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Originally Posted by Bonjour43ma
wow thanks for all the input, guys.
I just spent some more time reading reviews and user feedbacks on TM vs. WE vs. KJW, and the consensuse is that:
- TM/WA 's plastic bodies can be just as good, if not better (and more reliable), than WE/KJW's metal bodies
- WE's finishing and paint seem to LOOK better, but performance and reliability wise not that great, with the exception of the 1911 series which apparently is very good
- KJW's guns aren't as fancy looking and the paint doesn't look as realistic, but the performance and reliability of their pistols are much much better than the WEs, and a lot closer to TM /WA level.
Are these pretty accurate, based on you guys' experience?
Thanks again!
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That's a reasonably accurate statement with the exception of the WE 1911 being better the the average WE, it's the exact opposite. The 1911 is probably WE's worst model. When people say WE's tear themselves apart, it's meant figuratively for most of their models but literally for the 1911. The spring guide is too long and hits the mainspring cap on every shot. Since this is cheap pot metal we're talking about here, it doesn't take long for the lips on the brushing or spring cap (or both) to snap, then on the next shot your spring goes flying across the field. And good luck finding replacement parts. Some people have had success in getting a WA brushing to fit, though those aren't easy to find either. I've also heard tell of someone modifying a real steel one to fit. But unless you trim down or replace the spring guide it's going to happen again. Do an advanced search in the doctor's corner for WE 1911's and you'll find piles of threads. Here's a couple:
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=65487
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=60413
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=63571