Va_Gunner Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm new to Airsoft guns and I have read quite a bit that they can be pretty helpful if you can't shoot live rounds. Does anyone have any thoughts on where to get a good 1911 frame gun? Thanks in adavnce for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTew Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) http://www.import-action.com/index.html Someone gave me this link awhile ago, but I have not ordered from them yet. Edited October 26, 2008 by JTew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I never really wanted an airsoft gun until I saw the ones that Manny Bragg was sellling at Nationals. He had 1911 and 2011 models that are fullweight, correct balance, and feel like the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Do you care if the frame is a single-stack, or double-stack? I shoot a single-stack in Limited10. For airsoft, I have one of these: http://www.import-action.com/gbb603.html I picked it bnecause it's full-metal, and inexpensive. It's not the greatest choice, but it does the job. You will get sick of constantly reloading a single-stack airsoft. Practicing reloads (especially reloading on the move) is not practical with airsoft. The mags are different enough, and they are fragile, so you need some sort of padded drop-box. You can reload them quickly in practice, but you're better off with dry-fire. If you get one with a plastic slide, get an adapter to use cheap duster-gas (Sam's Club). If metal-slde, get a propane adapter. Here's some pics of my setup: There's a great website for practical airsoft shooters. http://www.aaps-federation.org/ Unfortunately, the site forum is down right now (technical problems over the weekend). They have "Postal Matches" that you can set up in a one-car garage (or outside). You shoot for hit-factor against the other shooters on the website. Here's a pic of this month's setup, in my garage ( i have a small garage, with a lot of junk in it, so it's a tight-squeeze): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) Also, search this forum for every airsoft post from Rocket35, such as: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58350 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55678 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45153 BTW, Just because I have the KJW Para-clone, doesn't mean I recommend it. It is a discontinued model, and the availability of mags is in doubt. For the cheapest (with reasonable quality) get a WE "Hi Capa". For a better gun, with MUCH more support in the aftermarket, spend the extra for a Tokyo Mauri . I'm not convinced that airsoft is better than quality dry-firing, but it sure is more fun! The time you spend reloading/gassing mags, is time you could spend dry-firing, or thinking. Still, I have this story..... I just started USPSA shooting (4 club matches, so far). My placing in the matches, and my scores in the classifiers would show me to be a high D/low-C shooter (though I'm not yet classified). This month, I practiced the classifier that would be used at the club match. Overall at the match, I came in mid-pack. But on the classifier stage, I came in third overall (shooting full power ball out of a SS 1911)(against veteran Open shooters). According to www.classifiercalc.com, my classifier score put me as a solid B shooter. I believe the airsoft training is what made the difference. As we went to the classifier stage, many shooters siad "ugh, classifier". I was calm, and confident, as I had already shot this stage 100+ times at home (for less than the cost of a gallon of gas!). I'm focusing on classifiers now, but I'm confident that the airsoft and dry-fire will make me a better overall shooter. Did I mention it's fun? Besides, you can get your buddies to join you in airsoft fun, you can't get them to come over and dry-fire with you! Edited October 26, 2008 by Anon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) I had G-manBart stipple my Limited Airsoft gun. Pretty cool: I have found that Evike.com is one of the best suppliers for guns, parts and consumables. http://store.matrixbb.com/servlet/-strse-2...TOCK%29-/Detail Although these models say out of stock, if you contact them I am sure you can find out when they will be available.... Edited October 26, 2008 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Get your airsoft from Manny Bragg. http://www.protechco.com/airsoft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va_Gunner Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Hmm I wonder if the Green Gas would be an issue to send over seas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) .....Green Gas would be an issue..... Green gas IS propane (with a little silicone oil mixed in). Look in my gun-case above. I have a propane adapter ($18), and put a drop of silicone in it, every few mag fills. Pays for itself the very first time you use it. Propane is $3, and you buy it locally. Edited October 27, 2008 by Anon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmanfixit Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I may be making trouble but I really am curious about how good airsoft is for practice. I shoot single stack a lot. I have that inexplicable attraction to 1911's. I have thought about a better quality airsoft gun as a practice tool because of the expense savings and the fact that I can practice indoors when it's snowing and nasty. So.....how good are they really. Trigger, durability, accuracy, slide cycle. You know all that stuff. I would welcome opinions on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I have two AirSofts that I purchased from Manny Bragg at www.mannyusa.com They are of high quality and were reasonably priced. You can trust Manny to only carry "the good stuff" BTW-- I think they are excellent training tools... if you get one of all metal construction with a blow back slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I may be making trouble but I really am curious about how good airsoft is for practice. I shoot single stack a lot. I have that inexplicable attraction to 1911's. I have thought about a better quality airsoft gun as a practice tool because of the expense savings and the fact that I can practice indoors when it's snowing and nasty. So.....how good are they really. Trigger, durability, accuracy, slide cycle. You know all that stuff. I would welcome opinions on this. I have had some good results practicing with airsoft. You can see some of the videos here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=17E7FB3D410AE639 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va_Gunner Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Any suggestions on material to make some poppers and plates out of? I'm taking this rig over seas on business, so my resources may be a bit limited, but I'm sure I can find something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigdawg Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I made a plate rack out of 2X4s and paint can lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARDOG Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I did quite a Job of customizing a WE 5.1 HI-CAP. You can find various pics of my work here: http://www.softairmania.it/forum/showthread.php?t=60631 Language is Italian but you can find the pics interesting. Now the airsoft 5.1 is a tackdriver for sure. It's too bad that I compete with a glock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in Oregon Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Rocket: Love your YouTube video. Which pistol are you shooting in it, and is it a gas gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45Fundi Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 OH, MY FRIGGIN GOLLY After seeing Rockets professional airsoft garage range my smile hurts! It has given more incentive than any promises from wife to clean the garage! That is sooooo cooool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for the compliments guys. I am shooting the airsoft pictured above. It is a WE Hi-Capa 5.1 gas gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizeks Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Drazy Metal Works has alum. targets for air soft! Tom's e-mail is tadj@discover-net. I think he has a Web sight up now to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Tom has had those targets and a website for awhile now. He has a newer website now though. What is new, is that he is carrying airsoft guns.... http://www.drazymetalworks.com/servlet/StoreFront Edited November 8, 2008 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demax Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well, can somebody advise me the airsoft gun which will be maximum close to STI Edge? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well, can somebody advise me the airsoft gun which will be maximum close to STI Edge?Thanks in advance These are pretty close: http://www.airsoftpost.com/hicapa-expert-t...ck-p-25021.html http://www.airsoftpost.com/tokyo-marui-lim...ck-p-29782.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Here is another new place to consider- just saw it in the new Front Sight magazine.... http://www.tacticalairsoftproductsofva.com/store.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va_Gunner Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 I just got my Airsoft 1911 from Manny Bragg, it's a Caspian look alike. I've only messed around with for a day or so but I can tell there is potential using it to improve my game. I also bought the propane adapter and it rocks, good way to save a few bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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