Souske Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Because Japanese law doesn't permit all metal airsoft pistols... Simple as that. Cheers. Ooooh right, I forgot about that. I thought that also applied to rifles until TM released the Type89. Link to post Share on other sites
Romulus Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 My latest challenge on my Delta project has been finding a barrel and recoil guide configuration that I liked. I tried a Hi-Capa 5.1 bull barrel and while it looked good I didn't like the plastic. The TM guide rod worked great though so I decided that rather than buying a full length guide rod set I would mod the stock TM recoil busing to take one. After drilling the bushing and then filing it till the recoil rod fit I had a working full length guide rod set provided that I used my spare Hi-Capa hop-up unit. The other thought that had crossed my mind was to remove some material from the recoil bushing (after seeing Captain Plastics modded ones) but I decided that I like a healthy amount of kick for now. I am very happy with the effect though. I am also gad that I didn't have to bother with the wait and cost of getting something from Hong Kong. Now I have to decide whether I should polish any other bits on the front of the barrel. I like the way the black and silver combination works with the rest of the gun. The other changes since I last took pictures include swapping out the 9Ball controls for a stock slide catch and a modified TM Hi-Capa 4.3 thumb safety. I am much happier with this look and it all works great. Onto the pictures.... Link to post Share on other sites
krame Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Wow, nice job Rom. I think you should file and sand it down just a little more so it doesn't look so jaggy. Imo it would look better with everything in the front polished including the barrel and with the 9-ball controls. Link to post Share on other sites
Romulus Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Thanks. The reason I haven't smoothed it is because I wasn't sure if I wanted it silver or not. Maybe I should polish the bushing and recoil bushing but leave the barrel black ( I like the black). As for the 9Ball controls, the thumb safety moved to easily and the slide catch didn't catch reliably so I'm not going back to them. Edited January 7, 2008 by Romulus Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I asked around for that kit awhile ago, no one outside of Japan could source it for me. If you find a contact let me know. I would prefer a TRS myself... TRS? Never herad of that? A Springfield model or something else? @ Souske: The Type89 is a AEG and therefore electric gun. Metal body has way more influence on Gas powered guns, as you can raise the power remarkably by using powerful gas, ABS parts would break. With AEGs metal body is not that essential to power issues, maybe that's why japanese brands go for metal with AEGs but not with GBBs. As far as I know of course Link to post Share on other sites
jimel Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 TRS? Never herad of that? A Springfield model or something else? Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special 1911 Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just a asking for a clarification, so on TM 1911, in order to use a full length Hi-Capa guide rod, you need to use the Hi-capa hop-up as well? Does it still fit inside the 1911 slide/outer barrel combo? Link to post Share on other sites
hkssr20det Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 The 1911 Hop UP has a post on the bottom to mount the stock guide on. The Hi Capas all use full length guide rods, so they do without one, so their guide rods don't have room for the post. You could just cut the post off. Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special 1911 Ah, you mean: only as single stack version … I only have seen the TK slide as 4.3 version … ------ @ RacingManiac: You mean spring guiding rod like this? There are special guiding rods for Marui 1911 that take the fixing pin of the hopup unit. There maybe are ways to take the hicapa one, but you have to change inner barrel and so on, and maybe the bushing guide wouldn't fit the bushing of the 1911 slide. The bushing guide I use is a special one that came with the stainless bushing. Edited January 7, 2008 by SamJacksonFan Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 thanks for the answers guys, I think hkssr20det's suggestion might work well.... How is that Pachmayr grip work for your SamJacksonFan, does it need any modification to fit? I am thinking for my KJW1911 when it gets here I want to go with a 2 tone style with the side of the slide being polished silver, the front also silver with black bushing(perhaps a full length guiderod as I have one lying around), a silver polished barrel and chamber with the top of the slide black(for look as well as not having glare), and maybe run silver controls and trigger but I am thinking either to use that Pachmayr grip(Signiture series is it?) or a Rosewood non-wraparound type.... Link to post Share on other sites
Fellowz Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 dude that is wicked sick! what grips are those? Link to post Share on other sites
Filip von Izabelin Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Colt 1911, TM, Guarder metal outer barrel and chamber. Link to post Share on other sites
