Advice time again! Best brands?

[Airsofter1]

Christian actually purposefully dropped/threw his last weekend and he picked it up and used it the next game like it was nothing.

He hardly threw it.  It landed on a soft patch of ground anyway.  Nothing most other GBBs couldln't handle.

Pistols I have owned:  KJW USP (plastic), KJW M9 (plastic), KSC Glock 18C (Metal), KSC Glock 19 (Metal), KSC Glock 23F (Metal), and a KJW 1911 para (metal and plastic).

My fav was the KJW USP, but the low quality mags kept me from keeping it.  Worked great with green gas out of the box.  Very durable.  But I would recommend staying away from this pistol just because of the mags.

The KJW M9 was definitely a workhorse.  I lined the plastic slide catch with a strip of metal to reduce wear.  I also put in a PDI piston head also.  A very skirmish worthy GBB.  One of Pacos favs also, he has owned a lot of KJW Beretta replicas.  A good buy that you can't really go wrong with.  Safariland 6004 holsters are readily available for it also, sometimes at good prices too.

The KSC Glock 18C became one of my most used pistols soon after I got it.  Full-atuo fun.  Near the end of its life it started malfunction.  The selector would come loose sometimes, and it would get stuck in full-auto every once and while.

I got the KSC Glock 19 while I had the 18C and still have it to this day.  I have to say it is one of the most reliable GBBs I have owned so far.  But I also installed the upgraded hammer and recoil spring in her.  Each mag has a high flow valve installed too.  The upgraded hammer spring and high flow valves really helps operation in hot weather.  

The KSC Glocks are good GBBs to get, although I would stay away from the full-auto models unless long term durability is not that much of an issue.  I would put this GBB just below the KJW M9.

Both the plastic and metal versions of the KJW 1911 have served me well.  It is quickly becoming my new favorite replacing my long gone USP in that slot.  I haven't had to upgrade any parts on it to increase reliablity so far.  However I have only owned each version for less than 6 months so long term reliablity is still unknown for me.

[busta_cap]

To add to that...The KJW Para's have high flow valves installed in all the mags too.

[Cochise]

I have a second hand plastic-body KJW M9.  It has been incredibly reliable and never failed me.

[PissAunt]

Its all about WA best quality and build around

[stoneaglewolf]

I have only ever had a KWJ M9 full metal version. I have had it for 3 years now. The only problem I have ever had with her is the mags finally started leaking after two years. I have put thousands of rounds through her between games and tactical shooting practices. She has been under water and in mud. I have only seriously cleaned it once. All other times it was a quick brush and lube. I have dropped mags in the dirt for reloads as well as dropped the M9 when returning to my primary during tactical drills. She has never failed me.

[azsarge]

I concur with all praise regarding the KJW M9.

Definitely go with a metal version, to avoid small probelms.  I had a plastic model for awhile, and the only reason I replaced it was because of a small crack in the slide.  Fearing failure (which never occurred), I replace it with a metal version of the same.  I use red gas, and it works great.

Be advised, there are a couple different versions of the metal KJW M9.  One has a slight grey tint to it, and has a serrated slide (like the "vertec"), with small differences from the issue M9.  The other, which I own, is 100% correct as far as external appearance, but lacks trademarks.  I got mine from un company.

I will never get rid of this gun, or any of my 5 mags!

With regards to me throwing my gat, it was more of a drop.  Not recommended, but it took the heat.  It has taken worse than that, and still works.  

I highly recommend the KJW metal M9 for both reliability, and field useability.  (those 2 are kind of the same, but oh well)

[Mugen]

Just picked up my gas powered SOCOM (love it) and Jungle Toy of Craycroft/Grant just got in a m700 gas powered sniper rifle....this thing is SWEEEEET!   It fires at 400fps, and has a range of about 100yards.  Slap on a 4x30 scope and you are one sniping machine.  They are pricey..not sure the exact $$ but....it will be mine...oh yes...it will be mine.   :twisted:

[Long Trang]

KJW guns have a great track record with me.  My M9 has seen use for over 2 years now completely stock and still performs like a champ.  Havent had a single mag leak, or jam.  Even after loosing it in the field and finding it covered in dirt it still shot.  Ive got the ABS version, so gas consumption is good in the summer and durability is hands down great.  

What i would stay away from is the KJW USP Tactical.  The feel is nasty, light and just unsatisfying.  Prone to leaky mags, unless you take really good care of them.  

Now for those that say Busta's Hybrid KJW Para is terrible, only says that because they dont like being shot with a pistol.  That gun packs such a punch it can dual it out with any AEG.  Power wise it leaves a nasty mark, my camelbak didnt like getting shot either.  :?

[busta_cap]

KJW guns have a great track record with me.  My M9 has seen use for over 2 years now completely stock and still performs like a champ.  Havent had a single mag leak, or jam.  Even after loosing it in the field and finding it covered in dirt it still shot.  Ive got the ABS version, so gas consumption is good in the summer and durability is hands down great.  

What i would stay away from is the KJW USP Tactical.  The feel is nasty, light and just unsatisfying.  Prone to leaky mags, unless you take really good care of them.  

Now for those that say Busta's Hybrid KJW Para is terrible, only says that because they dont like being shot with a pistol.  That gun packs such a punch it can dual it out with any AEG.  Power wise it leaves a nasty mark, my camelbak didnt like getting shot either.  :?

Yeah, that thing is a beast, although it is not mine anymore, It is going to a good home(broken but good). Hopefully Ian will light some people up and help keep its record! It had alot of WA/Sheriff parts and valves. It chronoed wierd, 320 one day, 380 the next. The guns are good for a while while stock but upgrade some parts like the hammer, and ambi safety right away. I would suggest the ABS version over the FMV because of the cyclic rate and higher FPS.