Colt 1911 A1 Pellet Pistol, Black

I waited to review this item after I had an opportunity to put about 300 Pellets through it. I like that it included two Pellet disks with the gun. You can go through 16 shots fairly quickly before needing to reload the disks. I can’t say for sure, but a single CO2 cartridge seems to be able to power the pistol for at least 8 disks. It will shoot more than that, but it seemed to me that power was diminished enough during the 9th disk that pellets started dropping below the aiming point at 25’. It will shoot in Single Action or Double Action mode. For pure accuracy, you will want to use Single Action. While the Double Action takes some practice to get a smooth, consistent action, you can use it for fairly effective Action Pistol style practice. Focus on pulling straight back and keep in mind that in Double Action mode, the trigger pull is much longer than an actual 1911.

Pros
The weight and feel is real close to an actual 1911. I own three 1911’s in .45 caliber and 9mm. This pistol is very close (within an ounce or two) of the weight of two Springfield Range Officers that I own. The sights are fairly true to the original Government Model 1911’s that I carried and shot in the Army before they were replaced by the Beretta. The trigger does take some practice to get used to. You need to pull it straight back. It is a fairly long trigger pull to accommodate the Double Action capability, so any sideways pressure can cause it to start binding up. I didn’t test it in Double Action, but I tested the trigger weight with a Lyman Scale. In Single Action, the trigger is effectively a 2-stage trigger. The first stage, which is almost two stages in itself, is a fairly long pull that weighs out at about 1lb initially and then goes up to about 2+lbs. At that point, you will hit a resistance wall and the trigger break from that point is a pretty clean, consistent 3.5lbs.

Cons
The biggest negative is accuracy. I started by shooting off a bag to determine the actual accuracy. At 25’, shooting at an NRA B-40 target, I noted the pistol shot high and slightly to the right. The sights allow for a horizontal adjustment, but no vertical adjustment. On the B-40, I had to aim at the 4 or 5 ring at the 6 o’clock position to hit the center. I modified the front sight to correct the aiming point and then started practicing. That was when I noticed the second issue – stray shots. Using Crosman “Match Grade” Wadcutter pellets, I would shoot a disk of pellets at 25’ and check my results. I could get shot groups that would tell me if I was shooting left, right, high, or low. But every so often, I would get a single shot well away from the others. Since a pellet pistol has no recoil, I can tell by my sight picture that I am not twitching or jerking the gun. Don’t know what is causing it, but it doesn’t happen too often, so I can live with it.

If you have a 1911 and want something to practice with while under quarantine this is a great choice (which was my excuse to buy it.) It is accurate to where it's your shooting that will show in the results and not the limitations of the gun (,unlike every "blow back" example I have tried.) Even if you don't have a 1911 and just want an accurate pistol for practicing shooting fundamentals it's great. The double action trigger pull is terrible but if you are using it for target practice you'll probably be shooting single action like you would on a firearm, so it shouldn't matter. Now if you are someone who thinks the blow back feature on an air pistols is a great, and are willing to give up some accuracy, you probably don't want to spend your money on this. I am getting around 96 good shots out of it before the power drops, with a pause after 40 and 80 when I have to reload the 5 cylinders I have.

Pros
It's well made and accurate, getting 1/2 inch groups at 25ft with cheap Crosman pellets. Mimics a Colt very well in terms of how it feels in your hand and the single action trigger pull, although it may be a little muzzle heavy. The price is also a plus in my opinion if you want a low cost option to practice shooting a 1911, especially compare it to buying a Ruger 22/45 or 22 conversion kit.

Cons
Double action trigger pull is terrible. The initial pull is not that bad with consistent force, but then there is a second stage where the force needed keeps increasing until it discharges. I suspect that this has to do with the mechanics of how it turns the cylinder in the thing, since if you take it out and dry fire it has a nice linear pull. The trigger also gets kind of strange if you have the safety on and cock the hammer to fire it single action, which again may be with the cylinder mechanics and what it disconnects with the safety on. Only other thing I would mention as a negative are the sights, which work fine, but for something in this price range a simple white dot on the front post for additional contrast would have been nice.

As I have not fired this weapon yet I will confine my comments to this weapons Fit,Finish,shipping & handling of this item. First: This item was delivered in a most timely manner a few days at most. It came well packaged, and carefully packaged no damage what so ever. Second:The quality of this weapon for all appearances is superior and gives me no reason to think it will not preform as well as it looks. Third: The fit,finish is very nice it looks every bit of its cost. Forth: I carried the M1911A1 when I served in the Marine Corps and the weapon feels the same as I carried. The “Heft” is right there it comes up on target just like the original and it fits in a repopulated holster I purchased for it just like the original. Fifth: And this is just my opinion. You here people complain about shipping & handling costs. Quit complaining pay the price to have a fine piece shipped to you and go out and have some fun shooting this very high quality weapon. Stuart

Pros
A high quality item

Cons
As I have not fired it yet I cannot honestly comment on that. But I stand by the review I gave it.

