Replica airguns

[Minuteman]

I have a Smith&Wesson M&P 45 CO2 pistol and I enjoy shooting it more than just about any other gun I own. I am improving my pistol shooting skills just blasting soda cans. I have my eye on picking up a 1911 style blowback pistol, possibly a Colt Commander or a Blackwater 1911. Tanfoglio also has some interesting offerings. I am fine with shooting BBs. Any words of advice on these guns?

I am wondering how many others enjoy these cool replica guns, whether pistols or rifles. Let hear from you and see your stuff!

[AHMSA]

I enjoy replica guns.  I own a Crosman C41 and love shooting it for fun.

[Bigdog1090]

I have the Colt Defender compact style, and the PO8 Luger.  Both great fun and more accurate than I expected.  I may end up with other replica BB pistols.

[Minuteman]

I had a Walther PPQ with a rail and a Walther dot sight that for some insane reason I sold last summer. I'll have to get another. It was a fun gun to shoot.

[fortyshooter]

Yeah I have a few also..the Swiss Arms 1911 which is a blow back and functions just like the real 1911... a PT-85  and the Dan Wesson .357 which is a fun little shooter. I'm looking at the Colt SA revolver which is supposed to be out soon which would go well with my Walther/Winchester lever rifle. 
These guns can help with training for the powder burner versions too.

[Minuteman]

Yeah I have a few also..the Swiss Arms 1911 which is a blow back and functions just like the real 1911... a PT-85  and the Dan Wesson .357 which is a fun little shooter. I'm looking at the Colt SA revolver which is supposed to be out soon which would go well with my Walther/Winchester lever rifle. 
These guns can help with training for the powder burner versions too.

I have a Ruger Blackhawk PB which would make getting the Colt SA a great addition. Maybe this summer. Right now I am on a 1911 kick. I used to own a Springfield Armory 1911. Another gun I regret selling. I really need to use more caution about what I sell. I'm what you might call a compulsive seller, rather than a buyer, although compulsive buying may well fuel the habit. Either way, it's a slippery slope!

[bubba zanetti]

Have the Mauser M712 select fire machine pistol. Pretty impressed by it is as I have a true Mauser Broomhandle in 9mm and side by side the BB gun 'looks' real.

All metal outside and the grips may be plastic but are really solid plastic. Umarex really seems to be taking the Legends series well seriously.

BZ

[Minuteman]

Have the Mauser M712 select fire machine pistol. Pretty impressed by it is as I have a true Mauser Broomhandle in 9mm and side by side the BB gun 'looks' real.

All metal outside and the grips may be plastic but are really solid plastic. Umarex really seems to be taking the Legends series well seriously.

BZ

Is that true full auto, or is it burst mode?

[Mr Sasquatch]

I have had several  pistol replicas  in the past five years. My favorite was a Makarov from Umarex, but it started leaking CO2 and Umarex said they would  not fix it (WHY???) , so now it is just sitting in a drawer Now, they offer a new blowback Makarov, but I'm not buying anything else from Umarex.

I got this one

two years ago  to practice quick drawing from the holster (hence the rub-off paint on the slide) and shooting multiple targets for my USPSA matches. It is a blow-back pistol (Makarov was not) and I like it very much. It is very realistic, heavy, and fairly accurate to actually help me improve my PB performance.

[bubba zanetti]

Have the Mauser M712 select fire machine pistol. Pretty impressed by it is as I have a true Mauser Broomhandle in 9mm and side by side the BB gun 'looks' real.

All metal outside and the grips may be plastic but are really solid plastic. Umarex really seems to be taking the Legends series well seriously.

BZ

Is that true full auto, or is it burst mode?

True select fire. Holds 18 steel BB's. Semi-auto or flip the selector switch and let them all fly

It will keep running the action when out of BB's so you have to listen to a sound change.

BZ

[Minuteman]

I have had several  pistol replicas  in the past five years. My favorite was a Makarov from Umarex, but it started leaking CO2 and Umarex said they would  not fix it (WHY???) , so now it is just sitting in a drawer Now, they offer a new blowback Makarov, but I'm not buying anything else from Umarex.

I got this one

two years ago  to practice quick drawing from the holster (hence the rub-off paint on the slide) and shooting multiple targets for my USPSA matches. It is a blow-back pistol (Makarov was not) and I like it very much. It is very realistic, heavy, and fairly accurate to actually help me improve my PB performance.

Very nice, Mr S. The 1911 is one sexy gun!

[Minuteman]

Have the Mauser M712 select fire machine pistol. Pretty impressed by it is as I have a true Mauser Broomhandle in 9mm and side by side the BB gun 'looks' real.

All metal outside and the grips may be plastic but are really solid plastic. Umarex really seems to be taking the Legends series well seriously.

