Quest for the perfect M1911a1

Strelok · July 26th, 2012, 10:51

Hey guys.

Getting pretty tired of my KJ MEU. It's a nice gun, but I'm more fond of the classic ww2 style M1911 over the modern. So i'm looking to sell this one off and look for something new.

I am looking at a TM M1911, then upgrade it with an FMU kit, but I've got enough expensive projects on the go. What options are out there that are full metal and worth the buck stock?

Thanks!

leblanc74 · July 26th, 2012, 11:04

Inokatsu....

Strelok · July 26th, 2012, 11:12

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Originally Posted by leblanc74

Inokatsu....

I've heard nothing but issues when it comes to those things

. Look nice though.

durak · July 26th, 2012, 11:15

KJW, like the MEU and most other KJW guns they are workhorses. You wont need to buy a slew of new mags the MEU mags are compatible if you can live with the silver mags and bumpers. that will help keep costs down.

Shifty-C · July 26th, 2012, 11:30

Ive been checking out the KWC 1911 co2 and it looks awesome for an old school 1911. the finish is great, only problem is that the trades are not engraved, and it shoots hot around 380. but u can get it from asia then. not sure how reliable their airsoft guns are but they make extremely reliable blowback 4.5mm bb guns.

http://www.uncompany.com/pageproduct.asp?subcatid=157

and with co2 u can play in cooler weather

Styrak · July 26th, 2012, 11:34

I'd recommend just the basic TM plastic 1911. You'll get the best performance out of that. If it's a gun you're actually gaming, not just a wallhanger, that's the most important aspect. A full metal 1911 or a metal kit on a 1911 will just hinder performance.

ap27 · July 26th, 2012, 12:17

^What he said. Even though its plastic, the TM 1911 feels solid and kicks pretty hard. You can use it as a workhorse and FMU it later if you choose to. For a metal kit I'd recommend PGC or Nova. Mind you they'll cost as much (or more) than the gun.

Eeyore · July 26th, 2012, 12:50

Go with a stock TM 1911.

uncle_benny12 · July 26th, 2012, 13:18

How are the KWA 1911s? I think they have a classic M1911A1 style coming out soon.

L473ncy · July 26th, 2012, 13:32

Ino or WA if you want a wall hanger otherwise just buy a TM and get an FMU kit that suits your fancy.

The prowin kit looks nice but will probably cost an arm and a leg. Prime, Zeke, and Airsoft Surgeon will cost you an arm and a leg and your first born, that is if you can even find one in country....

Also the KWA's are very nice but they don't have a classic 1911 out yet, it's all the MEU and tacticalized stuff these days.

EDIT: Forgot about Guarder, they have a VERY nice classic frame set for fairly cheap outside the country. ~$120-130 in Asia so probably your best bet if you don't want to pay too much for an FMU kit.

Freeze · July 26th, 2012, 18:11

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Originally Posted by L473ncy

Ino or WA if you want a wall hanger otherwise just buy a TM and get an FMU kit that suits your fancy.

The prowin kit looks nice but will probably cost an arm and a leg. Prime, Zeke, and Airsoft Surgeon will cost you an arm and a leg and your first born, that is if you can even find one in country....

Also the KWA's are very nice but they don't have a classic 1911 out yet, it's all the MEU and tacticalized stuff these days.

EDIT: Forgot about Guarder, they have a VERY nice classic frame set for fairly cheap outside the country. ~$120-130 in Asia so probably your best bet if you don't want to pay too much for an FMU kit.

An arm and a leg and your firstborn? What if you have no children? @_@

ap27 · July 26th, 2012, 18:44

Then probably both your kidneys would do.

Just to give an idea, a Prime metal slide/frame kit that costs ~250 in Asia would probably cost over double that to bring into the country through a custom order.

KWA has a 1911 'army' version coming soon.

dutch13 · July 26th, 2012, 18:48

Tm all the way. Used a kj 226 for the longest time. The mags kept leaking, 2 out of the 5 that I have don't work. I picked up a tm desert warrior Meu. Best thing I ever did.

RaisinBran · July 26th, 2012, 19:09

If you want one that looks closest to the WWII era 1911 buy a TM or go with the KWC, no engraved trades though which sucks and it also shoots very hot.

leblanc74 · July 26th, 2012, 20:00

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Originally Posted by ap27

Then probably both your kidneys would do.

