Cybergun 1911 .177 cal CO2 NBB Gun

Type: Non-blowback CO2 Pellet Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by Cybergun.
Model: Thompson 1911
Materials: Metal and plastic.
Weight: 2.18 pounds (990 grams).
Total Length: 8.66 inches (220mm).
Barrel: 4.75 inches (121mm) metal rifled.
Propulsion: CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto non-blowback, DOA trigger.
Ammunition Type: .177 caliber pellets.
Ammunition Capacity: 12 (6x2) round drop out metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 332.

Trigger Pull: The Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol is typical of a double action trigger in that it is a longer trigger pull that requires more effort to pull than a single action trigger would. The Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol trigger is good for a DOA trigger as it is not overly heavy and does allow for somewhat quick follow up shooting. The trigger pull not only cocks the hammer, it also rotates the rotary magazine on either end of the stick magazine so there is a lot going on here but it still is not overly heavy which is nice.

Accuracy: First, our velocity test of the Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol, We will try to shoot 6 rounds through our Chronograph and then averaged them all out as we do in all our Field Test Shooting Videos. We did not have a lot of success with our first choice of pellets and pretty much got a jam right away. We then switched up the pellets and we were able to get 5 out of the 6 rounds in the one side of the rotary mag through our Chronograph and here where the results… The slowest shot was 206 fps while the fastest shot hit 251 fps, this averaged 231 fps which was kind of far off of the claimed 332 fps. Maybe the claim is for light weight alloy pellets? We don’t know? To be honest we were just glad to get a result as we were not having a lot of luck with the rotary magazine working for me all that well. We then tried our luck again and placed a fresh paper target 30 feet downrange and using a semi rested shooting position (hands rested on a sandbag up front and sitting on a stool in the back). Luck was on our side as a succeeded to place all 6 rounds into the target with no jams this time! The Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol did alright in terms of accuracy placing 4 shots all within about an inch and a half well centered just a bit high of the bullseye. Two shots did drop down as they seemed to come out underpowered compared to the other 4 shots which does explain why they dropped a bit on the target. This did stretch out the grouping to closer to around 4.5 inches.

Build Quality: The Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol has a mix of metal and plastic parts with the slide and magazine being the main metal parts and the frame along with most of the controls like the trigger, slide catch release, hammer and safety all being made out of plastic. Of course many of the internal parts like the barrel will be metal or even steel. Overall the Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol feels solid and has a good weight up and over 2 pounds. Fit and finishes are also good but we would have liked to have seen the trigger, hammer, slide catch and safety being made out metal, as it just would have felt better to the touch. Yes we can feel the difference!

Realism: The Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol looks pretty much bang on to a Colt 1911, really the big tell would be the trigger as it is much larger than a standard 1911 to accommodate the double action trigger pull length but other than that, this CO2 Pellet Replica Pistol does a good job of replicating the real steel version. It is even similar in weight and feel. The recessed barrel, full size drop out magazine, and we think the detail of the stainless finish on the slide all add to the realism.

Pros:

• Double action trigger is not that bad, fairly light and smooth.
• Fit and finish looks good, just wish the trigger, hammer and safety where also metal.
• This pistol has a good weight at a little over 2 pounds!
• Decently looking replica of the real steel colt 45 1911.
• Has a rifled metal barrel which may help with accuracy.
• White dot sights front and back helps with quick targets acquisition.
• We like the stainless steel slide; it gives the gun a quality look.
• Recessed barrel for added realism.
• Full size metal magazine holds the CO2 and Pellets and adds additional weight.
• Thompson Licensing looks good on this gun, not too much.

Cons:

• Trigger, hammer and safety should have been made out of metal.
• Hammer is non functioning.
• No blowback and no sight adjustments.

Comments: The best feature of the Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol is the stainless steel slide finish which really gives it a quality look and makes it even more believable. What takes away from the believability are the plastic parts and the lack of blowback operation or even a working slide. That said the Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol offers a rifled steel barrel combined with shooting pellets which should make this a more accurate option over perhaps a Blowback CO2 BB 1911. I will have to test this out shortly to know for sure but if accuracy is more important than realism, than the Cybergun Thompson 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Pistol may be your better option.