the4thpower3 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yeah, that's really all there is to it. I've used a dremel before. On this I used a soldering iron (which is what most people use). I used a my own custom made tip on this. Which was a cylindrical bit with a rounded tip. I cut the rounded tip off so that the tip was flat and drilled a hole in the center. So it burns a small circle inside another slightly larger circle. I overlapped the circles to make it look the way it does. Good luck with your WE build Xander. Post pics when you've got things together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xander.P Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) here is my completely stock WE hicapa i have sanded and polished the slide altho i must admit it isnt looking its best atm. shaved the second sear off the hammer.. sanded and polished the piston housing. the grips i previously sprayed tan but hve sprayed back to black also i previously sprayed the slide dont bother asking why seemed good idea i have also wrapped the inner barrel in tape to stop the wobble any tips would be nice on what to do next or what needs re-doing Edited January 10, 2009 by Xander.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junior Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 the4thpower3- Definitely very "Gucci", I like it. What do you keep your guns in? Any type of customized storage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks Junior. I use a CED range bag and individual gun pouches/sleeves. Like this http://www.cedhk.com/show.php/Object385 I've added the final two items. Thumb rest and Extended Mag Release button. I really like the feel of the Thumb Rest...but it seems to crowd the gun and takes away from it's clean lines. I think I may continue searching for another different thumb rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Infinity SVI Custom 6 inch 2011 – Tokyo Marui Base Designed by the4thpower3, Custom CNC’d by Captain KK @ ProG4 ProG4 Custom Slide 4.4” – 6061 T6 Aluminum ProG4 Custom Compensator 1.6” – 6061 T6 Aluminum ProG4 Cocking Handle - 6061 T6 Aluminum ProG4 Outer Barrel Threaded (for Compensator) Marked .38 Super – 303S.Steel ProG4 Guide Rod 2 Piece Full Length – 303 S.Steel King Arms 150% Recoil & Hammer Springs The4thPower3 Short Stroke – Nylon Bushing ProG4 Breech & Piston Head – 6061 T6 Aluminum ProG4 Loading Nozzle Spring NineBall Floating Valve Spring Shooters Design Loading Nozzle Shooters Design Piston Head O-ring Action Floating Valve – Aluminum w/ O-ring TM Hop-Up Chamber NineBall Hop-Up Rubber PDI Inner Barrel 6.01mm (i.d.) 8.55mm (o.d.) 137mm (length) – SUS 304S.Steel ProG4 Custom 6” Upper Frame – 303S.Steel ProG4 Hammer Spur Type – 303S.Steel ProG4 Hammer Strut – 303S.Steel ProG4 Valve Knocker & Spring – 303S.Steel ProG4 Sear – 303S.Steel ProG4 Thumb Rest- 6061 T6 Aluminum ProG4 Thumb Ambi Safeties (polished) – 303S.Steel ProG4 Grip Safety (polished) – 303S.Steel ProG4 Slide Stop – 303S.Steel ProG4 Mag Release – 303S.Steel Shooters Design SHPD Extended Mag Release Button - 6061 T6 Aluminum ProG4 Trigger Bar – 303S.Steel ProG4 Trigger – 6061 T6 Aluminum The4thPower3 Trigger and Hammer Tuning ProG4 SV Grip Logos – 6061 T6 Aluminum TM Lower Frame – Grip The4thPower3 Grip Texturing Scrolled ProG4 Trigger Guard Screws – Steel PDI Grip Screws - SUS 304S.Steel Cape Magwell – Stainless Steel ProG4 Mag Base Pads - 6061 T6 Aluminum The4thPower3 TM Custom HighFlow Mag Valves Shooters Design Mag Feed Lips C-More Serendipity Red Dot Sight – 6MOA dot Arredondo C-More Dot Module Hood & Switch Knob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SniperSidd Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 WOW 4th that truly is one pimped out pistol. what was the final price tag on that bad boy??? now lets see some videos of it actually getting shot???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks Sidd - Cost less than a moderately built PTW I will make some video within the next month or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SniperSidd Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks Sidd - Cost less than a moderately built PTW I will make some video within the next month or so. but more than my KSC glock 18c i only paid $45 bucks for?? how heavy is the thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Lol. My thumb rest cost $45 I don't know how much it weighs yet. I know its freakin heavy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SniperSidd Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Lol. My thumb rest cost $45 I don't know how much it weighs yet. I know its freakin heavy. drop it on the cat and video that we can use the damage to estimate weight Edited January 11, 2009 by SniperSidd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lax Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have a 2 cents question Why does shooters place the cocking lever on the right ? Could be a holstering issue, but doesn't it take more time to reach the right side and get back to firing position ? Cheers for those great sidearms ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Gun would be cocked and locked for competition so it doesn't matter where it is unless there's a stoppage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Most right handed shooters actually put their slide racker on the left. Slide rackers are used to make it easier to rack when you have a scope/mount in the way (like mine). They provide a little leverage when trying to clear a malfunction. They act as a "kick stand" - when having to pick a gun up off a flat surface (ie. table). So if you were lefty and wanted to use it as a kick stand you'd put it facing right. I am a right handed shooter. I like the slide racker on the right. Because it doesn't interfere with my grip and draw. My thumb