Date: 19/3/2024 4:34

Tanfoglio Witness 1911 Reviews

Tanfoglio Witness 1911 CO2 BB Pistol, Brown Grips

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By randal from USA on 2012-04-08 14:13:53

Things I liked:

I just started collecting replica air guns about a year ago, the 1911 was not my first purchace but having carried one in the service it was on my short list. After some research I purchased the Tanfoglio Witness because it was reviewed as the most acurate reproduction. I was set on a gun with Colt markings being the 100th anniversary but was not disapointed in the least. I find this gun almost as much fun to clean as it is to shoot. The gun fits together very well and the action is great. The blowback delivers a kick that most .22s don't have. The slide locking back after the last shot still brings a smile. Endless 1911 grips to choose from will fit with a little shaping from a Dremel tool. If you are only going to own one co2 pistol this is it.

Things I would have changed:

The only thing I feel could be improved is the magazine. When you pull back and compress the spring during loading the post that's attached to it rises up. You have to push it back into place so it feeds properly. I feel that's nit picking when I look at the hole package.

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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Rating 2.02.0 2.0

By Gregan from USA on 2016-12-25 14:05:59

Things I liked:

Great weight and realistic feel, was really happy until I tried firing it

Things I would have changed:

Maybe it could fire more than a few bbs before jamming

What others should know:

It's a nicely made air pistol to be sure. Mine just doesn't work properly. This is my 4th air pistol, so I'm not some newb who doesn't get it. Oh well 120 bucks down the drain, and Dad's xmas present just a bummer. I'm tempted to try another, cos I like it, and I could skim all the extras, mag and so on, but what if the next one is just as dodgy? Good gamble. Might just replace it with an Umarex for quality's sake.

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    Things I liked:

    The realism in this one is absolutely insane. Weighty, good quality, it has all the functionality you could want plus the gorgeous looks.It just feels right, it's fun to use. Full blow back, locks back,both safeties work. It fires really well. The markings on the sides (warnings and Tanfoglio Witness 1911) aren't very bright which is good, it helps retain the look and feel of the replica, though it wouldn't be hard to remove. It has a matte gun metal finish, not shiny, which I really like. Looks quite a bit darker than the picture.

    Things I would have changed:

    If it could fire a bit harder, say 400 fps and up, it would be the perfect replica, hands down. I would also change the lock back a bit, since it doesn't seem to be very reliable but that's not a big problem.

    What others should know:

    My Tanfoglio has a very slight issue in which it sometimes won't lock back all the way, sometimes it locks back half ways when out of BBs, but no big deal. I got the 10 for 10 service from Pyramyd Air, and it features an average fps of 281, maximum of 297 and low of 271, standard deviation of 8. It is winter, though, so it's reasonable for the fps to be less than advertised. Sadly, I don't have my own chronograph to test it again in warmer weather.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Most accurate 1911 model replica BB gun.

    Things I would have changed:

    Different paint coatings.

    What others should know:

    Make sure not to drop, at decent velocity, the metal will dent and damage, however, very likely to be cosmetic damage only.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    The whole gun felt like the real thing and over all felt fun to use

    Things I would have changed:

    I would have changed the words on the sides but still a great and fun gun to have

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Things I liked:

    Great weight and realistic feel. Fits the hand great !

    Things I would have changed:

    Not one thing !

    What others should know:

    The only thing I can see wrong with this gun is you can't put a full load of BBs in it because it jammed on me so only load about 15 or so in it !

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Must have for fans of 1911s and realistic replicas in general. Well made and reasonably accurate. Mine's a refurb, so I saved a few bucks and have had no issues. Great service from PA.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing. Higher fps would be nice, but not if it means sacrificing the realism of the pistol. There's plenty of other guns that fill the higher fps niche.

    What others should know:

    Should be part of any serious collection. I also have the Sig Sauer "We The People" and the KWC M1911, soon to be getting the John Wayne 1911. All are basically the same gun with slightly different features, so any one of them would do the trick if you want/need only one 1911.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Things I liked:

    As a WW-1 historian, although none of the 1911s are exact replicas of the original 1911, I like having a similar replica that has blow-back like the original. I was trained on the WW-2 version while in the service, so there is more nostalgia for me. Mine is a refurbished gun, which (to my way of thinking) means Pyramyd has addressed a prior problem and insured that issue was corrected. I like the weight and heft of it.

