1911's everywhere!?

[tinbum]

I want a Rohm Trainer pistol, but as I can't find one I would like a well built, heavy co2 1911. I suspect the pellet firing A1 version is the best for this, but the Sig Sauer Max thingy looks good except for the stick mag. The WTP pre-ruined version doesn't appeal as I tend to scratch them myself. I did breifly have a tangflioliolio blowback a few years back, but the fit and finish were sloppy with lots of movement to the barrel/slide etc.

What am I missing?

[Alakar]

Pm inbound

[robs5230]

Nick I've had the Umarex pellet 1911 (and a special one at that). Shoot ok but they're just the same as any of the umarex co2 under the skin and not too realistic.

Best out the bunch in my opinion is this one. I had one and really liked it. BB though but blowback. Comes in black or tan. Full drop out mag too.
https://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk...p-black-177-bb

[Tony.T]

the fit and finish were sloppy with lots of movement to the barrel/slide etc.

What am I missing?

Nowt- the real steel one was sloppy as hell, but was still a god when it came to accuracy!

I had one pre Dunblane and it was awesome- silly accurate yet rattled like you wouldn't believe

[tinbum]

Thanks guys, it still looks like the Umarex Govt A1 is favourite at the moment.

[gingernut]

The Umarex is not a true replica of a 1911.
It actually has a revolver action and the grip safety is awkward.
It’s also bigger.

It is a pellet shooter and accurate at short distances with a tendency to shoot high.
It is also repairable.

Milbro do a cheaper pellet 1911 but I haven’t shot it

The KWC model in all its many rebadged versions is a lot more fun but is bb with all that entails.

I suggest you get both

[Benelli B76]

Nowt- the real steel one was sloppy as hell, but was still a god when it came to accuracy!

I had one pre Dunblane and it was awesome- silly accurate yet rattled like you wouldn't believe

I have owned quite a few 1911 clones and carried them daily in South Africa. As you say they can be a loose fit slide to frame. The loosest one I had was a Llama and the tightest one was my Norinco 1911 Commander (in pic). The small Star PD was the best for daily carry. I like gingernuts SIG SAUER "WE THE PEOPLE" bb copy.

Baz

https://i.imgur.com/hrrSigr.jpg

[Joncaddy]

Hi, I was in Protek Supplies yesterday. They have all the monkey metal 1911 replicas in stock, but they do also have a very nice s/h Rohm Trainer in stock.

[Benelli B76]

If you don't buy Zamak air pistols today there is virtually nothing on offer, and basically there is nothing wrong with it. They will still be around after we have become dust.

Baz

[rex feral]

The only blowback 1911 that is any good, is the KJW KP07.No shake no, no rattle and its based on the TM 5.1 hi-cappa, so spare and custom parts are readily available. gunfire in Poland selling them for £98![/I]

[Joncaddy]

If you don't buy Zamak air pistols today there is virtually nothing on offer, and basically there. The rason being is nothing wrong with it. They will still be around after we have become dust.

Baz

Hi, you are quite, the choice of any other material in replica pistols is pretty much light weight cast Zinc alloy mix. The main reasons are, ease of moulding (low temperature) and cheapness. Makarovs are probably the only air pistol that comes close to weapons grade metal, even then not heat treated to the same standard as the actual firearm version. Also if you think a Zink alloy gun will last forever, it doesn't. It does in fact break down/blow out with time due to the impurities within the metals. Just look at the badges and trim prices on old cars, they become pitted with age from inside out even after being protected by a layer of chrome. ☺