Introduction: Knex M1911

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Hi!
So this is my Knex M1911 handgun, and unlike most other Knex M1911guns this one actually looks very similar to the real thing! It is loaded through the handle and fires two different rounds, has very good sights that are accurate and the handle is very comfortable! It is has a relatively low piece count but even so, the overall gun is actually pretty heavy for a Knex handgun (which I think makes it even more realistic!). P&C:

PROS:
-Looks like the real thing!
-Very comfortable
-Integrated mag in the handle (non-removable)
-True Trigger
-Great iron sights
-Low piece count
-Weighty
-Doesn't use any broken pieces! 

CONS:
-Sometimes loading is hard
-Trigger sometimes comes out (but not a huge problem as you can just push it back in again)
-Body parts sometimes fall off (but only very rarely)

Lets get building!

-Cazadactle

P.S I figured out how to fix a loading problem just look at picture 2, step two to see!!!!

Step 1: Parts List

This parts list includes everything BUT THE AMMO AND THE REPLICA MAG which will be on some other steps later on..
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HANDLE:
CONS:
-White x4
-yellow x2
-Orange x4
-Grey x4
RODS:
-White x4
-Green x16
OTHER:
-Y-clips x7
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BODY:
CONS:
-White x8
-Yellow x2
-Orange x10
-Light Grey x1
-Grey x2
RODS:
-White x16
-Green x18
OTHER:
-Y-clip x18
-Tan clip x1
-Blue end x2
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TRIGGER:
CONS:

-Light Grey x1
-Grey x1
RODS:
-Green x2
OTHER:
-Y-clip x1
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ALL BODY PARTS:
CONS:

-Yellow x12
-Green x4
-Orange x10
-Light Grey x4
-Grey x2
RODS:
-White x2
-Green x35
OTHER:
-Y-clip x6
-Female Ball clip x8
-Tan clip x2
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RAM ROD:
1 Red rod with a female ball clip attached and a rubber band wrapped round
(see pictures for help)
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MAG RAM:
1 Red rod with either a red con OR a green con attached (depending on what type of ammo your using) and a female ball clip at the other end.

Step 2: The Handle

This is just the base of the handle, the body parts will be added later...

Step 3: The Body and Barrel

Some bits are pretty hard... Follow the instructions well!

Step 4: Attaching the Body and Handle

Follow, this part can be quite complicated!

Step 5: The Trigger

This is what you pull to make the gun fire!

Step 6: Making the Body Parts (Outside)

These are what makes the gun look and feel great! They also add to the weight and make the gun wider..

Step 7: Attaching the Body Parts (Handle)

THIS SHOULD ALL FIT TOGETHER TIGHTLY!!!

Step 8: Attaching the Body Parts (2)

THEY SHOULD ALL FIT TOGETHER TIGHTLY!!!!

Step 9: The Ram Rod

This is what pushes the ammo out of the barrel...

Step 10: Attaching the Rubber Bands

Follow instructions carefully!

Step 11: The Ammo and Mag Rams

Just the two types of ammo and their different Rams

Step 12: Loading and Firing!

To fire, make sure there is a rubber band pushing the mag ram upwards, pull back the ram and make sure a bullet (not really a bullet but you know what I mean!) is loaded into the chamber, and slowly release the ram. If everything was done correctly, it will fire on the pull of the trigger! Happy shooting!!!!!!!!