My WE M1911A1 Tactical (Caspian)

NovaKaynE · April 3rd, 2008, 01:19

I just got this baby today. Haven't fired it yet, but cosmetically speaking...she is the love of my life. If I had a girlfriend, I would have traded her for this pistol. For airsoft...this is pretty much my dream pistol. All other pistols i've had/have haven't satisfied me like this one. I will most likely be spending all my time upgrading this one and finding small little cosmetic pieces to beef it up a bit. So far, I have a Hogue rubber wrap around grip on the way. I was hoping it would get here before the gun, but such is life. The grip on the gun now is pretty cool IMO. Here she is...

XON50 · April 3rd, 2008, 01:28

thats a beaut. i have to admit the "caspian" logo is an eyesore. is there any way to get rid of it? cuz if there is, im gonna have to pick up one of these for myself

AXe Hound · April 3rd, 2008, 01:29

i almost bought the same one but got a different GBB instead but now looking at it and from what you said i think i bought the wrong one

The Saint · April 3rd, 2008, 01:31

My advice is to switch the stock WE mag valves for stock TM ones (and not just because I've got some for sale).

http://airsoft-barracks.com/forums/i...38674#msg38674

Non Credo · April 3rd, 2008, 01:40

Listen to saint. My friend had this gun as his last pistol, ended up loctiting the stock valves.

NovaKaynE · April 3rd, 2008, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by XON50

thats a beaut. i have to admit the "caspian" logo is an eyesore. is there any way to get rid of it? cuz if there is, im gonna have to pick up one of these for myself

If I knew how to do it without damaging the finish (which i'll prolly figure out soon enough) I am going to. Or I might decide later on down the road to replace the slide with similar characteristics i.e the forward slide groves. That's one of the main things I love on 1911's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Saint

My advice is to switch the stock WE mag valves for stock TM ones (and not just because I've got some for sale).

http://airsoft-barracks.com/forums/i...38674#msg38674

Yeah, I want to replace the plastic loading pieces too, but don't know how to install metal ones...plus, my bank account is empuhteee.

Are TM mag accessories compatible with WE mags? Obviously the valves are because you recommended it, but are the plastic loading pieces that house the BB's replaceable with other companies? I've heard people say that they wear down after a while.

Non Credo · April 3rd, 2008, 02:08

nono, the valve at the back of the magazine, brass ring with silver bump in the center. Top of the mag, on the back side if youre loading it into the pistol. That valve.

NovaKaynE · April 3rd, 2008, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Non Credo

nono, the valve at the back of the magazine, brass ring with silver bump in the center. Top of the mag, on the back side if youre loading it into the pistol. That valve.

Lol, yeah. I realized I was thinking about something else after I posted. My bad, lol. I had to edit my other post.

NovaKaynE · April 3rd, 2008, 02:19

When I took the gun apart to see how it field strips, I find something i'd like to change. The spring assembly. I had a KJW Para P14 a few years ago, and it's spring assembly was solid. It had the spring guide rod. I was wondering if it is possible to install such a spring system in this gun? I'm looking on eHobby right now for something that might give me an idea if it's possible, but i'm fawkin lost, lmao.

Bah...low and behold, i'm an idiot.

Would this be compatible with it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Western-Arms-SPR...QQcmdZViewItem

DuffMan · April 3rd, 2008, 04:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by XON50

thats a beaut. i have to admit the "caspian" logo is an eyesore. is there any way to get rid of it? cuz if there is, im gonna have to pick up one of these for myself

The WE Tactical regular version is the same pistol without the logo.

The Saint · April 3rd, 2008, 21:55

You can't replace the bushing or spring guide in a WE1911 with anything made for TM1911 or WA1911. WE1911 is a semi-original design and doesn't share the necessary dimensions with products from other companies.

I have seen and heard of WE1911 with a full length spring guide and appropriate bushing, but I don't know how you'd be able to get them separately. If you contact enough US airsoft stores that carried the WE1911 with the full length guide in question, you might find one that has the relevant WE sitting around for parts, after someone returned it because of factory defect. Spring guide and bushing are perfectly legal to import.

By the plastic feeding things, I assume you mean the feed lips on the top of the mag that holds the BBs in. I had 4 WE1911 mags at one time, and I didn't find them to be problematic at all. I didn't baby them either, I gamed that pistol hard. My advice is to leave them alone. If you want to replace anything, the order should go something like:
1. Mag valve
2. Tightbore
3. Loading nozzle

Optional: Recoil spring (150% at the most; makes slide rattle less)

The WE1911 will take TM1911 parts for all of the above.

KNIVEZS · April 3rd, 2008, 22:06

the gun looks lovely, i like the caspian logo

DuffMan · April 3rd, 2008, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Saint

Optional: Recoil spring (150% at the most; makes slide rattle less)

This makes a huge difference in making the gun just FEEL more badass. I would recommend this ASAP.

NovaKaynE · April 3rd, 2008, 23:53

Yeah, as soon as I get all my big purchases out of the way, i'll be upgrading small bits and pieces here and there. I'm replacing both springs in my 1911 and M9. The stock springs just feel weak, IMO.

