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[SilentScope]

KSC has a 05 Heavyweight model out now. The finish on the slide looks much better in this picture. I wonder if KSC has finally made the slides more glossy like the real thing.

[Shao14]

Old news, isn't?

[SilentScope]

It would be old news if it were the ABS version. This just came out.

[Shao14]

I see. I wonder if they improved the blowback action.

[Magsz]

What version is this?

[SilentScope]

It must have all of the improvements the ABS 05 had so I guess it has improved blowback. Tthough the slide is probaby a little heavier which could mean it has some internal differences from the ABS version.

[Shao14]

From what I heard, the ABS 05 version has better blowback action than the earlier KSC Mk23s, but still nowhere near the latest Marui GBBs or even the KSC USPc.

[BakaBox]

Why doesn't a Socom have the same blowback as the USPc, when they are produced by same same company? Nearly identical too, exept for size.

[DarkLite]

Cos that would make sense.

So this is the 4th manifestation of the KSC mk23.

Wonder if it works now.

[SilentScope]

The USPc is a completely different gun, thats why it has more blowback. Doesnt mater who makes it. Though the 05 Mk23 and the USPc have the same large-diameter cylinders, the one in the USPc is used to make a much smaller slide go back.


see what I mean?

[snowman]

The SIZE is what makes the difference.

I notice WGC are selling the 05 blowback unit on its own for fitting to ANY KSC Mk23, so I guess all we're seeing here is a batch of heavyweight Mk23s with this unit.

Cheers.

[unimatrix001]

Tthough the slide is probaby a little heavier which could mean it has some internal differences from the ABS version.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The "little" difference in weight is 205 grams according to a dealer

ABS Version 995g, HW Version 1200g

[snowman]

On the previous model the slide and frame are BOTH heavier on the HW model, not JUST the slide.

Cheers.

[6ft4]

The SIZE is what makes the difference.

I notice WGC are selling the 05 blowback unit on its own for fitting to ANY KSC Mk23, so I guess all we're seeing here is a batch of heavyweight Mk23s with this unit.

Cheers.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

do u have the link of WGC sells the 05 blowback unit??

thanks!!

[snowman]

Sorry, it was DEN

Search for RPS104

Cheers.

[lionel]

I've been looking at this for a few day's now... Might try and get one soon and maybe do a review, although i suck at review's.

[SilentScope]

The "little" difference in weight is 205 grams according to a dealer

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well not all the weight is in the slide right? Or do you think KSC uses the same material for their lower farme in both versions?

[flipsnip]

have any UK dealers got this yet? i was looking at buying one a few months back but then heard that this was on the cards so held off.

[SilentScope]

Ive seen it at a few of the Japanese retailers which should indicate that it will be available overseas very soon.

[Blitzkrieg Boddhisattva]

I've had mine for about a week now. Ordered it from GNG. It sure is hefty. About 100 g heavier than the real deal, as far as I can make it out from specs found on the net. Blowback is nice and crisp on green. Well - at first it wasn't. It took me a while to get proper cycling. Initially the gun wouldn't cock or load properly; serious anti-climax...
After stripping, cleaning, and lubing there was still no improvement. What to do?
I returned the Mk to it's box and turned my attention to the silver Tanaka S&W M500 it arrived with. Mmm - Tanaka... Hours later, the 500 had finally outplayed it's momentum. In hope of a miracle, I gassed up the Mk once again. It suddenly worked. Ha ha! Since then the pistol has worked like a charm, and I'm not techy enough to want to investigate further into the malfunction. I'm planning to get a Wolf LAM for it. And maybe a silencer. Yeah - I'll go for a full set. Nicest thing about this USP? The live de-cocking. It sure is neat.

PS: the slides haven't got any glossier.


Hope this can help form a first impression.

Edited by Blitzkrieg Boddhisattva, 10 July 2005 - 04:27 PM.