Lancer Tactical Heracles Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol w/ Red Dot

If you're into stylish Hi-Capa builds but don't have the budget or know-how to build one yourself, Lancer Tactical has your back with the Heracles Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol w/ Red Dot! A full metal Hi-Capa 5.1 with a CNC aluminium ported slide, a threaded outer barrel and a red dot reflex sight included in the box, this is a fantastic value pack which saves you compatibility worries and hassle so you can spend more time shooting!

Starting at the front, we can find a "bull barrel" profile 5.1-inch outer barrel with a 14mm CCW thread adapter at the tip. The contrasting finish of the barrel to the slide looks fantastic through the stylish slide ports, giving off custom vibes and making the Heracles look a lot more expensive than it actually is. 

Mounted to the tip of the outer barrel, we are treated to a 14mm CCW male thread adapter, ready for your choice of tracer unit or suppressor. The thread adapter can also be removed if you prefer a more "service pistol" look for your stylish Heracles Hi-Capa.

The slide of the Heracles Hi-Capa has a much more dynamic look than your usual Hi-Capa, thanks to a combination of front and rear slide serrations, angled weight reduction ports and the bevelled front end. This fits in well with the aesthetic of customised race gun platforms and also improves wet-weather handling qualities, allowing you to rack the slide from the front or the rear, depending on your preference. The weight reduction ports will speed up the slide cyclic rate slightly and are small enough that dirt and debris ingress should not be a problem.

At the top of the slide, we are treated to a very thoughtful and modern iron sight setup. The front sight blade contains a red light-enhancing insert, and the rear sight has anti-glare texturing on its surface. This combination of sights is easy to acquire and align, eliminating the possibility of mixing up the sight dots when working under pressure. The anti-glare texturing on the rear sight notch prevents the sight from being difficult to use in bright sunlight, which works well with the bright green front sight insert. Both the front and rear sights are also raised "suppressor-height" sights to co-witness with the included red dot sight (when mounted) and clear any suppressor or tracer you have mounted. 

The red dot plate at the rear of the slide allows the included red dot sight to be mounted using the included screw set. The red dot sight requires a single CR2032 button cell (not included) to power it. To install your battery, insert your CR2032 cell into the bottom of the sight and install it on the mount. To turn it on, simply press either of the two side brightness adjustment buttons, and to turn it off, long-press both simultaneously. Being packaged with a red dot sight makes this set fantastic value, with the bonus that you don't need to worry about sourcing compatible parts!

At the rear of the slide, we can find more serrations on either side to provide optimal grip when cocking the pistol. These are especially useful in wet weather, and the depth of these serrations allows a good grip even when operating the Heracles while wearing gloves. These serrations are swept back at an angle which matches that of the front slide serrations, giving the pistol a mean, dynamic look. The pistol's hammer can be found at the rear of the slide, attached to the frame, and is a skeletonised design with a textured section to provide positive control for when the hammer needs to be manually cocked.

Next up, we reach the frame of the pistol, which is constructed in standard Hi-Capa fashion, with a metal upper frame containing the internal parts and a lower pistol grip/trigger guard module made from polymer. The upper frame of the Heracles Hi-capa includes a 20mm Picatinny rail, perfect for a tactical flashlight or laser aiming module designed for use on a pistol.

The slide catch/disassembly lever is located on the left side of the pistol and has a slight extension to its upper surface with serrations for extra grip, providing assurance that you can operate this control effectively from a firing grip with no risk of slipping off and slowing down your reload. The slide release catch is finished in gunmetal grey, making it stand out against the matt black frame and adding to the realistic look.

The adjustable HOP-up is accessible when the pistol is field-stripped, located on the outer barrel as we would expect for a GBB pistol based on Tokyo Marui's designs. To field strip the Heracles, first remove the magazine, then rack the slide so the hammer is back. With this done, pull the slide back until the rear of the slide lock/release aligns with the semi-circular cutout on the slide, just to the rear of the slide locking cutout. With the slide held in this position, push the slide lock through from the right side, after which the slide can be removed from the front of the pistol. The gear HOP-up adjuster is on the bottom of the outer barrel, ready to be adjusted for your chosen ammo weight, looking for the flattest possible trajectory.

To the rear of the slide release catch, we can find the manual safety, which is ambidextrous and sits comfortably within reach of the shooter's thumb when holding the pistol in a firing grip, whether you are right or left-handed. This safety allows the Heracles to be carried "cocked and locked" safely, with only a very slight movement required to remove the safety before taking the shot. Also included is the hallmark 1911/Hi-capa beavertail grip safety, which protrudes slightly from the rear of the grip. This safety ensures the pistol can only be fired when it is properly gripped, preventing accidental discharges.

The magazine release can be found just below the slide release catch and is an extended design with a prominent textured button, so you never miss the release at a critical moment. This is of great benefit for a competition shooting pistol and can be an asset to any skirmisher who values a swift and easy reload with their sidearm.

At the bottom of the grip, we can find the magazine well extension, providing a wide flare to assist in reloading when you are pushing yourself to maximum speed, or you are positively shaking with adrenaline. The mag well extension is constructed from alloy and is the same style as the one used in the JW3 pistol, complete with a cutout on either side to allow you to grab the mag for a retention reload. This characteristic is what separates this mag well extension from those present on competition-style Hi-Capas, combining speedy race-gun attributes with essentials for a combat-ready design. 

The pistol grip/trigger guard module of the Heracles is a one-piece unit, as it is with other Hi-Capa pistols. The grip itself features crackle texture on the sides and front, with pyramidal checkering on the hammer spring housing at the rear. This further enhances the pistol's custom look and provides effective and comfortable grips, whether you wear gloves in-game or not.

The trigger itself is a skeletonised design, styled similarly to the hammer, including linear texturing on its frontal surface to promote a consistent trigger pull and prevent your finger from sliding around and pulling shots off during strings of rapid-fire. The trigger, as with many other Hi-capa and 1911 variants, has a very small amount of uptake before you get to the wall, and resets with a satisfying audible and tactile click with practically no overtravel. The trigger is what makes real 1911 and Hi-capa pistols so popular with competition shooters, and fortunately for Airsofters, this perk has translated well to the Airsoft equivalents! If you are shooting for speed, whether in a skirmish or for target shooting, you can't do much better than a Hi-capa trigger!

If you're looking for a Hi-Capa which is dressed to impress straight out of the box, the Lancer Tactical Heracles Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol w/ Red Dot has your name on it. A superb quality full metal build with a red dot sight included in the fitted hard case, the Heracles is great bang for your buck!

Features

• Full metal construction - CNC Aluminium slide
• Optics-ready slide - Red Dot Sight included in the box
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
• Ported slide design - Reduced slide weight for better gas efficiency
• 20mm Picatinny frame rail - Ready for a tactical flashlight or aiming laser
• Extended slide release catch - Easy to reach, even for those with smaller hands
• Ambidextrous thumb safety - Locks the trigger & slide, ideal for left or right-handed shooters
• Extended magazine catch - Enlarged and raised design for easy "eyes-up" reloads
• Crackle-textured grip module - Plenty of traction, even in wet weather
• Beavertail grip safety - Stops the pistol from firing unless gripped correctly
• Skeletonised trigger & hammer - Speedy looks
• Swept back slide serrations - Stylish and grippy
• Compatible with TM/WE Spec Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB magazines
• Red Dot Sight requires 1x CR2032 3V Button Cell (not included)

Package Includes

• Lancer Tactical Heracles Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol w/ Red Dot 
  • 28rnd Green Gas Magazine
  • Red Dot Sight
  • Hard Case