Page 2 - Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec. Reviews

Evewrything. Beautiful pistol, feels nice, shoot nice.

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I love the look, feel, and overall fit and finish of this gun. I have a couple of real 1911s, but can't afford to shoot them because of the price of ammo. This gun feels very close to real. It is made out of some kind of pot metal, not real steel like a real gun. But considering the price, it's not bad at all. Racking the slide feels and sounds very realistic. It can even be field stripped and reassembled in a few minutes. The procedure is VERY similar to the real thing. Someone who is not into guns could very likely be convinced this is a real gun.

This is where things go downhill. The first 2 complaints are fairly minor considering what this is. I don't care for the white writing on the gun, or the bright silver barrel bushing. But I actually bought this to shoot. And there is where the problem shows up. The magazine is almost impossible to load. I seriously injured my thumb the first time I tried to load it. Tore my thumbnail half off. OUCH! It is almost impossible to hold the little slider thing down while trying to put BBs in it. It probably wouldn't be that bad if they just dropped in, but they don't. For every BB I was able to get into the magazine, another one flew off into space. You need three hands to load this thing. I consider that a fatal flaw. It takes all the fun out of shooting this gun. This is just bad design, and ruins an otherwise very nice gun.

Reread the part about loading the magazine. I saw complaints about that in some other reviews, but didn't realize it would be as bad as it is. Everything else is great for the price.

Everything is good, the look, good quality, nice color, unique grip, the sound, the price, the weight, handle, accuracy...

A real wood grip option...

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Looks and feels like a firearm not a BB toy gun

Needs a tool to assist in refilling the BBs into the magazine as it is hard to force the spring down with just your finger nail

Lots of fun at home, no need to drive to the local gun range, with no problem it easy to shot at 21 ft and get 16 out of 20 into the 9 ring which is a qualifying score for a CCW here in California for a fire arm.

Real looking and functions just like the real one.

If the CO2 canister would last longer. Easier to load.

This copy has a recoil just like a real 1911. Makes for a really good training weapon,either for concealed carry practice or teaching non shooters how to manage a firearm.

I love this gun. It tears down like my 45 cal. It has a good strong blowback. I hear a good solid thunk when I shoot things. Everything about the action/externals as possible seems like my .45. I like the sights, the dots really help. The magazine is not hard to load. I get several mag loads of BBs out of a CO2 cartridge. I have 3 mags so for and hope to get a few more to give each mag a chance to warm up a little more between firing.

I wish the sights were adjustable

Buy it and get extra mags. Other 1911 mags fit this as well.

I love the look, feel and overall performance of this gun. It is an authentic looking replica that is great for target work and it has widened the eyes of the friends I have shown it to. They were shocked that a BB pistol would look and feel that good.

Maybe add real wood grips and offer a pellet version or dual ammo version of this gun. I would also offer a "kit" deal with extra mags, ammo and CO2.

Buy it and enjoy it. I would have to say that it is currently my favorite pistol among the 5 CO2 pistols I own. Get ya one!

looks and feels like my 45ACP 1911. Performed flawlessly. I Love It.

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I am very satisfied with Pyramyd Air.

Excellent pistol. Feels & shoots good. Perfect replica. Thanks. Ernie B.

Nothing!! Great gun.

Super fast shipping. Great service. Thanks.
Ernie B.

Hey! Just got this today. Great look & feel. Shoots real good. Super fast shipping!!! Thanks. Ernie

Nothing. Great pistol.

This company ships SUPER fast!! I ordered it on Wednesday and got it on Sunday. Thanks.
Ernie

Realism,

The magazine follower, That thing is hard to grip and hold back to load.

DO NOT try any of the fragible BB's I tried some of the Dust Devil BB's and they started shedding steel particles in the magazine and literally jammed the gun after a couple of shots. Fortunately it was not difficult to clean, as most of the problem was in the feed area of the magazine. A magnetized steel punch, inserted in the feed channel removed most of the particles. and I then blasted it out with some silicon spray, and wiped it down. Steel BB's now run through it with no problem.

Umarex and Pyramid Air should state that such BB's are not suitable.

This is a VERY solid gun, and its highly realistic for anyone looking for a bb-gun version of the real thing. It's certainly a good cheap alternative for target practice over the real firearm. Its not spot on with accuracy, but the ammo used plays a larger factor in accuracy than the gun does.

The gun does have a tendency to jam up sometimes, although that might just be a defect with mine specifically- however it is very easy to un-jam it by simply locking the slide back and pushing the mag out. Overall it's not something that detracts me from using it, and it's the gun I ALWAYS grab for target practice out back.

Excellent reproduction of a Springfield Armory 1911. I have two Springfield Armory 1911 Range Masters in 45ACP and 9MM and this gun fits the holsters perfect and works great for gun handling training. Its function is very close to real 1911 operation and weight is close to (as smidge lighter). I have had it for over a year now and no operational issues. It's not a competition shooter but it is an accurate fun shooter. No problem doing a 3" group at 30 feet or popping cans off my patio wall at the same distance. As an owner of real firearms, I find it just amazing they can build and sell these reproduction guns at such a low price and have them work so well.

Some reviews are correct the magazine is a pain to load and push the BBs into it. I use a small pocket screwdriver to poke them in. It would be nice to get an extra mag with it too.

Be careful how you flash it around in public, it would be mistaken as a real firearm. That applies to many of the reproduction BB and Pellet guns as I also have two Colt Revolvers and the newer S&W M29 44 Mag. Today's world isn't very accepting any longer.

fantastic product. nothing to dislike.

this gun definitely looks like the real one and I the overall feel and the weight and balance.

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the price was spot on

Very realistic the size the weight how it feels in the hand very nice well made replica!

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THE FEEL, THE WEIGHT JUST LIKE THE REAL GUN AND THE BLOWBACK.

JUST ADD WOODEN GRIPS.

VERY ACCURATE AT 30 FEET.

Size and weight

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It is an authentic replica of the Military 1911 A1. I carried one over 50 years ago. I can not express my excitement when I saw it the box. It functions without flaw right to the end of the gas. The magazine mimics the actual 45cal mag very well. I like to shoot it with 7 bbs with a spare magazine ready. FUN FUN FUN

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Do not function the slide more than once, it picks up a bb each time and you will have to clear the jam. Insert the magazine with the slide open then release the slide. If you insert the magazine with the slide closed your fIrst shot will just be air.

Realistic.

Reliable.

Well worth the money.