Features:
- Semiautomatic
- Full metal
- Functional slide
- Textured handlegrips
- Adjustable hop-up
- ManufacturerTanfoglio
- Caliber .177
- Velocity 320 fps
- Condition New
- Ammo Type BBs
- Action Semiautomatic
- Barrel Style Smooth bore
- Fire Mode Repeater
- Gun Weight 1.98
- Overall Length 8.60
- Barrel Length 0.00
- Loudness 3-Medium
- Magazine Capacity 0
- Mechanism CO2
- Rail No
- Safety Manual
- Front Sights Blade & Ramp
- Rear Sights Fixed
- Shots per Fill 0
- Trigger Adjustability 0
- Trigger Action Single-Action
- Use Plinking/Fun
- Warranty 60-day limited warranty
Pros
I have gone through five of these guns so far over five years or so, but I am still buying them because when they work they are hard to beat, and a great training tool and shoot them in my back yard at liter plastic bottles suspended by wire rods. I carry a 1911 and these are perfect for practice. I fire at least one magazine every day usually more. They wear out eventually, but they are a BB gun made in Taiwan. Two have gone down because the hammer will not catch at full cock. The other three died when the plastic piston at the back of the slide sheers its ridges and comes forward out of battery. It lives in a metal housing that comes out of the slide in disassemply. I have tried super glue to no avail. If anyone has an idea on how to fix this issue please advise. I have had a couple of mag failures as well. Understand I shoot these guns a lot and love them. Part of the price of training I guess. I intend to buy two next time when they get back in stock.
Cons
That plastic piston should be made of steel so its ribs do not shear off!
Mine did have valve problems shortly after I got it. I bought a valve key and learned how to fix it myself, it now works great. Ironically, I believe an application of too much pellgun oil (so highly recommended by the "experts" in the air gunning world) actually caused the problem as I believe it over-lubricated the CO2 valve, allowing it to vibrate loose with use.
Also, I will add that inserting a loaded mag on a closed slide and racking the slide causes double feed jams on mine for some reason. I am diligent about only inserting a loaded mag with the slide open and then I drop the slide. I have had 100% perfect function over the last 1000 rounds through this gun using that technique. Also, don't try to shoot your CO2 to empty. It will jam a pellet in the barrel. Stop shooting and change your CO2 after the 4th mag, period, and the pistol will work flawlessly.
If you don't love this gun, you are in the wrong sport! It's everything you could ever want in a BB gun. Buy it!
Pros
Absolutely the most faithful replica of a real 1911 from the WWII era out there. It is my all time hands down favorite of my sizeable collection. It even takes real 1911 grips with just a wee bit of fitting if you want to snazz it up.
Cons
None. Brown on brown front and rear sights are difficult to distinguish from one another in certain lighting conditions. I painted my front sight with orange traffic cone-colored nail polish. Problem solved.
Looks nice, feels like the real thing. Unfortunately, it was not that great. The first round of BBs worked well and I was impressed with the blowback action. Second load was were the problems started. The BBs were misfiring and appeared to be getting stuck in the barrel. Then suddenly all the air was released. I figured give it another try so I went to load a second Co2 cylinder. As I was tightening it all the air blew out.
It was a shame as I really liked the gun. But just to have it as a display piece was not worth the price.
Pros
Heavy
Looks real
Cons
Releases air suddenly
Misfires
BBs get stuck in gun
I love, LOVE this gun, it's super realistic, fully metal so the sounds like cocking the gun is just like a real one, and the fact that the clip is big like how it is, makes it even better, and the clip slides out nicely. The shooting is pretty accurate,too!! 11/10 would recommend.
Pros
All metal
Super realistic
Very fun
Accurate
Blowback is powerful
It came with steel BB's
You can take it apart like a real gun
Cons
None
RIP! I loved this gun and shot it every day. Reliable-did not jam- ever. Last week a wrinkle developed-part of the breech contained in the slide advanced beyond its normal position and had to be forced back into position-never good. It did not want to remain there-something must have sheared off-I can't tell. Worked off and on for a couple of days. Yesterday it happened again and I field stripped it-a small spring (tiny) at rear of the slide came loose and was hanging out of its appendage-a spring that I have no idea as to its function. Put it back together today sans spring and shot a couple of mags until it died-would not cycle, it's dead-so it was in operation from about February 23 until April 9. Ordered another one yesterday. I really babied this replica-cleaned it every time I shot it and that was daily. Hey-it is a BB gun made out of pot metal-not a real Colt. I don't like it, but I get it. If the next one breaks I am done with the Tanfoglio Witness. At least I salvaged the magazine which costs $42-the gun goes for $99. The gun is now a paperweight. Too bad.
