KWA M226-LE GBB Pistol — NS2 Green Gas, Hogue Monogrip
The 2017 KWA M226-LE refreshes a fan-favorite GBB platform with subtle but meaningful upgrades: stamped slide markings, a matte black frame finish and the addition of an authentic HOGUE® Monogrip® for a more aggressive look and vastly improved handling. Built to feel and operate like a service firearm, the M226-LE blends realism and durability for both serious skirmish players and professional trainers.
This pistol includes fully functional controls you expect on a duty sidearm — a working decocker on the left side, a slide catch, and a magazine catch — so drills and training transitions feel authentic. The integrated accessory rail gives you the flexibility to mount lights or lasers for CQB setups. KWA’s New Structure 2 (NS2) gas system powers the pistol, delivering consistent performance with Green Gas (and higher FPS if using Black Gas).
Ergonomics and reliability are priorities: the Hogue Monogrip improves purchase and recoil control, while stamped slide markings and the matte finish reduce glare and increase realism. With robust internals and real-world controls, the M226-LE is equally at home in a training environment, on the field, or as a high-quality collector’s piece.
Whether you want a realistic training pistol or a premium sidearm for skirmishes, the M226-LE delivers a near-service-grade feel thanks to its licensed controls, NS2 gas reliability, and a host of practical features aimed at performance and handling.
Key Features
| Feature |
Benefit |
| HOGUE® Monogrip® |
Better control, aggressive ergonomic feel |
| NS2 (New Structure 2) gas system |
Consistent performance with Green Gas |
| Stamped slide markings |
More realistic visual finish |
| Matte black frame finish |
Low-glare, modern tactical look |
| Functional decocker |
Safe hammer release with chambered round |
| Functional slide catch & mag catch |
Realistic manipulation and training drills |
| Accessory rail |
Accepts lights/lasers for CQB setups |
| 25-round magazine |
Higher capacity for extended engagements |
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Length |
203.00 mm |
| Height |
141.00 mm |
| Outer Barrel Length |
119.00 mm |
| Inner Barrel Length |
95.00 mm |
| Inner Barrel Diameter |
6.05 mm |
| Caliber |
6 mm BB |
| Magazine Capacity |
25 rounds |
| Weight (with mag) |
1.09 kg |
| Box / Packed Weight (listed) |
2.9 lbs |
| Velocity |
340–350 FPS (Green Gas) / 360–380 FPS (Black Gas) |
| Energy (0.20 g BB) |
1.07 Joules |
| Gas System |
New Structure 2 (NS2) |
| Propellant / Power Source |
Green Gas (compatible with Black Gas) |
| Blowback |
Yes — gas blowback (GBB) |
| Firing Mode |
Semi-automatic (SA/DA style with functional decocker) |
| Dimensions (package) |
11.5 x 7.5 x 2.25 in |
