armoredsnail Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 wow...that gun looks...incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I just sent in an order. I hold you, Matrix, personally responsible for FORCING me to buy this gun. With two magazines. And Hogue grips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 The magazines are already available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boosterboy Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) you know what would be funny. If everyone started copying marui's 1911a1, literally every single component is cloned. Just like how everyone copied Marui's V2 and V3 gearbox. then 2 or 3 years down the road, you can have infinite flavors of Marui-style gas blow back single stacker 1911s, while having full "interoperability" between parts from different companies. I mean sure, you see companies release slides and upgrades, not no clone. and KJW and WE does a poor job. I can dream can I. Edited July 3, 2006 by boosterboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted July 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I just sent in an order. I hold you, Matrix, personally responsible for FORCING me to buy this gun. With two magazines. And Hogue grips. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL - well, when you receive it and are feeling immensely thankful that I convinced you to take that leap, monetary forms of thanks can be sent to... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Saint Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Must... Have... More... Spending power! I rather wish I held off getting a GBB until now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 then 2 or 3 years down the road, you can have infinite flavors of Marui-style gas blow back single stacker 1911s, while having full "interoperability" between parts from different companies. I mean sure, you see companies release slides and upgrades, not no clone. and KJW and WE does a poor job. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Indeed. If only the copycats were actually equal to or improvements over the original. HFC pulled it off with the spectacular M190. I'd love some worthy Hi-Capa and 1911 copies. Just keep in mind how long the TM M9 had been on the market before the HFC M190 was made, though.. - ages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Has anybody in the USA recieved theirs yet? How is the condition of you're trademarks? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> RW glues on a plastic orange barrel cap and a strip of black plastic to cover up the trademarks. And they use a new permanent glue, different from what they used before, no doubt a result of the recent Customs crackdown on RW. I wouldn't advise you try to remove either unless you want to risk deforming the barrel and slide. Or you'll be left with an expensive paper weight until a metal kit is released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
agricus Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 I just got mine today from RW, and I put on my WE Hi-Capa Slide it does fire and cycle properly. So There should be bunch of upgrade parts already exist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 (edited) Hmm. May I ask which model Hi-Capa? Even if a Hi-Capa slide cycles properly on a 1911 frame, would the guts of the 1911 slide fit properly into the slide of the Hi-Capa? And does the same apply for the barrels as well? Edited July 4, 2006 by davedawg123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 I just got mine today from RW, and I put on my WE Hi-Capa Slide it does fire and cycle properly. So There should be bunch of upgrade parts already exist. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why would you want to put an Hi Capa slide on it? I'll probably wait till GnG has it in stock before I buy one. Oh, UNcompany has it on pre-order too. Maybe I'll order one now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
agricus Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 (edited) Hmm. May I ask which model Hi-Capa? Even if a Hi-Capa slide cycles properly on a 1911 frame, would the guts of the 1911 slide fit properly into the slide of the Hi-Capa? And does the same apply for the barrels as well? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The lower inner frame probably won't fit due to magazine differences. I would think the hammer and the sear will, but don't take my word for it. Following is items that i tried and work Piston Cylinder Slide Slide Inner Frame(wrong term?) WE's won't fit TM's might just a few mm too wide otherwise identical. Barrel Set (Inner, Outer, Recoil) fit as a set but a recoil guide is a bit tight may need some oil. The Hi-Capa I have is the first one WE/PHX came out with, TM Hi-Capa might have more part compatible. I am not putting on the Hi-Capa slide permenately I just want to know if it work..that's all..Curiosity Edited July 4, 2006 by agricus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Why would you want to put an Hi Capa slide on it? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To see what upgrade possibilities are available should the 1911's plastic parts fail in the process of, uh, stuff, and you have to wait until metal kits are released before you even have a chance to shoot your new toy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Operator Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Oh well looks like I need yet more overtime. Mines on order thanks to this review! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wege Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 (V)atrix- what verdict on the grip safety.. and frame safety for that matter? Is the grip safety actually working correctly on the TM1911?? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 (V)atrix- what verdict on the grip safety.. and frame safety for that matter? Is the grip safety actually working correctly on the TM1911?? Cheers <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, both safeties work as they should. The Frame safety is positive and snaps into position (unlike the KSC 1911 I tried), and the grip safety operates like the real steel version. The only operational difference I can find is that the TM1911 won't allow me to fully lower the hammer when manually de-cocking the pistol. Some sort of mechanism prevents the hammer from moving past the half-cock position unless the hammer is moving at full speed. So, the only way to safely drop the hammer, all the way, is to remove the magazine and "dry fire" a shot. Not a huge issue, but a bit frustrating for someone who (like me) prefers to be able to manually de-cock a weapon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Just for reference, the hammer drop thing is the same as the Hi Capa. And any other TM pistol I've tried, for that matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basho Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 2 ordered today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy5150 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Good review. I've been looking for a gbb 1911. This may be the one.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 this is the gun to finish my nam impression. was between this, the cheapo WA one, and the KSC one. from what i have read, this wins by miles, and its got TM GBB awesomeness. but how does it cope on propane if anybody knows ? its free at my sight, so i dont buy gas lol. hmmm 59 quid from HK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Really too soon to say how it'll handle propane, I would have thought. Based on other TM pistols, it should be fine, but no one's gonna have any long term experience yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wege Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Yes, both safeties work as they should. The Frame safety is positive and snaps into position (unlike the KSC 1911 I tried), and the grip safety operates like the real steel version. The only operational difference I can find is that the TM1911 won't allow me to fully lower the hammer when manually de-cocking the pistol. Some sort of mechanism prevents the hammer from moving past the half-cock position unless the hammer is moving at full speed. So, the only way to safely drop the hammer, all the way, is to remove the magazine and "dry fire" a shot. Not a huge issue, but a bit frustrating for someone who (like me) prefers to be able to manually de-cock a weapon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ta dude.. was suprising to see you away from the ASP forums too.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Just pre-ordered mine through UNco, and propane is all I prepared for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 ta dude.. was suprising to see you away from the ASP forums too.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hehehe, yeah - well, normally I just lurk here, but since I knew people here would be interested in this pistol... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I ordered mine from Dentrinity. They have magazines available there as well. I wonder if the PGC hi-capa slides fit on the 1911. I'd really like to use the "Springfield Armory" slide if possible. Thanks for the review, by the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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