Golden Eagle 3399 Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE GBB Pistol

If you're after a sidearm with a mix of speedy looks and combat versatility, the Golden Eagle 3399 Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE GBB Pistol is a great choice. Supplied in a hard pistol case with a stylish CNC ported slide, light-enhancing iron sights, a combat-optimised flared magwell, and a spiral fluted barrel finished in matte gold, the Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE will definitely stand out amongst others and is packed with handling and performance perks as a bonus.

Inside, we're treated to a robust steel hammer and a steel trigger to improve reliability and save you money and hassle in the long term. Also inside is a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel for an accuracy edge with high-quality BBs. If you love a high-speed Hi-Capa with eye-catching looks, the Golden Eagle 3399 Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE GBB Pistol is exactly that!

Starting at the front, we can find 11mm CW female threading at the tip of the 5.1-inch aluminium outer barrel, allowing a tracer unit or suppressor to be fitted using an 11mm CW female to 14mm CCW male thread adapter. If you're planning on rocking a tracer with the Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE, we recommend the Eshooter Flare-M, as it is supplied with the correct adapter in the box.

The outer barrel itself is finished in matte gold, providing a glimpse of its glamorous colour finish through the ports on the sides and top of the slide. To make matters even more special, the barrel features unique spiral fluting running its entire length, visible through the slide ports and at the chamber. The gold barrel adds an instantly recognisable "custom" look, and the spiral fluting only adds to the aesthetic!

The slide itself is ported at the front, with unique hexagonal ports which cover both sides and the top, providing significant weight reduction. The side ports can also be used as makeshift slide serrations, allowing for easy racking from the front or rear. The ported slide design helps cut down weight to improve slide cyclic speed, along with adding considerably to the stylish Hi-Capa aesthetic.

The sights of the Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE can be found on the top of the slide. The front sight is a fixed light-enhancing sight with a red insert, allowing for fast target acquisition, even in low-light situations. The rear sight is a serrated "anti-glare" open sight which combines well with the light-enhancing front sight to prevent accidentally mixing up the sight dots and pulling your shot off. Both sights are made from steel, a big plus for strength in this affordable package.

The rear sight is fully adjustable, allowing for elevation adjustments(up and down) by turning the screw on the top using a flathead screwdriver. The windage can be adjusted using the screw on the right side of the sight, which will allow you to move the sight picture left to right. Adjustable sights very much suit the competition-esque styling of the Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE, allowing extra precision so you can land shots on small targets with ease.

At the rear of the slide, we can find hexagonal serrations to provide positive control over the slide of the pistol, meaning no matter the weather conditions, you will still be able to cock the slide, with or without gloves. The styling of the serrations matches perfectly with the unique shape of the front slide ports, providing a customised aesthetic throughout the build.

Moving down to the frame, we can find the standard Hi-Capa layout of an alloy frame with a modular, polymer pistol grip. The frame features a 20mm Picatinny rail at the front, which allows for a tactical flashlight or aiming laser to be added for low-light environments or CQB.

The slide release catch can be found on the left side of the pistol, just above the trigger, and is a slightly enlarged design to enable those with smaller hands to use the control effectively whilst remaining tight to the frame to prevent snags. The magazine release is on the left side of the grip and is an extended design for easy, fast access when time is of the essence.

The grip itself is constructed from high-density polymer and features hand-stippled texturing on all sides to provide the gripping qualities necessary for use in all weather conditions, with or without gloves. Just like real steel custom 'Capas designed for IPSC, this stippling is incredibly aggressive, positively glueing the pistol to your hands so you can sweep between targets rapidly without the risk of dropping the pistol. Hand stippling is usually a massive effort to undertake; we're thankful Golden Eagle has done the challenging work for us in this case!

As a part of the Hi-Capa design, the trigger guard is integrated into the pistol grip module and includes undercuts for both the strong hand and support hand, encouraging a high grip on the pistol for better recoil control. Undercuts also encourage consistency in how you grip the Hi-Capa HIVE, which translates directly to accuracy downrange.

At the base of the grip, we can find a magazine well extension with a bevelled inner wall, also known as a magazine well flare or flared magwell. This part is intended to help speed up reloads by providing a widened route to the magazine well, allowing for "eyes up" reloads and easier reloads on the move. The magwell flare also functions as a palm rest, keeping your hand consistently positioned so you can shoot instinctively, straight from the draw.

The manual safety catch can be found at the rear of the pistol, and is mirrored on either side to allow for left or right-handed use. This manual safety can be activated whether the pistol is cocked or not and will lock both the trigger and slide when pushed upwards. When not in use, the safety does double duty as a "gas pedal" style thumb rest to encourage a consistent grip and assist with controlling muzzle rise during rapid fire.

At the rear of the frame, we can find our secondary safety device: the "beavertail" grip safety. This safety prevents the pistol from being fired unless it is pressed in, ensuring the pistol will not fire when dropped and allowing you to safely carry the Hi-Capa, "cocked and locked", with its legendary light trigger. The beavertail present on the Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE is an extended design, featuring texture on the rear surface for additional grip and an extension to ensure the safety is disabled as soon as the pistol is gripped.

Just above the grip safety, we can see the hammer, which is a low-profile skeletonised design intended to reduce the chances of "hammer bite" and prevent the hammer from snagging on your gear as you draw. The angular design of the hammer sits right in line with the visual language expressed by the rest of the pistol, equipped with linear texture on the upper surface to allow for greater control if you need to de-cock the Hi-Capa.

If you need a sidearm made with speed in mind at the peak of Hi-Capa handling, the Golden Eagle 3399 Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE GBB Pistol is a fine choice. Ready to rock, whether you lean into its speedy looks or go with a more combat-themed setup, the HIVE makes the custom 'Capa look more affordable than ever before!

Features

• Full metal construction - CNC Aluminium slide
• 6.02mm Tightbore inner barrel - Superb accuracy potential
• Supplied in a hard pistol case - Great value, professional looks
• 11mm CW Female threaded barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready with thread adapter
• Spiral fluted outer barrel - Adds a premium custom look while reducing weight
• Hexagonal "HIVE" Ported slide design - Fast cycling with eye-catching hexagonal ports
• Hexagonal rear slide serrations - Perfectly matches the hexagonal front ports
• Light-enhancing red front sight - Easy to find in low light, steel construction
• Anti-glare adjustable rear sight - Windage/elevation adjustable
• 20mm Picatinny pistol rail - Add a tactical flashlight or aiming laser
• Trigger guard undercuts - Encourages a consistent, comfortable grip
• Hand stippled grip module - Incredibly grippy competition-style stippling
• Ambidextrous safety catch - Easy to use for left or right-handed shooters
• Extended magazine release - Allows for fast reloads under pressure
• Beavertail grip safety - Prevents the pistol from shooting unless gripped
• Flared magazine well - Makes reloads easy by guiding your magazine in
• Steel hammer & trigger - Pre-upgraded parts for long-term durability
• Compatible with most Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB pistol magazines - Golden Eagle magazines recommended

Package Includes

• Golden Eagle 3399 Hi-Capa 5.1 HIVE GBB Pistol
  • 25rnd Green Gas Magazine
  • Speed loader
  • Hard pistol case