KWA ATP Adaptive Training GBB Airsoft Pistol

I am in the process of returning/exchaning the KWA ATP Airsoft Pistol as it doesn't work. I have spent numerous hours with several people trying to get the gun to work. It won't shoot the bb's that came with the gun. There are no directions that show you how the gun is loaded and should be used. I also asked a friend of mine who is a police officer and he could not get it to work either. Therefore I am now on hold for a second time with you Customer Service team to exchange the gun.

I would send out directions so it is clearly understood how the gun operates. Since no directions were provided and the gun won't shoot bb's, I have spent numerous hours trying to get it to work. This should be much easier and simple to use. Also, it shouldn't be difficult to process a return either.

This is a quality made gun. Very accurate but shoots low so am putting a laser on it. I love the sound and performance and is a realistic trainer for my Glock 19.

Adjustable sights.

This gun is a pleasure to shoot. I would recommend to anyone who needs more practice but can't get to the range as often as they would like.

The grip angle is more like a (centerfire) Springfield XD then Glock. I find it points very naturally. The stippling on the grip panels is very much like generation 3 Glock, as are the finger grooves. Trigger pull is excellent and feels like a heavily modded (centerfire) Glock. All other features (mag/slide release, take-down release etc. are in the same location and remind one of Glock.

Sights move very easily. They will need to be Loctited after sighting in. The pistol comes with combat sights. An option for rear adjustable (windage & elevation would be nice to compensate for various weight BB's. A (6.01mm) tight barrel supplied from the factory. This is a high quality pistol, but has a short barrel and I found factory accuracy lacking.

I purchased this pistol to prepare for an upcoming force-on-force training course. Originally, I was looking to duplicate my carry centerfire Glock. Cruising the foreign websites (where airsoft Glocks are still available) I quickly found out that the upgrades (metal slide, hop-up, nozzles etc.) needed to make the airsoft Glock close to the ATP would cost 2-3 times the price! I purchased the ATP and have not looked back. I replaced the factory barrel with a 6.01mm (KWA) tight barrel, reducing group size about 50%. KWA's (45 day) factory warranty is void if other than green gas is used. Pistol is shipped with no lubricant applied to any of the wear, o-ring or rubber surfaces. Factory manual explains break-down OK, just be aware. Make sure the magazine follower is lubricated as feed failure and slide locking on empty may be affected. Fill the mags with gas first, as the BB follower spring compresses the bumper spring making release more difficult. The 3/8" thick rubber bumper on the magazines must be slid forward or removed to fill mags with gas as the fill nozzle can't seal with it in place.
The ATP is supposed to fit Glock holsters, I tried it in Kydex models from FOBUS (model EMG) and BLACKHAWK (model CQB). While the ATP fit, it would not engage the retention system of either model. So take your ATP with you or look for ATP specific holsters when shopping. I have about 1500 rounds through this ATP with no problems and enjoy it (maybe more) than my centerfire!

Ergonomicly very close to Glock

Design magazines with more protection so they can be dropped w/o fear of damage. This would facilitate practice of speed reloads. Also make it easier to change the back strap. I could not drive the pin out to change the strap.

Great gas efficiency! Good for about 60 rounds per charge after break-in period. Strong blowback. Solidly-built, professional feeling airsoft weapon. I am familiar with the Glock series in real steel and this gun would be a great trainer.

Nothing. Solid.

Buy it!

Very realistic. Great feel in the hands. Accurate. Higher mag capacity, and excellent fps.

Plastic internals. This gun broke after only a few uses - slide locked up, stuck on auto. Pyramyd has sent a replacement. I'm very hopeful for a better pistol the second time around! I'm delighted with Pyramyd service and will continue to purchase from them.

Close to a glock for training. Accuracy is good.

First one I got was a lemon, had several issues including trigger stuck, venting all gas from mag, and slide stuck. Seems a few of these new ATP pistols are having these issues. Pyramyd Air was excellent and sent me a replacement pistol. The new one works fine so far.

Pyramyd Air gave me excellent customer service and replaced my defective pistol quickly. I intend to do all my airsoft business with them in the future.

Easy to point, sight, and shoot. Feels great in the hand (try both back straps). Quality and simplicity. Very accurate.

Would love to see the trigger safety and a smoother trigger, not that this one is bad.

I would use silicone on the magazine fill and release valve prior to shooting the first time. I didn't. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.