Reply With QuoteThe reviews say the SA177 is double action, the hammer not being cocked by the blowback, I really can't see any point in having blowback if it effectively does nothing!
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I was just wondering if I could have any help as I am EXTREMELY stuck on whether to get the Glock 17 replica (SA177) or the Beretta Px4 replica air pistols. They are both good guns and I think I prefer the SA177 but i'm still indecisive.
If anyone could help me decide it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Jack.
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The reviews say the SA177 is double action, the hammer not being cocked by the blowback, I really can't see any point in having blowback if it effectively does nothing!
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The PX4 will do pellets as well as BB, whereas the SA177 is BB only. That might have some bearing on your decision. On the other hand, if its a BB you want, the Tanfoglio Witness is highly spoken of, and has proper blowback.
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Yes Yes, without doubt, out of the 2 go for a Tanfoglio Witness!!!! Even if you want something that shoot pellets the Witness will put a bigger smile on your face and will probably be much cheaper!
People seem to have mixed feelings about the PX4 and SA177? well it sort of looks like a Glock in the way that Nonguns sort of look right in films. But the Witness is, at the moment, pretty much CO2 gun perfection.
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Being a contrary sort, I personally favour the Umarex Desert Eagle as a blowback, but I'm in a minority there. As blooregard says, the Witness is highly regarded and popular, as well as having a fair batch of practical and blingy mods you can do it up with.
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Out of the two in the OP, I would wholeheartedly agree. They are undeniably fun, especially on that "eject the mag, reverse and reload" move.Originally Posted by Rayee
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Hi all. Thanks a bunch for all your comments. Whilst doing some research yesterday, I saw that the Tanfoglio Witness 1911 was in stock in a local shop. I didn't even consider that one as there were LOADS of guns in stock. After seing the reviews on it, I think my decision has been made. Out of the SA177 and the Px4 Storm, I am going for.....the Tanfoglio Witness! I will go and pick it up from the local shop later today.
Thanks again!
Jack
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Enjoy! Just remember to cock the gun (by racking the slide back) before putting the loaded magazine in. I believe some people have had problems by not doing so.
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