Not for the impatient! Here I compare my 1911 style pistols to their real steel counterparts (where possible). I look at how the pistols function as well as how close they are to the actual firearms from a replica point of view.
I love the honesty in your videos. Not trying to sell them so much as voice the pros and cons. Love the vids and earned a sub! Keep it up with the amazing work!
@@airgunreplicas77 love the looks so far from pretty much every thing you show! Are there any really big drawbacks that I should be aware of? Final thing, would you recommend the SA MRP or a different model?
I’m sure you’ll be happy with the mrp but if that’s the look you’re after I’d highly recommend the Sig 1911 Emperor Scorpion (I don’t think I had one when making this vid which is why it didn’t feature but you can find it elsewhere on the channel). Both are made by KWC so are great 1911 style pistols. That said, the Scorpion is quite a bit more to pay so bear that in mind. The Swiss Arms MRP will be great if that’s the one you prefer. It’s essentially the same gun as the Stainless SA TRS and the Remington 1911 RAC Tactical, all just different finishes cosmetically. Hope that helps and happy plinking!
I've never cared for the 1911 style. There are just so many of them. But I do enjoy airguns. I also enjoy your reviews. You are one of the better reviewers on RU-vid. Thank you for what you do. I am a fan of your work.
Thanks for the great feedback. Much appreciated. Each to their own I say. I love the 1911 but I do recognise that they’re not to everyone’s taste. Thanks for watching!
I was late to the party with 1911s, but very pleased with my Remington. Put on some wooden grips from Epic Militaria which only required some minor modification to fit perfectly. Also got a sweet replica leather holster from Epic which really completes the set up. Great video as usual. Thanks.
A whole video of my favourite pistol... The Porsche/1911 comparison was absolutely spot on,and obviously you just had to chuck the WTP in . It is by far the best looking 1911 out there.....1 quick question...are the WTP grips metal?....as always Mr AR good quality video...top respect.
My favourite 1911 in my collection is my limited edition Umarex Colt 1911 WW2 Commemorative Edition, only a thousand made, mine is number 807. Also real wood grips as standard.
@@airgunreplicas77 I seen in on Amazon and I jumped on it here in this part of the world. And it sold out right away. I hope they get them there and they are kind of tan color. Be safe and have a great day
My we the people 1911 has no white lettering anymore , i used a scotch bright pad and lightly sanded it off as much as possible then used a light grey paint to dab over then scotch sand it to patina match , you cant even notice it , only left my vin number , also painted the ejector lever black like the real deal , and last i painted the grips black and sanded the stars to patina the grips , way better then stock ....
This was absolutely beautiful material, it's nice to meet someone with the ability to feel weapons, not just seeing them and shooting them is enough. Since I discovered the 1911 I fell in love with them and I regret the case of the special combat, it could captivate me at the moment but I feel that the key for external co2, unfortunately the whole without forgetting how difficult it was for me to load the bbs, because the insurance did not fasten Greetings and continue with the comparison programs. They are great to choose from! Warm greetings!
Hi, nice video again, keep it up, going to try and get the We The People at the end of the month, but looking at various sites seems quite hard to get, will see if my local gun shop can get it. I've put some wooden grips on my RAC and blue grips on my Tactical, spruce them up a bit.
Very nice vid dude! I opted for the Spartan 1911, it has a very strong blowback and good power but as you said you have to be careful with the plastic magasines. I broken two already by normal use. Next up I gonna get the We the people, very close replica!👍
Luke,I am your father 😂 forget 1911 get yourself PFAM9B 😂 I mean Laser Blaster 😂 Always get yourself Full Metal gun,steel and polymer don't mix well because it cracks and gun is no Bueno,,,Full Metal NP just lube it,I also have Springfield Armoury 1911 and love it 😍 +Winchester Model 11,and they shoot like a dream with Black Widows BBs... Have Fun
Another fantastic video, as usual. Typically I’m drawn more to tactical pistols, but I do have a few 1911s in my collection. I have to admit to being a bit disappointed by the Colt Special Combat - it feels too much like a shiny toy to me - but the opposite is true of the We The People. You’re absolutely right, it’s phenomenal. A few days ago I picked up the Colt M45 CQBP, which I don’t think I’ve seen on your channel. It’s not quite on the level of the We The People, but it’s highly impressive. Great build quality and the same super-satisfying slide rack as the Sig.
