Chief Smackaho Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 The new shell-loading Tanaka is up at Redwolf I'm wondering where the fake bullets that were pictured in the original shots of the cartridges went. OH! That was a real cartridge for comparison >_> Link to post Share on other sites
AGuy Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Quit a bit of power at 385fps.... Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Not bad! Now we wait for some Airsoft Surgeon shells for some proper power, muaha! Link to post Share on other sites
Spedz Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Are you sure Utty? I mean I always thought 385 was impressive especially from a sidearm. [edit] lol worded the question wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
Panzergraf Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Wait, capacity: 6 rounds? Where's the 6th shot? Probably just a typo, though. I really like the idea of an authentic gas revolver that doesn't suck, but a massive gun like that should really be full metal and freakin' heavy. Link to post Share on other sites
El Lobo Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think it actually has a capacity of 6 rounds because it is typical for a revolver. There are just five shells next to it because the shells are sold in packs of five. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Hyde Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 No the M500 in real steel can only hold 5 .50 rounds. Very interested, wish I had money to throw at it right now. I will soon I hope lol. Link to post Share on other sites
elrey Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Who's going to review it? ...Snowman? Bring on the M29! Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Smackaho Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I doubt it shoots at 385 fps and know it doesn't hold 6 rounds XD I think Redwolf just copy and pastes those little review templates from similar guns. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Hyde Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 OMG how many times do I have to explain this: Tanaka revolvers (export versions.) have adjustable FPS. It's really a very cool feature and I rather not go into detail on it. Basically, you tighten this screw under the grip, and the tighter it is the higher the FPS is. When you tighten it is increases the hammer spring tension and makes the hammer hit harder. I am willing to bet that tanaka would not want to get rid of a very cool feature. And the shells should not effect the hammer mech. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Now it says 330~350fps. Could be low for legal reasons; either by restrictor or simply incorporated into the design. The regular S&W .500 was produced before the .98J law which means post-restricted guns can easily be modified to get at its full potential. Since this was designed after said law, the restrictor may be part of the gun and cannot be modified to shoot harder. We'll only know when people start buying it. Also, it would be great if CL came up with CO2-grade shells for this monster. That way you could change rounds between hot and too hot. Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wonder if this will be legal in the UK? Also when will the silver one come out, S&W make em only in stainless iirc. Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I doubt it shoots at 385 fps and know it doesn't hold 6 rounds XD I think Redwolf just copy and pastes those little review templates from similar guns. 1 BB, whole .50 sized shell of gas at your disposal, no blowback. i think its MORE than possible. although it was admittedly a different system the old M500 was capable of a good deal over 400fps IIRC. and i agree with panzergraf, its about time PGC started making kits for tanaka revolvers. especially with these new, more authentic models (well, only 1 at the moment, but i reckon they will probably update most of their current lineup to the casopeyaalkjasdflkdjbhgn system) edit: i'm interested about the legality over here too, i hope tanaka have considered their foreign market (specifically the UK) and made these exempt from the brocock ban. Link to post Share on other sites
terrorist killer Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 You guys might wanna read it again, 250fps with 134a and up to 350 with propane, I'm assuming thats at default hammer spring tension though so for all the guys in the UK you don't need to worry any more but then again 3 rds per gas fill per shell is pretty good efficiency if it is 385 and you SAA fans will be happy if you go on airsoft-news.eu Link to post Share on other sites
elrey Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 http://www.mojji.com/en/fax/fax.htm - "(A New Work) Gas gun SAA 4_3/4 inch /BK / Gas Charging Cartridge version" Reloading that is going to be quite satisfying. Link to post Share on other sites
hkssr20det Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 OMG how many times do I have to explain this: Tanaka revolvers (export versions.) have adjustable FPS. It's really a very cool feature and I rather not go into detail on it. Basically, you tighten this screw under the grip, and the tighter it is the higher the FPS is. When you tighten it is increases the hammer spring tension and makes the hammer hit harder. That all depends on the model of the replica. Not all Revolvers use that hammer spring design feature. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Hyde Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 well, the old M29's and the old M500 did. I do believe the SAA had it as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Senor Bear Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 You guys might wanna read it again, 250fps with 134a and up to 350 with propane, I'm assuming thats at default hammer spring tension though so for all the guys in the UK you don't need to worry any more but then again 3 rds per gas fill per shell is pretty good efficiency if it is 385 and you SAA fans will be happy if you go on airsoft-news.eu *facepalm* The legal issue here is whether this pistol will fall under the same category as Brocock system air weapons i.e. using self contained gas cartridges. Link to post Share on other sites
deepsix Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 between this and the gas-in-shell shotty... anyone want to make a wager if Tanaka releases a gas-in-shell sniper rifle? Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Hyde Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 They are, check the other thread in this section . Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Are you sure Utty? I mean I always thought 385 was impressive especially from a sidearm. [edit] lol worded the question wrong. Yes I'm sure. OMG how many times do I have to explain this: Tanaka revolvers (export versions.) have adjustable FPS. It's really a very cool feature and I rather not go into detail on it. Basically, you tighten this screw under the grip, and the tighter it is the higher the FPS is. When you tighten it is increases the hammer spring tension and makes the hammer hit harder. They don't all have that - and the ones that do, do so because the real-steel counterpart has that screw too, to adjust hammer tension. That the screw can be used to adjust gas output in the Tanaka version is just an added bonus. Does the real-steel M500 even have that screw? If it doesn't, then neither does the Tanaka version. Link to post Share on other sites
my_plague_666 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 http://www.mojji.com/en/fax/fax.htm - "(A New Work) Gas gun SAA 4_3/4 inch /BK / Gas Charging Cartridge version" Reloading that is going to be quite satisfying. indeed, i see a revolver ocelot loadout in the pipeline and utty, i'm pretty sure the old tanaka M500 has the hammer spring thingamajig. im sure i remember renegadecow talking about it. Link to post Share on other sites
AliceHKfan Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 They are, check the other thread in this section . if you're referring to the L96 + scope, its not shell loaded, its just a L96 + scope Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Also when will the silver one come out, S&W make em only in stainless iirc. Yes, but mostly due to legal purposes. Black=Tactical=Bad especially with bullets that big. They did offer both .500 and .460 in a black frame and barrel with stainless cylinder before but scrapped it altogether and sold them all in stainless. And yes, the real one has that screw to adjust tension of the leaf spring, as with the older Tanakas. Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Well that's awesome! I liked that on my M629 - of course I just turned it turned it to max and left it like that ever after. Damn, but that thing could shoot. Indeed, the pics on airsoft-news.eu show the gunzer with the grips off, leaf mainspring + adjustment screw visible. Link to post Share on other sites
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