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Originally Posted by gera229
Nope I haven't owned a GBB before.
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Cool. Basically, you'll love whatever you get first - you might just realize that it isn't as good as some of the other gas blowback pistols out there after you've purchased yours. Each comes with its (or is it "it's", I can never remember) own quirks - the KWA has very nice plastic for the frame and comes with a working decocker/safety lever (nice touch, I used mine extensively when I still had a USP); the KJW M9 is full metal and is... well, an M9 (that could be good or bad - it really depends on if you like the look or are going for an impression; personally, I think an M9 is an ugly mofo).
KWA's NS2 system is inherently better on gas - both in terms of efficiency (kick and muzzle velocity, if I recall correctly) and in terms of consumption (lots and lots of shots per gas charge, even with a metal slide). KJW's M9 has a few more replacement/aftermarket parts out there than the KWA series (USP especially) does, including-but-not-limited-to threaded barrels, long mags, easily-found replacement springs (those damn trigger bar springs love to run away on their own will).
I honestly think that the KWA is a tad bit more reliable in the long run (just the way that they're engineered combined with the materials that are used), but I can't quantify that judgment at all. I think that you can probably get away with less maintenance on the KWA USP than with the KJW M9 for a longer period of time and still expect good results, time after time. Do note that KJW magazines tend to develop leaks very early on. If you settle on the KJW M9, make sure to leave gas in your mags when you're done shooting. Generally, pressing the output valve to release gas is a bad practice as it can destroy your seals... I'm not going to get into the details on this one because I never have had this happen to me as I've never dumped gas like that.
I've owned versions of both, and have sold/am trying to sell both. Neither was exactly what i was looking for - KWA USP was beautiful (thank god for HK), yes, but had a tinted "Canadian-legal" frame. I was surprised to find that the grip size was ridiculously wide - not something that I'd rack up as a negative on the USP (this was to be expected), but it made getting a consistent grip a little annoying. Let's face it - I have small asian hands that favour a 1911. Hop up/accuracy wasn't QUITE where I wanted it to be, but I couldn't do anything about it as there are basically no aftermarket KSC/KWA parts out on the market. Even though gas usage was awesome, mags were quite a bit more expensive as compared to TM mags. As to the KJW M9? Grip is... round. Sights are difficult to use (in my opinion, at least). And it just didn't sound good/feel when shooting... I can't quite put my finger on what exactly it is.
Uhhh... that turned into something of a rant. A rant of someone who might not be as experienced in these things as some of the old timers? Maybe, maybe not. If you actually read this far, kudos. Good luck with your hunt for your first GBB, gera. You'll have a blast, either way.
Edit: Oh, and the KWA KP45 Tactical has adjustable sights/ambi safety-decocker lever, in addition to the threaded barrel, right? Neat-o! That's what I'm voting for, lol.
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Originally Posted by TokyoSeven
FYI User is American.
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Thank you, T7.