Thanks for the comments guys. As soon as my Hogue grips get here, i'll be posting new pictures. Anyone else here have Hogue's on theirs?

Oh...where the hell can I find a replica safariland? The one I have for my M9 only cost me 24 USD plus like 10 USD for shipping. I've been eying eBay for the last few weeks and can't find one. I don't really want to spend 100+ dollars on it, but as a last resort, I may end up having to do that.

The Saint · April 4th, 2008, 00:01

Try Huang, I've asked him about them in the past. He said he can get them, but they're not as good as his repro SERPAs.

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April 3rd, 2008, 01:19	#1
NovaKaynE Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durham Region	My WE M1911A1 Tactical (Caspian) I just got this baby today. Haven't fired it yet, but cosmetically speaking...she is the love of my life. If I had a girlfriend, I would have traded her for this pistol. For airsoft...this is pretty much my dream pistol. All other pistols i've had/have haven't satisfied me like this one. I will most likely be spending all my time upgrading this one and finding small little cosmetic pieces to beef it up a bit. So far, I have a Hogue rubber wrap around grip on the way. I was hoping it would get here before the gun, but such is life. The grip on the gun now is pretty cool IMO. Here she is... __________________ *The Distance Between Courage & Stupidity Is Exactly Nine Millimeters*

April 3rd, 2008, 01:28	#2
XON50 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario	thats a beaut. i have to admit the "caspian" logo is an eyesore. is there any way to get rid of it? cuz if there is, im gonna have to pick up one of these for myself __________________ "Do the interns get Glocks?"

April 3rd, 2008, 01:31	#4
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	My advice is to switch the stock WE mag valves for stock TM ones (and not just because I've got some for sale). http://airsoft-barracks.com/forums/i...38674#msg38674 __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

April 3rd, 2008, 01:29	#3
AXe Hound Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba	i almost bought the same one but got a different GBB instead but now looking at it and from what you said i think i bought the wrong one

April 3rd, 2008, 01:40	#5
Non Credo Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: couch	Listen to saint. My friend had this gun as his last pistol, ended up loctiting the stock valves. __________________

April 3rd, 2008, 02:08	#7
Non Credo Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: couch	nono, the valve at the back of the magazine, brass ring with silver bump in the center. Top of the mag, on the back side if youre loading it into the pistol. That valve. __________________

April 3rd, 2008, 02:19	#9
NovaKaynE Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durham Region	When I took the gun apart to see how it field strips, I find something i'd like to change. The spring assembly. I had a KJW Para P14 a few years ago, and it's spring assembly was solid. It had the spring guide rod. I was wondering if it is possible to install such a spring system in this gun? I'm looking on eHobby right now for something that might give me an idea if it's possible, but i'm fawkin lost, lmao. Bah...low and behold, i'm an idiot. Would this be compatible with it? http://cgi.ebay.com/Western-Arms-SPR...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ *The Distance Between Courage & Stupidity Is Exactly Nine Millimeters* Last edited by NovaKaynE; April 3rd, 2008 at 02:24..

April 3rd, 2008, 21:55	#11
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	You can't replace the bushing or spring guide in a WE1911 with anything made for TM1911 or WA1911. WE1911 is a semi-original design and doesn't share the necessary dimensions with products from other companies. I have seen and heard of WE1911 with a full length spring guide and appropriate bushing, but I don't know how you'd be able to get them separately. If you contact enough US airsoft stores that carried the WE1911 with the full length guide in question, you might find one that has the relevant WE sitting around for parts, after someone returned it because of factory defect. Spring guide and bushing are perfectly legal to import. By the plastic feeding things, I assume you mean the feed lips on the top of the mag that holds the BBs in. I had 4 WE1911 mags at one time, and I didn't find them to be problematic at all. I didn't baby them either, I gamed that pistol hard. My advice is to leave them alone. If you want to replace anything, the order should go something like: 1. Mag valve 2. Tightbore 3. Loading nozzle Optional: Recoil spring (150% at the most; makes slide rattle less) The WE1911 will take TM1911 parts for all of the above. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame." Last edited by The Saint; April 3rd, 2008 at 21:57..

April 3rd, 2008, 23:53	#14
NovaKaynE Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durham Region	Yeah, as soon as I get all my big purchases out of the way, i'll be upgrading small bits and pieces here and there. I'm replacing both springs in my 1911 and M9. The stock springs just feel weak, IMO. Thanks for the comments guys. As soon as my Hogue grips get here, i'll be posting new pictures. Anyone else here have Hogue's on theirs? Oh...where the hell can I find a replica safariland? The one I have for my M9 only cost me 24 USD plus like 10 USD for shipping. I've been eying eBay for the last few weeks and can't find one. I don't really want to spend 100+ dollars on it, but as a last resort, I may end up having to do that. __________________ *The Distance Between Courage & Stupidity Is Exactly Nine Millimeters*

April 4th, 2008, 00:01	#15
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Try Huang, I've asked him about them in the past. He said he can get them, but they're not as good as his repro SERPAs. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

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