best gbb handgun?

[CalebMOE]

I was just wondering everyones opinions on what is the best and also their favorite gbb('s) and for what reasons? Simply curious but its a good conversation piece also

[keasop]

The best one I have own is my We 1911 is been very reliable and fun to shoot.

[Princess]

This, of course, is straight up opinion....no science was used in this study....

I have several: WE 1911, KWA KP8, KJW 1911, little Walmart Springer. My best in class overall (based on accuracy, level of fun to shoot, realism, price, and overall badass scale) is my KJW M1911. Shoots 280fps  with fresh C02 canister right out of the box (chronoed at SoGo Airsoft, Ozark MO).  Used it at Reindeer Games X, then at a few games in SoGo,  then at Operation Broken Home (in the last 5 min of play when ammo was scarce and enemies were everywhere) with tons of D9 trigger days in between and she has not failed me yet (one of the mags was leaking at Reindeer games but that's not the replicas fault).
Loud as hell in SoGo (with C02). Very accurate.
Only Problem I see is the Outer barrel it sticks out of the replica about 5cm makes it look nothing like a real steel M1911. Easily remedied I think....maybe...

[Boba Fett]

Yeah you're going to get a lot of different opinions on this. Generally you will find that the majority will advocate TM pistols (especially 1911's and Hi-capa's) and KSC/KWA pistols (especially Glocks).

Personally I'm a fan of the KSC/KWA Glocks.  I've never had a GBB TM, but all the TM AEG's I've had were marvelous.

[j man 3]

for just sheer reliability and performance my TM 1911 MEU... i know like 10 others that have them and love them and they are incredibly upgradable and can be changed to fit many formats depending on your play style.

[Metal]

I'm going to have to agree with Delt. I have the KJW 1911 MEU that is a direct TM clone (single stack mag with 25rd capacity). I did some minor upgrades to mine as soon as I got it though. I have a JBU 6.01 inner barrel and a KA red VSR10 bucking in it. It actually shoots a little hot for most at about 330-350fps depending on the ambiant temps. The KJW clones of the TM MEU's come already upgraded with a red loading nozzle to handle CO2. This is another plus for me in that I can have a single stack style 1911 which is what I'm accustomed to but still utilize CO2 for those winter time MilSim OPs. Just a couple weeks ago at a triggerday I was holding my own with my KJW 1911 after the battery died in my AEG against other people with AEG's. I was getting the same range and for the most part I was also getting nearly the same accuracy as my opponents. I've falled in the mud with my KJW and immediately got back up and started firing without fail. It's had sand, dirt, you name it get into the slide and frame and yet it keeps on going. Before this KJW I owned a WE and back then I THOUGHT my WE was great, but boy was I mistaken. Comparing my KJW to my WE is like comparing a Caddilac CTS to a Smart Car.

All that being said, there's a special place in my heart for my KWA G18C and my KWA ATP (KWA G17 with different externals). They're just a common staple in the airsoft community much as the TM 1911's are.

I've had all kinds of GBB pistols and I think which one is the 'best' is really going to be in the eye of the beholder and opinion does NOT translate into fact. I've owned pretty much every brand out there in all kinds of different models and such and I'll say that brand-wise TM, KWA, and KJW (TM clones) make the best all around performing and lasting GBB pistols out there.

[CalebMOE]

I have actually owned 5 WE pistols. Three of them were horrible and the two that worked, were wonderful. I had a tan socom gear meu that was amazing for a long time till it got fixed wrong. Also I currently own an upgraded gov model 1911 that sogo made and its pretty good. I also just picked up a TM 4.3 desert warrior. by far the best weapon I have used. Im absolutley in love with it

[Rockstar]

Out of all the gbb's i have owned, i have to say my favorite was my KSC G18c. Even though it gave me many problems, it performed marvelous! I am planning on picking up a TM "Model" 17 (wouldnt want to get sued by Glock lol) so my opinion might be changed. i have heard almost nothing but good things about TM gbb's other than the fact that they are plastic but that can be pretty easily fixed.

[j man 3]

TM, KWA, and KJW (TM clones)

just to make sure you weren't saying that KWA makes TM clones right?

[Metal]

TM, KWA, and KJW (TM clones)

just to make sure you weren't saying that KWA makes TM clones right?

Absolutely not! I know better than to make an absurd statement like that.

[porkchop]

I've mentioned how much I liked my Hi-Cappa 5.1 in past threads. I've owned two versions of this gun, and have had very good luck with them both. Both of them were made by WE, but differed from each other, a bit. My first, I got back in '05, looked like your basic, old school Hi-capa. It had a square trigger guard, thick plastic grip, and a metal slide that was just a hair too heavy. As far as range and accuracy are concerned, if easily out-performed my other pistols, (a g18 and an HFC "Darkhawk") but would usually not cycle the last five or six rounds due to the weight of the slide. Then in '08 I got a  Colt MK IV made by WE, and licensed by Cybergun, and I really can't be happier. They changed the slide to a much lighter alloy, and gave it a more classic "mailbox" shape that 1911's are famous for. Also, a flatter grey finish with colt trademarks on the grip panels and slide really give it a nice appearance. They changed the spring and guide rod, as well. I added a lanyard and compensator, and it cycles a full mag on rapid fire without any problems. One of these days I might have Evan drop an upgrade kit in it, but it works perfect so I may not even bother. I like pretty much all 1911's, but I stick with hi-capa's because they're left-hand friendly, and I like having the extra ammo, too.

[Reverandff7]

IM a huge fan of the glocks... I have a WE glock 17 and its awesome... i mean freaking awesome. Everything is smooth on it fires well and accurate.

[j man 3]

TM, KWA, and KJW (TM clones)

just to make sure you weren't saying that KWA makes TM clones right?

Absolutely not! I know better than to make an absurd statement like that.

just making sure man sorry

[Rockstar]

IM a huge fan of the glocks... I have a WE glock 17 and its awesome... i mean freaking awesome. Everything is smooth on it fires well and accurate.

Have you had any problems with it fitting into Serpa holsters?

[Reverandff7]

Dont have one of those yet... been working on getting one