The new ICS BLE Alpha is finally here! This is ICS's entry into the gas blowback pistol market. We did a preliminary feature on the pistol at Shot Show 2016, and the first production models in the U.S. just landed at Fox Airsoft! The final product has a beautiful finish and is ready for action.
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The first thing you'll notice about the gun is that it features very clean lines on the overall dimensions. The first models we had come in were very well oiled as you'll notice in some of the pictures. It's great to know that they have great factory lubrication, some other pistols on the market can come dry which can lead to mags leaking, especially in our dry climate in Colorado.
For our demonstration pistol we mounted an NC Star Light with Green Laser. This fit nicely onto the picatinny rail that is molded into the polymer frame.
The pistol features an ambidextrous slide release as well as magazine release. These are great features, especially for those left handed shooters out there.
The gun currently comes with a 24 round green gas magazine. ICS tells us that there will be a CO2 version of the pistol produced in the future, at the time of this writing the release date had not been announced. CO2 has a higher pressure than green gas, and it means that the internals of the CO2 gun will need to be designed to withstand the increased pressures. Green gas already includes the required lubricant inside the canister, so with the current magazines this shouldn't be an issue. Something else that is notable on the magazine is the increased size of the feed lip. It looks like this part is beefed up a bit more over standard feed lips. ICS will be making the feed lips available for future purchase in case they become damaged over time.
Field stripping the gun is very straight forward. Simply remove the magazine, bring the slide back, then push and rotate the field strip lever down. Gently move your top slide forward to remove it from the polymer frame.
This exposes critical areas that will need to be cleaned. It also allows you access to your adjustable hop up unit as well.
In our testing, we found that the BLE Alpha will fit in some locking Glock 17 holsters. Shooting the gun was a blast - it came in between 280 - 300 fps using Elite Force .20g BBs.
The gun is going to be released in 4 color variations: Black, Tan, Black/Tan, and Tan/Black. For our initial shipment, we received the black and the tan variants, expect to see the 2 tone models in the near future. If you're looking for a solid side arm that features functionality and will also turn heads, make sure to check out the BLE Alpha from ICS.
The ICS BLE Alpha Airsoft Pistol stands as a testament to the best airsoft pistol brands with its impressive entry into the gas blowback market. It's celebrated for its exquisite finish and readiness for action, featuring clean lines and excellent factory lubrication. This pistol, with its ambidextrous slide and magazine release, offers a seamless experience for both right and left-handed shooters, underlining ICS's commitment to quality and player satisfaction in the competitive airsoft landscape.