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M9 Pro's con's?

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  • 01-04-2009 8:48pm
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    TunnelWeb
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    Hey all,
    Im thinking of getting this m9 : http://www.eirsoft.ie/store/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=21

    Im just wondering is it a good choice.I've never used it before and I would like to get some info on it before I buy.
    Anyone got any experience with it or comments on it? Pro's con's of it? Etc etc....
    I'd apprieciate any comments or advice on this.
    Also,can anyone tell me where I can get an M9 with a rail on it?
    Thanks:D
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    MiniAirsofter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭MiniAirsofter


    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    Hey all,
    Im thinking of getting this m9 : http://www.eirsoft.ie/store/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=21

    Im just wondering is it a good choice.I've never used it before and I would like to get some info on it before I buy.
    Anyone got any experience with it or comments on it? Pro's con's of it? Etc etc....
    I'd apprieciate any comments or advice on this.
    Also,can anyone tell me where I can get an M9 with a rail on it?
    Thanks:D

    I posted a reply on your other thread and as for rails, this one has them and I'm sure you can take the weird thing at the front off.


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    Captain Chaos
    Registered Users Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Captain Chaos


    Ditto from me too.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055518393&page=2


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    Stercus Accidit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,758 ✭✭✭Stercus Accidit


    The kjw m9 is very reliable, just dont let the follower in the magazine snap up against a bb against the mag lips, can crack them, bar that, there are no real issues with them.

    They come with or without a rail depending on model, or you can get a rail that attaches to the trigger guard, I have one, not the best though.

    I like the smooth frame model looks wise, but I suppose you could ask the lads to get in the railed model for you.


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    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    Thanks guys.
    Anyone know if this one is any good?
    http://www.airsofteire.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=303&category_id=21&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

    Can the compensator be removed from it? Is it abs or full metal?


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    MiniAirsofter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭MiniAirsofter


    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    Thanks guys.
    Anyone know if this one is any good?
    http://www.airsofteire.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=303&category_id=21&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

    Can the compensator be removed from it? Is it abs or full metal?

    Performance wise, they are almost identical. Magazine is the same. So, again, dont let the follower on that pushes the BB's through snap against it because it will break either immediately or after a few uses. Looks wise, there is the rail and the compensater. I am sure you cant take it off, I'm sure a saw will.:D


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    zero19
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    If your getting a KJW look after the mags, they are great for leaking unless cared for...


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    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    So ya cant really take the compensator off?


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    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    zero19 wrote: »
    If your getting a KJW look after the mags, they are great for leaking unless cared for...

    How do the leaks begin to happen in the mags?


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    Captain Chaos
    Registered Users Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Captain Chaos


    Dropping the mags alot onto a hard surface can damage the seals. Keeping the mags stored for long amounts of time with full or even half full of gas will also damage the seals. If you are going to store them for a while though do keep a very small amount of gas in the mag to keep the internals lubed up and keep them somewhere dry where the temperature will not change too much either way.


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    zero19
    Registered Users Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭zero19


    Improper storage usually from what i've seen

    http://www.justpistols.co.uk/gascare.htm

    Read this, very very good site for handgun addicts like me!


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    TunnelWeb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭TunnelWeb


    Thanks for the advice guys


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    MiniAirsofter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭MiniAirsofter


    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    How do the leaks begin to happen in the mags?

    The leaks happen mainly because of leaving gas in the mags. If you want to keep the seals working, get maintenance gas. You can get it on SE Airsoft. Another thing you can do is spray silicone on the seals. And nearly sure you can take off that compensator.


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    zero19
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    MiniAirsofter wrote: »
    The leaks happen mainly because of leaving gas in the mags. If you want to keep the seals working, get maintenance gas. You can get it on SE Airsoft. Another thing you can do is spray silicone on the seals. And nearly sure you can take off that compensator.
    Leaving no gas in mags is a bad idea just a little left in is what i usually do, the o rings dry out if left without gas for a while


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    MiniAirsofter
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    zero19 wrote: »
    Leaving no gas in mags is a bad idea just a little left in is what i usually do, the o rings dry out if left without gas for a while

    Yeah, maybe a little. I just mean dont leave a full mag of gas in it because it will put pressure on the seals. I find maintenance gas is perfect for leaving in the gun over a long period of time.


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    cherubaul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭cherubaul


    Get a KSC system 7 M9 instead.
    is a more authentic piece with a superior magazine which wont leak.
    it has a fully working decocking safety mechanism ala the real steal version
    its hop unit is better than the KJW and marui versions and is adjustable.
    its more gas efficient getting about 2 magazines of bbs per fill of Gas.
    has a harder kick.
    you are more going to get better range out of the KSC version too.

    I have 3 M9s the KSC the marui and the KJW the KSCis the only one i would even think of skirmishing with.

    As far as I am concerned
    WA and KSC are the 2 best gbb manufacturers out there.


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    TunnelWeb
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    Where can you get the system 7 m9? I have'nt seen it anywhere,I've only seen system 7 usp's.


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    MiniAirsofter
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    TunnelWeb wrote: »
    Where can you get the system 7 m9? I have'nt seen it anywhere,I've only seen system 7 usp's.

    AirsoftEire have them ordered in, have a look in their thread. I would totally agree with getting a KSC. I have a KSC Glock and it is the best gun I have ever fired. System 7 guns are supposed to be excellent as regards cold weather and their performance is second to none.


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    tonky
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    Ksc also have proper engraved trademarks and look great.
    This is AirsoftEire previous KSC M9:
    http://www.airsofteire.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=235&category_id=21&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

    Can't wait for the system 7 to arrive.


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    Captain Chaos
    Registered Users Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Captain Chaos


    ehobbyasia.com have the System 7 M9s with the black and white engraved trademark versions. I'm waiting for next weeks pay to pick one up.


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    #21
    Head_Hunter
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    I have the KJW M9 and its a great piece, except for one major flaw. The mag release button is plastic and wears down very fast, causing the mag to drop out when you fire. I've already had to get one replaced due to this issue.


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    Stercus Accidit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,758 ✭✭✭Stercus Accidit


    Any kjw I've used has had a metal catch, perhaps its a model thing, as they do a few abs models also.


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    Head_Hunter
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    I've got 3 KJW pistols and the only one with a plastic mag release catch is the M9. The rest of the gun is full metal, just has a plastic mag catch for some reason:(. Another example of a good gun let down is the JG MP5 full metal. It's not full metal at all, plastic flash hider, outer barrel and hop-up unit.


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    cherubaul
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    Head_Hunter wrote: »
    Another example of a good gun let down is the JG MP5 full metal. It's not full metal at all, plastic flash hider, outer barrel and hop-up unit.

    you sure the outer barrel is plastic? as even the plastic bodied ones have a metal outer barrel. also full metal generally refers to externals. some hop-units are always plastic like the G36 and sig units i presume it is the same for the MP5
    generally i only hear about metal hops in armalites and AK derivatives.


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    #25
    Head_Hunter
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    Ya the outer barrel is plastic on both mine and my friend's "full metal" mp5.
    The tube above the outer barrel, running from the front of the receiver to the front sight is plastic also. The fire selector switch is faulty too.


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