Blackviper D-Eagle Spring BB Gun Pistol in Clear

The Blackviper D-Eagle Spring BB Gun Pistol in Clear is a seriously chunky, full-scale airsoft pistol aimed at beginners, casual target shooters and anyone who simply likes the unmistakable oversized Desert Eagle shape. This is a 1:1 scale heavyweight-style replica with a clear ABS polymer body, metal inner components and a metal tight-bore barrel. Unlike a compact sidearm, the D-Eagle is deliberately big in the hand, measuring approximately 267mm long by 155mm high. If you have smaller hands, that substantial grip can take some getting used to. If you want one of the biggest spring pistols around, however, its sheer size is half the fun.

Up front, the pistol uses a metal tight-bore inner barrel designed to provide consistent BB travel and useful accuracy for recreational target shooting. Blackviper quotes a measured velocity of approximately 280 FPS, giving this spring-powered BB gun respectable performance without the complication of batteries, chargers or gas. A built-in Hop-Up system applies backspin to the BB to help maintain a flatter trajectory and extend its effective flight. The quoted shooting range is over 30 metres, although practical accuracy and range will naturally depend on the BBs used and shooting conditions.

The clear ABS body is one of the defining features of this version. Rather than the conventional all-black appearance, the transparent shell allows some of the pistol's internal construction to remain visible and gives the D-Eagle a distinctive technical look. There is still plenty of weight and substance to the design, with metal used internally and for the barrel. Front and rear sights run along the top of the pistol, providing a simple, conventional sight picture for lining up cans, paper targets and other suitable airsoft targets.

Being spring powered, operation could hardly be simpler. Pull the slide fully back to cock the mechanism, let it return forward, aim and squeeze the trigger. Each shot requires the slide to be manually cocked again, so there is no semi-automatic or full-auto firing mode here. That makes the D-Eagle particularly easy to understand for somebody buying their first airsoft gun. There is no battery to charge the night before and no gas magazine to fill; the spring mechanism supplies the power every time you manually cock the pistol.

The magazine is removable and holds 24 rounds, which is a useful capacity for a spring airsoft pistol. Its full-size design also contributes to the realistic proportions of the gun rather than using a tiny stick magazine hidden inside the grip. Loading is carried out through the removable magazine before it is inserted back into the pistol. For anyone planning plenty of target shooting, a spare magazine to fit this pistol is available here, making it possible to have another magazine loaded and ready.

There are some nice mechanical touches around the controls too. The D-Eagle has a working hammer that moves as part of the firing action, along with a functional safety device. The chamber cover also features spring action, adding a bit more movement and character when handling the pistol. These details do not turn a spring-powered model into a gas blowback replica, of course, but they make the gun considerably more interesting than a completely static beginner pistol.

Handling is dominated by that enormous Desert Eagle-inspired frame. This is not a discreet little sidearm that disappears into your palm; the large grip, long slide and heavyweight-style construction are precisely what give the D-Eagle its personality. Its full-scale dimensions make it particularly enjoyable for informal target shooting, where the substantial frame is comfortable to aim with both hands. The large format also makes the controls easy to identify, although younger users and shooters with smaller hands may find the grip noticeably wider than that of more conventional airsoft pistols.

Overall, the Blackviper D-Eagle Spring BB Gun Pistol in Clear is a straightforward beginner-friendly airsoft gun with more going on than its simple spring mechanism might suggest. You get a full-size 267mm x 155mm body, approximately 280 FPS performance, a 24-round removable magazine, Hop-Up, a metal tight-bore barrel, working hammer, functional safety and front and rear sights. A small pack of approximately 100 BB pellets is also supplied to get you started. For casual target shooting and recreational garden shooting where it is safe and legal to do so, it offers simple manual operation with no ongoing requirement for gas or rechargeable batteries.

Features

• Full-scale 1:1 D-Eagle style airsoft pistol 
• Clear ABS polymer outer body
• Heavyweight-style construction with metal inner components
• Metal tight-bore inner barrel
• Built-in Hop-Up system
• Approximately 280 FPS measured velocity
• 24-round removable full-size magazine
• Manual spring-powered action
• Working hammer and functional safety
• Spring-action chamber cover
• Front and rear sights
• No gas, CO2 or batteries required

What you get

• Blackviper D-Eagle Spring BB Gun Pistol in Clear 
• 24-round magazine
• Small pack of approximately 100 BB pellets

Details

• Brand: Blackviper
• Model: D-Eagle
• Scale: Full size / 1:1
• Power source: Manual spring action
• Measured velocity: Approximately 280 FPS
• Magazine capacity: 24 rounds
• Hop-Up: Yes
• Body material: ABS plastic with metal inner components
• Inner barrel: Metal tight-bore barrel
• Overall size: Approximately 267mm x 155mm
• Fire mode: Single-shot spring action
• Colour: Clear with contrasting components