-FIDO- Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Oh, the other bits I love are the real-steel gas block are you sure its real steel? i thought thats not ok for you UK guys... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 are you sure its real steel? i thought thats not ok for you UK guys... Officially... it's manufactured steel by TSI. Unofficially, my Ranger buddy, and his sister who's husband is EX-IDF, were both convinced that the gas block and top receiver cover are real steel. They came to that conclusion based on the carbon scoring inside the gas block and it's exact likeness to his real steel parts. It's possible that TSI have been telling me that the parts are theirs because of UK laws. It's possible that those parts are indeed their own manufactured products. All I know is, that in TSI's conversations with me, the details of the origins of the parts were always what I detailed in my initial review. My Ranger buddy also mentioned that after he received his SAR, he scrapped off the green glow in the dark paint TSI used on their sights, and apparently there's Tritium in there as it lit up like Christmas. So it's possible the sight on the SAR and ARM are real too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) I'll double check the lower receiver - but it does seem like some kind of "plastic". I put that in quotes becuase if it is, its not any kind of usual plastic, and it does seem to have been machined, as the details and edges are very sharp, even and precise. I don't know, maybe its the coating on it which makes it seem like plastic. As to the other (steel) parts: as far as I know, there wouldn't be any problems if they were real-steel parts becuase neither of those components is a critical part for a functioning firearm. I'll do a closer inspection of mine... By the way, I suspect that the flash-hider is a real-steel part too. P.S. According to their website, the lower receiver is "CNC 6160 machined aluminum". It must just be the very thorough coating of whatever kind of paint or bluing that they've used on it which makes it feel "plasticy" to the touch.... I've asked Guy to clarify what the coating is. Edited June 12, 2008 by Maple-Leaf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMerchantOfVenice Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Holy facking sheet, that is a work of art! My dream gun. I will buy one!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Just got an email from Guy: "The lower receiver is made out of 6061 aluminum, and the finish is black anodize." I feel so ashamed...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeartBreaker1317 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 'Tis ok, we all make mistakes. uscmCorps, how far did your Ranger buddy have to scrape in to reach the glowy, possibly radioactive stuff? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 'Tis ok, we all make mistakes. uscmCorps, how far did your Ranger buddy have to scrape in to reach the glowy, possibly radioactive stuff? Apparently not that far. I've yet to try it on my own. I rarely have spare time with my work load. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
comrade lenin Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 hi - sent money to guy today for an arm galil with upgraded gears and 6.01 tight bore barrel. cant wait to get my hands on this rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 'Tis ok, we all make mistakes. Its just so unexpected to see such fine quality on any kind of gun - let alone an airsoft one! Nonetheless, I feel like a total noob for not recognising high-quality, machined and anodized aluminum.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Semantics Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 wanted to buy this rifle would of got it if it were still $800usd but $1000usd is just a tiny bit much for me. sad cause i really want the mar otherwise can u please comment on the accuracy of the rifle? at perhaps 30-40 or even 50meters? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 otherwise can u please comment on the accuracy of the rifle? at perhaps 30-40 or even 50meters? Internally... It's basically a high end AK AEG. You get the same range and accuracy as that of a good AK. Translation: Good range, and accuracy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Semantics Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 and to be slightly off topic - if you are looking for great accuracy/range with an aeg, what would i be looking at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jagdraben Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I believe (and others can speak with more authority on this subject) either a TM AK-47 (or clone thereof) or a TM M14 (or clone thereof). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Okay - have given it a test fire of one mid-cap magazine, and I have to say - its sweet!! One quick (noobish) question: never having had an AK aeg before; where's the Hop-up and how do you adjust it? The Users' Manual doesn't show it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liquidflorian Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 well, on AK's its under the machine cover forward of the mechbox, it'll be a slider with a little lever on it.... (?) uscmCoprs will know better then I would though.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoppum Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Here Move the arm towards the rear of the gun for more hop and away for less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Yup. What they said. Move the slider back for more hopUp. Find the right position and tighten down the screw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks for the tips on the hop-up guys - its working beautifully. :-) USMC - what's your experience with battery life? mine seems to suck out the juice quicker than I'd expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 USMC - what's your experience with battery life? mine seems to suck out the juice quicker than I'd expected. Which battery are you using? Mine seems to be fine so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukau Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 TSI ARM IMI Galil Scope Mount Aimpoint The externals are beautiful, and the build quality is 2nd to none. Period. The AEG is ROCK SOLID! Without a mag installed you can shake the s**t of of it and it WILL NOT make a sound or wobble. The receiver is CNC'd and the portion of the front set that attaches to the receiver is a solid piece of aluminum. The internals are ok, not sure what maker but it is a clone gearbox. The stock gearbox is pretty solid and comes with steel gears, poly piston, aluminum piston head, metal bushings. Being a "airsmith" I had a complete v3 gearbox built and ready to go prior to even receiving the AEG. Now the thing is a Looker and a Performer. It is a quality piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple-Leaf Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Amen to that Bro - its basically a Galil that shoots BBs! :-) BTW, love your scope mount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ukau, which mag are you using there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeartBreaker1317 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 TSI ARM IMI Galil Scope Mount Aimpoint Anybody in the market for a kidney? I've got one here, ready to go, perfect condition... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukau Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Ukau, which mag are you using there? Russian Mania workshop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FearMeansControl Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 great review, thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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