KWA M17 Long Lasting?

incrediboy729 · March 26th, 2008, 01:25

Hey guys.
I've been shoping around for a GBB for a while. I need something that can take a beating and will last a long time. The KWA M17 has gotten some great reveiws, but what do you guys think? I'm trying to do a lot of research before I buy, because I can't afford to buy something that won't last. If the M17 isn't long lasting, what is (somewhere between $100-$130 USD and can run on propane)? Thanks.

Amos · March 26th, 2008, 01:30

You're in the states.

Get a TM, KSC or get a GP Custom

incrediboy729 · March 26th, 2008, 01:33

I'm not arguing about your opinion, i'm just to get this right.
As I remember, a TM glock has a plastic slide which won't take propane, and isn't KSC the same as KWA?

TokyoSeven · March 26th, 2008, 01:34

Newer model TMs seem to be able to run propane out of the box.

KWA and KSC although manufactured by the same company who owns them both they are are not always the same, some guns have diffrent internal specs.

Heres info on KWA/KSC

http://www.kwausa.com/cs_faqs.html#4

incrediboy729 · March 26th, 2008, 01:36

Interesting...
How much would a metal slide be to put on it (nothin fancy)?

TokyoSeven · March 26th, 2008, 01:38

Depends where you shop, your in the states, things should be cheaper. There should be lotsa online retailers where your from. Not to mention if you look in your area you might be able to find a walk in store. But just to throw a number out there....lets say 90-100 dollars. That number can go up or down depending on what you want and quality of the materials of the slide.

incrediboy729 · March 26th, 2008, 01:40

I probably should have said this in the beginning (sorry), but I would prefer a metal slide stock because to upgrade from plastic might be a little out of my price range.

BBS · March 26th, 2008, 02:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by incrediboy729

Hey guys.
I've been shoping around for a GBB for a while. I need something that can take a beating and will last a long time. The KWA M17 has gotten some great reveiws, but what do you guys think? I'm trying to do a lot of research before I buy, because I can't afford to buy something that won't last. If the M17 isn't long lasting, what is (somewhere between $100-$130 USD and can run on propane)? Thanks.

you better believe the KWA M17 is long lasting. if you can live with no trades and no trigger safety, KWA is one of the most reliable gbbs coming from Taiwan. Its arguably the best bang for the buck if you want a glock in the US.

incrediboy729 · March 28th, 2008, 01:37

Good stuff guys. Thanks for your help.

incrediboy729 · March 29th, 2008, 01:44

So should it break down, how available are replacement parts for it? What about if I want to upgrade it? Will it cause more wear and tear?

RacingManiac · March 29th, 2008, 01:50

upgrade always cause more stress on the pistol. Some parts can be replace with stronger ones, some can't. Right now TM is so popular because for many of their newer guns all the stock components can be replaced with aftermarket ones that maybe stronger/lighter/better looking...etc, and pretty much everything can be found with major retailers. I think parts in my Hi-Capa thats still stock is less than the fingers of my hand....

incrediboy729 · March 29th, 2008, 02:16

I found a KSC (not Kwa) m17 online at UN company for $76 USD. Anyone ever heard of this place? Should I go for it? That sure is cheap.

RacingManiac · March 29th, 2008, 02:36

UNCompany is a reputable HK retailer....so by all means go for it....

incrediboy729 · March 29th, 2008, 02:38

Thanks. I'll talk to my dad about it, too.
Does ksc have a 45 day warranty like kwa?
Also, I looked really close and it turned out to be the abs version.

Oh well.

BBS · March 29th, 2008, 19:31

there is warranty on KSC but you'd have to send it back to japan to get it fixed. if you dont mind the trademarks, by all means, get a KWA in usa instead. Parts are cheap and easily accessible for KSC and KWA glocks, you can easily find replacement parts on UNcompany, WGCshop, or Redwolf. there are also many parts guns on the classifieds in the US...
oh and there are metal slided versions of the KSC G17 being sold on uncompany.

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March 26th, 2008, 01:25	#1
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	KWA M17 Long Lasting? Hey guys. I've been shoping around for a GBB for a while. I need something that can take a beating and will last a long time. The KWA M17 has gotten some great reveiws, but what do you guys think? I'm trying to do a lot of research before I buy, because I can't afford to buy something that won't last. If the M17 isn't long lasting, what is (somewhere between $100-$130 USD and can run on propane)? Thanks. __________________

March 26th, 2008, 01:30	#2
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	You're in the states. Get a TM, KSC or get a GP Custom __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

March 26th, 2008, 01:33	#3
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	I'm not arguing about your opinion, i'm just to get this right. As I remember, a TM glock has a plastic slide which won't take propane, and isn't KSC the same as KWA? __________________

March 26th, 2008, 01:34	#4
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Newer model TMs seem to be able to run propane out of the box. KWA and KSC although manufactured by the same company who owns them both they are are not always the same, some guns have diffrent internal specs. Heres info on KWA/KSC http://www.kwausa.com/cs_faqs.html#4 __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire" Last edited by TokyoSeven; March 26th, 2008 at 01:37..

March 26th, 2008, 01:36	#5
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	Interesting... How much would a metal slide be to put on it (nothin fancy)? __________________

March 26th, 2008, 01:38	#6
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Depends where you shop, your in the states, things should be cheaper. There should be lotsa online retailers where your from. Not to mention if you look in your area you might be able to find a walk in store. But just to throw a number out there....lets say 90-100 dollars. That number can go up or down depending on what you want and quality of the materials of the slide. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

March 26th, 2008, 01:40	#7
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	I probably should have said this in the beginning (sorry), but I would prefer a metal slide stock because to upgrade from plastic might be a little out of my price range. __________________

March 28th, 2008, 01:37	#9
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	Good stuff guys. Thanks for your help. __________________

March 29th, 2008, 01:44	#10
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	So should it break down, how available are replacement parts for it? What about if I want to upgrade it? Will it cause more wear and tear? __________________

March 29th, 2008, 01:50	#11
RacingManiac Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada/US	upgrade always cause more stress on the pistol. Some parts can be replace with stronger ones, some can't. Right now TM is so popular because for many of their newer guns all the stock components can be replaced with aftermarket ones that maybe stronger/lighter/better looking...etc, and pretty much everything can be found with major retailers. I think parts in my Hi-Capa thats still stock is less than the fingers of my hand.... __________________ My Arnies' Album My PBase Album Custom Pistol Whore...

March 29th, 2008, 02:16	#12
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	I found a KSC (not Kwa) m17 online at UN company for $76 USD. Anyone ever heard of this place? Should I go for it? That sure is cheap. __________________

March 29th, 2008, 02:36	#13
RacingManiac Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada/US	UNCompany is a reputable HK retailer....so by all means go for it.... __________________ My Arnies' Album My PBase Album Custom Pistol Whore...

March 29th, 2008, 02:38	#14
incrediboy729 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California, USA	Thanks. I'll talk to my dad about it, too. Does ksc have a 45 day warranty like kwa? Also, I looked really close and it turned out to be the abs version. Oh well. __________________ Last edited by incrediboy729; March 29th, 2008 at 15:31..

March 29th, 2008, 19:31	#15
BBS Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BC, Canada	there is warranty on KSC but you'd have to send it back to japan to get it fixed. if you dont mind the trademarks, by all means, get a KWA in usa instead. Parts are cheap and easily accessible for KSC and KWA glocks, you can easily find replacement parts on UNcompany, WGCshop, or Redwolf. there are also many parts guns on the classifieds in the US... oh and there are metal slided versions of the KSC G17 being sold on uncompany.

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