Airsoft Canada
https://blackblitzairsoft.myshopify.com/

Go Back   Airsoft Canada > Discussion > Airsoft Guns Discussion
Home Forums Register Gallery FAQ Calendar
Retailers Community News/Info International Retailers IRC Today's Posts

Question: KJW KP-07 MEU vs. Hi-Capa KP-05 vs. KP-08

:

Airsoft Guns Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old May 5th, 2014, 17:24   #1
ardo
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
Question: KJW KP-07 MEU vs. Hi-Capa KP-05 vs. KP-08

I'm trying to decide on the next airsoft practice pistol, strictly for target shooting. I'm looking at CO2 variants only, to maximize felt recoil.

Is KP-07 considerably 'slimmer' than KP-05 and KP-08?

Is KP-08 really 'full metal' as some ads say? Looking at pictures, the frame looks plastic.

Those who had owned both KP-05 and KP-08, which one would you prefer?

I suspect the grip size and trigger reach on my CZ Shadow are somewhere between those of KP-07 and KP-05/08. I do own a couple of single-stack 1911s, and they feel kind of 'skinny' in my smallish hands. OTOH, my shooting buddy's 2011 STI is too fat for me.

TIA.
ardo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 5th, 2014, 18:36   #2
Styrak
 
Styrak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Send a message via MSN to Styrak
Hicapas have a much higher gas (propane) capacity than 1911's. However you said you're using CO2 so it will be pretty much the same.
If you're only using CO2 then it's personal preference. But if using propane and/or gaming with it, I would go for a Hicapa, not a 1911.

If an STI 2011 feels too big for you, then you probably wouldn't like a Hicapa since it's based on the 2011.
__________________

Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services
Styrak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 5th, 2014, 21:29   #3
ardo
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
Thanks,

No gaming, just training for IPSC, so CO2 for sure. I'll probably get a KJW MEU KP-07, replace the front sight with fiber optic, put on an adjustable rear, and see what happens.

I assume KP-07 is (somewhat) compatible with TM 1911 so spare parts are available.
ardo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 5th, 2014, 22:00   #4
Thenooblord
Can't fix my own guns. Willing to fix yours.
 
Thenooblord's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sherwood Forest
Send a message via MSN to Thenooblord
My vote goes to the KP 08,
__________________

Words to live by
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kid View Post
The apartment I am in right now costs $100 a month.
My average spending on food per day is less than $4.
My airsoft spending in the last month and a half has totaled over $1400.
They're called priorities. Get yourself some.
Thenooblord is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 03:34   #5
Kratisto
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Go for the KP07 with the new much more reliable CO2 magazines with small bumpers (not the bigger old ones).

The KP07 is almost 100% TM compatible (and you can get cheap spares directly from KJW by email & Paypal) Put inside a PDI or Edgi barrel and a RH55 rubber and the precision and recoil will amaze you.

The KP07 it's not a "fit and finish" pretty 1911, but it's probably the best bang for the buck in airsoft pistols IMHO.
Kratisto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 13:12   #6
ardo
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
Cool

Thank you all for the info. Prettiness, trademarks etc. are not part of my decision-making, I only care about accuracy, reliability, and the grip fit / trigger reach being similar to my Shadow, since I do draw the gun from my Production holster. I have a couple of RS 1911s, and they are a tad too slim for me. But a 2011 just may be too wide.

Could someone please do me a favor? If you have a KP-05 and/or KP-07 and a caliper, would you be so kind to measure:
1. Grip width at the trigger level?
2. Distance between depressed grip safety and the trigger?

I know it would be best to fondle the real gun, but I don't have that option.

Thanks.
ardo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 13:42   #7
redneck12
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peterborough
What about a KJW KP-09 comes in both GG and CO2
redneck12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 13:46   #8
ardo
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
Quote:
Originally Posted by redneck12 View Post
What about a KJW KP-09 comes in both GG and CO2
KP-09 is a replica of CZ 75, I already have a KWA KZ-75. Ergonomically, these are very different from the Shadow.
ardo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 13:58   #9
redneck12
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peterborough
Oh ok, well just a quick look around ASG has a CZ P-09, and a SP-01
redneck12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 14:05   #10
ardo
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Toronto
Quote:
Originally Posted by redneck12 View Post
Oh ok, well just a quick look around ASG has a CZ P-09, and a SP-01
Non-blowback
ardo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 14:09   #11
redneck12
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peterborough
The CZ P-09 says its blow back, but ya I just say the SP-01 is NBB which is lame lol
redneck12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 14:29   #12
leth1337
 
leth1337's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: York Region, Ontario
KP-07 can run GG and CO2. I've owned the WE MEU (same type of 1911 as KP-07) and sold it to buy the KP-07. I've since picked up a second KP-07.

Definitely go for the new model CO2 mags if you're going to run CO2 as your main propellant. Better seals, lighter weight and lower profile.

Fantastic gun
__________________
WHISKEY-13
leth1337 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 16:00   #13
redneck12
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Peterborough
I had the Les Baer 1911, better deal since you get both a CO2 and a GG mag plus fancy grips, plus I love me my trade marks lol
redneck12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 17:01   #14
_Whiskey_
 
_Whiskey_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Cambridge
I have the 07 the grips are nice and thin compared to the highcapa (08 and,05) and on c02 the things kick like a mule. personally I would say go for the 07 as for ipsc it has a nice weight to it and on c02 would be a great training weapon. Plus being 99.9% TM compatible the amount of upgrades you can put on the thing well the skys the limt basicly. One thing to note on green gas the 07 will not preform as well as it does with co2 (due to the slim mags) the highcapa (05 and 08) have bigger mags so they hold more green gas if your running that. but on c02 stock they all preform the same.

Best of luck!
_Whiskey_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 6th, 2014, 17:02   #15
_Whiskey_
 
_Whiskey_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Cambridge
Quote:
Originally Posted by ardo View Post
Thank you all for the info. Prettiness, trademarks etc. are not part of my decision-making, I only care about accuracy, reliability, and the grip fit / trigger reach being similar to my Shadow, since I do draw the gun from my Production holster. I have a couple of RS 1911s, and they are a tad too slim for me. But a 2011 just may be too wide.

Could someone please do me a favor? If you have a KP-05 and/or KP-07 and a caliper, would you be so kind to measure:
1. Grip width at the trigger level?
2. Distance between depressed grip safety and the trigger?

I know it would be best to fondle the real gun, but I don't have that option.

Thanks.
I have a 07 and when I get a chance tomorrow I can take a mesurement for ya.
_Whiskey_ is offline   Reply With Quote
ReplyTop


Go Back   Airsoft Canada > Discussion > Airsoft Guns Discussion

Bookmarks

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Airsoft Canada
https://blackblitzairsoft.myshopify.com/

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 21:23.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.