Recommended Glock 17?

[Tramples]

So I want to get a Glock 17 after xmas, which manufacturer to I go for?

[M_P]

We, TM or Kwa.

[Tramples]

Not heard much on KWA, WE a bit cheaper and TM reliable and don't need upgrading. Probably gonna go TM

[jcheeseright]

TM is the way forward, the slide is plastic but it'll work in all weather without any complaints.

[Airsoft_Mr B]

Definitely TM if you can afford.

[Guest PT247]

TM for sure

[two_zero]

Not heard much on KWA

 

because they are less common^^

[Undieing_Lust]

TM Best airsoft glock.

[Jolley]

i have the tm g18 sooooo reliable worth every penny

[Tramples]

Well overtime came through early and there was a TM Desert Eagle Hard Kick with 3 gas tight mags going on Facebook for £100 close to me......so I bought it. One word describes it.....BEAST

[Chock]

Aah, the famous Israeli Military Industries/Saco Defense .44 Magnum/9mm Mark XIX Glock 17 Desert Eagle Special.

 

Joking aside, it sounds like a good bargain with three mags, don't blame you for snapping that up. Guess the bell doesn't toll for you this time.

[Guest PT247]

ahh thought you were after new else would have offered my G18c with 3 mags for not much more than that.

[Tramples]

Don't suppose anyone knows where I can get a manual for it and a front sight?

[Chock]

Manual:

 

http://www.everything-airsoft.com/Airsoft-Product-Manuals/Airsoft-GBB-Manuals/Manual%3A-Tokyo-Marui-Desert-Eagle-Hardkick/

 

Sight:

 

http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/guarder-steel-front-and-rear-sight-for-marui-desert-eagle-50-1.html#.VJkvJZ368KA

 

or in Blighty:

 

http://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/guarder-tm-desert-eagle-steel-front--rear-sight

[Tramples]

Now that is very handy. Think I might have a fibre optic front post somewhere if I can bodge fit it. Bit for acrylic carving may be in order.

[straffham]

I realise OP has bought a DE but worth a mention is VFC do a Glock 17 with metal slide and trademarks, TM compatible internals for £99 at Firesupport, no idea what its like performance but sounds like it could be contender in the G17 market.

[Tramples]

Hmm might try that as well if I ever manage to sell the air rifle. The deagle might be a bit of a monster to cart around all day, manage to fit it in a £10 universal holster but I've had to botch the keeper strap. Might try getting the missus to sew some bungee on there instead.

[Chock]

Be careful about the retaining strap not holding the pistol securely in the holster, this is especially the case with heavy long barrelled pistols, since they will often not sit very deep in the holster, meaning all the weight is up near the grip. That's asking for the thing to fall out if the retaining strap is not good and snug and you are running about. I managed to completely break a brand new GBB 1911 pistol (which I'd literally only fired three shots from) by doing that exact same thing; the pistol took a swan dive out of my holster and the beavertail safety broke free, spilling the trigger spring et all out, most of which was never to be seen again, rendering the pistol useless without buying a crapload of spare parts.

[jcheeseright]

one of the many reasons I'll never, EVER recommend a soft holster for an airsoft pistol if you intend to do more than just stand still looking cool.

[M_P]

+1, it's literally throwing money away. The viper ones I've used are particularly bad.

[Tramples]

I don't run anywhere if it can be helped, i'll just stand around looking cool ;-), handily the barrel sticks out the bottom of the holster and it certainly isn't quick draw as it's so tight. I expect it may loosen with use and by then I might have found a proper one.

[geoffreym]

I can confirm that these holsters can hold and have a good positive retention, even on a desert eagle, allows you to get one holster for all your pistols.

http://www.uktactical.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=universal+pistol&SearchTerm_Vldt=%0D%0A%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%5Breq%5D%5Blen%3D3%5D%5Bblankalert%3DPlease+enter+something+to+search+for%21%5D%0D%0A%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09

 

the only pistol that it doesn't fit (that I've tried) is the MK23

[airsoftwarrior147]

Tm glock 18 is it worth it?

[jcheeseright]

yes/no. It's just as reliable as the G17 but with full auto, most people I know who have bought an 18 have used it almost exclusively on semi auto. If you're in a position where you're using a pistol you're either indoors (no auto usually), or low on ammo (also, no auto) so the giggle switch is really just for shits & giggles.

[airsoftwarrior147]

Ok what's the actual price difference, as if it's not to mich I may get it just for shits and giggles