SteevoLS Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 First line: "Quick question" LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrooklynBorn Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Okay, much quicker question LOL. If I wanted to put a Shooters Design 5.1 slide on the TM Night warrior, would I need to buy any additional bushing or guide rod? I know the Night Warrior takes 5.1 slides, but the guide rod config confuses the hell out of me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 First line: "Quick question" LOL I got really carried away with my posts....XD Anyway, as promised, pics of the Kimber SIS! Also, a PGC 1911 barrel and the Bell 1911 barrel will work as a drop in fit to the gun and allow it to shoot without jamming; the Kimber chrome barrel that comes with the fit jams the gun when a magazine is inserted and the slide is cycled via green gas (slide will not jam if the slide is cycled manually). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Okay, much quicker question LOL. If I wanted to put a Shooters Design 5.1 slide on the TM Night warrior, would I need to buy any additional bushing or guide rod? I know the Night Warrior takes 5.1 slides, but the guide rod config confuses the hell out of me I think this is correct--if not someone will correct it. There are two kinds of recoil plugs--the "blind" ones (1911 style) and the ones with a hole in them (hi-capa style). Each style forms a set with a spring guide (short--1911; long--hi-capa) and a spring length (slightly different). So long as you have a complete set of one or the other they should be interchangeable on slides. Except... that Shooters Design are a little quirky--most SD slides are provided with the recoil plug as part of the kit, and when I've tried to push a different brand plug into the SD machined hole, it wouldn't fit. Anyway, as promised, pics of the Kimber SIS! Also, a PGC 1911 barrel and the Bell 1911 barrel will work as a drop in fit to the gun and allow it to shoot without jamming; the Kimber chrome barrel that comes with the fit jams the gun when a magazine is inserted and the slide is cycled via green gas (slide will not jam if the slide is cycled manually). Odd. The kit barrel is OK on mine. Edited October 6, 2011 by mimesis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Odd. The kit barrel is OK on mine. Nice Kimber SIS Illusion on AirsoftCanada wrote to me on the 1911/hicapa FAQ that he found the Hurricane Kits to be manufactured inconsistently. Granted he was talking about the Kimber Custom Covert II and how 4 of the kits he got only had one that was drop in fit, the rest had different problems related to moulding flash near the BBU, the barrel jamming (like my SIS kit), and some other issues regarding the fitments of the slide itself. Since both the SIS and the Covert came from the same manufacturer I suppose we can say whatever issues Illusion encountered with the Covert kits the same is true for the SIS and Desert Warrior kits. As such I suppose you're really lucky that yours is a complete drop-in fit? I count myself lucky too since it's only the barrel that's giving me problems. The Covert kit I got for my friend was such a *badgeress* to install that after 4 hours of trying to fit everything together me and him gave up and decided to bring it to a gunsmith instead XD Oh also am I right to assume the kits are uniquely serial numbered? My SIS kit is number 110, what's yours? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmypie Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 couple of new additions, Uploaded with ImageShack.us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Is that Tanio Koba part essentially the same as the Airsoft Surgeon slide guide, or does this have a different function? http://www.airsoftglobal.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=634_239&products_id=14295 Yes its identical in function to the TK slide spacer. Ok great. but is the Hi capas BBU the same as the MEUs? because i only have an MEU and its BBU to fit the hi capa slide. The MEU BBH is different to the Hi-capas but will fit the Hi-capa slide OK. Actually the MEU BBH is a universal type and will fit all of the TM 1911 style pistols. Hope that helps guys P.S: Hurricane kits are usually a drop fit but like all things you will on occasion get 'rogue' ones that fall the through the QA net. Ive installed a Hurricane Desert Warrior kit to a friends MEU and it was a pleasure to do, with no jams or malfunctions but you must lap the slide by racking it for a good while to bed it in and get a smooth cycle action. The jamming barrel you speak of 'intenirious' is more than likley due to the lugs and mortices locking up. Not suficient depth allowed in the moulding of the Lugs and also poor fit to hop unit so barrel is forced into a non-alignment with slide mortices, it would seem to me. Edited October 6, 2011 by MrManiac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Nice Kimber SIS Oh also am I right to assume the kits are uniquely serial numbered? My SIS kit is number 110, what's yours? On the right side of the frame I've got K000393. Are those Ready Fighter mag bases you've got fitted? Other differences I'm noticing: trigger (3 hole/solid) and hammer. See pic. Edited October 6, 2011 by mimesis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 On the right side of the frame I've got K000393. Are those Ready Fighter mag bases you've got fitted? Other differences I'm noticing: trigger (3 hole/solid) and hammer. See pic. Ah so they are unique, thanks for confirming! Yeah its the readyfighter mag bases....they were HKD130 at DEN Trinity, comes in a pack of three. Thought they are good but a few mag drops will start to break the plastic where the retention pins hold it in place. I've fixed some of the cracks with superglue (works wonders on the plastic for some reason) but because of the thin plastic near the pin holes and the bigger lever arm that the base allows you to 'hook' your finger onto the mag (from the front of the mag) the readyfighter kimber base plates are gonna break quicker than the wilson combat style ones. The hammer on mine is a ProG4 one and the trigger is a NOVA trigger. I initially had plans to build a NOVA kitted MEU but when I saw the discount of the SIS kit at UNCompany I just HAD to get it XD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hurricane kits are usually a drop fit but like all things you will on occasion get 'rogue' ones that fall the through the QA net. Ive installed a Hurricane Desert Warrior kit to a friends MEU and it was a pleasure to do, with no jams or malfunctions but you must lap the slide by racking it for a good while to bed it in and get a smooth cycle action. The jamming barrel you speak of 'intenirious' is more than likley due to the lugs and mortices locking up. Not suficient depth allowed in the moulding of the Lugs and also poor fit to hop unit so barrel is forced into a non-alignment with slide mortices, it would seem to me. Sorry couldn't reply to your post since Arnies was down for two days for me. I've