Weighted Blue Training Pistol

[Derek Zeanah]

I thought I'd post this since I couldn't find any information while I was shopping.

I bought this from Amazon, and waited a few weeks for them to make more. It wasn't cheap, but dry-fire practice is sometimes replaced by "draw and move" practice, and I thought a plastic gun would alleviate some of the stress that makes me check, and recheck the status of my pistol.

So here's what showed up:

It's clearly made from a Colt Series 80 Commander, as the marking from the original are very legible, including the serial number of the pistol they used for the mold. The only difference is the Ring's marking with the patent number:

Anyway, I'm pleased with the purchase. It snaps into Kydex like it should, feels correct in the hand (minus the safety that won't move, of course), and the weight, while not perfect, is close enough to feel correct - I'd guess (but haven't measured) it's right about where it should be for an unloaded pistol.

Here's the weight of the blue pistol compared with a loaded S&W 1911 PD:

So it was worth the wait and the added cost to me. It doesn't feel like a toy while I'm practicing, which makes it easier for me to take it seriously. There are lots of designs that this company makes, but as you'd expect getting just the one you want might mean waiting a month.

 

[strambo]

Yes, the "Rings" Blue-guns are the best. Blackhawk! has much less costly versions (typically under $30) that are dimensionally correct, but a lot lighter in weight. I like the Blackhawk ones for H2H training and firearms instruction to multiple people (needing me to buy multiple guns) where the low weight isn't as big deal, for personal practice getting one of the Blue Guns is worth it.

 

[Jeff White]

I have a Rings Blue Gun Colt R6920 that I use when I teach carbine and patrol rifle classes. It's a great replica and weighs almost exactly what my real 6920 weighs. I added a sling swivel so I can set it up like my 6920 is set up.

I've also got a Blackhawk 1911 that I use for weapons retention training. It doesn't even weigh half as much as any of my real 1911s. The grandkids love playing with it because it's so light.