WE (Wei Ee) M1911A1 Tactical

Review: Wei Ee M1911A1 Tactical
Author: PieceX (PIECEs in Xtion)

Hello folks.
Here is a review on the “Wei Ee Tech (Short for WE) 1911 Tactical” that Redwolf have done a quick YouTube Review in their website and Youtube. If you check it in my previous thread on the
“Summary News of whats new and whats is coming out”, you will able to view the video of Redwolf quick review on the WE 1911 Tactical.
This is my first GBB review, so hope that if there is any typo, miss spelled or wrong grammar, I do truly regretted. Anyway this review will share with all 1911 lovers so hope you like it.

Real Steel History
The below is actually I took it from Wikipedia
Type : Pistol
Place of origin : United States
Service history
1) World War 1
2) World War 2
3) Korean War
4) Vietnam War
Production history :
- Designed 1911 & 1927 (A1)
- Number built Over 2 million Variants M1911A1,
Specifications :
- Weight :
> 2.437lb (1,105g) empty, w/ magazine (FM 23–35, 1940)
- Length :
> 8.25 in (210 mm)
- Barrel length
> 5.03 in (127 mm) Government model
> 4.25 in (108 mm) Commander model
> 3.5 in (89 mm) Officer's ACP model

Catridge : .45 ACP, .38 Super
Action : Short Recoil Operation
Muzzle Velocity : 830 ft/s (253 m/s)
Feed system : 7 rounds (standard-capacity magazine), +1 in Chamber

Early history and adoption
The M1911 pistol originated in the late 1890s, as a search for a suitable self-loading (or semi-automatic) handgun, to replace the variety of revolvers then in service. The United States of America was adopting new firearms at a phenomenal rate; several new handairsoft and two all-new service rifles (the M1892/96/98 Krag and M1895 Navy Lee), as well as a series of revolvers by Colt and Smith & Wesson for the Army and Navy were adopted just in that decade. The next decade would see a similar pace, including the adoption of several more revolvers and an intensive search for a self-loading pistol that would culminate in official adoption of the M1911 after the turn of the decade. (More info on how M1911A1 come about etc please do read through the weblink in Wiki).

Box specification (As shown by a lot of website )
• WE Full Metal M1911A1 Tactical
• Built Material: Full Metal
• Magazine Capacity: 15+1 (Come with 2 magazine)
• Length: 218mm
• System: Gas Blowback / Hop Up adjustable
• Gas use : H134A, Green Gas, Top Gas supported
• Package Includes: (Gun, Magazine X 2, Manual, Box)
• Full size 1:1
• Weight 1175g

First Impressions

1. The WE black box packing have it’s logo and some description. There are 2 language on the side of the box which is English and Chinese. Outside look of the box does not look impressive. Any how, when you open the box, it is pack nicely with nice cloth covering as of what the picture showed you below.

2. Upon opening the box, the menu in low quality paper comes with English and Chinese. It does provide you a very detailed description and part’s numbering. The WE M1911A1 in the box already loaded with 1 magazine while another magazine is laid besides. The first look, it gives me some disappointment as the markings though is not very accurate and look fake. The other side of the M1911A1 it have WE logo …sigh…disappointed.
3. The WE M1911A1 Tactical is quite oily. It weight 1.1kg. Real M1911A1 weights 1.105kg, this WE M1911A1 weight 1.175kg. Close to the real one.
Once holding it, you feel the difference between a crappy Pot Metal and this WE metal. Any how I was told that WE Magazine always have the issue of expanding, required to clam it while not in use. Anyhow, will try to look into it and review it later.
4. Overall this WE M1911A1 Tactical in this category, I give a 8/10 because markings was not that done greatly.

Appearance/Feel/Build Quality

1. Honestly speaking, reviewing a WE compared to JG is totally different. The appearance of the metal feel as mentioned earlier on the 1st impression, you know it is different from China’s Pot Metal. The texture is smooth, solid and heavy. Clocking WE is crispy and nice, compared to my TM M92F Clone(China brand). I am not sure what metal they use but looks good to me. Loaded with ET1000(Green Gas) and tested out 3 shot, the blowback is much more compared to the M92F Clone. Will Chrono it later.

2. Surprisingly is that it comes with a railing for you to put in laser or touch light. It scored points here which is without required to get any railing for WE, you can equip yourself laser and touch light.

3. The front sight and rear sight is made of metal and come with night light dot guide as shown above.

4. The grip was well made, more comfortable compared to my M92F clone. Made of metal piece. End to end, the appearance/feel/external build quality as 9/10. It would score more if it have accurate markings.

Internals
1. The dissembler is show below. Easy to remove it out, internal piston guide is good quality metal. The metal slide is good quality metal as well. The hope up unit chamber inside is abs guide with metal build up.

2. Rating for the internals I am giving 10/10. I believe I don’t have anything else to change on this baby except tight barrel.

Performance
1. Tested it out on 10 bb’s with 1 catridge magazine fully charge. It have more power than any of my M92F clone using the ET-1000 (Green Gas). Unfortunately it fired in a loud bang. Like the WE M4 GBB, the firing cracks like a Chinese new year red fire cracker. ROF is high. Yet to get the chrono to test fps, mps and rof as it is with springfield.
2. So it does have an umph and shiokness (No such word, I know…)I am giving it a 9/10

Accessories and Modifications
1. As you can see, the WE M1911A1 have the rail, you can equip it with Laser or torch light with ease. Nothing much you need to upgrade as it shot straight,and powerful. Just wondering what the CO2 magazine can do…hahaha…just kidding.
2. For Accessories and Modifications, I am giving it a 10/10 perfect score because it is almost perfect. You can put in laser and torch light without buying a rail.

Pros:
WE M1911A1 shot straights, powerful.
It’s build in railing enable you to hook up laser or torch light without required to purchase railing
No wobbling entire piece good metal
You can put on WE CO2 Magazine…I think I read it in one of the forum (But not recommended)

Cons:
Wrong markings, and WE logo is there..make it ugly on one side
Nothing much I can say…

FINAL WORD
Final word, if you are a M1911 fan, you may want to order the WE M1911A1 Tactical (Without Marking) version. I give it all average at 9.2/10 end to end.
Thank you for reading my review, I hope it helps you all on more or less in a way.