Type: Blowback CO2 BB Pistol.
Manufacturer: Distributed by ASG.
Model: 1911 US-C.
Materials: Mostly Metal.
Weight: 1.9 pounds (874 grams).
Total Length: 8.7 inches (220mm).
Barrel: 4.7 inches (119mm) metal non-rifled.
Propulsion: 12g CO2 x 1.
Action: Semi auto blowback, SOA trigger.
Ammunition Type: 4.5mm steel BBs.
Ammunition Capacity: 18 round drop out full size metal magazine.
FPS: Claimed 420.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is surprisingly really good as this is a new design mechanically different than the standard KWC 1911. There is a slide nozzle on the top of the magazine that pushes a BB into the breach area of the barrel and seals off the magazine for the barrel allowing for higher fps and I would imagine better CO2 efficiency. There are other Blowback Airguns that do this but most incorporate the trigger force to push the slide nozzle forward causing some friction and creating more of a double action trigger feel. I believe the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol uses the blowback action to engage this slide nozzle allowing for a true short and light single action trigger. Which the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol does have.

Accuracy: As always we started out with our Chronograph Velocity Test to see what the actual fps is for the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol. ASG claims 420fps which is about 100 fps higher than what you can expect best case scenario from a KWC Full Blowback CO2 1911. Our 5 shot average in this test was 372fps using a brand new CO2 in medium temperature settings. In a warmer shooting situation you may get a little bit higher fps but we would not expect a lot more out of this pistol. Still we would say on average about 70fps faster than the Full Blowback KWC 1911’s we have tested in the past. Moving on to our accuracy test, we shot 10 rounds at a fresh paper target from 30 feet away using a semi rested shooting position with our hands rested on a sand bag up front and sitting on a stool in the back. Our 10 shot grouping ended up being around 2 inches which is a little on the tighter side than you would expect from most Blowback BB Pistols. It did shoot a little bit low but side to side was very well centered. The trigger felt really good while the blowback action is very fast and snappy as compared to the full blowback KWC 1911’s we have reviewed in the past.

Build Quality: The ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol has good fit and finish, we would compare it to a KWC 1911 in this department, we have a feeling it may be made in the KWC factory as the manual uses some of the same graphics found in most KWC manuals. We could be wrong here. That said the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol is mostly all metal with the exception of the pistol grips as expected.

Pros:

• Has that well liked KWC 1911 look but with different internals.
• Looks to have a nice short and light single action only trigger.
• Because of new type design we expect really good fps and lots of shots per CO2.
• All working parts just like a real steel 1911.
• Working safety and grip safety.
• Full size drop out metal magazine that holds the CO2 and 18 rounds.
• Integrated CO2 Allen key tool.
• Recessed barrel for realism.
• Blowback action for simulated recoil and a smoother trigger.
• Good overall fit and finish.

Cons:

• Painted markings on slide are a bit much.
• Field strip is not conventional.
• Sights are not adjustable.

Comments: We are really optimistic that the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol will be a real winner here as it has a lot going for it! First of all it’s a 1911 and who doesn’t like a 1911? It is also a really solid replica on its own rights so it should check most boxes here with its blowback action, full size drop out metal magazine, nice SAO trigger and all metal build. On top of this all ,the specifications look really good with higher velocity than the standard KWC 1911 and we are also assuming better CO2 efficiency. Take all of this into account and the ASG 1911 US-C CO2 Blowback BB Pistol could be the new 1911 standard to go by.

Buy the magazine: ASG19820.