Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec CO2 .177 BB Gun Magazine

I LOVE the gun itself and I also like the ease of use this magazine provides as I find it easy to load with BB's and CO2.

I will say that I had to order this magazine because of a recurring issue with seal failure which I have been unable to resolve. I have seen other comments and complaints about this issue with this (and other) magazines. I recommend that PA and Air Venturi come up with a magazine REBUILD KIT and/or a price reduction for the mag itself. From brand new I only got about 5 reloads of air cartridges before the seals failed completely. Some attention needs to be paid to this matter. This excellent replica pistol deserves a mag that will hold up to regular usage.

NEVER, EVER leave partially used air cylinders installed in the Mag between usage. I'm sure this probably contributes to early seal failures.

I like the weight and solid fell of the magazine and relative ease of loading the BB's and the CO2. I will say that I had to order this Mag after all the seals failed on the one that came with the gun so it's a "wait and see" as to how this one will perform. The seals in the original only lasted for 6 or 8 reloads before giving out. Thanks. For the record, I had the same issue with the Springfield Armory M1 Carbine Mags as well.

Can't think of anything except that seal KITS should be made available for purchase for customers that have the means and expertise to make repairs. I would also recommend that buyers should be cautioned to NOT leave air cylinders LOADED in these mags between use. I would also recommend/hope that Pyramyd/ Venturi Air find a way to make the cost of these Mags a bit more reasonable as the price is somewhat high in my opinion.

In my opinion I would recommend that you Do NOT leave half used or full CO2 cylinders installed when the gun is stored or not in frequent use.

I like the co2 pistols, in particular the blowback replicas. I may use them a lot more than the average person, but I think they are a great training aid.

The cost needs to come down substantially. I can purchase magazines for a real 1911 for less money. The manufactures need to offer a tool kit and rebuilding supplies if they can't design these to last more than 30 or 40 days.

I don't aim to pick on the 'Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec CO2 .177 BB Gun Magazine', this complaint I am voicing pertains to all of the magazines that contain the co2 cartridge in my personal experience, the Sig Sauers, Swiss Arms, Barra, Springfield Armories, and Berreta's. I am particular to the 1911 models but all of these guns I have been very satisfied with, and the full metal guns have not given me any issues other than the failure of the magazine seals. I use these in conjunction with the Mantis shooting performance system and in the last 2 years have logged more than 10,000 shots, but these magazines don't last more than 90 days for me, this last one failing last week, purchased 10/30/2002, it's now 11/11/2002. This is of course nothing more than my opinions based on my own experience. I do not want to bad mouth any particular maker, and if any of you don't know, Pyramyd Air has an excellent customer service reputation, and well-earned at that. Maybe I just over use them.