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Specs:
Product Brand: KSC
Product Manufacturer: KWA
Built Material: ABS/metal
Shooting Modes: semi/full-auto
Magazine Capacity: 38rnds
Length: 370mm
Weight: 1,095g
Power Source: HFC 134a gas
Hop-up: yes
Blow-back: yes
Power: 300-308fps w/.20bbs
Product Brand: KSC
Product Manufacturer: KWA
Built Material: ABS/metal
Shooting Modes: semi/full-auto
Magazine Capacity: 38rnds
Length: 370mm
Weight: 1,095g
Power Source: HFC 134a gas
Hop-up: yes
Blow-back: yes
Power: 300-308fps w/.20bbs
Package & MSRP:
Your investment of $175 USD gets you
a KWA M93R redressed in ABS as
Robocop’s Auto-9, 38rnd magazine,
bag of BBs, M93R manual, hop-up
adjusting tool and a loading tool.
Your investment of $175 USD gets you
a KWA M93R redressed in ABS as
Robocop’s Auto-9, 38rnd magazine,
bag of BBs, M93R manual, hop-up
adjusting tool and a loading tool.
Pros:
It’s really hard to determine pros and cons with a piece like this as you either like it or you don’t. With
that said, design aspects will be discussed as pros as the whole point of this pistol is to mimic that of
RoboCop’s Auto-9. Anyone familiar with KWA pistols knows you get a fairly good quality pistol. With the base
of this puppy being a KWA M93R, commissioned by KSC, there’s no exception here. A lot of love went into
recreating this piece aesthetically, and it really shows. The entire gun has pretty much been redressed, from
the ground up. The front end has been completely extended with an ergonomic piece that attaches directly to the
front of the trigger guard and is stabilized by the outer barrel. The slide has also been redesigned with a
rear sight system designed to replicate Robo’s pistol. KWA added a nice bit by inscribing “OCP Police 0001-A9”
just in front of the rear sight. The receiver has seen modification for screen accuracy as well as the magazine
which has a slip-on jacket that slides up over the end, giving it movie accuracy and extending it by about an
inch. The extended trigger guard, common on the standard 93R allows for Robo’s fingers to fit inside to pull
the trigger as well as give it that TJ Lazer backspinning-holster technique that makes Lewis say, “Pretty fancy
moves, Murphy.” The selector switch and safety are also the standard affair, as is the mag release. The select
fire option allows you the choice of single or fully automatic fire. A small extention has been added to the
base of the magazine, again, for screen accuracy. The grooved front end of this extension makes mag changes a
bit easier as it allows for better gripping of the magazine. The longer barrel allows for a bit more accuracy
and distance when firing. The removal of a pin at the front of the pistol allows the whole front piece to be
removed. From here, anyone familiar with an M9’s takedown can easily break down the pistol for cleaning.
It’s really hard to determine pros and cons with a piece like this as you either like it or you don’t. With
that said, design aspects will be discussed as pros as the whole point of this pistol is to mimic that of
RoboCop’s Auto-9. Anyone familiar with KWA pistols knows you get a fairly good quality pistol. With the base
of this puppy being a KWA M93R, commissioned by KSC, there’s no exception here. A lot of love went into
recreating this piece aesthetically, and it really shows. The entire gun has pretty much been redressed, from
the ground up. The front end has been completely extended with an ergonomic piece that attaches directly to the
front of the trigger guard and is stabilized by the outer barrel. The slide has also been redesigned with a
rear sight system designed to replicate Robo’s pistol. KWA added a nice bit by inscribing “OCP Police 0001-A9”
just in front of the rear sight. The receiver has seen modification for screen accuracy as well as the magazine
which has a slip-on jacket that slides up over the end, giving it movie accuracy and extending it by about an
inch. The extended trigger guard, common on the standard 93R allows for Robo’s fingers to fit inside to pull
the trigger as well as give it that TJ Lazer backspinning-holster technique that makes Lewis say, “Pretty fancy
moves, Murphy.” The selector switch and safety are also the standard affair, as is the mag release. The select
fire option allows you the choice of single or fully automatic fire. A small extention has been added to the
base of the magazine, again, for screen accuracy. The grooved front end of this extension makes mag changes a
bit easier as it allows for better gripping of the magazine. The longer barrel allows for a bit more accuracy
and distance when firing. The removal of a pin at the front of the pistol allows the whole front piece to be
removed. From here, anyone familiar with an M9’s takedown can easily break down the pistol for cleaning.
