EMG / Salient Arms 2011 DS 5.1 Airsoft Training Weapon

EMG / Salient Arms 2011 DS 5.1 Airsoft Training Weapon

If you're after the most authentic training pistol experience on the airsoft market, the EMG / Salient Arms 2011 DS 5.1 GBB is in a class of its own. This airsoft gun brings Salient Arms International’s uncompromising approach to design into a steel-bodied, competition-grade platform that's built to mimic the real thing in every possible way. We're not just talking aesthetics here—this airsoft pistol feels and handles like a true duty-grade firearm.

Unlike most other GBB pistols that rely on lighter alloys or polymers, this airsoft training weapon is precision CNC machined from steel. That extra heft isn’t just for realism—it amplifies the recoil impulse for a seriously satisfying blowback and gives you the muscle memory and handling dynamics of a live firearm. At 210mm long and weighing in with a full metal slide and frame, it delivers 1:1 realism and durability with no compromises.

The slide features aggressive front and rear serrations, lightning cuts to shed some weight, and a tri-top design that keeps the recoil impulse sharp and manageable. Milled anti-glare channels keep your focus locked onto the sights, and speaking of sights—you get competition-grade front and rear combat sights, with a bright fibre optic insert up front for ultra-fast sight acquisition in all light conditions.

True to its real-steel counterpart, the DS 5.1 is equipped with a titanium nitride style heavy bull barrel. This barrel design not only looks the part with its polished golden finish but also provides excellent stability shot after shot. Underneath, an on-frame accessory rail gives you room to mount lights or lasers—perfect for CQB setups or realism-focused training environments.

Functionality is fully thought out here. The flat-faced trigger has a responsive break, paired with a full ambidextrous safety and front/backstrap diamond checkering that keeps the pistol locked in your hand even when things get sweaty. The 2011-style grip panels add both texture and visual appeal, tying in the best ergonomic elements of a competition shooter’s pistol.

Internally, the DS 5.1 runs off the proven Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa gas system, which means aftermarket compatibility is massive. While it comes ready to run on Green Gas, the heavier slide means you'll get best results using CO2 magazines like those from AW Custom or EMG’s Hi-CAPA series. With an FPS range between 320–350 using 0.20g BBs, it's more than capable on the skirmish field—though this is equally suited to training or collector setups.

If you want an airsoft handgun that walks and talks like a real steel sidearm, the EMG / SAI 2011 DS 5.1 delivers the full package—weight, recoil, precision, and pedigree. This is a pistol built for those who demand realism, durability, and raw performance in one seriously sleek and aggressive package.

Highlights

• Officially licensed Salient Arms International model
• Full CNC steel construction for maximum realism
• Heavyweight bull barrel with titanium nitride finish
• Tri-top slide with deep serrations and milled slide cuts
• Bright fibre optic front sight and rear combat sights
• Ambidextrous safety and flat-faced competition trigger
• Runs on Green Gas or CO2 magazines (CO2 recommended)
• 1:1 scale with realistic blowback and recoil impulse

What's Included

• 1 x EMG / Salient Arms 2011 DS 5.1 Airsoft Training Pistol
• 1 x 30+1 Round Gas Magazine
• 1 x User Manual

Technical Specifications

• Length: 210mm
• Height: 150mm
• Material: CNC Steel Frame and Slide
• Magazine Capacity: 30+1 Rounds
• Gas Type: Green Gas / CO2
• Muzzle Velocity: 320–350 FPS (with 0.20g BBs)
• System: Gas Blowback
• Hop-Up: Adjustable

Spare Magazines
2011 DS CO2 Magazine (Silver)
2011 DS Gas Magazine (Silver)
2011 DS CO2 Magazine (Black)
2011 DS Gas Magazine (Black)