What is the best option for a Sig 226 replica?

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What is the best option for a Sig 226 replica?

Postby shakespeare » Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:55 pm

So I've been thinking about doing a Navy SEAL - esque impression, and that means that I should be using a Sig 226 replica as a sidearm. I have done a bit of research, including scanning our forums here. I see three options and will detail what I have found and my questions.
KWA 226 PTP - I like KWA's a lot. I have a 1911A1 from them and I like it a lot. However, I was reading this thread http://airsoftpacific.com/viewtopic.php ... hlight=226
and it said that it had some problems, such as a wobbly hammer and odd build quality. Also, not all of the parts to it are available from KWA's online shop, so is it possible to special order them if necessary? And also, have the problems been fixed?

KJW 226 - It sounds like this is the cheapest option and still a very good one. It doesn't seem to pose many questions to me.

TM 226 w/ metal body kit - Apparently is the best option, but is also the most expensive due to a very pricey body kit.

Which of these is the most effective option as a sidearm?

Thanks for taking the time to read my wall of text.
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Postby Beran » Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:24 pm

i have a KJW 226 and i like it. the only problem ive had is broken feed lips on the magazine because they are made of plastic. its compatible with some TM parts too, ive got a threaded barrel in mine. i also really like the KWAs, and i havent personally heard of a lot of issues with it.
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Postby vibora » Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:47 pm

I own one of the newer KJW 226s (the one with Cybergun trades), and it's one of my favorite GBB handguns ever. Easily beats the TM, and, although I've never handled a KWA, they seem to have quite a few problems. The KJW uses more gas than the KWA (about one mag per gas fill), but it's one of the more sturdy replicas I've owned. I've put it through six months of heavy CQB use, banged it and dropped it, and nothing has broken yet.

Actually, my only problem with it is the complex nature of double-action blowbacks. KJW came out with the single-action version of the P226 (the X-Five) recently; you might want to check that out as well.
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Postby CalvinB » Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:11 pm

I ended up getting the KJW, like Beran said the only issue is broken feed lips but because they are TM compatible they are readily available. I also, mine seems to prefer a lot of lube in the mags. Other than that, it has served me very well.
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Postby Jester316 » Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:48 pm

My KWA P226 PTP blows balls. Go TM with a Guarder metal kit. Sure it's expensive, but it's worth it.
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Postby pulsipher » Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:15 am

I have 2 TM p226's they are a very fine replica
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Postby Fluffy » Sun Aug 01, 2010 12:56 pm

I've got the KSC Replica of the P226r. I love the think. The fact it has trades and is all metal is a huge plus. it's worth looking into (In my opinion). I don't know whether it's any better than KWA (my guess is KWA is better, but I wouldn't know) but it sure is nice. Doesn't hog too much gas either.
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Postby shakespeare » Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:12 pm

Okay thank you very much guys :)
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Postby YOGI » Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:26 am

I have a KJW 226 also, I have had it for a very long time now and I love it. I havnt had any of the problems that they are talking about.
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