JDG P80 PFS9 GBB Pistol - Black [DE]

I got a lemon - but it’s not a total disaster.

Upon first receiving the replica it unfortunately was not functioning properly.

The replica was completely lacking lubricant and would not cycle fully.
After disassembly and applying lubricant to moving parts, it shot okay, but it was not able to clear a full magazine (30bb’s) and have the slide lock back - I tried with a range of different gasses ranging from normal green up to red and black, same results.

I reached out to customer support regarding the issue of slide not catching after last shot, probably due to bad gas efficiency, and they asked me to send a video of the problem, which I did.

It was a couple of days until I got a response on my video, and I was send a return label for a service check, very nice customer care by TaiwanGun!

In the meantime I had my local tech have a look at it, and he made it work with little effort, so I guess it just required a little knowhow.

Unfortunately the one of the threads for the RMR broke when trying to mount a red dot on it, so I’m hoping that TaiwanGun can source me a new slide.

I feel like I have been unlucky with the replica I received, but the overall feel of the gun is nice.

I love the design, and hope to be able to get a new slide

So in conclusion i enden up being happy with the performance and functioning of the replica, but im a bit sad that im not able to mount a red dot right now.

The JDG Polymer 80 was on my to-buy list for a long time and when i decided to buy, it was an impulse buy.
...Never regretted it.
The handgun itself is well constructed, no wobbles or manufacturing fails. The slide is smooth, the trigger pull is really good and the crown jewel is it is TOKYO MARUI COMPATIBLE!!! Like fully :) So everything can be installed with ease.
I just threw in a 6.02 barrel and a hopup rubber and the experience was already really good, grouping is way above acceptable.
The magazine is stylish, work really well, but it does not really in good terms with cold. This is the only drawback, but who uses hadguns at 0 degrees? :P

I could only recommend the gun for all the glock lovers!

Oh and the RMR distance is 20mm!

Lovely gun, very acurate. Easy to take apart and maintain.
I have some issues with feeding some times. I had cases of double or triple feeding and some times it refuses to reset the trigger properly.
I love the feel of the gun and with the higher sights it looks very nice.
Pleas note it does NOT fit into G17-G19 hoslters. The P80 body is bigger and you have to modify the holster if you'd want to use it.
The body is thicker than that of a G17-G19 and the trigger guard comes further down. This limits most formfitted cases.
Hopup works really well - it is a surprisingly accurate sidearm. I have had 2 CQB games compeletly with this gun and it performs amazingly.

Review: JDG P80 PFS9 GBB Airsoft Pistol

I recently purchased the JDG P80 PFS9 GBB airsoft pistol from Taiwangun, and after putting it through its paces, here's what I found.

Pros:
1. Snappy Performance: The gun exhibits impressive responsiveness, making for a satisfying shooting experience.
2. Good Recoil: The recoil feels realistic and adds to the overall immersion during gameplay.
3. Nice Design: The pistol boasts a sleek and aesthetically pleasing design, capturing the essence of its real-life counterpart.
4. Quality Magazines: The included magazines are well-made and reliably feed BBs into the gun without any issues.

Cons:
1. Threaded RMR Ready Cut Issues: Unfortunately, the threads for the RMR ready cut on my unit broke, causing the RMR cut cover to dislodge after just a few magazines' worth of shooting.
2. Guide Rod Durability: The guide rod broke prematurely after firing only a handful of magazines, which proved to be a significant inconvenience during gameplay. Additionally, using an alternative guide rod from a different model (WE G17) restricted my ability to attach a suppressor or muzzle device.
3. Compatibility Challenges: Due to the broken RMR thread extensions, mounting my Trijicon RMR red dot sight became impossible without purchasing longer bolts. (One of the reviews helped me out by mentioning the same issue)

Conclusion:
Despite encountering several drawbacks, the JDG P80 PFS9 GBB airsoft pistol delivers an enjoyable shooting experience. Its snappy performance, realistic recoil, and appealing design make it a standout choice for airsoft enthusiasts. However, potential buyers should be aware of the need for potential modifications or repairs, which may incur additional costs. Overall, while I love the pistol, addressing these issues required more effort and expenditure than anticipated.

