If you have been hunting for a compact gas blowback SMG that trades a stock for pure manoeuvrability, the Vorsk VMP-1C SMG Gas Blowback Airsoft Gun Two-Tone Blue deserves a long look. It is the ultra-compact member of Vorsk’s VMP family, built specifically for close quarters battle, and right now it sits in stock at £109.99 (reduced from £149.99), which makes it one of the most accessible true GBB platforms on the UK market.
First Impressions
Out of the box, the first thing you notice is the size. At just 312mm long and 1626g in weight, the VMP-1C is genuinely pocket-sized for an airsoft rifle. The two-tone blue upper receiver against the black polymer furniture gives it a distinctive look that satisfies UK two-tone requirements without looking like a toy, and the moulded stipple grip fills the hand nicely. The rear of the receiver replaces a stock with a QD sling point, which is exactly the point of this gun — it is meant to be slung, stowed or run one-handed in tight spaces.
Performance and Handling
The VMP-1C runs a true gas blowback system, so every trigger pull gives you recoil, sound and that mechanical cycling action that makes GBB play so addictive. With a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel measuring 134mm and an adjustable hop-up tucked under the dust cover (tool supplied), it shoots at around 320 FPS on green gas and groups tightly enough for corridor-length engagements and indoor CQB work. Semi and full-auto modes are selected via a lever at the top of the pistol grip, with dot indicators for each mode.
Gas efficiency is a strong point — the 48-round magazine in the grip is balanced well, and you can expect multiple magazine reloads per gas fill. Vorsk also includes a spare seal kit and a spare gas nozzle in the box, which speaks well of long-term serviceability.
Build Quality
The receiver is HIPS polymer with metal reinforcement at the critical load points, and the internals mix steel, brass and alloy components where durability matters. The 20mm flat-top rail runs the length of the upper and carries the ultra-low fibre optic sight system — twin rear fibres plus a forward fibre post positioned close to the bore line, which enhances natural parallax for intuitive hip-fire. Two removable 20mm metal side panels let you tailor the look, and hidden 12mm/14mm outer barrel threads plus a removable VMP muzzle device mean you can fit a VMP Can suppressor later if you fancy it.
Specifications at a Glance
- Type: Gas Blowback Airsoft SMG (VMP-1C)
- FPS: Approx. 320
- Power: Green Gas
- Fire modes: Semi / Full-Auto
- Inner barrel: 6.03mm tightbore, 134mm
- Magazine: 48-round gas mag in grip (20-round short mag compatible)
- Length: 312mm
- Weight: 1626g
- Hop-up: Adjustable (BH dust cover type)
- Barrel thread: 14mm CCW (hidden 12mm/14mm)
- Stock: None — rear QD sling mount
Who Is It For?
This is a gun for indoor players, building-clearers and anyone who wants a compact backup for a sniper or DMR loadout. The shared VMP magazine family means it plays nicely with the rest of the VMP range, and the M4 GBB-spec stock tube mounting point opens the door to aftermarket grips, stocks and handguards if you want to evolve it. As with all airsoft guns of this type, it is strictly for ages 18 and over and intended for airsoft skirmishing and target use only — the two-tone finish also keeps it UK-legal without a defence.
Box Contents
The retail box includes the VMP-1C itself, the 48-round gas magazine with a colour-matched sleeve, a spare seal kit, a spare gas nozzle and the hop adjustment tool — a genuinely useful bundle for a gun at this price.
Verdict
At £109.99, the Vorsk VMP-1C is arguably the easiest way into true gas blowback SMG play in the UK right now. It is compact, well-built, honest on gas and packed with thoughtful touches — fibre sights, spare seals, hidden suppressor threads and modularity across the VMP platform. If CQB is your game, add one to the basket before the sale price disappears. Browse the full range of airsoft guns to compare it against the competition, and for everything else from pellets to protection, BB Guns has you covered.