CAUTION: KWA P226R PTP - Fragmentation Device!

Lakonian · July 24th, 2008, 19:58

Apparently these little guns explode....

http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...topic=65044.50

1st run.

2nd run.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...7/PICT0064.jpg

It appears KWA made some serious miscalculations when designing this BBU.

(Those are not my pictures. I simply borrowed them from ASR's "Archerandy87".)

Holy shieeeeeat.

hattrick · July 24th, 2008, 20:03

yeah, even the PTP beretta didnt get the best of reviews....i'd keep away from those.

Sha Do · July 24th, 2008, 20:33

HHmmmm....I just received one of these (Berreta M9 version), brand spanking new. I've only run about 4 mags through it, and it preforms flawlessly....but I guess I'll have to start with the periodic inspections a little sooner than expected.

Nice heads up though.
Thanks;
SHA DO

Invasian · July 24th, 2008, 20:47

KWA PTPs Suck large camel balz...had a M9 for about 5 seconds!!!

First shot snapped part of the blowback nozzel, called kwa got replacement even installed from one of their "professional" technicians, tried again....part of the outbarrel that keeps the recoil bar in place snaps....call again..send me new part...reinstall.....try gun for 2 nd mag!!!!!!!! EVER.,,....blowback mechanism and recoil bar misaligned completely....proceed to sell gun off as parts...

wow...KWA was like the most amazing airsoft experience ever...about as enjoyable as getting the top layer of my nutsac torn off by a flying ban saw...

Clearly their is no coincidence that their design and QC FOR GBBS are both dog shit...

Can't say anything about their AEG's ...nor will i ever be in a position to do so anytime soon....

Just my two cents....

Lakonian · July 24th, 2008, 21:24

Yeah, came as news to me aswell, Sha do. I'm just happy that I found out before dropping $$ on it.

Looks like WE 1911 tactical is the winner..

The Saint · July 24th, 2008, 22:04

If the performance numbers in that thread is accurate, I'd be willing to pick up one of these once they fix the nozzle problem. Looks like the nozzle simply isn't strong enough to deal with the pressure, so that should be corrected by new nozzle made from better plastic (or even using duster instead).

hondatech · July 25th, 2008, 02:29

Hmmm... I've got 200ish rounds through mine so far. A quick strip down, and no signs of wear yet. Guess I'll just have to keep plugging away until something lets go.

Other then the looming spectre of catastrophic failure, so far my P226 PTP is great. Powerful, crisp, and accurate. Feels outstanding in the hand too.

Lakonian · July 25th, 2008, 02:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondatech

Hmmm... I've got 200ish rounds through mine so far. A quick strip down, and no signs of wear yet. Guess I'll just have to keep plugging away until something lets go.

Other then the looming spectre of catastrophic failure, so far my P226 PTP is great. Powerful, crisp, and accurate. Feels outstanding in the hand too.

DarkAngel on these forums can get you any part you need from KWA incase something happens.

digital_blue · July 25th, 2008, 11:38

Wait, does this problem only apply to KWA M9s and P226s or does it apply to all their guns?

LyquidFyre · July 25th, 2008, 11:43

Just the PTP line of guns as they're 1st Gen. Guns they've had for awhile like the Glocks are solid.

Skladfin · July 25th, 2008, 14:10

it's a shame that these problems had to arise..
KWA had the right idea..1:1 ratio of RS, hi-quality alloy steel frame/slide.. not to mention the power..

imo, definately worth a good consideration once the problems are sorted out

Crunchmeister · July 25th, 2008, 14:47

I was considering selling off my TM P226 and getting one of these. Looks like I'll wait it out for a while now...

Sha Do · July 25th, 2008, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by kos

Yeah, came as news to me aswell, Sha do. I'm just happy that I found out before dropping $$ on it.

Looks like WE 1911 tactical is the winner..

LOL...yeah. But I can't complain, mine was a gift.

SHA DO

sfours · July 26th, 2008, 01:15

I got my P226 PTP last week, only put about 20 bbs through it. Hoping this doesn't happen to me. Skladfin, I'll have it at the game tomorrow if you want to see what it feels like, it's a heavy beast.

sushi_boy604 · October 25th, 2008, 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by kos

Apparently these little guns explode....

http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...topic=65044.50

1st run.

