My opinion is of limited value, since i have no other experience than with (2) KJW M9A1 models .. a Cansoft tinted, and an FM version running propane mags.
About every time that i've asked it to fire, it's done so to end of mag. The time or two it didn't - my fault, i didn't clean what was an internally filthy pistol first.
Keep the mags stored with a half-charge of propane and silicone oil, and you shouldn't run into many issues. I've had to RTV the base-gasket of two of my mags so far, but if i hadn't let them dry out due to my own lazyness, then i wouldn't have had to do this 15 minute repair.
Occasionally trigger return spring will break (haven't done so on mine, yet) .. parts are readily available. Some reports of the mag release catch getting sloppy/failing to catch - a plastic wear item with some KJW M9's.. again, part is readily available.
Sure, it doesn't have an auto de-cocker. If that kills your realism, KJW isn't for you. I just release the mag and palm, de-cock, and put the mag back in place.. split-second fix once practiced.
KJW M9's (most base versions) are lacking trades.. again, if that's your thing.. KJW isn't for you. My view-point, if you are firing at the enemy .. they ain't looking for, or at the trades... and as long as it keeps firing, it's all good.
Full metal for ~$200.00, reasonably reliable, and TM compatible? Works for me, so far.
My $0.02 anyway.
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