KWC Sig Sauer P226

Manufacturer: KWC

Model: KWC Sig Sauer P226

FPS: 240-250

Cost: $20-$25

Introduction: The KWC Sig Sauer P226 was formerly a popular and common spring pistol replica found at both airsoft hobby shops and sporting good stores. It has now been discontinued and has been succeeded by the HPA series of the Sig Sauer P226.

Externals: The replica comes in two different colors: Black and Clear. There is no open ejection port, instead the P226 features a one-piece slide. The whole replica is built of solid plastic. The replica feels very solid and good to hold. It is extremely durable. The slide features Sig Sauer trademarks.

Metal Parts: There are no metal parts other than screws, the spring and the barrel of the replica.

Safety: The pistol features a realistic safety which is relatively unique to this series of pistol. It is very solid and slides back and forth well, but does not click. All in all, it is a functional, effective, and sturdy safety.

Magazine: The magazines are all plastic and feel solid. They are able to take a drop from about 2 feet and suffer minimal damage. The feature KWC's speed-loading design with spring plunger and cap that is often the source of criticism and praise depending in its use. You pull down the plunger and hold the cap to allow bbs to flow in. When finished, simply click the button and the pluger releases, holding the bbs in the magazine. Be careful not to touch the cap otherwise bbs will come shooting out of the magazine. This makes magazine transport a bit more tricky and difficult. The magazines fit into the gun easily with a clear click and feature a bit of wobble.

Firing: To fire the KWC Sig Sauer P226, simply pull back the slide till you hear and click and carefully allow the slide to return to its original position. The trigger requires a bit of pull but very little effort. The range is very nice for a spring pistol, reaching distances of 60-70 feet easily. Alas, the FPS is rather low despite this range.

Conclusion: The KWC Sig Sauer P226 is an excellent replica for beginners and with some potential to serve as sidearms for AEGs. It's durablity and ease of use are what make it stand out as a solid spring replica. Ultimately, I have owned this model and actually left it submereged in water and mud for several weeks on accident. Upon rediscovering my replica, after a quick wash, I found the pistol to still be in working condition! All in all, a great pistol, and it is a shame it has been discontinued! While I believe that the HPA version should be an improvement (uses the same magazines and same looks), I cannot say personally for I have not used it and do not know if the higher price-tag is worth it for the upgraded model.

Airsoft Springers Reviews:
Externals: 3/5
Durability: 5/5
Accuracy: 4/5
Range: 4/5
Power: 3/5
Overall: 4/5