It's a very nice build replica with all the markings
Nice blowback and nice grip
Also gets very customisable
After cleaning it and lubricate it again works like butter
Let's see if it stands in time

Let start with the good. The packaging is really cool, with art, marked P80 stuff, Card of authenticity, and tasteful space for all the accessories. Not just a brown box with poorly cut foam. The Gun looks and feels really great. The frame is really high quality polymer, the smooth parts are silky and the texturing is aggressive and professionally done. The slide serrations look cool and are very functional. Both sight sets are white three dot. The trigger is very nice, both in build quality and pull weight and reset. The magazines are a nice weight, look good, and lock up pretty well. The barrel thread adapter which double as the orange tip, looks very organic to the Gun. The bottom picatinny rail is in spec and has plenty of room for full size lights. All the accessories that come with the Gun are very simple to install. The performance is pretty good. Especially for the price. The Hop Up work well, the magazines feed well, and the Gun runs without any normal operating malfunctions thus far. This Gun is dummy accurate. At 25 yards I was shooting 3 to 5 inch groups consistently.

Now for the bad. I had one major malfunction with the gun. With less than 30 rounds through it the guide rod flat out broke. Was sticking out of the front of the slide and was in three pieces when I disassembled the gun. I tried contacting JDG for just a part number or something so I could get a factory replacement and they sent me in a weird circle and were no help. I decided I didn't want to deal with sending it in for warranty service and wait weeks to get it back, so I got a Elite force style glock 17 guide rod, and it runs like a champ. But that was still $25 extra. When I was replacing the low sights with the suppressor height one the screw, holding the front sight in, head sheared off. I had to use a screw driver and WD40 to get the front sight off the Gun. I was able to get the rest of the screw out of the front sight later. Thankfully the suppressor height sights came with their own set of screws to install them. I have 5 of the factory 30 round magazines. Every once in a while every one of them will dump all their gas after firing. Even after a silicone lubricant application. Finally the most annoying issue has been mounting an RDS on the optics cut. I purchased an Axeon MDPR1, a RMR style mini red dot. The Gun comes with 3 sets of screws for the mounting I believe. A short for securing the cover plate and then 2 sets for mounting that are medium and "long" length. The deck height of the Axeon appears to be very similar, if not the same, as most other micro red dots in its class. However, even the long set of Mounting screws do not reach the threads to secure it to the slide. The mounting screw hole are a smaller size thread pitch than normal RMR mounting screws. I discovered that the size of the threads that fit the cut are M3 but was unclear on the length nesssecary, so I spent 20$ buying a kit with multiple length M3 screws. I discovered the long set that came with the gun were M3x8. The kit came with M3 x 8 and x 12. The x 12 was too long, because once it got so deep into the cut the screw interfered with the operation of the slide, including totally locking it up. So I added some micro washers that came with the screw kit to raise the screw and still have downward pressure to secure the optic to the slide. But then one side Bolt holes aluminum threads got stripped somehow and won't hold the bolt in at all. This was very random as I had never crossthreaded the screws or applied harsh pressure to them while installing them. So I lightly coated the bolt with jb weld and thread locker and secured it as well as I could. I now have a functional gun, but it is no longer the deal it was since I have spent an extra $50 getting it to run properly.

I love this Gun and it has some great features, but knowing what I do now, if I was trying to save money on a feature rich platform, I would consider some other options before buying this one again.

I really love this pistol, its cheap but works well for the price. Have no issues with it just use proper maintanance.
Sometimes I had problems with the extra magazines. If you pop it in, it has too much wiggle room so it will not shoot correctly ( but this never happened to me with the magazine that came with it only the extra ones ) if you can remove the wiggle it will be just fine.

Now the answer for the BIG question you are looking for:
TM Clone G17 mags works with this just fine!

Great gun for that price. Can compete with expensive guns. Feels great nice finish and easy to take apart and clean. The magazines from a glock 17 also fit in the P80. You can also put a light at the bottom of the gun and there are higer optics wit the box if you're optic fails you can use the higer optics.

Très bonne replique, recule convenable une carcasse super solide et tres jolie , pour ma part le chargeur feed bien aucun soucis bonne portée jusqu’à 20 m d’origine avec un hop up qui marche tres bien , 300fps a peu pres a la 0,20 , je recommande car c’est une super replique en gros

Decent pistol for the cost - The internals are TM-Glock18-spec, but it does need a curved-router nozzle to fit TM magazines, which is a bother. Build quality is not the greatest, but it is definitely good enough for the price paid. RMR compatability, cool mag and threaded barrel puts it above a lot of other Glock models

Out of the box the trigger safety catches, so you'll have to wear it down a bit (repeatedly depress the trigger without fulling pulling it) for it to become smooth. Solid performance, love the extended mags.