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Why, look what I found out in da woods...
I've always loved seeing pics of old AK's found out on the battlefield after rusting a few months/years, so here's my attempt at one with a Chechen focus.
By the way, any ideas on how to make the pistol grip look a bit more beat? Just doesn't fit quite as well as the other wood IMO.
Best,
Andy
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Terrific review my friend! Looks like one hell of a nice piece.
Oh, and good thing someone fixed you up with a TM mag to try out in it!
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Love the Mateba grips!
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Although it's a month since he asked it, in response to Shardik, the TM and WE are cross-compatible magazine wise. I've tried WE mags in my TM and TM mags in a friend's WE, and both worked just dandy.
Regarding the finish, I have a spare WE upper. Although I generally run the TM upper, when I've used the WE it has held up fairly well. Some paint flecking, but nothing major.
Magazines and gun both fit in the Springfield Armory XDM holster and mag pouches with no problems.
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DangerWerx Tri-Shot Rail (TSR) Review
Introduction:
I've been a big fan of the TM M3 shotguns for a long time, although the lack of accessories and aftermarket support kept me away from them for a while. Recently I took the plunge and picked up a Bravo M3 clone and some spare shells, figuring it'd be a fun project and a good CQB/loaner gun. When DangerWerx posted about his plans for new M3 accessories, I was majorly pumped, as he's made some nifty parts for rather unsupported systems in the past.
Ordering:
I received this rail direct from DangerWerx for the purpose of this review. Rails are presently available at AirsoftGi for $24.99 though.
First Impressions/Packaging:
Opening the shipping package, the TriShot Rail (TSR) comes in a long thin ziploc bag, with the package containing the rail, 2 mounting screws, and a paper slip indicating the model. Taking the rail out of the bag, build quality is quite nice, with a clean black finish and no distracting machining marks. This rail is one of the first run CNC rails, with later runs slated to be injection molded glass-reinforced polymer.
Rail Details:
As mentioned before, the rail is quite lightweight, weighing in at around 2 ounces, with an overall length of a bit over 8 inches (207mm). Finish is a fairly sturdy satin black that stands up to handling and everyday use (scratched with a knife, but otherwise stayed intact). Two screw holes inset to your M3's foregrip, helping to aid in retention. I found these insets worth noting as a great addition to the rail. No matter how much yanking and pulling on the foregrip I did, these insets helped keep the rail firmly in place and distribute the stress.
One side of the rail is a bit longer than the other, with the rail mountable either way (long segment forward or back)--entirely user preference. Standard Picatinny slots have held most everything I've thrown on there, including KAC vertical foregrips, Larue handstops, and assorted lights. The rail is reasonably wide however, and some accessories are a rather tight fit. In my testing I had a good bit of difficulty sliding on a couple of accessories—a replica AFG and a replica of the KAC stubby foregrip. This may be that these are ACM replica accessories, but I found it worthy of note. For the most part, everything attached just fine however.
Mounting:
To mount the rail, you first must remove the two screws on your handguard. All you'll need for this is a standard Phillips screwdriver.
Next slip the rail's two insets into those holes. If you've painted your foregrip (like I have), it may take a bit of fiddling to get the rail to slide in. Lastly, screw in the two included mounting screws. Once mounted, I did notice a slight gap on the front of the rail. Although this concerned me a bit at first, it's likely just my paint job getting in the way, and I didn't find it to cause any problems.
Accessories:
Like any Picatinny rail, the DangerWerx TSR can accept pretty much anything you toss on it. A KAC Vertical foregrip, grippod, a couple light mounts, a M203, Larue rail covers, and a Larue handstop all fit with no problem. As mentioned before, I had a bit of difficulty getting an ACM AFG and KAC stubby grip to fit. As they were borrowed from friends, I didn’t force them on, but with a bit of effort I’m certain both would have gone on just fine. Personally, I'll be running a Larue handstop and rail covers to aid in pumping. For night games, I'll likely toss on a TLR1 copy.
Conclusion:
Overall, I'm quite pleased with this rail. Whether it's adding a handstop or foregrip to help pump, putting on a light for night games, or slapping on a M203 for kicks, the DangerWerx TSR is fantastic for mounting just about anything you can think of putting on it. It's a well built, inexpensive, and durable add-on, and I'd highly recommend picking one up for any M3 owners out there.
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I'd take a Maruzen over the TM any day. I generally run the wood-gripped Maruzen on the left side of the picture. The TM is definitely quite cool, but the Maruzen has better range, is a heck of a lot of fun as a GBB, and has a better rate of fire.
