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KSC Model 26 Metal Slide Version

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This is now available at RedWolf Airsoft for US$114.00... "More then just another replica, this series of polymer framed pistols has become a corner stone of Airsoft gas blow back pistols since there introduction so many years ago. Though many brands now carry such designs, Tokyo Marui and KSC continue to be the forerunners in terms of quality, performance and reliability.

Available in an array of different models, the Model 26 is not just compact but the subcompact version of the semi-automatic model 17 variant. As such, it is functionally almost the same as its full size model 17 brother albeit in a smaller package.

A semi-automatic gas blowback pistol, it has a polymer frame and metal slide for realism and durability. Barely over 16cm / 6 inches long, it maintains a weight of about 600g / 30oz which makes it very compact and lightweight yet still has good heft thanks to those metal parts.

The magazine is a small type to fit in the short frame, it comes with two different kinds of magazine bases in case you need either the flat flush or ergonomic extension for an improved grip. The smallest magazine in this KSC line up, it has a capacity of 15 rounds which still keeps a practical edge. Furthermore, though the shorter barrel develops slightly lower 235-250 FPS (with 0.2g BBs, running on HFC134a / Duster gas) and accuracy, the short slide makes the cycle action very short which makes it very fast, very sharp and very quick leading to a great cyclical rate.

If you are looking for a subcompact size pistol as a backup or just want something distinctively different then the Model 26 has got to be one of the smallest combat effective sidearms in Airsoft. All the performance of a full size pistol shrunk down to a smaller size.

Do note that the power and cyclical rate can be increased by using Top / Green / Propane gas (to around 240-275 FPS) but this will increase the wear and tear on your weapon resulting in greater maintenance considerations over time."

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