This is a very high quality, German made, CO2 pellet pistol, as is reflected by the price. Has nice, rubberized grips and is almost all metal in construction.

Pros
Has a very nice feel in hand and shoots pellets very accurately and hard.

Cons
The CO2 installation system takes a little getting used to.

It's a great gun with a excellent single action trigger. I've not had a chance to test the accuracy of this pistol, but I have done some plinking with it. It gets good mileage out of a Co2 cylinder and has a easy Co2 cylinder loading system.

Pros
Nothing much more to say except I like almost every thing about this Pistol.

Cons
The only thing I find negative about this pistol is the sights. I would like to see a three dot system used, but that is just me. I use acrylic paint to create contrast between the front and rear sights. I paint the front sight orange and the rear sight White. This works quite well for me.

Pistol looks and feels like a quality airgun. I had to return it and am awaiting a hopeful replacement. When it shot it was great, Friends where impressed with the realism. Rating would be 5 stars if the pistol wasn't defective. My 75th Ranger Son was impressed with the pistol, wish it didn't have defect with magazine rotating and lining up. Customer Service excellent to this point quickly gave Me all info to send pistol back including shipping label.

Pros
Seems to be well made, love the look and feel, a lot of fun when it shot. 5 stars if not for defect

Cons
Defective, doesn't lineup , rotating magazine,

Bought this pistol as a refurb.. The gun arrived in a cardboard box with two magazines and a users manual. No hard case. I installed a CO2 cartridge and a loaded magazine and fired one shot, single action, at an 8" target at 10 yards. The pellet struck with good force touching the bullseye. I cocked the hammer and fired another round, single action, only to be rewarded with a weak "pffft" and the pellet did not even leave the magazine. I then shot approximately 20 more rounds, double action, with no problem and reasonably accurate results. Then the pistol failed to launch the pellet from the magazine in either single action or double action. I tried 4 different styles/brands of pellets, 5 different magazines and changed CO2 cylinders 3 times just to ensure it was, in fact, a problem with the pistol. The pistol will not function in either single or double action. I visited some other airgun retail sites and read the reviews on this pistol. I found that this is not an isolated problem with this pistol and that the magazine fails to index properly to line the pellet up with the barrel. This problem occurred most frequently in single action but, like mine, also failed to launch the pellet in either single or double action for other owners. One purchaser returned the piece to Umarex only to get it back in the same non-operational condition. I have filled out a "Defective" return ticket on-line for Air Gun Depot to exchange this defective gun for a Crosman 2300T. I have read many good reviews on the 2300T. It is reliable, accurate and it can be easily worked on, modified and upgraded by the owner. Additionally there are many You-Tube videos detailing how to work on the piece.

Pros
Realistic look and feel. Reasonably accurate but I could not get the pistol to fire enough pellets to fully accustom myself to the trigger and sights.

Cons
Based upon all the reviews I have read and my own experience, quality control at Umarex for this pistol is non-existent. I'm sure the reason this pistol was sold as a refurbished piece is due to the same problems I experienced and is inherently faulty and beyond repair. This pistol was defective from the first shot and absolutely useless after approximately 20 more shots. I STRONGLY advise against purchasing this piece either new or refurbished for the reasons previously described.

Bought this as a refurb. great price, you cant go wrong with AGD's refurbs. I have bought several and there all in super condition! Its been too cold to shoot here but I put one co2 canister thru the pistol to check it out and I like it alot, very nice trigger good build quality, once you get use to holding in that grip safety its a blast! I also have a Beretta 92 FS and they use the same clips! Very happy with this pistol!!!

Pros
Nice trigger, good build quality, accurate!

Purchased this as a refurb. Pistol looks new. Grip safety is a bit sticky, but I think it will smooth out. Shoots well if I do my part. Buy extra mag cylinders.

Pros
Well built. Should last a life time.

Cons
Grip safety sticky. Could be particular to my gun.

I ordered the refurbished model and couldn't find anything that would suggest it wasn't a new pistol. The trigger is incredibly smooth in double action, and breaks cleanly in single action. Buy more clips when you are ordering one to take advantage of the free shipping.

Pros
Well made. Should last a lifetime.

Cons
Considering it is a pellet pistol, it would have been nice if it had adjustable sights. UMarex make it with adjustable sights and call it a Gold Cup!!