Customer Reviews for Springfield Armory 1911 CO2 Blowback Steel BB gun

Brand: Springfield Armory

Type: BB Pistols
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: 1911
Materials: Full Metal
Weight: 907 g (2 lb)
Barrel: 111 mm (4.38 in) brass, smoothbore, non-rifled
Power Source: 12g CO2 x 1
Action: Semi-automatic, single-action, blowback
Ammo Type: 4.5mm steel BBs
Ammo Capacity: 18 rounds
FPS: 366

Buy the magazine: KWCKW111, KWCKW157

Trigger Pull: Like other KWC-made 1911s, it's exactly what you would expect from a real steel 1911 single action only pistol. It helps to make this replica 1911 a great trainer or show piece. The trigger pull is super short, super light, with very little take-up and a nice crisp break.

Build Quality: Very good, with almost all metal construction, good weight, and craftsmanship. The KWC 1911 line of pistols have proven themselves over time. That said, they will not last forever since these are not expensive guns made out of high quality metals. You will find most of these KWC pistols have a thin coating for a finish, so they tend to wear on the high spots. However, over time this has been improving with KWC airguns.

Realism: This is as close as you can come to the look, weight, feel, and action of the real 1911 in virtually every way including the ability to field strip this pistol exactly the same! All the mechanical parts work just like they do on a real steel 1911, including the grip safety. On top of it all, Air Venturi has licensed the Springfield Armory 1911 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol with realistic Springfield branding throughout the airgun.

Pros:

  • Full metal construction gives gun solid weight and feel
  • Blowback action slide creates a realistic shooting experience
  • Officially licensed by Springfield Armory with authentic markings
  • True 1911 single action trigger with very smooth and light pull
  • Drop free metal mag houses 18 BB rounds and CO2 cartridge
  • Faux wood grips are checkered for a firm hold
  • Functioning thumb and grip safety
  • Can mix and match with other KWC 1911 parts

Cons:

  • Fixed 3-dot sights cannot be adjusted
  • FPS and shots per CO2 are sacrificed due to heavy blowback but worth it!

Comments: I never really get tired of making reviews for the KWC 1911 line of CO2 blowback Aarguns. Sure, they are all made from the same 1911 base but each one has its own unique look and customization. I really like the faux plastic wood grips with the deep Springfield Armory licensing on this version. The matte black slide and frame with the chrome barrel and silver barrel bushing look really sharp on this 1911 BB gun. Even though the Air Venturi Springfield Armory 1911 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is basically a standard 1911 A1, the added touch of the white dot sights will help when shooting at whatever target you point it at.

 
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Aug 31, 2024

Heavy and kind of loud

I bought this for my father's birthday and he loved it. It looks real, feels good to hold, has an interesting "smack" recoil and the sound is kind of loud, for a BB gun. The magazine release drops the mag perfectly. It would catch sometimes when pushing the mag up inside, though. The only issue he had, was that it wouldn't shoot reliably in cold weather. Having been a paintball player, I knew exactly what the problem was and warming the gun up to room temperature resolved the issue. I do recommend the Springfield Armory 1911.
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Apr 18, 2024

Springfield Armory 1911

The Blowback feature actually produces a good amount of recoil. The pistol is very well made it feels solid its accurate enough for target practise. It does use more CO2 for the Blowback feature that's to be expected its definitely worth it. I'm having a blast with this replica air pistol.
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Nov 06, 2023
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Amazing

Has realalistic recoil and everything my favorite pistol so far
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Feb 22, 2022
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Great gun, a strange magazine that doesn't function like the other 1911 mags but are interchangeable.

This gun fires very well. The kick/blowback is very powerful and sturdy. It seems very durable and the paint seems to not want to rub off as much like my Colt Commander. I personally like a partially used look but can't hate a gun for having a quality finish! It fires accurately so far and at the stated FPS. It's comfortable and easily field strippable. The faux wood grips are beautiful to say the least and I love using this gun just to plink some cans, it does have some power - especially since I don't shoot very far from my targets. Great for target practice and the 3 point sights are very accurate plus the white dots help a lot. Other than the white dots, there's nothing really "tactical" about it like the KWC Tac they've got around as well other than those dots, if you can consider that "tactical". The hammer is smooth just like the slide and has a great snappy feeling right out of the box. Box, not clamshell package! Good presentation. This is my favourite of the 2, though they're similar I just love 1911s and this one is a bit better in my opinion. Happy shooting from a happy customer. So I was a bit disappointed to find out that this gun loads differently from the magazine that came with the Colt Commander and the extended 1911 magazine I purchased (thank god I have those 2 because I've decided the one that came with this gun isn't worth the trouble, the speedloader doesn't work on it either. You need to go 1 by 1). To explain, this loads from the top of the magazine where as the other ones load from the lower mid-bottom area which has a large whole and is easier to load. I use a speed loader for the extended magazine and the mag that came with the CC but this one is an emergency magazine for now.
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Dec 01, 2021

Springfield Armory 1911

This is my 3rd. "1911" all historic beauties that shoot well with "hair blowing" blow back & good Co2 use. Tks. to all at RAS Canada....
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Nov 18, 2021

Excellent replica

Having a great time with this pistol. Not super accurate shoots a fair bit to the right. Heavy, all metal. Slide works like a dream.
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Sep 01, 2021

Great Airgun

I have a few KWC 1911s, so I bought this one mainly for looks. Just like the others, it feels great and I like the Springfield markings. You can't have too many 1911s.
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Jan 27, 2021

Probably the best price for a blowback 1911

The gun feels heavy and a nice engraving on it pretty accurate and the blowback is nice
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Jan 27, 2021

The best porches

Fast shipping
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Jul 16, 2020

Like real

Hold onto this heavy gun really firmly, the action is so strong & realistic the slide blowback will pull it off-target if you loosen your grip in any way during the trigger pull.
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