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The KJW P226s have been experiencing breakages in the loading nozzle for no apparent reason, but Guarder manufactures a replacement. It's discouraging that you should need to almost immediately replace a vital part of the gas system, although such is the nature of cheaper products. The good thing is you're getting a full-metal P226 that's already fitted and functional, versus a TM that you can either buy a cheapo frame and slide for and spend three months fitting it, or an expensive one that would've bought you three or four GBBs for the same money.
KJW actually has THREE P226s on the market right now, only two of which are really worth getting. The cheapest one is the base model without trademarks, and can be had for usually less than $300 CAD. They have a trademarked model although I've seen and examined them and the trades appear to be burned into the gun and are not very attractive at all. I'd avoid this model. Their third one is the Collector's Edition which has far better defined trademarks and finishing and apparently is as close to the real thing as you can get. I haven't seen this one yet.
If trades don't concern you, I'd buy the base model KJ P226 and order the Guarder enhanced loading nozzle, but only replace it when it actually busts because you might get plenty of life from the stock part. When it breaks you have a replacement ready to go right away. Hope this helps.
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