The WE 1911 Style Full Metal Gas Blow Back Pistol is probably one of the most realistic airsoft gas guns we have picked up. Right off the bat, it has a heavy, real steel feeling as you pick it up. It is full metal contributing to a realistic weight. The looks of the pistol is extraordinary and details are as close to the popular classic 1911 Colt .45 ACP as can be. The sound from cocking the gun sounds nice and very much like the real steel. It even has a nice imprinted marking showing .45 ACP where the real steel would have it.
The magazine is heavy and also full metal except for the spring guide which draws up the BB's. The bottom of the magazine seems a bit flimsy but it hasn't failed yet. The sound of the magazine ejecting out or sliding into the pistol is as realistic as it can get. We have put some heavy use into this gun firing many rounds and quickly refilling the magazine with gas, but the o-ring has not failed yet. Please keep in mind we are doing this to test the built and quality of the gun. For any gas gun, under normal circumstances, we highly do not recommend shooting as many BB's as possible with one clip as this will freeze up the o-ring and crack it. If you must fire many rounds, please purchase extra magazines.
Field stripping the WE 1911 is easy and just like field stripping a real pistol. This allows for the gun to be cleaned and relubricated to keep the gun performing at its peak level.
The performance of the gun is remarkable. We have tested the airsoft gun using propane and it shot hard and loud with a nice kick to it. There is a safety feature behind the hand grip, just like the real gun, which is a very nice feature to have and does not interfere with the experience. The pistol feels very solid, but there is room for improvements. The slide tends to rattle when the gun is shaken side to side due to the pistol being full metal, but it isn't a big problem and we are looking for ways to tighten things up.
Please note, if you choose to use propane with your airsoft guns, you must apply a few drops of silicone oil since propane does not have it mixed in already unlike green gas.
Overall, the WE 1911 is a great choice for a gas blow back. It is affordable, very detail oriented, and lots of features are like the real steel. The gun shoots hard and loud with a nice kick. It will definitely be a great side arm to your airsoft electric gun. We are confident that we have addressed the common, but minor, problems with this gun and that you will enjoy it if this is your choice for an airsoft pistol. For more airsoft products and reviews visit HitGuns.com.
1 comment:
great review of the WE 1911 Gas Airsoft Guns.
I think that Gas guns are a great addition to the Airsoft line. The main limitation is the Limited Gas as a Consumable.
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