- Is this safe to use in a staged fight?
- Yes. The body is soft foam rubber, which is the point: it is made for choreographed combat scenes where a hard prop could injure someone. It is still a replica pistol, so handle it with the same care as any prop weapon.
- How big is it compared with a real 1911?
- It measures about 8.5 inches overall, with a 5-inch barrel and a 5.5-inch grip. Those are close to full-size 1911 proportions, so it reads correctly in the hand and on camera.
- Does it fire or have moving parts?
- No. It is a solid foam rubber prop with no firing mechanism. Nothing loads, chambers or cycles, so there is nothing to jam or misfire.
- Will it hold up to repeated use?
- Foam rubber is soft and can dent, tear or bend with rough handling. Store it away from sharp edges and heavy objects, and expect some wear over a long run of shows.
- Is it a good choice over a plastic prop gun?
- Choose foam when safety in close-contact scenes matters most. Choose a rigid plastic prop when you need a stiffer, more detailed look and the scene has no contact.
- Where is the Soft Foam Rubber 9mm Pistol cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $12.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Soft Foam Rubber 9mm Pistol?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Western Stage Props.