Description
ICS BLE-VULTURE Gas Blowback Pistol (Blue – BLE-011-SB)
The ICS BLE-VULTURE (BLE-011-SB) is a gas blowback airsoft pistol from ICS’s BLE line, and this version is finished in blue. A coloured pistol like this stands out on the range and in the kit bag, and makes it easy to tell your sidearm apart at a glance.
ICS is an established Taiwanese manufacturer with a long history in airsoft, and its BLE series brings modern gas blowback pistols to its range. The BLE-VULTURE suits skirmish players looking for a reliable sidearm, as well as target shooters who enjoy the feel of a blowback slide.
How it works
The BLE-VULTURE runs on gas held in the magazine; spare Vulture series magazines are listed as green gas magazines. Each shot releases a measured amount of gas to fire the BB and drive the slide back, cycling the action and giving felt recoil before the slide returns to chamber the next BB. That recoil makes practice more rewarding and helps you learn proper grip and follow-through.
Gas pistol performance
Like all green gas pistols, the BLE-VULTURE performs best in mild to warm temperatures. In cold weather, gas pressure drops and the slide may cycle more slowly. Keeping spare filled magazines in an inside pocket, and allowing a moment between rapid strings of shots, helps keep performance consistent through the colder months.
Magazines
Spare Vulture series gas magazines are available, including thick-base versions, so you can carry extra magazines for longer games. Carrying two or three filled magazines means less time reloading in the field and lets you rotate them to keep the gas warm.
Getting started
Read the manual before first use. Fill the magazine with gas through the valve in the base, keeping the can upright and filling in short bursts, then load BBs from the top. Insert the magazine firmly, rack the slide to chamber a round, and fire a few shots at a safe target to set the hop-up so BBs fly flat.
On the field
As a sidearm, the BLE-VULTURE is there for the moments when your primary runs dry or when you are clearing tight spaces where a rifle is awkward. A good holster that holds it securely, and a magazine pouch on your belt, make it quick to bring into action. Practise drawing and reloading at home with the pistol unloaded so the movements become smooth under pressure.
Key features
- Gas blowback action with realistic recoil
- Part of ICS’s BLE pistol range
- Blue finish
- Spare Vulture series magazines available, including thick-base versions
- Suits skirmish and target shooting
- From established manufacturer ICS
Compatibility
Takes ICS Vulture series gas magazines; check the model before ordering spares. Use the gas specified in the manual and quality 6mm BBs. Holster fit varies with pistol design, so check holster compatibility with the BLE-VULTURE specifically.
Care and maintenance
Put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine’s fill valve and seals regularly to keep them supple, and store magazines with a little gas in them. Never overfill a magazine. Keep the slide rails lightly lubricated with silicone oil, clean the inner barrel regularly and use only clean, seamless BBs. Store the pistol somewhere dry.
Who is it for?
The blue BLE-VULTURE is for players who want a distinctive gas blowback sidearm from an established maker, for skirmishing in the warmer months and target practice all year.
Please note: Gas and BBs are not included. Gas pistols perform less well in cold weather. Always wear suitable eye protection when shooting.
