otherrandomhero Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I am about to buy a used KSC SVI seahawk 3.9 from a member on this forum. That's right, I ditched all my P99, M945, P226, and 1911A1 plans and took a different route, making that long thread useless. Anyways, a review on justpistols on the 5.5 version claimed it to get around 210 on 134a, which is unacceptably low, and that's with the longer barrel to increase speed by a bit. Is green okay to use in this gun? It has a metal frame and barrel, though the slide is still plastic. Link to post Share on other sites
Mathub Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 It's said to have a very fragile plastic slide. Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 If you like that style but want to run green have you considered a TM 4.3? Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 The main concern I'd have about running green on it is the scarcity of spare parts if something does break. With a TM or WA, you know you can pretty much rebuild from scratch if you need to. With the KSC you're looking at, you could find yourself stuck with an expensive paperweight. Link to post Share on other sites
Marlowe Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 This has given me a good idea for a sticky actually. Might be worth having a 'green compatible' thread that people can add to. Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 yeah, if you want an SVI then the WA 4.3/5/6 inch is a much better option. Huge variety of spares and upgrade parts means that you won't ever be left with just a paperweight. The hybrid 6 inch SVI is particularly drool-worthy too Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Problem is, it's difficult to know what's safe and what isn't without people testing some guns to destruction. We're likely to end up with a lot of anecdotal "A friend of my brother's vet saw a TM M9 die on green after one shot" stories Personally, I think the best way to go is to use green in guns you can get spare parts for. Link to post Share on other sites
Grumman Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 How about a What you need for Green thread which can then be filled with one super post/s detailing all the relevant parts for their respective guns needed to get a gas gun up and running effectively on green gas. Link to post Share on other sites
junior Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 How about a What you need for Green thread which can then be filled with one super post/s detailing all the relevant parts for their respective guns needed to get a gas gun up and running effectively on green gas. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I could be wrong, but I believe that would pretty much just start a big flame war. Since there are many guns that can handle GG stock and many guns that cant, people will have conflicting opinions about that modifications are really necessary to be able to run a gun on GG Link to post Share on other sites
Grumman Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Could essential and non essential parts be listed in two seperate categories? Or would that worsen the situation. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites
the cleaner Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I've seen a one-piece metal outer barrel for the KSC STI Edge. . and quite some time ago (over 6 yrs) a very rare metal slide for the Edge. Only available in Japan. I've rarely seen any upgrades for the KSC STI series in HK let alone the US. Don't expect much. . the finish on them KSC STI series make the WA SVIs look like toys in my opinion. . but that's about it. . you aren't going to be getting a skirmish worthy gun from the STI Seahawk. If you want the Seahawk for a collectors piece..fine. .if you want a skirmishing gun, stick with the TM hicapa series or WAs. If you DO end up getting the Seahawk and find out it's not your cup of tea. .definitely shoot me an email . .I'd love to have it in my collection. Link to post Share on other sites
otherrandomhero Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I guess I'll stick with 134a unless it gets into lower tmperatures than you'd normally switch to green for. Do you think it would be fine below 50f? The gun is actually not intended for skirmish use, I was planning on using it for TAPSS events, which it would be perfect for since apparently the KSC STI's are pretty wicked accurate. I'm going with this one, mostly because I'm getting with with 4 extra mags and a holster for $190 shipped, which is pretty damn good. I also looked at the TM hi-capas and the WAs, but they're both very common (especially the TM) and more expensive (especially the WA, Reassuringly expensive has its limits). I'd still really like to use green in it, though, so if ANYONE finds ANY upgrade slides for a KSC SVI 3.9, please, please let me know. Thanks everyone! EDIT: oh, and it already has a metal outer barrel. It's just the plastic slide that I'm concerned about. Link to post Share on other sites
hkssr20det Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 The gun is actually not intended for skirmish use, I was planning on using it for TAPSS events, which it would be perfect for since apparently the KSC STI's are pretty wicked accurate. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you are really going to use it for TAPSS you might want to choose a model with a longer inner barrel. That will greatly aid accuracy. The Sea Hawk has a very short barrel. Link to post Share on other sites
otherrandomhero Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Yes, but, as I said, that would cost me a hell of a lot more than buying this used one. Plus, word on justpistols is that the KSC series is actually better than WA as far as externals go. EDIT: Almost forgot, the longest I'll go on a barrel on an SVI is 4.3 inches. Anything bigger just looks wrong IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
the cleaner Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 yes.. the STI has a metal outer barrel. .but the breech is plastic still. .right? (it's been a long time since I've owned the Hunter and Edge). I was talking about a one-piece metal outer barre/breechl. .which I know the Seahawk doesn't have. . Link to post Share on other sites
otherrandomhero Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Ahh...okay, I gotcha. I managed to find that on a website and already got an E-mail response. Apparently it's been out of stock for 3 years and my message reminded them to take it off the site...lol. Link to post Share on other sites
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