KWC High Power M17 – Econo Airsoft Review
KWC Model 17 High Power
(KA-121HK G-Competition)
- Modeled After: Compensated Glock 17L
- Hop-Up: Fixed for .2g 6mm
- Lowest Advertised: 220 FPS / 100ft Range
- Purchased from ShortyUSA.com for $30 +$8 Shipped
Accuracy
Sound
Simplicity
Looks
Light Weight
Low Capacity
This was my first spring pistol after the tragic loss of my generic Wal-Mart Beretta. Compared to the pistols we had all been plinking with, the KWC M17 was a sniper rifle. Of course, the upgrade to a heavier .2G pellet will generally increase accuracy and range, but this gun performs far better regardless of the added weight and punches each round out with a very satisfying thud.
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With the M17, KWC delivers the performance of a low level Tokyo Marui gun with a significantly lower price tag. At $30, this Glock keeps it simple but still delivers pure performance. You don’t have a hammer to get caught on anything, like your pocket or shrubs, and although this gun isn’t a pretty piece to look at, it’s simplicity and the ported barrel keep it from being ugly by any means.
One gripe would be a small magazine capacity, at only 13 rounds topped off, you may want an extra. The clips are speed loading, which means you can fill up quickly, but they’ll shoot out just as fast if you’re not careful. This gun is also quite light, but is aided by 2 lead panels inserted behind the pop-offable rubber grips on the handle.
The sites are dead on, easy to use and feature a white dot front and center. The safety switch is located in the middle of the slide, and is accompanied by another safety, the one that looks like a second trigger coming out of the first. (The slide doesn’t actually lock back.)
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For it’s price, this is undoubtedly one of the most solid performance-oriented low-level spring pistols. Although I personally prefer shooting this one more, the newer UTG MK23 does manage to beat the M17 in both price and performance. Still, you won’t easily find a pistol with this much sheer can-ripping power.
