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Thanx to
Evolution Airsoft,
I have managed to borrow one of KSC's newest gbb for review, the Glock
19. The Glock 19 is a shortened, more compact version of the famous Glock
17, which makes it an extremely effective concealed carry firearm. KSC
is probably the number one airsoft Glock manufacture favoured by most
airsoft players and this shouldn't be a suprise to anyone, from the release
of the first Glock 17 to the newest Glock 19, each Glock was built to
improve from the faults of the earlier versions. Ever since MGC went out
of business, KSC has completely dominated the airsoft Glock market with
it's powerful yet reliable gas blow back technology. While the Glock 17
and 18C totally reshaped the GBB market, the new Glock 19 completely out
does itself from the other Glocks produced by KSC. Apparently Glock Inc.
has warned KSC for illegally using their trademarks and have threatened
to take legal actions, therefore there are no Glock trademarks on the
new Glock 19.
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Although the gun lacks Glock trademarks, it has one awesome improvement
that no other previous glock had, the heavy weight frame. This
frame is literally solid as rock, with heavy weight material and
high metal content mixed with the abs plastic, the end product
is an extremely realistic and rock hard pistol. As many KSC glock
owners can attest, some KSC glocks came with shiney frames that
felt plasticky and slippery, it really didn't look or feel like
the real thing. The new Glock 19 HW frame feels true to weight
and the metallic feel to the grip makes it a very comfortable
pistol.
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The
Glock 19 is the only Glock produced by KSC that does not have
the famous Glock "G" logo, it is replaced with an awkward
looking G that looks nothing like the real deal. Refer to the
pictures on the right if neccessary. On the front side of the
slide, there is the markings "G 19 Mil Spec 9x19", it
should say Austria after the "G 19". On the backside
of the slide there is the serial number which is on the ejector
port aswell. On the frame there is the marking "MIL SPEC
STANDARD NSN 1005-66-132-7731" that is the manufactire serial
number. No markings but no big deal, this Glock makes up for it
with the Heavy Weight frame.
Because
the Glock 19 is a compact pistol, it uses a smaller magazine which
has a capacity of 20 rounds, 3 less than the Glock 17. From a
distance away, the Glock 19 is very hard to distinquish from the
Glock 17, they look almost completely identical but a bit smaller
in size. The Glock 17 is exactly 17mm longer than the Glock 19,
but both pistols share the same caliber, 9x19 or 9mm. Weighing
at 750g, the G19 is quite heavy for its size, most of the weight
is from the Heavy Weight frame, the abs slide is quite light.
It should be just a matter of time before a Glock 19 metal slide
comes out.
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Comparing
the G19 magazine with the G18C and G27, its obvious they are different
lengths. The shortest G26/27 mag holds 15 rounds and has a magplate
that acts as a grip. The G19 mag is the next one up, holding 20
rounds but lackss glock trademarks on the magazine. The third one
is the G17/18C mag which 23 rounds. The Glock 19 is able to use
every single KSC glock mag from the 20 round G19 mag to the 50 round
Hi Capacity long mag. Which is great when you already own other
KSC Glocks as you are able to interchange mags. Also every airsofter
knows, spare mags for your pistol can be expensive.
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The
trigger safety is a mechanical safety which is incorporated into
the trigger in the form of a lever. In the untouched state the trigger
safety blocks the trigger from being moved backward. If the weapon
is dropped or if the trigger is subjected to an off-center, lateral
pressure, it is still impossible for the gun to fire. This safety
can only be released by the trigger being pulled by the trigger
finger. It automatically re-engages after the trigger is released.
This situation offers maximum possible firing readiness combined
with maximum safety for the user. This is a ingenious design that
also contribibutes to the saying "keep your glock cocked"
because if it isn't cocked then you wont be able to shoot it.
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Trigger
Safety
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So
how does it shoot? Very powerful, the light abs slide makes the
gun cycle very fast while still having a strong kick to every shot.
For testing I used green gas with the gun which just further improved
power and cycling speeds. The blow back is compareable to the Glock
17/18C, very crisp. The internals are mostly metal and are identical
to the Glock 17 internals. One great additon to the Glock 19 is
the metal guide rod that comes standard with the gun. The recoil
spring has the perfect spring constant, the slide returns to its
original postition very smoothly.
While
the Heavy Weight frame is quite heavy byitself, KSC has added some
metal weights in the inside of the frame aswell. Upgrades for the
Glock 19 have not been released yet, but there should be the usual
upgrades available for it, metal slides and outer barrels, hi flow
valves, strengthened recoil and hammer springs and tn barrels. The
Glock 19 also accepts a wide variety of tactical lights and laser
sights using the rail frame. The Glock 19 I'm using for the review
has Lupo's Insight Technology M3 Tactical Light, which works perfectly
for the G19. But it did require a little filing to make the M3 light
fit properly as the wedge on the weaver rail wasn't long enough.
The Glock 19 looks absolutely outstanding with the M3 light and
it really gives it a very tactical look, with blinding capability
for dark environments. This is not the replica one by G&P, its
the real thing favoured by most law enforcement officers.
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In
my opinion the new Glock 19 is an outstanding pistol with great
looks and high performance to match. I can't emphasize more about
the heavy weight frame, it really makes this gun original and
superior to all other glocks. It just feels very real to the hand
and is very identical to the real steel. Although the Glock 19
costs a bit more than the G17 and G18C, the extra money is worth
every penny. This gun is a great addition to the airsoft market
and I hope KSC will continue to use these heavy weight frames
in all of their future gas blow backs.
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Overall
the KSC Glock 19 is a ground breaking piece, with exceptional asthetics
and heart pounding power, it has definately raised the level in which
all other gbb's are judged by. The price of this pistol is very attractive
especially for such an awesome gbb. The feel usually associated with
Western Arms gas blow backs but at a fraction of the price. I highly
recommend this gas blow back to any airsofter that appreciates a Glock.
Evolution
Airsoft still has a couple in stock, I suggest you grab them up
quick before their sold out.
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Reliability:
7
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Realism:
10
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Accuracy:
7
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Range:
7
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Upgradability:
8
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Balance:
9
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Comfort:
10
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Sights:
8
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Mag
Changes: 8
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Overall:
8
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