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Post by caldwellb734 on May 4, 2016 22:26:05 GMT -5
So I just ran across this! It appears Western Arms DID produce original 1911s, one of them was even the Norwegian Kongsberg 1914! airsoftnews.eu/news.php?id=4363#.Vyq99mQrL5YUnfortunately, they were quite expensive and I can't find them for sale anywhere. Anybody know more about these?
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Post by caldwellb734 on Apr 19, 2016 22:37:15 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the help, gentlemen! It is greatly appreciated! Also, when it comes time to refinish, you have many options, but if you're pleased with the factory paint that comes on airsoft guns as their version of bluing or parkerization, it is exceedingly easy to duplicate: I have found that the "Chalkboard" black spray paint available at any big box hardware store produces a finish almost identical to what the airsoft companies use. Given that you will be building up the metal with epoxy and then priming it, this might be a good option, as many of the faux finishes people use need bare metal to work, which is not going to fly in this case. I've been looking into duplicating the bluing process on airsoft guns for months now, but haven't tested it yet. I've heard of people using everything from pencil graphite to Krylon BBQ spraypaint to actual bluing agent. I know most airsoft guns aren't made of steel, they're pot metal, so actual bluing probably won't work. What's the best way to paint a dark blued finish? EDIT: Also (While I'm asking questions) where can I buy a separate flat mainspring housing?
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Post by caldwellb734 on Apr 18, 2016 22:09:13 GMT -5
I think with some PC-7 epoxy, some basic metalworking equipment and skills, and some appropriate spray paint to refinish, it wouldn't be that tough to mod out a M1911A1 to much more closely resemble the earlier version. But since the differences are all quite subtle and would not be noticeable except on close inspection, and as 2nd Bat pointed out airsoft guns in general are not always perfectly rendered copies of the real thing in the first place, I'd have to question what circumstances would justify going through the effort. FWIW, my "WWII" M1911 was a "Blck Ops" branded gun I got for an absolute steal on clearance from Wal-Mart. The pistol was pretty plain except for an unsightly "BLACK OPS" etched on the slide. After wire-brushing the logo off, repainting the slide, false barrel, and grips, it's a decent enough copy of a WWII M1911, at least for my purposes. What is PC-7 epoxy and where can I get some? Is it similar to Bondo? I have some crafting skills and would probably be able to replica the version I want decently, and I think that's the way I'll end up going. I actually don't play airsoft (if that makes my presence on the forums erroneous, my apologies), I'm a filmmaker and prop weapons handler. I use airsoft guns for movie props because they look the part, and are cheaper and safer than using blank guns. I wanted a pre-war 1911 for a gangster movie, and also because I've come to prefer the look of it more than the A1 version. Thanks for your help!
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Post by caldwellb734 on Apr 17, 2016 15:39:03 GMT -5
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Post by caldwellb734 on Apr 17, 2016 10:15:11 GMT -5
Hello, I'm new here and this is my first post, so if I'm in the wrong place I apologize. I've been scouring the internet for an airsoft version of an original-run, pre-A1 1911 pistol. I can't seem to find anything and was wondering if anyone here had some information. I've included a picture of what I'm looking for (Taken from IMFDb, I'm seeking the top example): Any help is much appreciated, thank you!
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