WE 1911 Classic

Alexei · April 14th, 2008, 21:19

Hey guys I need some advice about the WE 1911 Classic that I plan to buy http://http://www.airsoftcanada.com/...ad.php?t=55365 I have read some reviews about the gun, but I made this thread to get some feedback from people that have maybe owned or used this gun. Please give me as much , information as possible, the good the bad, personal experiences,etc etc. I am at a dillema about this gun because the review I have read and people I have talked to tell me a 50/50 story, half love their WE's and half say stay away, so i dont know what to do, need advice. Thx

Styrak · April 14th, 2008, 21:23

It's a decent gun. But the slide catches on WE's are not very good. I've had 2 different WE 5.1's and a WE 1911 Classic, and all of them didn't catch when the mag was empty or had intermittent problems with it. Other than that, they're not bad.

KEVORKIAN · April 14th, 2008, 21:28

Hey Styrak, you mean the "slide catch"...

Roughneck · April 14th, 2008, 21:49

Mine will be here in a couple days, from what I understand they use more gas than an SUV haha. Theres enough gas in there to empty the mag once.. and sometimes not enough gas left to bring the slide back enough to lock it after the last round. Just what I've read, will confirm in a few days

Styrak · April 14th, 2008, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVORKIAN

Hey Styrak, you mean the "slide catch"...

Bah, you know what I meant.

Edited.

Alexei · April 14th, 2008, 21:52

Is there a way to fix the slidelock problem. and about gas, the WE mag holds 15 rounds right, so why not put 14 or 13 in there and it will empty the whole mag and hopefully lock the slide?

Alexei · April 14th, 2008, 21:57

Oh I forgot Is this gun compatible with Tm or other 1911 makes?

The Saint · April 14th, 2008, 22:06

WE1911 is largely non-compatible with TM or any other 1911 makes. There are the odd internals from TM that'd fit, like gas valve, loading nozzles, inner barrel, etc, that's about it.

incrediboy729 · April 15th, 2008, 01:15

I had a WE 1911 Tactial version (The same thing I think except with black grips) and it was an absolute piece of crap. I think I just got a lemon, but i'd still say...beware...

Trapper1 · April 15th, 2008, 16:38

Some guys love em, others Hate em. My first GBB was the gun WE 1911 Classic (I take it you are looking at a full metal version) DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. They look great and feel nice in the hand, make a cool addition to your gun collection but thats about it. I could only fire 5 rounds tops, and at inconsitent velocitys before i ran out of gas and or it stopped workin altogether. I got pissed off with it and sold it for 50 bucks a couple weeks ago. Good luck if you buy one tho i guess

acorn_giblet · April 15th, 2008, 16:51

I got my WE 1911 tactical ( same as what you're buying but with a railed frame and different sights ) about 2 months ago and I absolutely love the thing...
I would say I've already put over 1000 rounds through it and haven's had any problems.
When running the gun on propane with the mags that came with the gun I get about 30 shots before I'm out of gas, with aftermarket WE mags I get a bit less and they don't seem to fire as hard. I'm not sure why that is but they are still acceptable.

The feel of the gun is second-to-none... The one niggle I have about it is that after inserting a loaded mag pulling back the slide doesn't release the slide catch. This is because the cut-out on the slide is slightly too large... it doesn't really matter though as you would tend to just release the slide catch most of the time anyway.

Personally I give the gun a 9 / 10. It's accurate, heavy, well-made and very, very close to the real-steel.
Highly recommended from my experience.

Roughneck · April 15th, 2008, 17:11

So glad to hear someone have something positive to say. Mine should be here in a day or two and I was a little worried about it being useless. It's never going to be a primary.. just something for those close encounters.

acorn_giblet · April 15th, 2008, 17:13

I would never hesitate to use mine even as my primary ( I have done just that in 3 games so far... ) you just need to have a bunch of mags... I've got 4 at the moment and that seems to be enough.

I would recommend using .25g BBs as well as they tend to be more accurate in this gun...

Roughneck · April 15th, 2008, 17:21

Thanks for the heads up. Any reviews I've read/seen say you'll need to refill with gas everytime you empty the mag.. not the case in your experience?

The Saint · April 15th, 2008, 17:25

It's a single-stack mag, the thin profile means that gas capacity is limited. It never hurts to top up after a mag worth of BBs.

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April 14th, 2008, 21:19	#1
Alexei Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto.Ontario	WE 1911 Classic Hey guys I need some advice about the WE 1911 Classic that I plan to buy http://http://www.airsoftcanada.com/...ad.php?t=55365 I have read some reviews about the gun, but I made this thread to get some feedback from people that have maybe owned or used this gun. Please give me as much , information as possible, the good the bad, personal experiences,etc etc. I am at a dillema about this gun because the review I have read and people I have talked to tell me a 50/50 story, half love their WE's and half say stay away, so i dont know what to do, need advice. Thx Last edited by BloodSport; April 14th, 2008 at 21:26..

