WE HK416 and WE M9

Hello, I was wondering if the WE HK416 and the WE M9 were any good or not. If I buy the WE HK416 I will probably be buying a open bolt kit whenever it comes out. Please put your comments and possibly a link to a review below. Thank you.

I would recommend against any WE pistol, they suck. I WOULD recommend that you get a KWA M9 PTP, because I have a lot of experience with them, and they are great. I have very little experience with a WE Gas Rifle, but someone on my team has a WE 416, and he likes it. It's loud, and scares people.

I have a WE pistol and its really good... its a gas hog (one fill=one mag) and it won't shoot well in the cold but in the summer I love it! If I had the $ I'd go for the KWA KP45 ($140)

KWA m9 there pistols are really good, WE are gas hogs

WE also break with little abuse, are made with pot metal, and like everyone said, are gas hogs. KWA USPs are not very good, their triggers will always snap after a while. I have owned 2 (both with this problem), and have seen way too many with the same problem. The KWA M9 PTP's trigger spring can break (probably won't), but its easy to fix, or you can put in a real M9's spring.

I second the KWA M9 PTP, just a great pistol.

m9 all the way reason i got a WE 1911 it was free, also my old we tech the barrel flung off while i was firing it.

I don't think uncompany sells a KWA M9 PTP. Also, if I bought a WE rifle wouldn't it be better just to still with the same brand?

Ojtiger57 wrote:

I don't think uncompany sells a KWA M9 PTP. Also, if I bought a WE rifle wouldn't it be better just to still with the same brand?

I assure you that your rifle won't care if you use KWA.

Uh... Brands don't matter at all. No one is going to slap you for using a WE rifle and a KWA pistol. If we all had guns from only one brand, no one would be happy.

DrummerBoyz95 wrote:

Uh... Brands don't matter at all. No one is going to slap you for using a WE rifle and a KWA pistol. If we all had guns from only one brand, no one would be happy.

Ya I mean, there are reasons why these other companies still exist. Someone out there swears by WE...or swears by KWA...or swears by Cyma. I've owned products from all three of those brands, but looking back, they all served the purpose of an airsoft replica just fine. Frankly I've kinda seen the light on the whole "what brand is better" thing. It's alot like cars. We could go all day back and forth over which car maker puts out the best stuff...but when it comes down to it, the individual car will perform the function of a car...get you from point A to point B...and if you take care of it, will last you a long time. Why would you need a car that can go 200 MPH when the speed limit is 80? Answer: Cuz they're "cool". It only takes one BB to get someone out...so the decision to get the cool gear is defined by the individuals wallet and desire for conspicuous consumption. That said, looks...feel...and performance do play a key role on what you buy...but keep the thought of "Why is this better than that. That gets the job done. This gets the job done but it's an Apple product...and my friends all have Apple products" in the back of your head

Note: Does not apply to the KWA KMP9

DrummerBoyz95 wrote:

Uh... Brands don't matter at all.

Erm....I beg to differ. While I think I see your point, and there's no reason you should order from a company just because you're buying another Replica from them, I think brands, or companies play one of the biggest roles in deciding your replica.
I'd take an Tokyo Marui over a JG any day, like I'd take an Echo 1 over say, a Double Eagle any day.

And in this case, I'd almost definately go with a KWA over a WE.

Eh fak that isn't what I meant haha. What I meant is, you shouldn't feel obligated to buy from one brand only, because owning multiple replicas from one name isn't going to do you any good. Or bad... but still, it isn't necessary.

I don't think that uncompany sells the KWA M9 unless if this is it. Link: http://www.uncompany.com/pageproductdetails.asp?prodid=3123 If I can't get the KWA M9 I am considering getting the SOCOM M9A1. Also, would 0.25 bbs work pretty well in both the HK416 and an M9?

That is a really old KWA that's made of plastic.

Why do you need to buy from UNCompany?

I would rather buy from UNCompany than Ehobbyasia. The shipping costs a lot less and I think UNcompany is better. Also, I am going to get the SOCOM M9A1 SOF one from evike.com. I think that I am going to get G&G armament 0.25 bbs, unless there is anything you can suggest.