exchanged a few posts with Illusion on ASC and he said that he found the Hurricane kits to be manufactured inconsistently across all three Kimbers. The barrel is indeed locking up with the lugs on the slide (I think primarily the rear one) since after a few good sessions of trying to rack the gun to submission I've noticed very faint lines of scratches on my Kimber barrel and some of the paint wearing out on the rear lug (albeit faintly). I've given my Kimber to get the barrel sorted out by a local gunsmith since he lives closer to the gunsmith's place so any work the gunsmith does should probably be lightly grinding off the rear lug of the slide...I'll see what else he'd have done once I get my gun back and make sure all the aftermarket parts I've installed aren't missing (just in case...I find it unlikely that the smith will remove or replace any of my aftermarket parts since he's somewhat reputable especially within the international school / westerners airsoft scene in Hong Kong from what I can tell). By the way, can anyone tell me whether the WA 1911 recoil spring plugs fit the marui slide and recoil spring and bushing? I'm asking this because I want to use the flat faced recoil spring guide so as to imitate the real SIS but for TM based 1911s no airsoft brand makes the particular recoil spring plug style that I want. WA makes them (and have it on their version of the Kimber SIS) so if the WA plug fits I'll scour the airsoft shops for a spare WA recoil spring plug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 By the way, can anyone tell me whether the WA 1911 recoil spring plugs fit the marui slide and recoil spring and bushing? I'm asking this because I want to use the flat faced recoil spring guide so as to imitate the real SIS but for TM based 1911s no airsoft brand makes the particular recoil spring plug style that I want. WA makes them (and have it on their version of the Kimber SIS) so if the WA plug fits I'll scour the airsoft shops for a spare WA recoil spring plug. Ive used WAs guide rods and springs before now and they fitted fine in TM 1911 pistols (My Wilson KZ-9 still has its one fitted!) but why dont you just grind down the checkered face of the standard 1911a1 plug till its smooth then 'key' it with sandpaper for a coat of paint? I did this with my custom made AMT Hardballer 6 inch I did a while back. Check it out on my YouTube page link in my signature Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carter Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Are there any decent 6004 clones out there that hold an Army MEU? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Ive used WAs guide rods and springs before now and they fitted fine in TM 1911 pistols (My Wilson KZ-9 still has its one fitted!) but why dont you just grind down the checkered face of the standard 1911a1 plug till its smooth then 'key' it with sandpaper for a coat of paint? I did this with my custom made AMT Hardballer 6 inch I did a while back. Check it out on my YouTube page link in my signature I've seen your vids before on customisation of the 1911s, they're very good I must say The problem is I don't want to spend the time doing it as I'm busy with research and course work in Uni and I don't have access to a dremel for grinding I also highly doubt whether I can get the same smooth finish as the production WA recoil plugs compared to one where I just modify the stock Marui one so I don't want to risk spending some 2-3 hours grinding and sanding away from the stock plug only to find out I screwed up later or it doesn't look as appealing as the stock WA one as I like. Thanks for the suggestion and information though, I appreciate it! Btw, you said you've used guide rods and springs; but that's not the same as the recoil spring plug and that's what I'm concerned with. 3 things jump out at me if I want to use the WA plug: 1. Does the plug fit the marui 1911 spring (well I run the Hurricane one but I suppose the dimensions be the same) or do I have to use a WA one? 2. Does the plug fit the frame of the Marui 1911 (if it does then I suppose the dimensions are the same with the Marui plug hence it'll fit in my Hurricane kit). 3. Does the plug fit the marui bushing when it is locked into place? If the circumference of the plug is larger or smaller than the one where the bushing locks into place; either the plug won't fit or the bushing will wobble around in the slide. Anyway thanks again for your help MrManiac Edited October 11, 2011 by intinerious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1st_shooter Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks Tangman for selling me this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork_O Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 My current 1911 collection - all Western Arms, all full metal. Almost all Prime kits with custom bits and grips. - SFA V12 Face Off edition matt gold - SFA V12 Face Off edition brass - Kimber Ultra CDPII - Kimber Raptor II two tone - SFA V10 frame with Tommy Franks slide - Tommy Franks SFA frame with V10 ported slide (all black) - MMC Tiki ported with MS engraving - Prime Tiki with SV hogue grips (WA Tiki based) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfgeorge Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Amazing collection. I'm very jealous. Wolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Loving that collection Clockwork_O. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Not being a big WA or even Tiki fan that is still by far the most impressive 1911 collection (real or not) i have seen outside of the US. 'FireKnife' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Indeed. A beautiful collection Milan. I'm sure this will please a few MGS fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 The feed ramp's been polished to a mirror sheen. It's not going to have any feeding problems.[/gravel] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 now I need one of them carbon fiber knife with a taser.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MODDAN Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Dang it 1st_shooter... that is one purdy light. I want one of those! Been looking for one to buy for ages. If you ever feel like selling it, let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1st_shooter Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks Man, I had the day off yesterday and refurbed the light so it looks newew and took some of the marks off the gun. + I also added white dots to the sights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clockwork_O Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 WA Springfield Armory V10 with Prime kit and VZ grips Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Not sure if ive posted this already, if I have I apologies. My TM MEU based Springfield Armoury TRP (Guarder chrome kit). This was a pain in the preverbials to fit and I wont be buying another Guarder kit in a hurry I can tell you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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