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beta678 · December 19th, 2013, 03:15

Wow, lots of helpful feedback, but it's starting to look like the KWA 1911's are more "hit or miss" prone than the other options out there (though atm KWA's got a lot of "misses").

cav., really enjoyed seeing your KWA 1911 in the 1911 thread, I didn't even consider the KWA's at all until I saw your post. Didn't like the ugly white KWA trades but once I realized I could have it blasted and powder coated I started looking into them a bit.

Styrak, I'm open to other brands but WE and KWA are the one's I've read up on the most up until this point. I've briefly looked at the KJW 1911 MEU (might have held it at one of the local shops around here but I can't remember) and its also one I'm considering as it seems to have rather positive reviews. Not too big a fan of the lower frame and the fact its wider at one point to accommodate co2 mags though. Would mean I can't really fit aftermarket grips without modifying or finding ones made specifically for it. That and I get the feeling the grip feels wider than other 1911's, not sure if its true though (weird minor things tend to irk me a bit). Anyone have a KJW 1911 and other brand 1911 to compare? If its not too bad I'd probably go the KJW route.

TM's are nice but I don't think I'd be going that route just due to the fact I'd prefer a full metal gun and I don't really want to bother spending the money on an aftermarket PGC or guarder kit. A few years back I'd have agreed with you about TM being the best, but with more companies coming out with rather decent guns at more competitive prices which perform at more or less the same level, stock TM guns seems somewhat average to me. Ofc, this is my personal opinion and I don't mean to start an argument about it, upgraded TM showpieces on the other hand are a different story. If I was looking to build a 1911 to showcase and not skirmish with I'd grab a TM and upgrade the heck outta it until it looks like one of the Kimber customs by Illusion or RacingManiac, definitely top of the line stuff.

Anyone care to suggest other 1911 brands or specific models I should look into? I think going with something TM compatible would be the smartest route as there's a lot of aftermarket support without needing to acquire a premium priced TM gbb.

December 19th, 2013, 03:15	#6
beta678 ASC's navel of the year! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Wow, lots of helpful feedback, but it's starting to look like the KWA 1911's are more "hit or miss" prone than the other options out there (though atm KWA's got a lot of "misses"). cav., really enjoyed seeing your KWA 1911 in the 1911 thread, I didn't even consider the KWA's at all until I saw your post. Didn't like the ugly white KWA trades but once I realized I could have it blasted and powder coated I started looking into them a bit. Styrak, I'm open to other brands but WE and KWA are the one's I've read up on the most up until this point. I've briefly looked at the KJW 1911 MEU (might have held it at one of the local shops around here but I can't remember) and its also one I'm considering as it seems to have rather positive reviews. Not too big a fan of the lower frame and the fact its wider at one point to accommodate co2 mags though. Would mean I can't really fit aftermarket grips without modifying or finding ones made specifically for it. That and I get the feeling the grip feels wider than other 1911's, not sure if its true though (weird minor things tend to irk me a bit). Anyone have a KJW 1911 and other brand 1911 to compare? If its not too bad I'd probably go the KJW route. TM's are nice but I don't think I'd be going that route just due to the fact I'd prefer a full metal gun and I don't really want to bother spending the money on an aftermarket PGC or guarder kit. A few years back I'd have agreed with you about TM being the best, but with more companies coming out with rather decent guns at more competitive prices which perform at more or less the same level, stock TM guns seems somewhat average to me. Ofc, this is my personal opinion and I don't mean to start an argument about it, upgraded TM showpieces on the other hand are a different story. If I was looking to build a 1911 to showcase and not skirmish with I'd grab a TM and upgrade the heck outta it until it looks like one of the Kimber customs by Illusion or RacingManiac, definitely top of the line stuff. Anyone care to suggest other 1911 brands or specific models I should look into? I think going with something TM compatible would be the smartest route as there's a lot of aftermarket support without needing to acquire a premium priced TM gbb.