differences between .177 BB 1911s?

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Just perusing the offerings in air pistol replicas of 1911s and noticed several that seem identical except for cosmetic lettering. All these all the same?

Tanfoglio Witness 1911 CO2 BB Pistol
Remington 1911 RAC CO2 BB Pistol
KWC 1911 BB
Umarex 1911 BB
Swiss Arms 1911 BB
Colt 1911 BB
Winchester 1911 BB

all are 320 fps 18 round BB guns with a drop out mag with integral CO2
 
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The KWC, Tanfoglio and Swiss Arms are all the same - made by KWC and generally recognized to be the best in this class. I think there is a nice weathered version with the Umarex name.
I had the unmarked KWC and regret selling it a year or so ago and just re-bought it as the Tanfoglio, they can be had for around $100 on Amazon. BB = not the best shooter but just a nice replica to handle.
 
How did you find the plain KWC ($200) vs the Tagfolio branded one ($117 )? There's a big price difference
 
I bought a Winchester 1911 on sale at $105. Love the heft. I don't plan to use it for Olympic contests, so it suits me fine. I crank off a few shots once in a while down at my shop/hideout.
 
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How did you find the plain KWC ($200) vs the Tagfolio branded one ($117 )? There's a big price difference
 
The difference is one has "Tanfoglio Witness 1911" written down the side. That's it. The lettering is not too stark but it's there and makes the plain one more sought after, increasing my regret in selling it! I originally paid $120 for it but they are indeed a lot more now. I had also polished the barrel and ejector cover. Boo-hoo...!
I wish I had waited for the Swiss Arms flavour, I find that logo slightly less unappealing. $109 on Amazon earlier today. I was nearly tempted by the weathered one too, $160 on RAG but sold out now.
 
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ddtank said:
The difference is one has "Tanfoglio Witness 1911" written down the side. That's it. The lettering is not too stark but it's there and makes the plain one more sought after, increasing my regret in selling it! I originally paid $120 for it but they are indeed a lot more now. I had also polished the barrel and ejector cover. Boo-hoo...!
I wish I had waited for the Swiss Arms flavour, I find that logo slightly less unappealing. $109 on Amazon earlier today. I was nearly tempted by the weathered one too, $160 on RAG but sold out now.
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Thanks for the heads-up.

Replica Airguns is claiming that the KWC branded version for $200 is made with higher quality metals and craftsmanship. It sounds of BS
 
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