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Loving it Clover!
Figure I'll add to the SMG thread too! A few Skorps -- 2 are Maruzen, 1 is Tokyo Marui.
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To add to the IMI goodness, Marushin Uzi with real steel stock and top cover. Now all I need is my wood stock to get in!
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Demoncase, just saw your M45--very nicely done!
Otherwsie, mostly finished with my Maruzen Skorpion!
-Real steel Czech folding stock, metal trigger guard, grip, grip screw, rear sight assembly.
-Metal outer for a Marui Vz61 (thanks Baker!)
-KM tightbore
Soon to add a holster, mag pouches, a Guarder loading nozzle, and a couple more mags!
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Sweet christ Panoptes, nicely done with the R4! I'm hoping you've got a full SADF kit to match?
How hard was it to mod the RS stock and foregrip on there though? Also, where did you find the RS R4 parts? Any plans to mod any mags?
Looking great though. Very nicely done.
Best,
Andy
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Here's my GHK AKM. Picked it up used, and despite some original problems, it's turning out fairly well!
What I've done:
-Romanian lower handguard and pistol grip. I might change the stock/upper handguard if I keep the build.
-Romanian RPK selector lever
-Romanian full auto disconnector
-Polish recoil guide rod (and a bit of recoil spring-check the pics)
-Homemade enhanced blowback kit (weighted bolt)
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Finally finished! My second KJ 10/22 build; changed up inside and out rather a good bit.
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I've got all G26 parts in there except for the bucking (good for all Marui based pistols) and the AIP mag catch (for G17).
Other than that, yeah, they're TM based. I'm not sure if they're 100% compatible, but I sure haven't run into any issues so far.
Best,
Andy
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For the moment it's a KJW, as EHA was out of stock on TM G26's. I'll switch the internal parts (TK barrel, RATech bucking, Hidakaya hammer spring, & Guarder piston lid) & the externals over to the TM when I get one.
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Well, finished this up.
Here's a couple pics, links to more. Still more work to do on the doctor sight mount (has a switch, not the auto on feature), and I'm waiting for my threaded barrel/compensator to get finished.
More pics:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/andyjp75/100_0968.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/andyjp75/100_0970.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/andyjp75/100_0967.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/andyjp75/100_0969.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr56/andyjp75/100_0973.jpg (As you can tell on this last one, still doing work on the switch setup!)
Suggestions, etc. always appreciated.
Best,
Andy
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I'm loving it Clover! Old school Glock tupperware looks legit as well. Hit me up with that graphic for the side sticker sometime; I'll fix ya up.
Best,
Andy
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My kit this past weekend. Simple and high speed. Worked great! As it can't be seen too well, a Czech CZ75 holster is on my right side and an SKS rig was holding mags and radio.
Similar kit from a few weekends before the last pic. AK setup instead of the 10/22. Also changed up the holster.
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Looks legit Ion!
The old school guns I've had:
TM SIG 551:
MGC 10/22's (Sporter and Black Panther):
Toytec Calico:
JAC AUG A1 (Phantom kit installed):
Sadly, all are now sold though!
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My KJW 1022. Ruger wood stock modded to fit, top rail trimmed down, Center Point 2-7 scope added. RA Tech 6.01 and 2 more mags on the way now!
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]My new Marushin SIG P210! Quite excited about it.
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Good lord that AMD65 is beautiful. BTW, how's the stock on the G&G AK stock holding up? So many underfolding stocks just seem to get wigglier and wigglier.
Figure I'll contribute something though. My AK47S. Not really a brand, as I built it from spare parts, a King Arms stock/gas block, a Guarder wood kit, and a Prime lower.
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Legit BBM! When'd you pick that guy up?
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Not too exciting, but my Wingun 4". Modded a PDI 6.01 barrel and a hop up into it, but otherwise it's stock. Holster is Blue Hawk Trading Post brand.
WE MP5k "Apache" - Initial Impressions.
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Goodness Bankz, who took a leak in your Cheerios? No need to be condescending and rude when people ask questions. The vast majority of other airsoft forums are dead or dying, in part due to snarky, rude responses from self-righteous regulars. I've always found it nice that Arnies isn't that way, maybe there's just a little bleed over today.
As for the question, you're right, for HKs AEG stocks can't really be made to fit. As they can on AKs and M4's it's sure an understandable question though!
Best,
Andy