What is the best 1911 GBB?

[Capt. T/O]

I've been running a TM 1911 in stock form (plastic slide) on propane for two years now.
No problems yet.

[m102404]

I've only seen 3 broken hicapa slides...but that is skewed because so many are swapped out for metal slides. One in the back rail section and two up by the rear sight (bomar 5.1...not the 4.3). All three were run hard with the intent of "shooting it until the slide breaks"...all three on propane.

I've owned and handled 3 1911's (2 TM and one FMU TM conversion). They've all performed as well as a "single stack" thin mag can. The plastic ones are still going strong so far as I know (better shooters than myself have them now) and I'll probably end up with one of them again shortly.

However, I keep gravitating back to the HiCapa's for pure performance and efficiency.

From talks with a couple of guys, who work on pistols extensively, I've steered clear of the WE guns for now. Observations seem to generalize that the metals are too soft for the mass of the slide. So much gas is dumped to get the pistol functioning that it's not only inefficient, but it results in a lot of wear and tear (exacerbated by the heavy slide rocketing back and forth). Positive things were that they are not expensive and so they can be tossed after they break or gutted for parts. Another positive was that the frame seemed useful for retrofit projects, if some work was done. I don't want to toss $300+ just to tear it apart...but I might pick up a broken one to check out it's specs.

I'd go TM. A buddy of mine handled a CA and said the fit/finish was excellent. It was $50 overseas.

[RacingManiac]

Stock TM MEU is what I would probably recommand to someone who wants to game it extensively without upgrades. The A1 sight is its weakest part, just because its historically accurate. If you are using it as a basegun for a project I think it doesn't matter much. But I think at the moment if you want a game gun you get the MEU if you want the single stacker. Hi-Capa is better for capacity and power, if you don't mind the double stack.

I am kinda interested in seeing how the new KSC-line will evolve. Their new 2011 line is out with the new system7 based gun, and from the last full metal 1911 that they've made the power is there. Just lacking as usual on the hop-up. You can find KSC makes full metal 2011 now with pot-metal midframe like Marui, with trades and metal slide as well...just not the aftermarket support of the TM...

[DefCon 1]

Tm all the way.

I've had a 5.1, a 4.3, a 1911A1 and now an MEU. They all performed flawlessly!

Plus they are alot of upgrade parts, so you can't go wrong with a TM pistol

[Lakonian]

KJW TACTICAL 1911s.

Pawscal, if you want to get some trigger time on one, PM me.

[ProDoyle]

I'm resurrecting this thread because I am looking at picking up a 1911. I should say "another 1911" since I already ordered a RWA Covert Ops...

I've read nothing but praise for the TM line, and I would be looking for something with a rail to mount a light on.

I poked around a bit and read some positive reviews for the Elite Force 1911 TAC and it looks like another great option.

Can I get some updated input on the 1911 scene since this thread is pretty old?

Thanks

[Datawraith]

1911s are generally more of a nuisance than Hi-Capas. If you don't mind the extra bulk of a Hi-Capa, that's the route you should take. They're more upgrade-able, have larger gas and ammo capacity, and if you manage to get a Gold Match, the internal architecture is moderately better than a standard 1911/hi-capa.

Otherwise, if you must get a single stack 1911, all the TM 1911s are pretty much the same internally (I think, you might want to get a second opinion on this), so choose the one with the externals you like the most; there's the Desert Warrior which is a tan 4.3 1911, Night Warrior which is a black 4.3 1911 with a strike face, standard MEU, list goes on.

Honestly, I can't really think of a reason NOT to get a TM when it comes to 1911s (yes, they're plastic, but you can always get a metal slide and frame for it if you like, and it's not as expensive and is more abundant than other for pistols). The internals are just much better than any other brand.

[ProDoyle]

Just ordered the hi-capa gold match from Trigger... curse you internet.

[Styrak]

TM. The Elite Force is a KWC and you don't want that.

Originally Posted by Datawraith

Night Warrior which is a black 4.3 1911 with a strike face

No, the Night Warrior is a standard length 1911 with rail and darker accents.

[Datawraith]

Originally Posted by Styrak

TM. The Elite Force is a KWC and you don't want that.



No, the Night Warrior is a standard length 1911 with rail and darker accents.

Oops, meant STRIKE warrior, my bad. Night Warrior is what Styrak said ^

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by Styrak

TM. The Elite Force is a KWC and you don't want that.



No, the Night Warrior is a standard length 1911 with rail and darker accents.

He already ordered the RWA one, which is KWC. Rip


Ot. Gold match is nice. Sexy in fact.

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by ProDoyle

Just ordered the hi-capa gold match from Trigger... curse you internet.

$300+tax is ok... You could got it at pmall upstairs for 280-300 cash :P

[ProDoyle]

Originally Posted by BioRage

$300+tax is ok... You could got it at pmall upstairs for 280-300 cash :P

But then I would have had to leave my house... and drive to the pmall... and that parking lot is such a treat...

[ThunderCactus]

1911s suck. Because single stack mags.

[pewbiubiu]

Is there big differences in terms of internal designs? Will I be able to put standard TM hi capa internal parts in the Gold Match when something fails? If so, might as well get one for myself too before the old lady gets back home...