2nd run.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...7/PICT0064.jpg

It appears KWA made some serious miscalculations when designing this BBU.

(Those are not my pictures. I simply borrowed them from ASR's "Archerandy87".)

Holy shieeeeeat.

Wow. I guess I should have read this earlier. It happened to me. Does the KSC P226 have the same problem too?

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July 24th, 2008, 19:58	#1
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	CAUTION: KWA P226R PTP - Fragmentation Device! Apparently these little guns explode.... http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...topic=65044.50 1st run. 2nd run. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...7/PICT0064.jpg It appears KWA made some serious miscalculations when designing this BBU. (Those are not my pictures. I simply borrowed them from ASR's "Archerandy87".) Holy shieeeeeat.

July 24th, 2008, 20:33	#3
Sha Do Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: No where to be seen......Hillsburgh	HHmmmm....I just received one of these (Berreta M9 version), brand spanking new. I've only run about 4 mags through it, and it preforms flawlessly....but I guess I'll have to start with the periodic inspections a little sooner than expected. Nice heads up though. Thanks; SHA DO __________________ SHOOT TO KILL......... WITH COMPASSION

July 24th, 2008, 21:24	#5
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Yeah, came as news to me aswell, Sha do. I'm just happy that I found out before dropping $$ on it. Looks like WE 1911 tactical is the winner.. Last edited by Lakonian; July 24th, 2008 at 21:26..

July 24th, 2008, 20:03	#2
hattrick NAAZ's #1 fan! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto	yeah, even the PTP beretta didnt get the best of reviews....i'd keep away from those.

July 24th, 2008, 20:47	#4
Invasian Likes it BOLD attention whore MAXIMUS! Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mtl	KWA PTPs Suck large camel balz...had a M9 for about 5 seconds!!! First shot snapped part of the blowback nozzel, called kwa got replacement even installed from one of their "professional" technicians, tried again....part of the outbarrel that keeps the recoil bar in place snaps....call again..send me new part...reinstall.....try gun for 2 nd mag!!!!!!!! EVER.,,....blowback mechanism and recoil bar misaligned completely....proceed to sell gun off as parts... wow...KWA was like the most amazing airsoft experience ever...about as enjoyable as getting the top layer of my nutsac torn off by a flying ban saw... Clearly their is no coincidence that their design and QC FOR GBBS are both dog shit... Can't say anything about their AEG's ...nor will i ever be in a position to do so anytime soon.... Just my two cents....

July 24th, 2008, 22:04	#6
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	If the performance numbers in that thread is accurate, I'd be willing to pick up one of these once they fix the nozzle problem. Looks like the nozzle simply isn't strong enough to deal with the pressure, so that should be corrected by new nozzle made from better plastic (or even using duster instead). __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

July 25th, 2008, 02:29	#7
hondatech Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Victoria, BC	Hmmm... I've got 200ish rounds through mine so far. A quick strip down, and no signs of wear yet. Guess I'll just have to keep plugging away until something lets go. Other then the looming spectre of catastrophic failure, so far my P226 PTP is great. Powerful, crisp, and accurate. Feels outstanding in the hand too. __________________ South Island Rangers Airsoft - Victoria, BC

July 25th, 2008, 11:38	#9
digital_blue Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the sticks	Wait, does this problem only apply to KWA M9s and P226s or does it apply to all their guns?

July 25th, 2008, 11:43	#10
LyquidFyre Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Ontario/GTA	Just the PTP line of guns as they're 1st Gen. Guns they've had for awhile like the Glocks are solid. __________________ Various BB throwers

July 25th, 2008, 14:10	#11
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	it's a shame that these problems had to arise.. KWA had the right idea..1:1 ratio of RS, hi-quality alloy steel frame/slide.. not to mention the power.. imo, definately worth a good consideration once the problems are sorted out Last edited by Skladfin; July 25th, 2008 at 14:11.. Reason: typo

July 25th, 2008, 14:47	#12
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I was considering selling off my TM P226 and getting one of these. Looks like I'll wait it out for a while now... __________________

July 26th, 2008, 01:15	#14
sfours Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: White Rock, BC	I got my P226 PTP last week, only put about 20 bbs through it. Hoping this doesn't happen to me. Skladfin, I'll have it at the game tomorrow if you want to see what it feels like, it's a heavy beast.

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