Colt 1911 MKIV Blowback CO2 Airsoft gun

Type:  Airsoft Pistol
Manufacturer: distributed by Cybergun
Model: Colt 1911 MKIV
Materials: Almost all metal
Weight: 2.36 pounds (1070 grams)
Barrel: Metal non-rifled
Propulsion: CO2 x 1
Action: Semi auto blowback, single action only
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BBs
Ammunition Capacity: 19 round full size metal magazine
FPS: 361 using .20 gram BBs

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is exactly what you would expect from a true single action 1911 styled pistol. It has a short take up and then a nice light and crisp release. The working grip safety is a nice touch requiring your palm to be pressed against it for the trigger and hammer to operate. I also like the Tactical Style Trigger found on the Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV.

Accuracy: At this point I have not shot the Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol, I imagine it should perform well considering it has spin-up up and a fully adjustable rear sight just in case my shooting is off center a bit. According to the manufacturers claimed fps, we should get somewhere in the mid to high 300 fps range using .20 gram Plastic Airsoft BB's.

Build Quality: I am kind of sitting on the fence with the Colt 1911 MKIV Pistol, on one hand it is an all metal gun with what looks to be fairly decent fit and finish but on the other hand it feels kind of light weight especially with the heavy magazine out of it compared to even the KWC 1911's I have reviewed so often. It may be that more aluminum is being used in this pistol which could actually be a good thing since aluminum would be a higher quality metal over your typical zinc alloy used in most Airsoft and Airguns these days. In terms of operation, I feel like some of the mechanical parts need a bit of break in time, but I have found this to be true with many real guns I have used.

Realism: The Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is a close replica of the real steel Colt 1911 45 auto but with a more modern Tactical look to it, sporting a Tac style trigger and hammer, double stack magazine, ambidextrous safety and adjustable rear sight. This gun is nearly all metal with very full blowback operation making it feel real to hold in the hand and shoot.

Pros:

• All metal construction.
• Full length blowback operation.
• Accurate Government 1911 styled replica.
• True 1911 single action trigger, excellent pull, very smooth and light.
• Accurate trigger design and working grip safety.
• Double stack metal magazine holds the CO2 and extra BB’s.
• Fully Colt Licensed.
• Full adjustable rear sight.
• Tactical trigger and hammer with ambidextrous trigger for a more modern look and feel.

Cons:

• Comes with the ugly red tip that is really stuck on the gun.
• Can kind of tell the Chinese quality a bit.
• Licensing is not engraved right into the gun.

Comments: Overall the Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol is another nice option if you're looking for a Colt Government 1911 Styled Airsoft pistol. Keep in mind this one is Chinese made rather than made in Taiwan. Not sure how that will effect performance and longevity. I have owned Chinese guns that have shot and fared well for me so I am not too worried about it. With its double stack magazine you will find the Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV to have a fairly large handle so it may not be suitable for those with smaller hands. I do think the Cybergun Colt 1911 MKIV CO2 Blowback Airsoft Pistol features a nice combination of classic Government 1911 looks with a few modern tactical components lie the upgraded trigger, hammer, ambidextrous safety and rear adjustable sight.