April 14th, 2008, 21:23	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	It's a decent gun. But the slide catches on WE's are not very good. I've had 2 different WE 5.1's and a WE 1911 Classic, and all of them didn't catch when the mag was empty or had intermittent problems with it. Other than that, they're not bad. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services Last edited by Styrak; April 14th, 2008 at 21:49..

April 14th, 2008, 21:28	#3
KEVORKIAN Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manitoba	Hey Styrak, you mean the "slide catch"... __________________ Kevorkian I SUPPORT THE USE OF SILICA BB BASTARDS!

April 14th, 2008, 21:49	#4
Roughneck used to be Spencer aka Sue Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS	Mine will be here in a couple days, from what I understand they use more gas than an SUV haha. Theres enough gas in there to empty the mag once.. and sometimes not enough gas left to bring the slide back enough to lock it after the last round. Just what I've read, will confirm in a few days __________________ Tpr. Spencer, DF RCD C Sqn - CFB Gagetown Please save for me, some gallantry That will echo when I'm gone

April 14th, 2008, 21:52	#6
Alexei Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto.Ontario	Is there a way to fix the slidelock problem. and about gas, the WE mag holds 15 rounds right, so why not put 14 or 13 in there and it will empty the whole mag and hopefully lock the slide?

April 14th, 2008, 21:57	#7
Alexei Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto.Ontario	Oh I forgot Is this gun compatible with Tm or other 1911 makes?

April 14th, 2008, 22:06	#8
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	WE1911 is largely non-compatible with TM or any other 1911 makes. There are the odd internals from TM that'd fit, like gas valve, loading nozzles, inner barrel, etc, that's about it. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

April 15th, 2008, 01:15	#9
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	I had a WE 1911 Tactial version (The same thing I think except with black grips) and it was an absolute piece of crap. I think I just got a lemon, but i'd still say...beware... __________________

April 15th, 2008, 16:38	#10
Trapper1 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stony mountain, MB	Some guys love em, others Hate em. My first GBB was the gun WE 1911 Classic (I take it you are looking at a full metal version) DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. They look great and feel nice in the hand, make a cool addition to your gun collection but thats about it. I could only fire 5 rounds tops, and at inconsitent velocitys before i ran out of gas and or it stopped workin altogether. I got pissed off with it and sold it for 50 bucks a couple weeks ago. Good luck if you buy one tho i guess

April 15th, 2008, 16:51	#11
acorn_giblet Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Downtown Toronto	I got my WE 1911 tactical ( same as what you're buying but with a railed frame and different sights ) about 2 months ago and I absolutely love the thing... I would say I've already put over 1000 rounds through it and haven's had any problems. When running the gun on propane with the mags that came with the gun I get about 30 shots before I'm out of gas, with aftermarket WE mags I get a bit less and they don't seem to fire as hard. I'm not sure why that is but they are still acceptable. The feel of the gun is second-to-none... The one niggle I have about it is that after inserting a loaded mag pulling back the slide doesn't release the slide catch. This is because the cut-out on the slide is slightly too large... it doesn't really matter though as you would tend to just release the slide catch most of the time anyway. Personally I give the gun a 9 / 10. It's accurate, heavy, well-made and very, very close to the real-steel. Highly recommended from my experience.

April 15th, 2008, 17:11	#12
Roughneck used to be Spencer aka Sue Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS	So glad to hear someone have something positive to say. Mine should be here in a day or two and I was a little worried about it being useless. It's never going to be a primary.. just something for those close encounters. __________________ Tpr. Spencer, DF RCD C Sqn - CFB Gagetown Please save for me, some gallantry That will echo when I'm gone

April 15th, 2008, 17:13	#13
acorn_giblet Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Downtown Toronto	I would never hesitate to use mine even as my primary ( I have done just that in 3 games so far... ) you just need to have a bunch of mags... I've got 4 at the moment and that seems to be enough. I would recommend using .25g BBs as well as they tend to be more accurate in this gun...

April 15th, 2008, 17:21	#14
Roughneck used to be Spencer aka Sue Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax, NS	Thanks for the heads up. Any reviews I've read/seen say you'll need to refill with gas everytime you empty the mag.. not the case in your experience? __________________ Tpr. Spencer, DF RCD C Sqn - CFB Gagetown Please save for me, some gallantry That will echo when I'm gone

April 15th, 2008, 17:25	#15
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	It's a single-stack mag, the thin profile means that gas capacity is limited. It never hurts to top up after a mag worth of BBs. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

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