I concur with the prior posts endorsing the 1911 replica blow-back BB pistols. There are a number of different versions of the airgun. I think they are all made by KWC. The Tanfoglio Witness 1911 is probably the most available version, but are a number of different types on the market.
I have two of the Umarex Colt 1911 Combat Vet. They are a limited edition version of this gun. I love the weathering and the Colt markings.
https://www.replicaairguns.ca/umarex-co ... air-pistolI have had them for a couple of years & use them regularly (3-4x per month). They work well. They are built very sturdy. They come with a full sized drop out magazine. They are very accurate on my 22 ft. indoor range. I normally get around 3-4, 18 shot magazines on one CO2.
Most people think it is the real firearm, when they pick it up. The ability to field strip them, makes clearing a jammed BB simple. But normally only get a jammed BB if someone (usually someone who is shooting with me) cocks the slide when there is already a BB in the chamber.
I agree with YepYep, don't over fill magazine, as it will cause the BB follower & spring to not push BB into the chamber properly & may cause a jam.
Only problem I have had is with the 27 shot extended magazine. It sometimes does not function properly. But the 18 shot mag. works well, so long as you don't over fill it.
I have a couple of spare mags. as they are cheap to get. So it may be extending the life of these airguns, as the seals & valves are all located in mag.
All in all, get one. It is one of the better Blow-back BB guns on the market. If you are into replica airguns, esp. 1911's, it is a must buy. It has nice blowback action which gives it a nice replica feel.
Just remember, it is a CO2 plinker, not a competition target pistol.
I hear some people have put real 1911 grips on these, to make them look even more realistic. (Mike at Replica Airguns has a video on how to do it).
Some versions of the 1911 do not have rails, but I found a laser isn't needed as it shoots fairly accurately with the non adjustable sights.
Of you are not a fan of the 1911, and looking for something more current, I would also recommend the following blowback airguns:
-Sig Sauer M17, copy of new US Army side arm. Is a pellet gun not BB.
-Uzi blowback BB gun. Real heavy blowback action. Nice accuracy. Comes with full auto function. Make sure you get the 25 shot version, as the 28 shot version is not blowback.
-Walter PPK BB gun. Nice blow back for a small airgun. But only has a stick mag.
-Beretta M92 A1. This is a very heavy BB gun. Possibly heaver than the real firearm. Nice replica of the real thing. Very heavy blowback action. And has full auto switch that allow you to dump the full 18 shot mag. in a second or two. Only issue, the heavy blowback action caused the safety to break off on first one, replacement has held together. Also, not the most accurate BB gun. Put an airsoft laser on the rail, but heavy blowback throws it off after a couple of mags.
Also, humor has it that the Glock 17 Gen 4 blowback CO2 BB gun is suppose to be another nice option. But will not be on the market in North America until fall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwJcBnNrs24So lots of options out there.
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