Pros
Worked well until it did not work anymore. Accurate. I only fired it in strings of 8 rounds per the original. It shoots hard-the recoil is like a Colt .38 Super! When it worked it was great-but it is dead now so it is a piece of junk.
Cons
Only lasted for less than two months which sucks. The white lettering on both sides of the slide is maddening. Why? Finally, the GUN ONLY LASTED FOR LESS THAN TWO MONTHS BEFORE IT SELF DESTRUCTED-just so we are clear on why the one star rating.
I like the way this gun feels, I showed it to a friend and he said "A cop will shoot you if you're holding this"! How's that for authenticity!
Pros
the feel, the blowback
Cons
uses a lot of Co2
All around a great air pistol to shoot and display.
Pros
A lot of fun
Cons
None
THIS IS A FUN GUN WITH HEAVY BLOWBACK. IT FEELS ALMOST LIKE SHOOTING A .45. I LOVE THE FEEL AND LOOK AND WORKS PERFECTLY. YOUR FPS WILL BE LOWER THAN A PISTOL WITHOUT BLOWBACK, BUT I WILL GIVE FPS UP ANY DAY FOR A REAL GUN FEEL. GET THIS, YOU WANT BE DISAPPOINTED!
I'm a 77 year-old Navy veteran of the Underwater Demolition Teams, and a gun guy, with eight grandchildren ranging from 25 yrs. to 5 months. I got this gun to aid with teaching the 6 - 15 yr olds to shoot. The Tanfoglio's Witness 1911 is the perfect teaching aid. The safeties, blow back slide, weight and feel are very realistic. Because it doesn't go "bang" and shoot real bullets we can practice in the back yard or even in the cellar, If I can get it past their mothers. The 25 yr.old is a local policeman.
Question?
Login to ask someone who bought this product.I have a Tanfoglio hat need a new piston or parts. To you work on these auto or know some one that does may I get a contact number. If your company does what is the procedure for the work Thank you. J. Green
asked Jules from USAMay I get it in Greece?
asked CHRISTOS from Greecehow do u oil it for first use
asked Brent from CanadaHow many magazines does it come with
asked Doug from USAWill darts work?
asked Harlan from USADarts are single loaded in the muzzle. Yes
Mark from USAWhen will the gun be coming back in stock?
asked Dalton from USAAt this time there is no instock date.
Mark from USAdoes this pistol come with the shown leather holster?
asked Steve from USAYes
Mark from USAWhere can I find a replacement magazine for my witness 1911?
asked Has from USAPC51601 $29.99
Mark from USAShipping for chile?
asked Franz from USAHello, Thanks for contacting us. We can ship some items to your area, however some items are restricted from shipping. Please check with your local customs agency for inquires on requirements to purchase. You may order from our website, which will calculate shipping as well as inform you of any possible restriction issues. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Scott from USAAirgun Depot lists this with having hop-up. Manual doesn't mention that. Does it or not have adjustable hop-up?
asked DavidThe clam is inaccurate, hop-up is an Airsoft term for high operation power up.
Tony from USANo it does not. I think that is for the airsoft verson of this gun.
