I just got a WE1911. It kicks hard and is quite accurate in stock config, even more so now that I've shimmed a lot of the looseness and put in a Tanio Twist barrel and v-hop bucking (plus the stock hopup lever is the H style). But it's having issues feeding consistently, and it's definately a summer gun. Not a problem for me, though, since I got it at a great price so I can afford to upgrade the internals some more. :)

I have a WE-Tech 1911 Tactical that I got from airsoftgi.com for $110. However, I did get a little bit of a lemon, but I think I know how to fix it. It's a pretty good gun, + you get a free spare mag.

I've been researching 1911's for a while and this thread really helped. I'll probably go for the TM Hi-Capa 5.1 based on what I've read here.

WE vs. TM 1911
 

Here is my question. Is the WE compatible with TM parts? I have seen one thread on ASC about this because the guy wanted to install a threaded barrel and silencer on his 1911. The person who replied said that he 'believed' that WE is compatible with TM parts. What I am looking for is a straight answer to this question? No "i think so" or "i believe so." Yes or no? lol

Just a final note, I plan on getting a WE 1911A1. IMHO no one should be forced to pay $150-$250 for a full metal upgrade. It boils down to the fact that it is a chunk of metal that has been cut to shape:smack:

No, it boils down to the fact that pistol frames are restricted parts and we can't get them easily in Canada.

Like I mentioned earlier Styrak, it is my humble opinion. If you want to spend a ton of money on a slide, I am not stopping you :)

Anyways, back to my original question. Is the WE 1911 compatible with TM 1911 parts?

Some parts are, some parts aren't. Any parts you wondering about in particular?

Its the outer barrel I am interested in, and the magazines. I would like to attach a silencer to a threaded outer barrel. Does WE sell spare magazines?

The magazines aren't compatible. There was an impromptu test on the field one day with a TM1911 and a WE1911. The mags would slide in a certain point but not catch properly. Saint was there too so he might have more details.

The slides you can get cheap. It's the frames that are the problem :S.

I just want to say as someone who has owned WE hi-capa's and currently own a TM 1911.. that WE guns are terrible. The metal all has rough and bad edges.. bad fitment. Overall I would never recommend a WE gun to anyone. The high number of lemons, terrible workmanship and failures easily makes it worth it to save up a little more to get a TM.

WE sells spare mags, you can find them at UNCompany and WGC. The outer barrel is the same for both, though there are always possible fitment issues with aftermarket parts. If you go over to Arnies, there's more info there because the question of fitting TM outer barrels to WE1911 has been asked repeatedly.

I got a WE Tech 1911 (They call that ''M1911'' on the box...don't know why) and it's a very good gun for that price ! It shoots hard,and pretty good. When you rip the orange tip it lookslike a real, so don't make bad jokes with it.

I don't get any problem,and the only bad point I've found is the bad smell of propane.
For low-budget skirkmishers, it's THE gun to buy.

I don't know why everyone is so hot about the WE 1911's, they're horrible. Look around the forum, there's tons of threads concerning problems with them. And the comparison always seems to between WE and TM/WA, what about poor KJW? Yeah, KJW is still not TM/WA quality but it's certainly better then WE. And the main argument in favor of the WE, ie the full metal, is also true of the KJW. Generally the only thing people have against KJW guns is leaky mags, but I have both a 1911 and an M9 and not a single leaky mag between them. I haven't had a chance to game the 1911 I admit, but my M9 has served me very well. I'll admit the 1911 is definitely a summer gun but that's true of any of the single stack 1911 models.

Kuro_Neko

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol


To anyone thinking of buying one of these, make sure you order 2-3 of each of these as well heheheheheh

http://www.marstar.ca/images/Handgun...00-Bushing.jpg
http://weairsoft.com/index_product_v...1&imgid=452188

and

http://weairsoft.com/index_product_v...1&imgid=452189