BZ

Is that true full auto, or is it burst mode?

True select fire. Holds 18 steel BB's. Semi-auto or flip the selector switch and let them all fly

It will keep running the action when out of BB's so you have to listen to a sound change.

BZ

Does the PB version lock back after the last round? Most BB blow back guns lock after the last, so I am wondering if this is just being faithful to the real deal.

[bubba zanetti]

Have the Mauser M712 select fire machine pistol. Pretty impressed by it is as I have a true Mauser Broomhandle in 9mm and side by side the BB gun 'looks' real.

All metal outside and the grips may be plastic but are really solid plastic. Umarex really seems to be taking the Legends series well seriously.

BZ

Is that true full auto, or is it burst mode?

True select fire. Holds 18 steel BB's. Semi-auto or flip the selector switch and let them all fly

It will keep running the action when out of BB's so you have to listen to a sound change.

BZ

Does the PB version lock back after the last round? Most BB blow back guns lock after the last, so I am wondering if this is just being faithful to the real deal.

My 9mm Mauser does, but it is semi-auto only.

I have no idea on the real select fire Mauser the Nazis used in WWII and the Umarex M712 is based. I never got to fire one or have even seen one in real life and I've been blessed to shoot some real rare class III weapons.

I can only answer the Umarex M712 does not keep the bolt open after the last BB.

BZ

[Minuteman]

Have the Mauser M712 select fire machine pistol. Pretty impressed by it is as I have a true Mauser Broomhandle in 9mm and side by side the BB gun 'looks' real.

All metal outside and the grips may be plastic but are really solid plastic. Umarex really seems to be taking the Legends series well seriously.

BZ

Is that true full auto, or is it burst mode?

True select fire. Holds 18 steel BB's. Semi-auto or flip the selector switch and let them all fly

It will keep running the action when out of BB's so you have to listen to a sound change.

BZ

Does the PB version lock back after the last round? Most BB blow back guns lock after the last, so I am wondering if this is just being faithful to the real deal.

My 9mm Mauser does, but it is semi-auto only.

I have no idea on the real select fire Mauser the Nazis used in WWII and the Umarex M712 is based. I never got to fire one or have even seen one in real life and I've been blessed to shoot some real rare class III weapons.

I can only answer the Umarex M712 does not keep the bolt open after the last BB.

BZ

Thanks. It's pretty easy to tell when the mag is empty by the sound. My Smith makes a louder pop. It does not blow back since it uses an 8 round rotary mag.

[Minuteman]

Oh man, I am so getting the M712! This gun is beast!

[bubba zanetti]

Oh man, I am so getting the M712! This gun is beast!

Warning: It eats CO2 LOL!

Buy the carts in bulk…you will need to!

BZ

[Minuteman]

Oh man, I am so getting the M712! This gun is beast!

Warning: It eats CO2 LOL!

Buy the carts in bulk…you will need to!

BZ

I don't doubt it. Hopefully there will be a mod for bulking. You'd need a 20oz tank with a belt harness minimum!

[Minuteman]

I am switching over to replicas. No more springers, gas pistons, or pumpers. I am not into modding. I prefer a gun that is fun to shoot, is reasonably accurate and the most important part, fun to shoot and just own. I enjoy just sitting and watching tv with a replica in my hand. Some folks get their jollies squeezing every last ounce of power out of their guns. Others aren't happy unless they can shoot dime sized groups at 50 yards. Others just like to show off their expensive guns, whether they can shoot them well or not. Some folks are just magicians who can take a gun and mod it into incredible works of mechanical art. I am none of the above. I like guns that are simple, yet look cool. I don't want a gun that needs to be torn apart to make it better. C.E.F.G.W. (Close Enough For Government Work) pretty well describes me. No, I am pretty much clueless when it comes to mechanical skills and knowledge. I'm not a prolific shooter either. I may go for days without even picking up a gun. I shoot when the urge hits. Modding for me is adding sights, rails, grips, etc. So to me replicas fit my style and expectations of having fun. Plus it's a cheap way to get my hands on guns whose PB counterparts are beyond my finances to afford.

So, on to more fun and less boredom!

[Korak-again]

Silent,
  I had to double check the signature on your Post. I thought maybe l wrote it in my sleep.  I used to compete in various shooting sports but now I'm Just like you. Although I still like and use my springers. There are several replicas in my future.

[Minuteman]

Silent,
  I had to double check the signature on your Post. I thought maybe l wrote it in my sleep.  I used to compete in various shooting sports but now I'm Just like you. Although I still like and use my springers. There are several replicas in my future.

I hope to keep what I have, a couple gas rams, some Chinese rifles, and 2240s, but that depends on money. The nice thing about replicas is their lower relative cost. I can afford one a month or so, depending on how much they cost.