Inspector Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I was looking for a new WA 1911 to add to my collection when I stumbled across these two..... http://www.tokyo-model.com.hk/ecshop/goods.php?id=4204 http://www.tokyo-model.com.hk/ecshop/goods.php?id=4204 am I missing something??? When did WA make the price jump from $200 for a Carbon 1911 to $325?!?!?!?! That is the crazy, who would spend that for a 1911. If the Natonal Match wasnt so much money I would have bought that in a heart beat. Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 You've linked to two of the same pistol. The National Match was released at UnCo a couple of weeks ago for $260 so yeah TMC are taking the ######! UnCo also have a two tone version. Saying all that though WAs Carbon Black pistols are amazing, I would recommend everyone to buy one. You wont see a more realistic finish on an airsoft pistol. Link to post Share on other sites
Aitch Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Damn, I wanted that commander on release, but not for that kinda money, hohum, i'll eagerly watch the seconehand sales for one popping up And as Chris said, the CB finish is exceptional, I prefer the premium finishes done in t he past, but CB is very metal like in looks. Link to post Share on other sites
RockDog Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I was lucky enough to see one of Chris' Pistols and the carbon finish looks the business. I will be getting one eventually. But as Chris says they have been on UNco for a few weeks now. Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 The Commander is very nice, something a bit different as far as 1911s go The exchange rate at the moment really makes it hard to justify paying for it though. Bring back the good old days when the dollar/pound rate was over 2 to 1! Link to post Share on other sites
Inspector Posted December 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Yah, I love the WA Carbons. I have 4!!! The Kimber TLE, Beretta Cougar, Beretta M9, and the Colt 1911. I love the finish and the look of the gun being used. Sorry I didnt know that U.N. company had it in stock. Link to post Share on other sites
iwanejko Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 hey all, I've found that ehobby usually has some of the 'carbon style' models in stock. wanted the ICQB for yonks.... but with this ghey forex rate it just is too spendy! anyway here is a link to their WA stock. http://stores.ebay.com/eHobby-Asia-Airsoft...9QQftidZ2QQtZkm Rich. Link to post Share on other sites
Aitch Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Commander, Elite just mailed me, at current exchange rates (the Yen is doing very well) it'll cost £329 in the UK, so we've gone from 1998 £240 for a WA Colt to £140ish in 2004 to £330 in 2008, UK retailers are going to struggle if this is a sign of things to come. Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Commander, Elite just mailed me, at current exchange rates (the Yen is doing very well) it'll cost £329 in the UK, so we've gone from 1998 £240 for a WA Colt to £140ish in 2004 to £330 in 2008, UK retailers are going to struggle if this is a sign of things to come. And yet, street price here in J-land is probably less than ¥30,000 (@ £225). I'd give you a more exact price, but my local shop isn't a WA distributor. Maybe I'll see what prices are like at Frontier 91 when I go into Tokyo around New Years. Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Commander, Elite just mailed me, at current exchange rates (the Yen is doing very well) it'll cost £329 in the UK, so we've gone from 1998 £240 for a WA Colt to £140ish in 2004 to £330 in 2008, UK retailers are going to struggle if this is a sign of things to come. That really is crazy prices! No matter how much I love WA 1911s I couldn't bring myself to pay that kind of money for a replica plastic pistol that spits out tiny plastic balls It's funny 'cause I've got more money now than I've ever had but I guess when you get older and get yourself a mortgage and a family things start to change £329 No chance! Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Well, seeing as this thread has already been made. I may as well stick these here. Re-release of the Wilson Combat Gilded V12 in SCW3 Beretta 92 in premium style finish Kimber variant Two tone Beratta Cheetah Some SVIs Some more M4s Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 The pics aren't working for me! I want to see, let me see I know someone who will be very interested in the V12. I can't get on the WA site, is that where you linked to? Link to post Share on other sites
RockDog Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 oh my god...oh my god ...oh my god!!! thanks for the PM chris. You guessed it 2x V12's here I come! Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Oooh! Me rikey! Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork_O Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 WOW nice find, really like those red gripped SVI's. Nice to see that the re-released the V12 but it's a pity it hasn't the proper SFA trades, nor correct trigger... Link to post Share on other sites
Aitch Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Shame you'll be looking at £600ish with the way the Yen is holding up, so not worth it, may be an idea to wait for the pound to make a comeback, I can't see these selling out in a hurry ? Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 The Wilson 1911 interests me... and the new Kimber appears to be an odd combination of the SIS and the Tactical Custom II. Maybe Kimber has started to use the SIS grips on the Tactical Custom II? Who knows. Link to post Share on other sites
HackleloafsM16 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 600euros omg! thats liek 1200 usd Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 600 pounds. 600 euros is something like $850. Link to post Share on other sites
priest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 did anybody of you ordered at WA directly before ? if i add an item to the basket it doesn`t seam to work ... and it seams that the only sell to JP- is there any other address to buy this guns ? Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 did anybody of you ordered at WA directly before ? if i add an item to the basket it doesn`t seam to work ... and it seams that the only sell to JP- is there any other address to buy this guns ? Any of the usual HK retailers really. You need to keep trawling the websites as they could appear at any time. Ehobby Asia and TMC are usually pretty good at getting the new stuff in first. Link to post Share on other sites
priest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 thanks a lot ! Link to post Share on other sites
birchm Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 WOW nice find, really like those red gripped SVI's. Nice to see that the re-released the V12 but it's a pity it hasn't the proper SFA trades, nor correct trigger... For what it's worth I only remember seeing Springfield V12s with bo-mar sights and three hole triggers, none of the fancy stuff Prime made for their kit. So while the lack of Springfield trades is a pity, the trigger and rear sight cut might not be that far off. Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I can't get on the WA site (I've been trying since the most recent news was posted!) Can someone else try and see if it's working for them. I really want to see these new releases and Hitman's pics aren't working for me either Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I can't get on the WA site (I've been trying since the most recent news was posted!) Can someone else try and see if it's working for them. I really want to see these new releases and Hitman's pics aren't working for me either It's just you (or, more likely, your ISP). Both the posted pics and WA's site are working fine for me. Link to post Share on other sites
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