twan Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 what grips are those?pachmayr Link to post Share on other sites
lightprocess Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Where do you get Pachmayrs without the gold medallions? Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Right, original Pachmayrs. Normally they have the golden Lion (I hope it is one, but I'm pritty shure) and I had a hard time finding this version without one (I even do not know anymore why I searched for this specific version ). With the Marui there's no problem, drop and fit any real steel grips (I had wood grips and original Kimbers on that droped in perfectly). I think I'll get me some Pachmayrs with medallion, too, when I have a chance. They give it a nice extra note … Nice thing about Pachmayrs, you don't loose weight by replacing stock grips with metal inlay, because my Pachmayrs also have an metal inlay placed within the rubber. dude that is wicked sick! Well, this Marui 1911A1 is supposed to convert into a modern Springfield 1911. But thats only the plan yet. That's why the full length recoil guide and stainless bushing are installed. Just first step Edited January 7, 2008 by SamJacksonFan Link to post Share on other sites
gunnermaniac Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nice guns guys, especialy yours sam, loving the grips! *Que advertisment* Just incase anybody has one I am selling KWC colt national match magazines in my clearout. I saw a few people on here with them. Thanks P.S I can find hardly and sites which sell TM 1911 grips could someone send me somewhere... thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Romulus Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just a asking for a clarification, so on TM 1911, in order to use a full length Hi-Capa guide rod, you need to use the Hi-capa hop-up as well? Does it still fit inside the 1911 slide/outer barrel combo? The 1911 Hop UP has a post on the bottom to mount the stock guide on. The Hi Capas all use full length guide rods, so they do without one, so their guide rods don't have room for the post. You could just cut the post off. hkssr20det is right, all you have to do is cut off the small guide bit on the front. I intend to do this to mine after I am sure that I want to keep the Hi-Capa guide rod. It's actually quite simple to fit one and I find it a lot more satisfying to actually make a custom piece than just shelling out more cash. Anyone can spend money for things. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nice thing about Pachmayrs, you don't loose weight by replacing stock grips with metal inlay, because my Pachmayrs also have an metal inlay placed within the rubber. Nice....looks like I'll be getting one.... Link to post Share on other sites
c_a_r_t_e_r_3_5 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 http://www.shaga.de/softair/1911_1.jpg http://www.shaga.de/softair/1911_2.jpg There are special guiding rods for Marui 1911 that take the fixing pin of the hopup unit. There maybe are ways to take the hicapa one, but you have to change inner barrel and so on, and maybe the bushing guide wouldn't fit the bushing of the 1911 slide. The bushing guide I use is a special one that came with the stainless bushing. That is a beautiful 1911. Makes me think about getting one more and more. Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 It's actually quite simple to fit one and I find it a lot more satisfying to actually make a custom piece than just shelling out more cash. Anyone can spend money for things. Yeah, I'll blow the money for the useless things in life. But at least my recoil spring guiding rod sits straight and firm on the pin, moving nowhere … I'm a custom shopper, baby But I guess, the cutting off one will work … but it will make the return to covered recoil spring action impossible … you kill a classic model, pal *just kidding* Link to post Share on other sites
r.ocelot Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 but it will make the return to covered recoil spring action impossible Don't tell the guys at WA that, they have been doing that for years. Link to post Share on other sites
speculator Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 my new marui 1911s: Stock plastic TM 1911 (prob for sale) -Guarder upgraded TM M1911 i must say these are my 5th 1911s. The guarder kit feels a bit rougher compared to my v2 KJW 1911 (special edition w/ trademarks) and doesnt have this nice crackly feeling when inserting the mag. Its an awesome gun though and fantastic quality. Had to sell all my other 1911s to justify this purchase > : ) Link to post Share on other sites
FriendlyFire! Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I don't know if you guys notice, but those parts from boomarms and gunsnguys are made (atleast I think they are) by Nova themselves you can check there site here. And yes I was speaking of the safety, grip safety, main spring housing etc... Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Don't tell the guys at WA that, they have been doing that for years. Come on, give me a chance here Otherwise I've just blown money for nothing (I obviously did, but I'm happy with it) Link to post Share on other sites
felix4536 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 does anyone know how to use front strap checkering files?? I know they are meant for RS 1911's but im thinking they would work. Saves the trouble of getting a nova frame. Link to post Share on other sites
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