Efficiency:
Again, this is your standard KWA M93R underneath, so firing is just as consistent as all the other KWA M9s on
the market. Fire selection was smooth, from semi to full auto with each doing their perspective rates as
described. As with any M9, all the key features are easily accessible with either hand, adding a mild
difficulty if utilizing the select fire or mag release functions left-handed.
Again, this is your standard KWA M93R underneath, so firing is just as consistent as all the other KWA M9s on
the market. Fire selection was smooth, from semi to full auto with each doing their perspective rates as
described. As with any M9, all the key features are easily accessible with either hand, adding a mild
difficulty if utilizing the select fire or mag release functions left-handed.
Durability:
Internally, the Auto-9 is a mini workhorse as
those who’ve owned a KWA M9 can attest. Over
time, the hop-up system will give if not
maintained, as is the case with every other GBB
pistol on the market, so make sure you clean and
lube after every use. Externally, the front
piece is a major concern. Again, if treated
nice, this pistol should last a great deal. But
given the plastic front end, I wouldn’t abuse it
in the least. It can easily crack and/or break
and pistols like this just don’t have
replacement parts.
Internally, the Auto-9 is a mini workhorse as
those who’ve owned a KWA M9 can attest. Over
time, the hop-up system will give if not
maintained, as is the case with every other GBB
pistol on the market, so make sure you clean and
lube after every use. Externally, the front
piece is a major concern. Again, if treated
nice, this pistol should last a great deal. But
given the plastic front end, I wouldn’t abuse it
in the least. It can easily crack and/or break
and pistols like this just don’t have
replacement parts.
Upgradability:
Starting to sound like a broken record here, but
since this is a KWA M93R, the Auto-9 is
completely compatible with any of the internal
upgrades available on the market prior to the
NS2 System. Also, if you can find a longer
inner barrel that's compatible with the KWA
M93R, you might be able to increase accuracy,
FPS (slightly), and distance too.
Starting to sound like a broken record here, but
since this is a KWA M93R, the Auto-9 is
completely compatible with any of the internal
upgrades available on the market prior to the
NS2 System. Also, if you can find a longer
inner barrel that's compatible with the KWA
M93R, you might be able to increase accuracy,
FPS (slightly), and distance too.
Final Thoughts:
I went back and forth with giving this gun a Captain or a Lieutenant wound up going with the latter. While
underneath, the gun is really great, two major factors kept it from receiving the higher rank. First and
foremost, the plastic front end is a real concern. Secondly, is the fact that you really do have to like the
subject matter to enjoy this gun. Personally, to me, this is definitely a show piece you can bring out to
plink cans with at games or backyard BBQs, but with the ABS front end, I’d just be too afraid to field it.
That said, if you’re buying it for the sole purpose of display with the occasional plinking, an obscure pistol
collector or if you’re like me and you’re a huge fan of the subject matter, it’s definitely worth every penny!
I went back and forth with giving this gun a Captain or a Lieutenant wound up going with the latter. While
underneath, the gun is really great, two major factors kept it from receiving the higher rank. First and
foremost, the plastic front end is a real concern. Secondly, is the fact that you really do have to like the
subject matter to enjoy this gun. Personally, to me, this is definitely a show piece you can bring out to
plink cans with at games or backyard BBQs, but with the ABS front end, I’d just be too afraid to field it.