Hmmm 🤔 not even a peep about Winchester Model 11 that’s Made in Japan 🇯🇵 and it’s very well made 1911 air pistol 🔫 I also have Springfield Armoury Mil Spec 1911 on the way and after that I have to end my air guns addiction ,,Ohh yeah I forgot while I was on website I also got Beeman P17,they are like Unicorn 🦄 in Canada 🇨🇦 just because we have Dilkan in the office…
Not sure the Winchester is available here but it looks like the Sig Spartan and Max Michel are based on the same design as it. Notable similarities being the way the co2 is loaded, the stick mag, and the extra button on the safety catch. I love the Springfield but again, sadly, I’m not sure they’re available in the UK.
I love my Winchester Model 11, I know the branding is off and the stick mag are meh, would also like to replace the grips BUT the feel, simple kinda classic look, accuracy, and power are amazing. I often shoot it from further than my pellet pistols and the BBs still go into the surfaces far and on target.
I love my replica 1911's also. If you get a chance to purchase the Air Venturi Springfield Armory 1911 and Sig Sauer Emperor Scorpion 1911. Both are super great replicas!
I wish you added in the Sig Sauer 1911 Emperor Scorpian. I just ordered it and loved your review on all these guns, can’t find a good review of the Emperor Scorpian model. I believe it’s also made by KWC. But Sig sauer sells it on their site. Not sure who actually makes it, if it’s KWC or Sig, or if it’s just licensed under sig? Idk
@@airgunreplicas77 yea I was thinking about getting me one but a friend convinced me not to. Instead he recommends the 1911 emperor scorpion. Great video I enjoyed it. 👍
I’ve seen it online and it looks beautiful. Never held or used one though so not sure on the quality. I have the Krown Land Combat Master though and like the quality of that so if it’s similar it should be ok.
Lol...... As a first time viewer to your channel, you nearly lost me forever @2:05 when you tabled the first 1911. Fortunately, as I fumbled momentarily in attempt to 'delete' I heard your reference to the 'blueing' that reeled me back in for the sake of hilarity. Suffice to say the the remaining 35 minutes of your review gets an A+ from me and a new subscriber for you. I do appreciate your sense of humour that had me hook, line, & sinker,...... but just out of curiousity..... what the heck was that god awful thing?
Glad you were able to enjoy the video and I didn’t lose you in the first couple of minutes! Risky business! The ‘beautiful’ 1911 I showed first was just some sub £10 spring airsoft gun i collected along the way. Not even sure of the manufacturer tbh. ‘Hawk’ or ‘Eagle’ something or other…😂
@@airgunreplicas77 Lol.... The only Co2 airsoft pistol I ever bought here in Canada was something quite similar, except it was constructed of clear moulded plastic. It was one of those spur of the moment sporting aisle impulse buys that I foolishly thought might provide some back yard fun for my adolescent son who'd outgrown his interest in his vast arsenal of Nerf Guns that had cost me a small fortune over the previous few years. Buyers remorse was swift when I quickly discovered I could shoot a pea, blown through a drinking straw at twice the Fps of the 'see through' Remington 45. Sigh. No returns regardless of the surgical precision I'd used to extract the useless device from it's cheap plastic 'clamshell' packaging. Double sigh. Fortunately, the experience led us in the direction of Air guns, an activity that has afforded us countless hours of enjoyment on our large rural property here in B.C. My son is now 16 and shoots competitivley within the RC Air Cadets, now ranked in shooting skills as an Expert Marksman. Formaly ranked as a Flight Sgt., he teaches his junior subordinates gun safety & shooting skills. On the downside, it seems our Federal Government in on the verge of passing new gun legislation (bill C-21) that may well see ALL replica airgun pistols and SBR's, (pellet, b.b. & airsoft) completely banned and newly categorized as 'Prohibited Weapons', sweepingly all inclusive to include all sub - 500 Fps airguns which had been previously unregulated. The same legislation when passed will also have broad sweeping affects on the recreational paintball industry. This is what led me to your channel in the first place..... research. In the recent months I've noticed a sharp decline in Canadian retail prices of many airguns, in some cases up to an average of 40%. I percieve this as a sensible attempt of retailers to dump stocked inventory to cut their losses if the worst were to happen. There is NO government buyback program for distrubutors or retailers within the proposed legislation. For me it seems now is the only time I might ever have the opportunity to own a few of the pistols that have been on my wish list. Our past purchases have been made primarily in the interests of cost vs performance & function. Andy of AAR in your neck of the woods has been a great resource in those regards. Your 1911 showcase video confirms your expertise in regard to build quality and collectibility, for which I am grateful. It is a niche that is either elusive or under-fulfilled on the myriad of RU-vid airgun channels I've viewed over the years. If you wouldn't mind, I would greatly appreciate your top ranked 1 - 3 choices (or more if your so inclined) of what replica 1911 you yourself would regard as a 'must have'. (Pellet and/or B.B., no airsoft please). #1 being your choice if you could only own one. Sorry for the long winded comment, but I'm old school and of the opinion that it's my way of acknowledgment for the time and effort you've put into the production of your thoroughly informative and well presented video. Thanks, and best regards from the Great White North.
