Description
WE MEU OD Full Metal (Rail Version) (Blue) GBBP (WE-71026-BLUE)
The WE MEU OD Full Metal Rail Version, code WE-71026-BLUE, is a full metal 1911 MEU gas blowback pistol supplied in blue. It is the UK coloured version of WE’s MEU OD rail model, giving you the same full metal build, accessory rail and threaded barrel in a bright, distinctive finish.
The MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) 1911 is the version of the classic 1911 associated with US Marine Corps special units, combining the original shape with practical upgrades such as a beavertail grip safety, an ambidextrous thumb safety and improved sights. WE (WE-Tech) is a Taiwanese manufacturer and one of the best-known names in gas blowback pistols. Its replicas are widely used as sidearms on UK skirmish sites, with good spare parts support and a reputation for strong, lively blowback.
Build and materials
The slide and frame are metal, giving the pistol a reassuring weight of around 1kg and a solid, rigid feel with no creaks or flex. The rail version adds an accessory rail under the dust cover, so you can fit a pistol torch or laser for indoor sites, dark buildings and night games, and the outer barrel is threaded to accept a mock silencer. The blue finish is the UK coloured version of this model. Many players and collectors like the bright, distinctive look, and it makes the pistol easy to spot if you put it down on the range or in the safe zone.
Performance
Inside is a 112mm inner barrel with an adjustable hop-up, so you can tune the backspin to your choice of BB weight; 0.25g BBs are a good match. The single-stack magazine holds 15 rounds and is filled with green gas. As with every 1911, the single-action trigger is short and light once the hammer is cocked, which makes the MEU a pleasure to shoot accurately and an excellent pistol for learning good trigger control.
The 1911 layout
The 1911 is one of the most familiar pistol designs in the world, and its controls are easy to learn. A thumb safety at the rear of the frame locks the action, a grip safety in the backstrap must be pressed by a proper firing grip, and the single-action trigger is short and light once the hammer is cocked. That combination rewards good technique and makes the 1911 a favourite with players who enjoy accurate, deliberate shooting.
Because the design is so popular, there is a large choice of holsters, magazine pouches and accessories to suit it, so building a complete sidearm setup around a 1911-pattern pistol is straightforward.
Key features
- Full metal slide and frame
- MEU-pattern 1911 gas blowback pistol
- Accessory rail under the dust cover
- Threaded outer barrel for a mock silencer
- 112mm inner barrel with adjustable hop-up
- 15-round gas magazine
- Ambidextrous thumb safety
- Grip safety with beavertail
- Runs on green gas
- Blue finish
Compatibility
Use WE 1911 MEU gas magazines; please ask us before buying spares from other makers, as fit varies between brands. Fires standard 6mm BBs, with 0.25g BBs recommended.
Most holsters for full-size 1911 pistols fit the MEU, but a railed frame with a light or laser fitted will need a holster designed for it. The threaded outer barrel accepts a mock silencer with a matching thread. Use only gas made for airsoft guns; never use lighter fluid or butane.
Care and maintenance
Gas blowback pistols reward a little regular attention. After a day’s play, wipe the slide, frame and magazine down with a lightly oiled cloth to remove dust and moisture, and run a cleaning rod with a clean patch through the inner barrel every so often to keep accuracy consistent. Use only gas made for airsoft, and put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine fill valve and outlet seal from time to time to keep them supple and leak-free.
Don’t overfill the magazine; a short, steady fill is enough, and you will hear and see when it is full. For storage, leave a small amount of gas in the magazine to keep the seals pressurised, store the pistol and magazines at room temperature, and avoid leaving them in a cold car or direct sun. In cold weather keep spare magazines warm in a pocket, as gas pressure drops noticeably as temperature falls. Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs, as cheap or misshapen BBs are the most common cause of jams and hop-up wear.
Who is it for?
This WE MEU rail version suits players who want a full metal 1911 with real weight, a rail for a light and a threaded barrel, and fans of the classic 1911 who like a practical, military take on the design.
Please note: Gas, BBs and spare magazines are not included unless stated above. Always wear suitable eye and face protection and check the power and safety rules at your site before play.