That said, if you’re buying it for the sole purpose of display with the occasional plinking, an obscure pistol
collector or if you’re like me and you’re a huge fan of the subject matter, it’s definitely worth every penny!
Thinking back, one of the most memorable moments in the SciFi gorefest that is RoboCop, was when Murphy,
reincarnated as RoboCop, unleashed the Auto 9 in the shooting range. Just as all the cops present were in awe
of it, mainstream America felt the same. Seeing the movie when I was young, and only ever seeing the Calico
M950 fully-automatic pistol (feminine by comparison), Robo’s kickass, hand cannon of a machine pistol was
definitely something any fan of the movie would want to own. And why not? While it is a bit piggish, that’s
completely outweighed by the simple fact that it’s RoboCop’s gun. KCS has captured that very same “awe” factor
in their Auto-9.
reincarnated as RoboCop, unleashed the Auto 9 in the shooting range. Just as all the cops present were in awe
of it, mainstream America felt the same. Seeing the movie when I was young, and only ever seeing the Calico
M950 fully-automatic pistol (feminine by comparison), Robo’s kickass, hand cannon of a machine pistol was
definitely something any fan of the movie would want to own. And why not? While it is a bit piggish, that’s
completely outweighed by the simple fact that it’s RoboCop’s gun. KCS has captured that very same “awe” factor
in their Auto-9.
Cons:
The first and most obvious, is the overall length of the pistol. It’s a pig clocking in at the same length as
the Raging Bull revolver. It’s quite cumbersome and might not be the most practical pistol for airsofting
given that the length will take longer to pull from the holster (unless you have a spiffy built-in leg holster
like RoboCop). The ABS used is a mixed bag. While it is durable, not only does it feel a bit cheap, but I
wouldn’t want to drop it or fall on it with the weakest point being the extended plastic end. RedWolf has this
listed as the “ABS Version” so potentially there may be a metal version out there that might remedy this. The
magazine is the ol’ KWA pain-in-the-ass lacking a spring pull. This means you’ll need to field your loading
tool and will need to make certain it’s properly aligned. You forget it, you’ll be loading all 38bbs by hand.
Getting a holster for this shouldn’t be too tough as it’ll work with a tornado holster but be forewarned as
that leaves the front barrel, aka the weakest part of the pistol, exposed to anything you push through, bump up
against, lay on, etc., unless you have the aforementioned built-in leg holster. Also BE ADVISED, this is the
old gas system, not the new NS2 system, so if you’re thinking about hunting down magazines for this pistol, you
will need to ensure that you pick up the older 93R mags as the new NS2 System magazines are incompatible.
The first and most obvious, is the overall length of the pistol. It’s a pig clocking in at the same length as
the Raging Bull revolver. It’s quite cumbersome and might not be the most practical pistol for airsofting
given that the length will take longer to pull from the holster (unless you have a spiffy built-in leg holster
like RoboCop). The ABS used is a mixed bag. While it is durable, not only does it feel a bit cheap, but I
wouldn’t want to drop it or fall on it with the weakest point being the extended plastic end. RedWolf has this
listed as the “ABS Version” so potentially there may be a metal version out there that might remedy this. The
magazine is the ol’ KWA pain-in-the-ass lacking a spring pull. This means you’ll need to field your loading
tool and will need to make certain it’s properly aligned. You forget it, you’ll be loading all 38bbs by hand.
Getting a holster for this shouldn’t be too tough as it’ll work with a tornado holster but be forewarned as
that leaves the front barrel, aka the weakest part of the pistol, exposed to anything you push through, bump up
against, lay on, etc., unless you have the aforementioned built-in leg holster. Also BE ADVISED, this is the
old gas system, not the new NS2 system, so if you’re thinking about hunting down magazines for this pistol, you
will need to ensure that you pick up the older 93R mags as the new NS2 System magazines are incompatible.
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