rest acts as my "kick stand". As for reaching over the gun to get the slide racker.....eh. I agree, I think it might be a little easier on the left. I have shot with one on the left and found my thumb jambing into it on my draw. I guess it would just take some time getting used to it. So I may change to left side and compare a bit more. Big Al. There are starts which reqiure racking the gun. Table starts mainly. I changed my thumb rest again to something a little smaller, lighter, non-obtrusive. Edited January 13, 2009 by the4thpower3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zero69r Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thats a lovely piece the4thpower3, i'd love something even half as well done as that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jsres Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 got my 4.3 back from the shop put on a Guarder Infinity Dual Tone Slide. Bad pics but its a little better in person the 4.3 with its full auto brother. and the new home for the 4.3's. Pelican 1500 case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jsres Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Xtreme Hi-Capa just came home after getting a PGC Slide Installed. Had them remove the short stroke buffer and now it kicks much better than my glocks. 1st pic is with the regular 4.3 and the Xtreme 4.3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Been doing some tuning on my other 2 Here's the latest pic. Nothing crazy like the ProG4 gun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Those two are incredible... Fantastic stippling on the firs one. Tell me more about the Caspian. Where did you get the slide? Or its a WE? Edited January 25, 2009 by baias6230 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Sorry for double post but i cannot edit the previous one. SV Infinity Standard New parts list: Nine Ball Mag Catch NOVA Grip Safety PDI Block Trigger And a picture with my other Infinity. Edited January 25, 2009 by baias6230 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 The Caspian is a WE slide. I wanted to compare the effects of weight distribution. The STI has a long dust cover frame that puts more weight to the front of the gun. It has a steel straight barrel and the slide carries a steel barrel bushing along with a steel guide rod plug. That's a lot of front end weight. The slide is also straight cut with no ports. The back of the slide houses an extremely light weight NineBall plastic breech. The top end is short stroked and running a KA 150% recoil spring. The Caspian has a short dust cover frame...no front weight. It has a NineBall lightweight aluminum fluted barrel and the slide carries only a NineBall very lightweight slotted aluminum guide rod plug. The slide has a classic cut and is heavily ported on the front. Very light front end. The rear houses the heavy stock WE potmetal breech. The top end is also short stroked and running a KA 150% recoil spring. Baias - your SVI s look awsome! Are you planning an SVI frame for the black double stack? The single stack is gorgeous - I'm definetly going to build a single stack...eventually Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Quick question for all those that own 2011s. I love the look of this gun: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airs...il?prodID=26007 But I hate how it looks when you add a magazine with a humungous bumper. SO are there any mags or is there any way to have virtually no mag bumper or lip, like on a regular old 1911A1 mag? I like the sleek and tacticool 2011s, but I hate those stupid mag bumpers.... They just ruin the look of the gun for me, and I don't really need them for skirmishing..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Vercingetorix - the best you can do is to add a 4.3 magazine to your gun, like mine (check the previous page). All 2011 series come with that bump. the4thpower3 - yes, the next upgrade will be the frame though i am not decided wich one Shooters Design or Airsoft Surgeon. Personally i would go with the AS because the finnish will match, but yet it is more pricy than the SD one. And one question for you the4thpower3: PROG4 does custom frames, finnishes, engravings for you? I mean if i would like a Caspian Single Stack for a TM 1911 they will do it for me? Obviusly with a cost.. Edited January 25, 2009 by baias6230 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the4thpower3 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Baias- yes he will this is a WA but he will do TM as well http://www.prog4.com/db/product-show.asp?refno=AR1350 BTW. I would buy an Airsoft Surgeon/ ProG4 Frame over a Shooters Design hands down. The fitment is so much better, the longer slide rails and one piece design make a very nice difference, it comes with a steel sear and and valve knocker. I wouldn't give the SD frame a second thought. And ProG4 shipping is cheaper than any other HK distributor that I've ordered from. Edited January 25, 2009 by the4thpower3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Fantastic! Thank you very much the4thpower3. Edited January 25, 2009 by baias6230 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 AFAIK they haven't start making 1911 frames for TM yet, though I've heard its in the work....personally I hope its the same design as their 2011 frame, just with a grip and obviously single stack(frame and grip width). It'd be good to moveaway from the TM 1911 inner frame altogether, that way the fitment of sliderail and such can be controlled much tighter... I echo the4thpower's sentiment and you should get the ProG4 frame. I think its a design improvement over the TM original and the finish and fit unmatched IMO if you use one of their slides.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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