Just to give an idea, a Prime metal slide/frame kit that costs ~250 in Asia would probably cost over double that to bring into the country through a custo
m order.

KWA has a 1911 'army' version coming soon.

Got my Prime 1911 operator frame/slide for around 375$

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July 26th, 2012, 10:51	#1
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Quest for the perfect M1911a1 Hey guys. Getting pretty tired of my KJ MEU. It's a nice gun, but I'm more fond of the classic ww2 style M1911 over the modern. So i'm looking to sell this one off and look for something new. I am looking at a TM M1911, then upgrade it with an FMU kit, but I've got enough expensive projects on the go. What options are out there that are full metal and worth the buck stock? Thanks! Last edited by Strelok; July 26th, 2012 at 10:54..

July 26th, 2012, 11:04	#2
leblanc74 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coquitlam	Inokatsu.... __________________ My Collection: Seller/Buyer Feedback

July 26th, 2012, 11:30	#5
Shifty-C Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Ive been checking out the KWC 1911 co2 and it looks awesome for an old school 1911. the finish is great, only problem is that the trades are not engraved, and it shoots hot around 380. but u can get it from asia then. not sure how reliable their airsoft guns are but they make extremely reliable blowback 4.5mm bb guns. http://www.uncompany.com/pageproduct.asp?subcatid=157 and with co2 u can play in cooler weather Last edited by Shifty-C; July 26th, 2012 at 11:33..

July 26th, 2012, 11:15	#4
durak Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	KJW, like the MEU and most other KJW guns they are workhorses. You wont need to buy a slew of new mags the MEU mags are compatible if you can live with the silver mags and bumpers. that will help keep costs down.

July 26th, 2012, 11:34	#6
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I'd recommend just the basic TM plastic 1911. You'll get the best performance out of that. If it's a gun you're actually gaming, not just a wallhanger, that's the most important aspect. A full metal 1911 or a metal kit on a 1911 will just hinder performance. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

July 26th, 2012, 12:17	#7
ap27 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milton, ON	^What he said. Even though its plastic, the TM 1911 feels solid and kicks pretty hard. You can use it as a workhorse and FMU it later if you choose to. For a metal kit I'd recommend PGC or Nova. Mind you they'll cost as much (or more) than the gun. __________________ H&K G36c (KWA) / Glock 18c (TM) / Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom (TM) / Mossberg M500 (ACM)

July 26th, 2012, 13:18	#9
uncle_benny12 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003	How are the KWA 1911s? I think they have a classic M1911A1 style coming out soon.

July 26th, 2012, 13:32	#10
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Ino or WA if you want a wall hanger otherwise just buy a TM and get an FMU kit that suits your fancy. The prowin kit looks nice but will probably cost an arm and a leg. Prime, Zeke, and Airsoft Surgeon will cost you an arm and a leg and your first born, that is if you can even find one in country.... Also the KWA's are very nice but they don't have a classic 1911 out yet, it's all the MEU and tacticalized stuff these days. EDIT: Forgot about Guarder, they have a VERY nice classic frame set for fairly cheap outside the country. ~$120-130 in Asia so probably your best bet if you don't want to pay too much for an FMU kit. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE Last edited by L473ncy; July 26th, 2012 at 13:37..

July 26th, 2012, 18:44	#12
ap27 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milton, ON	Then probably both your kidneys would do. Just to give an idea, a Prime metal slide/frame kit that costs ~250 in Asia would probably cost over double that to bring into the country through a custom order. KWA has a 1911 'army' version coming soon. __________________ H&K G36c (KWA) / Glock 18c (TM) / Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom (TM) / Mossberg M500 (ACM) Last edited by ap27; July 26th, 2012 at 18:46..

July 26th, 2012, 18:48	#13
dutch13 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manitoba	Tm all the way. Used a kj 226 for the longest time. The mags kept leaking, 2 out of the 5 that I have don't work. I picked up a tm desert warrior Meu. Best thing I ever did.

July 26th, 2012, 19:09	#14
RaisinBran Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Burnaby,BC	If you want one that looks closest to the WWII era 1911 buy a TM or go with the KWC, no engraved trades though which sucks and it also shoots very hot. __________________ Armoury: TM M4A1 ICS M4A1 JG M4A1

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