EMG / Salient Arms International 2011 DS 5.1 Airsoft Training Weapon

EMG / Salient Arms International 2011 DS 5.1 Airsoft Training Weapon

Key Features
- CNC machined full steel frame & slide for ultra-realistic weight
- Officially licensed Salient Arms trademarks & aesthetics
- Titanium Nitride style “bull” barrel with heavy recoil impulse
- Bright fibre-optic front sight & serrated combat rear sights
- Powered by green gas or CO2 (AW Custom & EMG compatible)
- Designed as a functional 1:1 airsoft training replica

Full-steel, full-weight, full-send – the most realistic airsoft pistol you can buy

Description.

This one’s not for the faint-hearted. The EMG / Salient Arms 2011 DS 5.1 Training Weapon is hands down one of the most realistic GBB pistols you’ll get your mitts on in the airsoft world. Forget your typical polymer slide clones—this thing is precision CNC-machined from solid steel, and when you pick it up, the weight immediately tells you it means business. It’s a true 1:1 replica, built not just to look the part, but to feel and function like the real steel it mimics.

Performance-wise, it hits hard. With green gas it’s already decent, but swap in a CO2 mag and it comes alive. You’re looking at 320–350 FPS depending on gas and conditions—ideal for outdoor skirmishes, training drills, or milsim where that extra realism and range matter. But what really stands out is the recoil impulse. That steel slide adds heft, and when it cycles, you get a kick that’s leagues above your standard alloy or polymer build.

Visually, the SAI rollmarks, machined slide serrations, and milled lightening cuts ooze authenticity. The titanium nitride-style “bull” barrel is a proper nod to Salient’s match pistols and peeks out aggressively through the ejection port. Front and rear sights are straight from the competition world—a bold fibre optic front and a flat-faced rear, perfect for quick acquisition and even one-handed manipulation. The slide even features an anti-glare top cut, a small but appreciated nod to those who shoot in variable light.

Ergonomics? Spot on. The grip panels have that signature 2011-style aggressive texture, with diamond-checkered front and backstraps. Combined with the ambidextrous safety and competition flat trigger, it’s fast, intuitive, and confident in-hand. It uses the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa gas system internally, which is great news for modders and techs—most hop-up rubbers, barrels, and nozzle parts are compatible, so you’re set for future upgrades.

One thing to note is holster fit. This version runs a little wider than standard TM/WE clones due to the full-steel frame, so you’ll want to test your holster before game day. It’s a minor trade-off for what’s otherwise the most training-realistic airsoft pistol on the market. If you’re a serious skirmisher, a collector, or someone looking to bridge the gap between real firearm handling and safe practice, this piece delivers in spades.

What’s most impressive though, beyond the realism, is how it behaves under pressure. Rain, dust, glove-on reloads—it takes it all without skipping a beat. The manual safety and gas blowback system both feel incredibly close to the real deal. And that full-weight slide? It doesn’t just look good—it gives every shot a satisfying punch, making every mag feel like a session, not just a spray.

Other Great Features are,

Steel skeletonised slide and full-size frame
High-pressure gas compatible (best with CO2)
Enhanced recoil feedback from heavy slide
Front and rear serrations for excellent weapon manipulation

In the box:

- EMG / Salient Arms DS 5.1 Airsoft Training Weapon
- 30+1 round Hi-Capa Magazine (Green Gas or CO2)
- User Manual

Specifications

- FPS: 320–350 with 0.20g BBs
- Length: 210mm
- Height: 150mm
- Weight: Heavy steel construction
- Power Type: Green Gas / CO2
- Build Materials: CNC-machined steel
- Hop-Up: Adjustable
- Firing Modes: Semi-auto with functional safety
- Mag Compatibility: AW Custom & EMG Hi-Capa series

Whether you're a seasoned shooter looking to sharpen your draw, or a hardcore airsofter who demands realism over gimmicks, the DS 5.1 Training Weapon delivers the goods. Its hefty recoil, dead-on balance, and sheer build quality make it more than just a sidearm—it’s an experience.

And if you find it for less? Hit us up and we’ll match that price—no hassle, just straight talk.

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

Sku :

SA-DS0110