@@brandonbrook9664 yes I’ve seen that unfolding in Canada. I don’t suppose we’re too far behind here in the UK. So, pressure is on, top 3 or maybe just one that I couldn’t live without…. Hmm this may take some thought. I think my ‘best 1911’ video covers most points although this is an interesting thought exercise and one that I like to indulge in so give me some time to consider and I’ll get right back to you! Best wishes from ‘sunny’ England!
@@airgunreplicas77 All good,and thank you. I appreciate your time and consideration. Just to clarify.... that's top 3 PLUS your #1 that you couldn't live without. Also, do you have opinion on the 1911 Tanfoglio Witness?
@@brandonbrook9664 there are a couple of versions of the Tanfoglio, both called Witness. A non blowback, plastic version and the full metal 1911a1 blowback version. The latter is an excellent replica pistol in my opinion. I think it was the first iteration of the 1911 made by KWC to hit the market. It is identical in all but the markings to the Remington 1911 RAC, the Swiss Arms 1911a1 and a couple of others. Likewise, the Remington RAC tactical is the same basic platform but based on a more modern version of the 1911 with improved sights and a rail. This is also available as the Swiss Arms TRS. All the above are KWC made and are the best 1911’s available with full functionality, good weight and blowback. The best of them is the Sig 1911 We The People in my opinion although I’m awaiting delivery of the Sig Emperor Scorpion and that may give it a run for its money. Watch this space. Check out my video on KWC 1911’s as I think you’ll be happy with any of them and there’s a variety of colours and styles now. As an alternative, the Umarex Colt Special Combat is non blowback and misses some design accuracy with the trigger but it’s still great. More powerful and better use of co2. Plus it looks gorgeous. If you can get over the plastic stick mag, the Sig Max Michel or Spartan are both great too. Not strippable but punchy and heavy guns with some good power and blowback. So, too 3 at the time of writing: 3: Colt Special Combat 2: Sig 1911 Spartan 1: Sig 1911 ‘We The People’ (kwc) For the pure joy of the blowback, weight, the fact you can full field strip and interchange parts, the kwc’s come out on top. I couldn’t live without more than one in my collection . The We The People is the best so far but I also couldn’t live without the more subtle 1911a1 version. Available as the Tanfoglio Witness, Swiss Arms 1911 or Remington 1911 RAC. Hope that helps? Check out my other 1911 vids for a look at the guns themselves.
Springfield Armoury 1911 is kaput and out of service,a little spring came out of top slide assembly,jammed the pistol 🔫 and that was the End,I managed to clear it but but it just didn’t want to cooperate,,,completely messed up 😢and now I feel sad 😢 $180 CDN pesos down the drain… If you guys have any ideas let me know,because this is eating me Alive…
I've worn out three Umarex 1911s and when the supply dried up during Covid, the replacements didn't shoot straight. The pistols I had weren't blowback, but they had a 315 fps muzzle velocity and I could put 50 shots in a dime at 21'. I can't tell from your video whether these pistols will shoot tight groups. A field test would be nice.
