Action Army AAP-01 Assassin GBB Pistol Dark Earth
The Action Army AAP-01 Assassin is one of the most popular gas blowback airsoft pistols on the market for a reason: it’s lightweight, ridiculously fast, and built around a platform with near-endless upgrade options. Inspired by the iconic Ruger-style silhouette but feeding from G-series magazines, the AAP-01 is the perfect sidearm for CQB, speedsoft, and aggressive field play.
Looking for a pistol that can be a backup today and an HPA machine pistol or carbine build tomorrow? The AAP-01’s massive aftermarket makes it easy to evolve your setup from compact sidearm to SMG-style primary or even a DMR/sniper-support platform.
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Built for Speed, Control & Real Gameplay
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Semi + Full Auto – switch modes and unleash an insane rate of fire for room entries and close-range dominance.
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Strong blowback feel – snappy cycling with a lightweight polymer frame that stays agile during long games.
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Adjustable hop-up – dial in your BB flight for tighter groupings and more consistent range.
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14mm CCW threaded outer barrel – mount suppressors or tracer units (thread cap included).
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Aftermarket heaven – CNC internals, carbine kits, HPA adapters, optics mounts, and more.
Magazine Compatibility
The AAP-01 uses G-series (Glock-style) gas magazines, making it a smart choice if you already run TM/WE-style G mags. It’s an easy way to share mags across pistols and keep your loadout efficient on game day.
Care & Gas Recommendations
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Set hop-up after purchase – if hop-up pressure is too low, BBs can roll out of the barrel.
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Lubricate regularly with silicone oil (seals, moving parts, and trigger mechanism) to keep the GBB system reliable.
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Use standard Green Gas only. Avoid high-pressure Red/Black gas and CO2 to prevent premature wear and seal damage.
Package Includes
- AAP-01 Assassin GBB Pistol
- Gas magazine (23 BB capacity)
Specifications
| Power Source |
Green Gas |
| Firing Modes |
Safe / Semi / Full Auto |
| Blowback |
Yes |
| Hop-up |
Yes, adjustable |
| Muzzle Energy |
Approx. 1.05 J (temperature dependent) |
| Muzzle Velocity |
Approx. 105 m/s (temperature dependent) |
| Recommended BB Weight |
0.25g – 0.28g |
| Effective Range |
Up to ~30 m (theoretical up to ~45 m) |
| Magazine Capacity |
23 BBs |
| Length |
Approx. 235 mm |
| Weight (with mag) |
Approx. 670 g |
| Inner Barrel |
Approx. 128–129 mm, 6.03 mm bore |
| Thread |
14mm CCW |
| Body Material |
Reinforced polymer (metal internals) |
| F Marking |
No |
