Product Description
WA Custom TLE RL II - Matte Black Version Airsoft Gun
- Brand: Western Arms
- Color: Matte Black
- Magazine Capacity: 21 rounds
- Inner Barrel Diameter: 5.93 mm
- Product Weight: 0.9 kg
- Power Source: Gas Cartridge
- Barrel Material: Carbon Black HW Resin Slide & Frame; Matte Black Baked-on Paint Finish
- Frame Material: Carbon Black HW Frame, Slide, & Outer Barrel; Blued (Blackened) Finish
- Manufacturer: Western Arms
- Model Name: Custom TLE RL II
About This Product
BB Diameter/Caliber: 5.93 mm
Muzzle Energy: 0.75–0.85 J
[ A Tactical Model Based on LAPD SWAT Specifications ] The Kimber TLE (short for "Tactical Law Enforcement") / RL II is a product released as a commercial version for the civilian market, tracing the design concept of the "SWAT Custom II" models previously delivered to the LAPD. The slide—featuring a traditional 5-inch barrel length—is equipped with block-style cocking serrations at both the front and rear. This design offers practical utility, allowing for easy manipulation even while wearing gloves, while simultaneously creating a distinctively tactical aesthetic.
The traditional bushing-style barrel is precision-machined from aluminum; this choice of material and manufacturing method was selected to minimize weight and thereby reduce the impact of the barrel's movement on the slide's operation. Running parallel to the barrel, a stainless steel full-length guide rod helps achieve a top-heavy balance while ensuring the recoil spring compresses and expands with absolute reliability. The dovetail-mounted front sight features a white-dot insert. When paired with the low-profile tactical rear sight, it provides an excellent sight picture for rapid target acquisition. The rear sight—mounted at a forward slant—is an exceptional tactical component; its unique, robust profile minimizes the risk of deformation in the event of a drop, while its "snag-free" contours are designed to prevent it from catching on clothing or gear. [ A Concentration of Professional-Grade Custom Parts ] The Picatinny rail, integrally molded into the frame's dust cover, features a standard length with three slots—the current industry standard—ensuring compatibility with equipment of virtually any size. The slim, single-sided thumb safety is a feature unique to "SWAT-spec" models. Designed to prevent accidental discharge while carried in a holster or similar gear, it embodies a design philosophy honed to perfection for professional use. The hammer is a ring-style skeletonized design, engineered to minimize lock time for faster firing response. The "High-Ride" grip safety is designed to prevent the hammer from bruising the base of the thumb when gripping the pistol high on the frame; furthermore, it features a "memory bump" at the base, ensuring high operational responsiveness that allows the grip safety to be disengaged instinctively without conscious effort.
The front strap features a faithful reproduction of the 30 LPI (lines per inch) checkering originally added at the specific request of the LAPD. A robust magazine well—featuring a widely flared opening—is attached to the base of the frame; combined with a wedge-shaped, McCormick-style magazine bumper, it guarantees lightning-fast magazine changes.
The grip panels feature custom sand-colored grips, distinguished by a unique, high-traction anti-slip texture. Both the slide and frame are constructed from "Carbon Black Heavyweight" material—renowned for its exceptional weight and realistic texture—and finished with a durable, matte-baked coating to create a jet-black "Matte Black Version" with a rugged, tactical aesthetic.
While WA's standard HW (Heavyweight) models—which showcase the raw texture of the material itself—typically require regular maintenance with silicone oil to prevent surface oxidation and discoloration, this Matte Black Version, protected by a durable paint coating, eliminates the need for such upkeep. This specification is highly recommended for those who intend to put their pistol to hard use, or for those who simply wish to handle and admire their prized possession on a daily basis without the worry of constant maintenance. Naturally, it retains the same substantial weight and premium feel that are the hallmarks of WA's HW models. Combined with the solid, substantial feel characteristic of HW (Heavyweight) material, this model offers a tactile experience—a tangible heft—that is simply unattainable with conventional ABS resin models; it is a sensation so authentic that anyone holding it will scarcely believe their eyes. The "John Wick" series—which has recently redefined the standards for gun-fu action in Hollywood cinema—featured a Kimber 1911 as the sidearm of choice for its star, Keanu Reeves. Now, WA brings that very same authentic feel directly into your hands.
Product Details
Model Number:WA-KMET
Color:** Matte Black
Material:** Carbon Black HW Resin Slide & Frame; Matte Black Baked-on Paint Finish
Batteries Included/Required:** No
Item Weight:** 900 g
Product Description
We have faithfully modeled a flagship entry in the Kimber 1911 lineup—a platform officially adopted as standard issue by elite units such as the LAPD SWAT and the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)—presenting it here in a matte black version featuring a durable baked-on paint finish. [ A Leading Brand of Custom 1911s in Modern America ] Currently headquartered in Troy, Alabama, Kimber Manufacturing was originally established in 1979 in Clackamas, Oregon, under the name "Kimber of Oregon." The company reportedly built its early success primarily through the manufacture of high-precision bolt-action rifles. In the early 1990s, Kimber entered the custom 1911 market—a space at the time dominated by competitors such as Wilson Combat—and achieved remarkable success by offering 1911s that required no further modification. These firearms delivered performance nearly on par with custom-built models, yet were available at a relatively affordable, mid-range price point. Furthermore, the company's brand reputation was decisively cemented—both domestically and internationally—when the Kimber 1911 was officially adopted as standard-issue equipment by various law enforcement and military units, including the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Detachment 1 (MCSOCOM Det-1) and the LAPD SWAT (the third-largest police force in the United States). Today, it is no exaggeration to say that Kimber has evolved into one of America's premier firearms manufacturers.
