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Originally Posted by Kozzie
Stock TM's are typically great pistols and good platforms to upgrade if you know what you're doing, though some models do have inherent problems. You can't really say as a sweeping statement one brand is always better than another. There are many subjective variables, and differences from model to model.
IMO you're better off deciding what model of pistol (Glock, 1911, Sig ect) you're interested in and then finding out which brands make good versions of that model. For example, WE makes good Glocks and Sigs ('full metal' out of the box), but I would stay away from their 1911's and hi-capas.
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Just to add KWA makes excellent reliable gas efficient pistols. I've owned about 6 different Pistols from KWA in the past and they all have excellent gas efficiency.
You have a problem need parts? E-mail KWA and place an order for parts its that simple.
I do agree that KWA pistols lack accuracy/precision. This can be remedied by upgrading the hop up system. Example the EVO II hop up system is available for several of their system 7 pistols like the USP, Glocks etc.
Upgrade it with that and your on par with a TM in terms of accuracy and up on the gas efficiency!
I've owned both KSC/KWA Glock 17 and Glock 18. The Glock 17s are TANKS! Stay away from the 18s as the full auto sears do wear out.. mine did
Most reliable Glock 17 is the KSC/KWA Glock! Upgrade that with the Evo II Hop Up system and your outperforming any TM designed Glock!
Don't feel bad that you bought into KWA they are reliable guns right out of the box. The only issue is that people like to upgrade their toys and with a KWA you barely have any options in terms after market of upgrades they just work!
As for TM based Glocks.. HK3/WE takes it in terms of price and performance out of the box. Full metal and the only thing you really need to upgrade is the hop up rubber! Everything else can be left alone until it breaks.
Compare that to a TM which is about 100$ more. You'll need to upgrade the hammer spring at least and if you want a metal slide well.. add in at least another 100$ for that.
HK3/WE are solid guns and I've been running both my Glock 17 and G18 for almost 6 years now with very little maintenance!
If your looking for a Glock you want to doll up... HK3/WE Glock 17 is your best base gun... if you want a pretty Glock 18 that gets a tiny bit more complicated but can be done if you want after market slides
Anyways just speaking from my own experiences.. I love pistols too I have like 12 at the moment lol