MinorInHistory Posted December 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2020 Hey y’all, I was thinking about getting a replica 1911 for reenacting, and I was wondering what options were out there other than denix. Is there any airsoft/bb pistols that are accurate? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 14, 2020 What are your requirements? You want something more visually accurate, same weight, or? If the answer is “yes” to all of it, then maybe just buy a 1911 and put a pair of Keyes Fiber WWII grips on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinorInHistory Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted December 14, 2020 I would, though as my username implies, I am a minor so even if I could afford one the law wouldn’t be too happy with me owning one... I would like to check off as many boxes as I could, visual accuracy and weight would be nice. I know some of the bb pistols are pretty darn close, and many can be field stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThompsonSavage Posted June 10, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2021 I use a 1911A1 airsoft replica made by KWC. They have a parked and blued version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 11, 2021 Share #5 Posted June 11, 2021 On 12/13/2020 at 7:54 PM, MinorInHistory said: I would, though as my username implies, I am a minor so even if I could afford one the law wouldn’t be too happy with me owning one... I would like to check off as many boxes as I could, visual accuracy and weight would be nice. I know some of the bb pistols are pretty darn close, and many can be field stripped. Funny, I thought your user name suggested you were a college student minoring in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinorInHistory Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted June 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, warguy said: Funny, I thought your user name suggested you were a college student minoring in history. Yep, Its a pun, though I do intend on studying history WHEN I get to college! Now that I think about it though, I wonder what I’ll change my name to once I am not a minor… 1 hour ago, ThompsonSavage said: I use a 1911A1 airsoft replica made by KWC. They have a parked and blued version. And Thompsonsavage, thanks for the recommendation, I’ve seen the KWCs at re-enactments and they look nice. It’s definitely an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 11, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, MinorInHistory said: Yep, Its a pun, though I do intend on studying history WHEN I get to college! Now that I think about it though, I wonder what I’ll change my name to once I am not a minor… And Thompsonsavage, thanks for the recommendation, I’ve seen the KWCs at re-enactments and they look nice. It’s definitely an option. Well I am glad you are here, and even happier you are interested in history. Too many of our “minors” just don’t seem to care. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIFER Posted June 11, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2021 As for next to the real thing, Looks and quality other than weight and or price, denix or kwc? Also, does either make other models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted June 12, 2021 Share #9 Posted June 12, 2021 I would go with Denix.. They are hefty and carry the same weight as a .45, (almost) The magazine drops, you can pull the slide back, it locks with the magazine in the well,, has the same basic functionality of the regular gun, just won't fire.. https://www.denix.es./en/home Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIFER Posted June 12, 2021 Share #10 Posted June 12, 2021 Hi Leigh, Thanks, good to know. Glad to hear from you. Lifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIFER Posted June 12, 2021 Share #11 Posted June 12, 2021 Since my post, I have check on other models. I was hoping to find an M16. Still searching for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted June 12, 2021 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2021 5 hours ago, LIFER said: Since my post, I have check on other models. I was hoping to find an M16. Still searching for one. Hey Lifer,, I would again go with DENIX. They have some really good M16A1 models.. We have several models that we use at the museum,, from Revolutionary War flintlock muskets and pistols to MP40s, MP44s, PPSH Soviet SMGs, Grease guns, Thompsons, .45s, Mauser's, AK-47s, M1 Garands, the list goes on... The live firearms at the museum we have are exactly like these Denix Models and we use them in place of the originals when we are doing exhibit redesigns and upgrades for security reasons.. and they make very good place holders.. They have some very good quality replica's. They are a little pricey but these are well worth the investment. @Minor in History: Here are some images of the Denix .45 Best regards Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThompsonSavage Posted June 12, 2021 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2021 It remains a personal choice, but I prefer a good quality airsoft replica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThompsonSavage Posted June 12, 2021 Share #14 Posted June 12, 2021 Here's me carrying a parked KWC 1911A1 and an ICS M1 Garand 😊. Both look the part and pack a serious punch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted July 22, 2021 Share #15 Posted July 22, 2021 There are some BB/pellet guns that have popped up recently. These are not airsoft pistols. Some even have blowback like some of the airsoft. Sorry, haven't gone down that rabbit hole - just see them advertised in pellet gun venues. That might offer a little fun and usefulness when not reenacting. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinorInHistory Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted July 28, 2021 Yeah all of those options look pretty nice. What about blank guns? I’ve seen kimar’s and bruni’s, but I’ve heard some bad things about the bruni. I think at this point I’m looking towards one of those. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay Posted July 28, 2021 Share #17 Posted July 28, 2021 I’d stick with Denix. Depending where you are you can get on on eBay for less than 100$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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