of fire. This technique is known as the "European grip", a common method used by competition shooters, especially during the heyday of the Gold Custom.

The trigger itself is a single-action design, just like the 1911 and Hi-Capa pistols, offering a short and light trigger pull with practically no take-up. The single-action trigger is one of the changes made to the original CZ75 design by Tanfoglio to optimise the build for competitive shooting. The manual safety catch is ambidextrous, located on either side, ideal for left or right-handed shooters. Each safety catch is enlarged and functions as a thumb rest for improved recoil control and to encourage a consistent grip, which translates to accuracy downrange.

On the left side of the frame, we can find the slide lock/release catch, complete with machined-in serrations so you never slip off this essential control during wet weather. Unlike some other Tanfoglio variants, the Gold Custom still has a functional slide lock, which locks the slide to the rear when your magazine runs dry. Below the slide release, on the left side of the trigger guard, we arrive at the extended magazine release.

The grip itself is designed for pure comfort and speed, equipped with diamond checkering machined into the frame at the front and rear, along with CNC aluminium grip panels with crackle textured inserts to enhance handling. At the base of the grip, we are treated to a flared magazine well extension, designed to help guide your magazines in during a mid-firefight or mid-stage reload. Flared magwells are a staple of pistols designed for competitive shooting, but are equally useful on combat pistols, helping you keep your eyes up during the reload process to stay aware of the ever-changing tactical environment.

The adjustable HOP-up of the Tanfoglio Gold Custom is located on the underside of the outer barrel, accessible when the pistol is field stripped. To field strip the pistol, first, remove the magazine. Next, rack the slide so the hammer is cocked. With this done, pull the slide back slightly until the two recessed dots on the left side of the slide and frame are aligned. With the slide held in this position, push the slide lock/release catch through the frame from the right side, after which the slide assembly can be pushed forward and off the pistol.

The HOP-up dial is located on the bottom of the barrel, allowing you to tune the amount of backspin applied to your BBs and set the Gold Custom up for different ammo weights, seeking the flattest possible trajectory. This HOP-up type is KWC/Cybergun's BAX system, so it is unfortunately not compatible with TM-spec aftermarket upgrade parts.

If you love a classic design and appreciate aggressive race gun aesthetics, the Cybergun Tanfoglio Gold Custom Gen.2 CO2 GBB Pistol should be on your shopping list. With looks to turn heads and violent recoil with an epic firing report and cyclic rate, the Tanfoglio Gold Custom will definitely get you noticed on the field!

Features

• Full metal construction - Very hefty (1.1KG approx unloaded)
• CO2-Powered Gas Blowback - Intense recoil, superb efficiency
• 4-Port compensator pre-installed - Aggressive, race gun looks
• Front slide serrations - Rack from the front or rear with extra grip
• 20mm Weaver Optics rail - Fits most 20mm Picatinny red dot sights/scopes (see "Special Instructions")
• Extended charging handle - Allows easy slide manipulation at speed, ideal for a race gun build
• Ambidextrous safety catch - Extended design works as a thumb rest
• Enlarged magazine release - Easy access for speedy reloads
• Short single-action trigger pull - Practically no take-up before firing
• Skeleonised hammer - Completes the race gun aesthetic
• Extended beavertail - Prevents hammer-bite and supports the web of the hand
• Flared magazine well - Helps guide your magazines in during adrenaline-fueled mid-game reloads
• Gear adjustable HOP-up unit - On the underside of the outer barrel, accessible when field stripped
• Powered by 12g Unthreaded CO2 bulbs
• Compatible with Cybergun Tanfoglio CO2 Magazines (6mm)
• Compatible red dot sights:
  • AIM-O SRS Mini Red Dot Sight
  • WADSN EFLX Mini Red Dot Sight
• OEM: KWC

Package Includes

• Cybergun Tanfoglio Gold Custom Gen.2 CO2 GBB Pistol
  • 18rnd CO2 Magazine
  • Allen Keys

Special Instructions

Due to the absolutely intense recoil of the Gold Custom, we recommend regularly tightening the screws of your optic mount to ensure your zero stays true, and using a threadlock adhesive if you deem it necessary. If you find the optic rail has considerably loosened up, ensure it does not impinge on the slide before tightening the screws.

Red Dot Compatibility

The rail provided on the Gold Custom is known as a "Weaver" rail. This rail type pre-dates 20mm Picatinny but is still compatible with most Airsoft optics intended for 20mm Picatinny. Sights and mounts with "recoil lugs" (squared protrusions on the underside of the mount, designed to index with the 20mm Picatinny rail's recesses) will not fit.