Batou-san Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I've decided to get a Tanaka revolver because of their sexyness. I'm in a pickle here, somebody help: Is there a huge difference performancewise between the S&W M36 Chief Special and the M500 3+1 inch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redhawk Posted April 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 I've decided to get a Tanaka revolver because of their sexyness. I'm in a pickle here, somebody help: Is there a huge difference performancewise between the S&W M36 Chief Special and the M500 3+1 inch? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Yes, a big difference. I used to own the chief special and the power and accuracy was very poor. With 134/0.2g, the power was no more than 150 fps, and the groupings spread pretty wide. With the much larger cylinder in the M500, you can expect much higher power. And from what I've read the accuracy is better too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yeah, even green with .2s gives about 240 fps last time I chrono'd my Chief's. Not a long range gun, but it's sooooooo cute. For a combat gun, get the M500. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Batou-san Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thank you both, I'll post pictures when I've made up my mind and received one or the other Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yeah, even green with .2s gives about 240 fps last time I chrono'd my Chief's. Not a long range gun, but it's sooooooo cute. For a combat gun, get the M500. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  Hehe, for a combat gun? I wouldn't choose any of the revolvers.  The power of the chief special on green is like an average GBB on 134a. The M500, on the other hand, has been reported to be very accurate and powerful, but I have never shot one of those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Twin M500 3+1s would be pretty combat-efficient I reckon But still, you could do better with an M190 Beretta if you wanted to be totally practical about a sidearm (or pair thereof). Â I'm gonna go for a Tanaka SAA detachable cylinder for the last/next revolver now and, time permitting, a Tanaka chief's special or something cute and ickle very much like it. Â And 24 spare shells for the Marushins as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicks Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) Hmm good choice Hippy, have to see some pics   Thinking about getting one as well..not that i've been watching the quick and the dead   Edit: Happy?  Also hippy whats the 2nd line of your sig from? (thinking it's hhgttg) Edited April 20, 2006 by Vicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 `..and the dead` I assume? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) Yes I is happy now Srver weirdness again btw this was `single click posting` I assure you  Yeah lines 1 & 2 are HHGTTG, lines 3 & 4 are Oscar Wilde. Edited April 20, 2006 by evilhippy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicks Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Heh didn't even notice the 1st line, that grey is a bit off putting (or gray if you like, hell i don't know) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Pure English my dear boy, pure English - it is `grey` to us, and `gray` over the pond. [/hair splitting] Â I went for grey because of the subtlety Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicks Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Haha super sever attacks tonight. Blooming english langauge, just been thinking why is read (past tense) and read (as in go read that) spelt the same, after having an extremely confusing msn conversation with a mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KyberAuZ Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Sledge: Get the M500 3+1. You know you want to. Give in and get it before the VCR --you won't be disappointed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
counterassasin Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 evilhippy: How's that Marushin revolver? I am aching for a revolver now, but it must be a Marushin because of the realistic shells. How is it performing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Runner Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 evilhippy: How's that Marushin revolver? I am aching for a revolver now, but it must be a Marushin because of the realistic shells. How is it performing? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Â Yeah, I was thinking of getting one too. How long does the gas last? (I assume they are all about the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilhippy Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Pretty similar yeah, the performance seems to be great across the board (but again, I ain't got a Raging Bull or Anaconda so I can't be 100% sure) if anything the lightweight Super Redhawk seems the best skirmish one, the Constrictor is the chunkiest by far and most meaty, and the finich is best on the Super Blackhawk. Â All are a little bit flimsy compared to Tanakas of course but then whaddya expect That said, the Tanaka M29 for example could actually do with being a tiny bit tighter and more solid, and a bit heavier ideally, but the incredible trigger pull and finish more than makes up for things like that. Â Gas in the Marushin should last about 25-40 rounds depending on rate of fire in an average temperature for the UK (i.e. -5 to +30 degrees :lol) room temperature should give you about that, and of course being wheelguns they'll perform better for longer than GBBs at low temperatures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Here is my Doc Holliday copy... Â Â Hannibal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Much more comfortable grip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CapaciousZepher Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Uncommonly beautiful. Very, very fine.  I thumb my nose at you sir  Cheers!  - CapaciousZepher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bronney Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Shao you owns! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Shao...that is an awesome looking gun! Â Hannibal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicks Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Aye thats nice Shao. Â Â Just a quick question really I want to buy a revolver before the VCR, but because i want that new double barrel sawn off, as well as 2 other pistols, i can't really afford a tanaka or maurshin (sp?) so i'm thinking about getting a chrome (style) KWC Colt Python 357, as it's cheap and i'm only want it for looks. So basically is it anygood? whats the finish like? Â Cheers. Vicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clmwrx Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Thread revival! Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006  Pah - Mine's MUCH cheaper  Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vicks Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yea you can tell Snowman   Also quick question;  Does anyone have the Marushin Anaconda 6 Inch Chome version? Whats the finish like (the chrome)? And am I right in thinking all Marushin use shells?  Taa folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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