Description
Double Bell 1911 Spring Pistol (Full Metal – Two Tone Blue – 601)
The Double Bell 601 is a full-metal spring-powered airsoft pistol based on the classic 1911, here in a two-tone blue finish. Spring pistols are cocked by racking the slide before each shot, so there is no gas or battery to worry about, and this one combines that simplicity with the weight and feel of a metal slide and frame.
The 1911 is one of the most famous pistol designs ever made, and its slim grip, single-stack shape and familiar controls make it comfortable for most hands. The 601 is an affordable way to own a metal 1911 replica for target practice in the garden, plinking, collecting or learning safe pistol handling, and the two-tone blue colourway gives it a distinctive look.
Build and finish
Retailer listings for Double Bell’s 601 describe a full-metal slide and frame with textured polymer grip panels. The slide has cocking serrations, the faux hammer locks back when the slide is racked, and there is an integrated lanyard loop at the base of the grip. Being metal, the pistol has a pleasing heft compared with all-plastic spring pistols.
This version uses a two-tone finish with blue, so it stands out from the usual black replicas. Check the product images to see exactly which parts are blue.
How it works
Each shot is powered by a spring that is compressed when you rack the slide. Pull the slide fully back and let it go to cock the pistol, then squeeze the trigger to fire one BB. Repeat for each shot. This manual action is slower than a gas pistol but completely consistent and unaffected by cold weather, and it teaches good habits for handling and trigger control.
The magazine is listed as holding 14 BBs, and retailers list this pistol without a hop-up. That makes it best suited to short-range target shooting rather than skirmishing, and lighter BBs are typically used with spring pistols of this type.
Getting started
Read the manual first so you know how the safety works. Load BBs, rack the slide fully to cock the pistol and fire a few shots at a safe backstop. If the pistol has an adjustable hop-up, set it a little at a time until the BBs fly level.
Spring pistols are ideal for practising in the garden or at an indoor range with a suitable BB trap. Always wear eye protection, even when target shooting.
Key features
- Full-metal slide and frame
- Two-tone blue finish
- Spring powered: rack the slide to cock
- No gas or battery needed
- 14-round magazine (as listed)
- Textured polymer grip panels
- Faux hammer locks back when racked
- Integrated lanyard loop
What’s in the box
- Pistol
- Magazine
Compatibility
Use magazines made for this Double Bell spring pistol; spring pistol magazines are not interchangeable with gas 1911 magazines. Many 1911-pattern holsters will hold the pistol, but fit varies between makers, so check before relying on one. Use good quality seamless 6mm BBs.
Care and maintenance
Keep the pistol clean and dry, and wipe the metal parts with a light coat of silicone oil now and then to protect the finish. Avoid dry-firing repeatedly without BBs, and do not leave the pistol cocked for long periods, as this tires the spring.
Clean the inner barrel occasionally with a rod and a soft patch, and never use dirty or reused BBs, which can jam the mechanism. Store it unloaded, with the magazine removed, in a case or box.
Who is it for?
It suits beginners who want a metal pistol for target shooting, collectors of 1911 replicas, and anyone who wants a simple, low-maintenance pistol that works in any weather without gas or batteries.
Please note: Always wear suitable eye protection when using or testing any airsoft replica, including when target shooting.
