I was getting to the point where dry firing wasn't helping because I didn't know if I was on target. I need a lot of improvement on rapid target acquisition for IDPA. I've been having trouble getting to the range, so I looked for a 1911 BB gun or Pellet gun that I could use at home, but they were not realistic enough. They weren't blow-back and had a horrible trigger.
This thing is as realistic as you can possibly get. I was surprised to see that it actually uses a delayed blowback. just like a 1911. And I was also surprised at the beavertail grip safety - not only that it was functional, but it is nicely executed.
Many of the parts are a hair larger or smaller than on a 1911, I suppose to intentionally prevent interchanging parts. But it appears that many 1911 parts, like barrel bushing, mainspring housing, recoil plug, hammer, trigger, grip safety, and slide stop can be fitted to it without too much trouble.
I am going to order Hogue grips and a Colt arched mainspring housing for it so I can set it up exactly like my other 1911s.
The "Green Gas" can be used inside, there is practically no odor. I use propane outside and in the shop.
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