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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 18:31:46 GMT
Good evening all,
I've been holding out for an original gloss Umarex 1911 A1 for a long time now, and I don't think I'm going to have much luck given the demand for them and the amount of times they come up for sale.
I've seen a few pics of the newer models recently and I actually really like the more matt finish on the brand spanking new models. I've had a look at these on Toro and the prices ain't too bad. The only thing that puts me off is there seems to be an abundance of white writing on the right side of the pistol from the images I have seen, which is a big turn off for me and it really annoys me that they add this (just put it in the fu*king manual!!!)
I've also spotted the Dark Ops version, which looks nice but can't get any decent pics of the finish.
Anyone out there got any real life pics of the Dark Ops and the right side of the standard finish pistols?
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Post by CaptDAR on Feb 22, 2021 18:46:22 GMT
Good evening all, I've been holding out for an original gloss Umarex 1911 A1 for a long time now, and I don't think I'm going to have much luck given the demand for them and the amount of times they come up for sale. I've seen a few pics of the newer models recently and I actually really like the more matt finish on the brand spanking new models. I've had a look at these on Toro and the prices ain't too bad. The only thing that puts me off is there seems to be an abundance of white writing on the right side of the pistol from the images I have seen, which is a big turn off for me and it really annoys me that they add this (just put it in the fu*king manual!!!) I've also spotted the Dark Ops version, which looks nice but can't get any decent pics of the finish. Anyone out there got any real life pics of the Dark Ops and the right side of the standard finish pistols? www.pickeringguns.co.uk/shop/air-pistols/co2-air-pistols/colt-1911-government-177-boxed/ |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 19:09:00 GMT
 I'm working up in Northallerton in the near future so might give them a call nearer the time |
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Post by CaptDAR on Feb 22, 2021 19:55:53 GMT
You need to share the love and part with one.
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 19:59:02 GMT
You need to share the love and part with one. Surely I get first dibs? |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 20:00:45 GMT
@scoobydoo many thanks for the photo, that is exactly what I wanted to see. The writing on yours looks absolutely fine, and nothing like the excess that seems to be on the shots of the side that is on all the sales sites  The above looks awful, yours looks fine. Did you buy them in the UK or from one of the Euro sellers? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2021 20:11:58 GMT
You need to share the love and part with one. I’m all for sharing the love CaptDar - through photos  These babies are staying with me. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2021 20:13:22 GMT
@scoobydoo many thanks for the photo, that is exactly what I wanted to see. The writing on yours looks absolutely fine, and nothing like the excess that seems to be on the shots of the side that is on all the sales sites  The above looks awful, yours looks fine. Did you buy them in the UK or from one of the Euro sellers? I actually bought one of these 1911s from Toro late last year Doyley83 Here is a closeup of the pistol Torro sent me. It’s the euro version with euro markings.  |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 20:19:28 GMT
@scoobydoo many thanks for the photo, that is exactly what I wanted to see. The writing on yours looks absolutely fine, and nothing like the excess that seems to be on the shots of the side that is on all the sales sites The above looks awful, yours looks fine. Did you buy them in the UK or from one of the Euro sellers? I actually bought one of these 1911s from Toro late last year Doyley83 Here is a closeup of the pistol Torro sent me. It’s the euro version with euro markings. Fantastic mate, I think I might be dusting off the credit card come Friday. Still not sure whether to go for the Dark Ops though, it does look nice but sometimes I just prefer the simple classic finishes |
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Post by Wild Bill on Feb 22, 2021 20:22:09 GMT
Good evening all, I've been holding out for an original gloss Umarex 1911 A1 for a long time now, and I don't think I'm going to have much luck given the demand for them and the amount of times they come up for sale. I've seen a few pics of the newer models recently and I actually really like the more matt finish on the brand spanking new models. I've had a look at these on Toro and the prices ain't too bad. The only thing that puts me off is there seems to be an abundance of white writing on the right side of the pistol from the images I have seen, which is a big turn off for me and it really annoys me that they add this (just put it in the fu*king manual!!!) I've also spotted the Dark Ops version, which looks nice but can't get any decent pics of the finish. Anyone out there got any real life pics of the Dark Ops and the right side of the standard finish pistols? Like this one:    |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 20:24:02 GMT
Good evening all, I've been holding out for an original gloss Umarex 1911 A1 for a long time now, and I don't think I'm going to have much luck given the demand for them and the amount of times they come up for sale. I've seen a few pics of the newer models recently and I actually really like the more matt finish on the brand spanking new models. I've had a look at these on Toro and the prices ain't too bad. The only thing that puts me off is there seems to be an abundance of white writing on the right side of the pistol from the images I have seen, which is a big turn off for me and it really annoys me that they add this (just put it in the fu*king manual!!!) I've also spotted the Dark Ops version, which looks nice but can't get any decent pics of the finish. Anyone out there got any real life pics of the Dark Ops and the right side of the standard finish pistols? Like this one Yes, that is the one! Thanks WB. Those polished sides look like a really quality finish. Do you still own this? What is your opinion of the finish as a replica connoisseur? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2021 20:26:26 GMT
I actually bought one of these 1911s from Toro late last year Doyley83 Here is a closeup of the pistol Torro sent me. It’s the euro version with euro markings. Fantastic mate, I think I might be dusting off the credit card come Friday. Still not sure whether to go for the Dark Ops though, it does look nice but sometimes I just prefer the simple classic finishes We're spoilt for choice. I want the nickel Beretta despite owning the black version. I'd love to reach a point where I'm satisfied. Maybe when I've got one of everything, which'll never happen. |
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Post by Doyley83 on Feb 22, 2021 20:27:55 GMT
Fantastic mate, I think I might be dusting off the credit card come Friday. Still not sure whether to go for the Dark Ops though, it does look nice but sometimes I just prefer the simple classic finishes We're spoilt for choice. I want the nickel Beretta despite owning the black version. I'd love to reach a point where I'm satisfied. Maybe when I've got one of everything, which'll never happen. When I got back into replicas last year the nickel and wood Beretta was the top of my list, ended up with a spanker as my first purchase from SWS (RIP) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2021 20:28:56 GMT
Oh ... NOM!!!! |
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These babies are staying with me. 
