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Blackwater Full Metal 1911A1 CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol
[16269 / 250503]		 $104.99
by A SIDDON verified buyer Date Added: Sunday 05 October, 2014
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I've had this gun for almost half a year at this point, and have put it through a decent amount of abuse. I expected the logos to begin wearing, but they appear to be laser etched, so I'm betting on them staying for a while. The slide, trigger, and hammar have begun wearing, but that's to be expected.
Out of the box, the pistol performed well. It was decently accurate, and its construction held up well. However, the slide lock has begun catching during firing, which is corrected simply by pulling on the slide, but is still irritating; especially during heated firefights. This may be because of inconsistencies in the CO2 output, or may be a result of mechanical failure. Also, the safety has begun to fail. While it still prevents the gun from firing, if the trigger is pulled while engaged, it will fire as soon as it is disengaged. The grip safety still functions flawlessly.

I will also point out that the pin to the side is easily lost in heavy brush. If it does come loose, when the gun is fired, the side shoots forward, sending parts flying a good distance. While I did manage to find most of the parts, I was unable to find the pin, and can't find a replacement anywhere, essentially rendering it useless until I find a new pin.

Overall, it's a very good gun, and performs exceptionally well. The tendency for the side lock to catch, even when rounds are still available, the lack of replacement parts, and the safety's recent deterioration keep it from gaining five stars. I'd recommend it to fans of more modern 1911 handguns, but I will also recommend that caution should be used, as not to lose vital parts in the field.

Pros:
- Solid construction
- High power
- Good accuracy
- Solid kick during firing
- Able to withstand most abuse
- Can withstand substantial wear

Cons:
- Slide tends to lock back, even when rounds are available to fire
- Safety has began to fail (May be a rare issue)
- Slide pin can be removed almost too easily
- No readily available replacement parts

Rating: 4 of 5 Stars! [4 of 5 Stars!]
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