MarkThe Tanfoglio Witness "steel bb" pistol does not have "hop up", however the Airsoft version does. A heavier steel bb would not be affected much, if at all, by putting a spin on it, but the lighter plastic airsoft bb's shoot further with less arc when the hopup spin is applied. Other terms for "hop up" are "spin up" amd "BXAS"
Dennis from USAMy gun was sitting for 2 months after working great. Tried to load c02 into the magazine and it sprays right out of the top hole in the magazine. no idea what to do. tried unscrewing and re tightening the valve to no avail. heard something about an o ring inside being loose and not in right. didn't see one though and if there is one how to get it out? Thanks
asked Nicholas from USADont know if you got your answer to this but it can be sorted if you use PTFE tape over the end of your CO2 cartridge, just put two or three little layers over the top and then put cartridge into gun, that should sort it. What you have done is caused the seal in the top of the magazine to shape itself to that one CO2 cartridge. You should only leave a cartridge in for a couple of days really. You can buy proper seals and repair it properly if you want, its not a massive job and can be taken on by anyone with a bit of handyman skills. Hope you get it sorted. Russ.
Russell from USAAlways shoot the CO2 till empty, always use pellgun oil every 2 cartridges, try plumbers Teflon tape, cut a 1'' section, fold it in half then wrap over tip of co2 cartridge, worked well on my C11 and completely sealed the cartridge,no longer have to send in for repair or throw out, easy fix,
edI've seen other pistols like this and they take propane or green gas, can I put that through this?
asked JustinThis is a CO² powered BB pistol. Says so in the description. Magazine holds CO² caplet. Unless you have a way to refill same size caplets with a different gas, then no, there is no other power source without doing a major modification on the magazine to allow for the use of a gas the gun was not designed for. There are none if any BB guns that use propane or green gas in a pistol. You must have the airsoft (6mm plastic BB's) version in mind.
James from USACan you put a laser site on this model?
asked Russ WarnstedtYou sure can after a cheap 49/59.99 purchase. Look up http://www.recovertactical.com, the laser mounting will be under mounted and if you were inclined, look up on google for 1911 aftermarket top rail mounting for scopes if you are a die hard 1911 enthusiastic since the laser/rail aftermarket and scope/rail aftermarket will work with the actual 1911 .22lr/9mm/.45acp models.
steveNo you cant
Juan AlonsoDo you make a shiping Gletcher CLT 1911 to Lithuania?
asked RimantasRimantas, Please contact our International Shipping Department at [email protected]. They can answer any questions you might have. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team
Scott from USAHi is it brand new ?and do u guys ship to canada? If yes how much it will cost me
asked mahdiMahdi, Please contact our International Shipping Department at [email protected]. They can answer any questions you might have. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team
Scott from USAdoes this gun look realistic up close like could you tell it was a bb gun?
asked YvonnieGun looks very realistic weight and size are very close.
Oleksiy from USAIt is realistic. On the right hand of the slide (pistol pointed away from you) it does say .177 caliber. The pictures here on the site are exemplary. This pistol disassembles in the same order and to the same part groups as a real 1911. The barrel at first glance looks like a .45 caliber rifling, with the BB barrel recessed about 3/8". If you don't want the neighbors calling law enforcement then don't carry this around outside. It's intended to be realistic in appearance, and is a very nice air pistol. I stripped the factory grease and oil, used real gun oil and the blow-back performance was improved even thought it was acceptable as sent from the factory. I also replaced the grips with wood. This gun looks, feels and operates like the real namesake.
GreggThe Tanfoglio Witness 1911 is a great Air gun and I happened to buy one but it was damaged from wear in tare over time.. So i was wondering if there is a way to get this Air gun earlier then 09-20-13 for you guys?
asked ryder from USARyder, Unfortunately, that is the set date that the manufacturer has given us for restocking. We are unable to get this particular item any earlier than the posted date (ETA 9/20/2013). Please continue to check the websites for any updates. Dates can change. Hopefully that answers your question and sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused you. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team.
Scott from USAcan you guys e-mail me when you guys get the witneaa 1911 .177 in stock thanks
asked steveSteve, This particular BB pistol should be available for order on 8/26/2013. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team
Scott from USAIs it accurate enough for tournament use? How does its weight compare to the real USA military piece?
asked JIMNo it isn't, if you want accurate get the Crosman 2240... it's a .22 nail driver. The Crosman 1701T is .177 and it's competition worthy. It is a few ounces lighter because you don't have a magazine full of real bullets. The magazine has the CO2 cartridge and your pellets.
