TeowneD Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Just saw this on youtube Hopefully this isnt duplicate news, but it looks like TM is really gonna be making a MKIV series 70 after all. I'm definetely getting this! [media=''] [/media] cheers guys! -brendan Link to post Share on other sites
Dagonet Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I only understand English, i am sure i heard the phrase "steel challenge" , is the chap saying the pistol is going to be aimed at competiton shooting ? Could that imply TM have geared the pistol more to fast accurate shooting over the normal models, not that the others are slow or not accurate but maybe this will be like an "11" to the others all running at "10" (spinal tap yeaaa) Link to post Share on other sites
thartwig Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 lol at spinal tap reference. Just from looking at it i dont see any real difference from their other 1911s. Then again im no 1911 aficionado. So if someone speaks japanese or knows more about it please inform me Link to post Share on other sites
joss1 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I'll get it, of course, but why can't TM bring out a standard ww1 1911? That would be cool! Link to post Share on other sites
rusTORK Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Even TM faster with MK IV, then INOKATSU's... I saw only one... RedWolf's one! Link to post Share on other sites
GingaNinga Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Rough translation... Sales guy: (Hard to hear because of the staff around him welcoming people to the booth). For release at the end of the year, the Series 70. Selling pints are the blue matte slide finish, realistic outer barrel, the hammer is changed as well. Single stack magazine, colt medallion, (fake) wood grip. On sale in December for 17, 800. The guy at the end was the winner of the Japanese steel challenge tactical class. After he drops his glasses, he says he used a Marui 1911 in during the competition, but he plans on using the Series 70 next year. He gives his account of what makes the gun famous and why colt began production. Something about releasing around the same time as the python, and how colt believed that they would sell more of them if they made the good looking. He says it's the fourth generation pistol, and comments on the engravings and the silver ejection port. He also talks about the slight differences between the Mark IV and other 1911 (grooves instead of checks, slight differences in the safety, mag release, etc). He also adds that he is most impressed with the side polish design. He didn't think Marui would go that far. He is very excited (can't you tell) for it to be released at the end of the year and can't wait to fire it. Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Two thoughts, What are the other models in the big poster behind the sales guy, and the clay/polymer dummies in the display case next to the Colt? And also, was that guy using false teeth for added humoristic effect ? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Two thoughts, What are the other models in the big poster behind the sales guy, and the clay/polymer dummies in the display case next to the Colt? And also, was that guy using false teeth for added humoristic effect ? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 To me, and my untrained eye that seems like an standard 1911... nothing rare you cant build without a couple of spares... Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 The Series 70 is the standard 1911A1 made for the sort of 60-70's market to reintroduce the gun and add features that others claimed were important but missing from the main gun (A1 version). I am excited as to my mind the Series 70 is the best model of the standard 1911 design, it features the bigger single sided safety (same as the Detonics) and the non-widened hammer. Basically after the Night Warrior and the 1911A1 this has made my year for Marui, but to be honest the biggest thing for me is if they have the higher model sights or the older A1 sights. Either way the fact it is a Series 70 and that WA make the only other one i can't wait for this. Sub-note: The M&P and the picture of what looks to be a snub nosed S&W M629 model next to the Barry Burton picture really interests me too 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
judgeman Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I have a growing love of all things 1911 and I can assure you I will be getting one of these. The series 70 is just simplistic beauty IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
Dagonet Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thank you GingaNinga. I did hear right on steel challenge i understood more of him than asking for directions in Glasgow..... So to sum up then. It's a cosmetic reworking of a proven platform with no major tweeks to the gas system, so it will run the same as other TM 1911 versions. Not exciting enough to lure me away from my Glock, but nice piece anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I think for people use build metal GBB out of the TM base it is nothing that important. Aside from maybe this will push the companies to make Series 70 kit for the platform. But for people who collect stock TM or have difficulty access metal kits(Domestic Japanese market maybe?), have a stock gun in different model is pretty good. In anycase its good to see TM is focusing more on the aesthetic now also. Link to post Share on other sites
Retro-Cow Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Mmm, digging the finish! Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well the Series 70 is a great choice, it will work for those that like 80's American TV, think Steven Seagal is a good person to do a loadout on or just have a hankering for a 1911 that is great to put next to their Detonics (as really the present TM Detonics is based on the one that was made from a cut down Series 70). However can i wait til Dec 17th and which 1911 will i be replacing it with? 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I've got to say, that Barry Burton pistol looks drockin great. I know what I want or christmas. Link to post Share on other sites
Kenworth W900 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Some of you guys in this thread seem to be completely oblivious to the full TM new-release thread. You might want to check it out to save some questions about this and the other guns in the background of the pics: http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/199828-tokyo-marui-teasers/ Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I know it is there lol, i just like to put my points in all threads On another note, i so want this gun. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
cazboab Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'd rather have seen a scoremaster or a hardballer, this is literally just one line of the trades and grips away from the A1- in real steel as well as airsoft- the main feature introduced in the series 70 was a tighter bushing, which broke so often they went back to the A1's bushing. Steven Seagal is a good person to do a loadout on Well if you ever have to move faster than a jog you'll be doing a loadout on his stunt double, but okay. Link to post Share on other sites
Aitch Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Interesting, I may partake, but my WA carbon black S70 is the DBs finish ways as is my WA Commander CB and Military CB every marui 1911 i've had sucked unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites
bobtuskins Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I already own a Colt Government A1, so I'll prolly give it a miss, but to a new buyer interested in a classic, non-tactical 1911, this will be a treat. I'd quite like to see some better detailed pictures of the finish though, as that seems to be one of the major features that differentiate this from the A1. Otherwise, looks great. If this sells well in Japan, it may be we'll start seeing more classic 1911 variants. I, for one, would love a Para-Ordnance. Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Well if you ever have to move faster than a jog you'll be doing a loadout on his stunt double, but okay. I was joking, seriously why would you want to do a Seagal loadout? If this sells well in Japan, it may be we'll start seeing more classic 1911 variants. I, for one, would love a Para-Ordnance. Don't count on it, considering the rate at which TM make pistols along with the massive choices available for them to make i doubt we will see a Para Ord soon, as much as i would like one myself. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 The Chinese beat them to the Para Ord. Can't remember the brand (came in a brown box so might be Tercel) but it's basically a Hi-Capa with a Para Ord frame, all Marui compatible goodness except for the frame of course. Link to post Share on other sites
Foden_357 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I am liking the look of the Series '70 - especially that blued 'steel' finish! How have they made plastic look that good? Have they actually made a metal bodied GBB here? I mean, they're starting to make metal AEGs - take their EBB series for example! Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Have they actually made a metal bodied GBB here? No, sadly they haven't. It's just a nice shiny finish on the ABS. Link to post Share on other sites
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