    Things I would have changed:

    I would make the Tanfoglio name much smaller and improve the loading instructions. The point of entry where you place the BBs when loading could be improved. The last BB loaded has a way of falling out as you insert the magazine in the grip.

    What others should know:

    Mechanically, this is an air BB gun that sells for less than $100, nothing more. Enjoy what it does and don't expect it to perform like more expensive, non-blow-back pellet pistols with rifled barrels. It's really fun to shoot and to experience the blow-back action of the real thing minus the kick. It's a good way for a beginner to become accustomed to prior to moving up to the real thing.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    The size and feel are almost identical to the real thing which allows you to improve your skills, especially instinctive shooting, for a very affordable price.

    Things I would have changed:

    Make it easier to load the bb's in the magazine.

    What others should know:

    It uses up CO2 cartridges very fast. So make sure you have plenty of them.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Very accurate replica

    Things I would have changed:

    Adjustable sight

    What others should know:

    Lots of fun

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    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    The pistol itself is good. The magazine is a different subject. . . I've had three fail. Fail as in the valve gets stuck open. I put in a CO2 cartridge and the gas escapes right away.

    Things I would have changed:

    The magazine.

    What others should know:

    If you know how to fix the sticky valve, please let us know. I've been putting a drop of oil on the top of the CO2 cartridge and it doesn't seem to help.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    It's virtually a perfect rendition. I have a lot of air gun renditions to copy my actual firearms for purposes on inert training sessions, while having several of these M1911 military renditions, and this is by far the absolute best, hands down, bar none, in every way.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing of any importance or significance.

    What others should know:

    ya. purchase one.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    It's virtually a perfect rendition. I have a lot of air gun renditions to copy my actual firearms for purposes on inert training sessions, while having several of these M1911 military renditions, and this is by far the absolute best, hands down, bar none, in every way.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing of any importance or significance.

    What others should know:

    ya. purchase one.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 1.01.0 1.0

    Things I liked:

    It looks, feels, and handles like a real 1911. The magazine is difficult to load and the pistol is very inaccurate, shooting a 5 inch group 3 inches high and 3 inches to the left at 20 feet. I still enjoy shooting it. I just don't look at the results on the target.

    Things I would have changed:

    Make the magazine easier to load and do something about getting the point of aim and the point of impact to coincide.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Its perfect and I can take it apart like the real thing.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing but extra magazine.

    What others should know:

    Well worth the buy and you can now LARP as a G.I.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    EXCELENT WW2 replica fun to shot .

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    Extra magazine for more fun!!

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

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    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    It's a good pistol replica but I do like the Colt Commander better because of the sights.

    Things I would have changed:

    White Dots on the sights

    What others should know:

    If you can get the Colt Commander for just a little more and you prefer white dots on the sights get it instead. For the money it is nice.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    This is as close to a .45 as you can get. The heft and weight. The crisp blowback. Tangfoglio did an excellent job.

    Things I would have changed:

    Maybe a better gun metal finish to preserve looks over time. Its sure to be a collectors item, if not already. Increase power and bigger bullets?

    What others should know:

    Fun to shoot, "scare your friends" but never brandish in public. real crooks will call your bluff. Only trained professionals are able to use a gun in a fight. Nothing like you see in the movies. Not enough power to take down someone. Enough said!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    My wife ordered 4 of these for Christmas presents. These guns are great. No problems with it

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    I like the overall quality of the gun and the accuracy.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Very fun blowback co2 replica of a 1911. It has a full blowback and the slide locks back when you are out of B.B.s. It is almost full metal but the grips are plastic. It is pretty heavy and has a nice recoil. It has good accuracy but the blowback sometimes messes with your aim.

    Things I would have changed:

    make the letters on the side smaller.

    What others should know:

    When you are low on co2 the gun lets it out.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    I have a the colt 45, 1911 for the longest time and the Tanfoglio function the same. I also love the feel and weight of this gun, it's like the real thing.

    Things I would have changed:

    the only thing that really needs to improve is the co2 holder and the bbs magazine. The co2 will leak overnight if you don't use it the same day. the magazine is hard to fill because the spring tension is hard.

    What others should know:

    I love this gun... I guarantee you, you will love it too.

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