GreggHas anyone found any spare parts for this KWC 1911 Blowback pistol? My blowback unit/piston is broken and am looking to replace it. Thanks. JL
asked JeffCan you buy extra magazines for this?
asked CharlieYES Try www.bb-gubs.org They have lots of mags.
matthew from USAYes you can although they are a bit hard to find and cost about 30 dollars each. The only place I was able to find the right mags was in the pyramid air website. Also if you are going to order the mag from pyramid air then make sure that you are looking at the steel bb mags because they also sell the mags for the airsoft version of the tanfoglio witness
Luis from USAits possible ship to spain ?
asked joseTry checking out at the sight and if there is a restriction you will get a warning before you purchase the product. There are a lot of different regulations for all different countries and they are always changing, so we have set up an automatic warring if there is a product, based on your location, that is forbidden. Shipping price always changes, but you should be able to see the final price before you complete your purchase.
Scott from USAHow are the iron sights/accuracy?
asked Jarod Tobias from USAShort answer: not bad. Long answer: up to about 25-30 yds, you can reasonably hit what you aim at within reason. It's by no means a tack driver, but I was able to put BB's on an 8-inch target at 30 yds.
Evan from USACan this item be easily dismantled?
asked MichaelIt field strips like a normal 1911.
ANONHave you had a good experience with this gun and do you believe that it was built to last?
asked Jesus from USAhi do u ship to germany
asked janTry checking out at the sight and if there is a restriction you will get a warning before you purchase the product. There are a lot of different regulations for all different countries and they are always changing, so we have set up an automatic warring if there is a product, based on your location, that is forbidden. Shipping price always changes, but you should be able to see the final price before you complete your purchase.
Scott from USAWill this shipp to canada toronto richmond hill?
asked hyunYes, got mine shipped to Montreal (Remington version) without issue. Anything under 500fps is legal without a PAL.
JimTry checking out at the sight and if there is a restriction you will get a warning before you purchase the product. There are a lot of different regulations for all different countries and they are always changing, so we have set up an automatic warring if there is a product, based on your location, that is forbidden. Shipping price always changes, but you should be able to see the final price before you complete your purchase.
Scott from USAIs this the same one that is at replica airguns.com
asked jarrett juddYou can read the description and specs on this website and compare it to the other website. https://www.airgundepot.com/tanfoglio-witness-35803.html
Scott from USAI have a qestion about your policy, do you ship all airguns with an orange tip on the barrel or just airsoft guns? And also how long would it take to ship to missouri?
asked JamesIt would take 3-4 days to ship to Missouri. Just airsoft guns have the orange tip on them.
Scott from USAAGD, do yo have any extra magazines for this model?
asked MikeTry this link: https://www.airgundepot.com/extra-18-rd-magazine-sig-sauer-x-five-open-model-28852.html
Scott from USAWhat type of BBs would you recommend for best accuracy?
asked GregMy testing proved hands -down- that the Daisy "AVANTI" BB's were the tightest grouping of the 4 brands I tried.
Joel from USAwhat is the range on this thing?
asked GlennThis pistol is most accurate within 20 yards.
Scott from USAdoes this gun ship to canada?
asked andrewHello, We are able to ship to the Canada, however, there are restrictions on different types of air guns/rifles. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team
Steve from USAPueden mandarla directamante a Hermosillo Sonora ? sin pasar por la Cd. de Mexico.
asked HORACIO from MexicoHello Horacio Benitez Galves, Yes, we should be able to ship directly to Hermosillo, however, it will still need to pass through international customs. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team
Steve from USADoes the gun still shoot after a month of having it? Because I bought a pistol that stopped shooting after the first month.
asked LiamYes, I have months of shooting on mine, around a thousand rounds and 20 CO2 cartridges (roughly). No issues. You won't be sorry you bought this.
GreggI noticed in a revew that it is single action but in the sites specs it says its simi auto so which is it
asked William from USAWilliam, The Tanfoglio Witness 1911 Blowback BB Pistol is semi automatic. Sorry about the confusion. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team
Steve from USAare the sights good for distance?
asked Kalebthey aren't adjustable, so not really. its a good gun for training, and its accurate at close range, but if you are looking for extremely accurate target shooter, look elsewhere.
aden from USA
Absolutely the best way to find a decent air gun for a really good price
Pros
Absolutely perfect. Very excited to order way more.