Lancer Tactical LTX6 Knightshade Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol

If you're an aggressive skirmisher seeking a Hi-Capa to match, the Lancer Tactical LTX6 Knightshade Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol should suit! A full metal build with a CNC aluminium slide, the Knightshade brings a menacing aesthetic to the table with choice handling enhancements inspired by real steel Hi-Capas designed for competition shooting, including a flared magazine well and stylish ported slide. To our eye, this is the angry twin brother of the JW3 Combat Master!

Starting at the front, we can find a "bull" profile 5.1-inch outer barrel with female 11mm CW threading at the tip. Pre-installed on the 11mm CW threading, we are treated to a 14mm CCW male thread adapter, making the LTX6 Knightshade ready for a tracer or suppressor of your choice. It's always nice to see thread adapters included with pistols, as we all know how popular pistol/tracer combos are on CQB sites!

The slide of the LTX6 has a much more dynamic look than your usual Hi-Capa, thanks to a combination of front and rear slide serrations,  aggressive angled weight reduction ports and the swept-back front end to aid reholstering. Having serrations at the front and rear 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 is a flat notch type with full adjustment for windage and elevation. This combination of sights is easy to acquire and align and eliminates the possibility of mixing up the sight dots, as is possible with a white dot sight setup. The rear sight can be adjusted for elevation using the adjustment screw on the top and for windage using the screw on the right side of the sight.

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 LTX6 while wearing gloves. These serrations are swept forward at an angle which mirrors that of the front slide serrations, giving the pistol a mean, dynamic look. The 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 front of the LTX6 Knightshade frame includes an extended 20mm Picatinny rail, with five slots of available attachment space similar to the JW3 pistol, which is absolutely perfect for a tactical flashlight or laser aiming module. 

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 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 Knightshade, 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 LTX6 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 a low-profile design intended to reduce equipment snags and avoid accidental presses on kit and holsters. This works fantastically for a combat pistol designed to get down and dirty, but can be replaced with aftermarket extended mag releases if you prioritise speed!

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, as does the lanyard loop present in the rear of the extension.

The pistol grip/trigger guard module of the LTX6 is a one-piece unit, as is the convention for Hi-Capa pistols. The grip itself features oblong imitation stippling, which adds to the pistol's custom look and provides an effective and comfortable grip, whether you wear gloves in-game or not.

The trigger guard includes undercuts to provide an area for your support hand to index, giving you the best chance of achieving a consistent grip every time you draw the Knightshade. This will cut down the time from draw to first shot, and encourage proper handling of the pistol, especially under pressure. Undercuts are usually something which requires some serious elbow grease to add; it's always nice to see the most modern handling features in such an affordable Hi-Capa platform!

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 shopping Hi-Capas, looking for a menacing, combat-ready build with discrete, IPSC-inspired handling upgrades, the Lancer Tactical LTX6 Knightshade Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol has your name on it. A high-quality build supplied in a practical and presentable pistol hard case, the Knightshade is the more menacing alternative to the TM Gold Match!

Features

• Full metal construction - CNC Aluminium slide
• Black with gold barrel, Black/Gold Accents or Black/Bronze accents
• 11mm CW Female threaded outer barrel - Ready for a tracer with the included adapter
• 14mm CCW Male thread adapter pre-installed - Tracer/suppressor ready, remove for a more compact look
• Swept back front end - Aids reholstering, similarly styled to the JW3
• Ported slide design - Reduced slide weight for better gas efficiency
• Angled slide serrations - Aggressive aesthetics, plenty of grip
• 20mm Picatinny frame rail - Ready for a tactical flashlight or aiming laser
• Trigger guard undercuts - Encourages a higher grip for better recoil control
• 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
• Low-profile magazine catch - Combat optimised, low snag design
• Stippled grip module - Super grippy, plenty of traction even in wet weather
• Beavertail grip safety - Stops the pistol from firing unless gripped correctly
• Skeletonised trigger & hammer - Speedy looks
• Flared magazine well extension - Allows for speedy "eyes up" reloads on the move
• Lanyard mount point - Add a pistol retention lanyard to the loop on the magwell for extra security
• Compatible with TM/WE Spec Hi-Capa GBB magazines

Package Includes

• Lancer Tactical LTX6 Knightshade Hi-Capa 5.1 GBB Pistol 
  • 28rnd Green Gas Magazine
  • Hard Case