Utty Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Keep in mind that even if hi-capa slides fit, you'll still need hi-capa sights for them. I'd just wait until there're 1911a1-specific slides made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Keep in mind that even if hi-capa slides fit, you'll still need hi-capa sights for them. I'd just wait until there're 1911a1-specific slides made. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe the real-steel sights will fit? But it does make more sense to just wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
(V)atrix Posted July 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, the TM Sig 226 doesn't have that feature... And I also don't recall that feature on the TM M9s or TM Desert Eagles I've used in the past. Guess it's just on their 1911-series guns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wege Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Well, I would suggest the sights from the 4.3 to use instead of the 5.1 sights.. FAR easier to acquire an image IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Actually, the TM Sig 226 doesn't have that feature... And I also don't recall that feature on the TM M9s or TM Desert Eagles I've used in the past. Guess it's just on their 1911-series guns. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As the 226 has a decocker, it's kinda a special case. And that feature was on both the TM M9s I've owned, plus the Desert Eagle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Holy *beep*. I just got it and it's *fruitcage* amazing. I haven't even shot it yet and I love it. It's so NIIIIICE. Thank you again for your review. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 in terms of quality does it equal a WA ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 in terms of quality does it equal a WA ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would say it's on par with my Beretta M84 in terms of fit and finish. The only distraction is the inability to decock it manually, which I tend to do often with my other pistols. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Are there any 1911's with a functioning decocker, real or airsoft? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 dont think they have a decocker, you have to manually drop the hammer.. hbc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 That's what I thought. 1911's are supposed to be cocked, locked, and ready to rock! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Maybe the real-steel sights will fit? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No. Definitely not the rear sight anyway. The only distraction is the inability to decock it manually, which I tend to do often with my other pistols. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't that a little unsafe? I never manually decock my GBBs (unless the mag is out). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Isn't that a little unsafe? I never manually decock my GBBs (unless the mag is out). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're right. It's very unsafe. Whenever a decocking lever or safety decocking lever exists, I use that instead of manually decocking. Some guns, however, don't have a decocking lever, and you must (should) remove the magazine before thumb decocking it. P.S. Again. This is by far the sexist GBB I've ever handled. It's just so NICE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardboiledcop Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 There's nothing wrong with manually decocking a WA. 1911's that is, the beretta's have a working decocker. hbc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 It's unsafe to manually decock any loaded gun, airsoft or real; but Danger is my middle name. Seriously, I only manually decock my Tanaka revolvers, and occassionally my WA Kimber. The TM Hi Capa 4.3 simply can not be manually decocked. And my experience with other TM GBBs, they either provide a decocking lever, or discharge some gas when manually decocking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Seriously, I only manually decock my Tanaka revolvers, and occassionally my WA Kimber. The TM Hi Capa 4.3 simply can not be manually decocked. And my experience with other TM GBBs, they either provide a decocking lever, or discharge some gas when manually decocking. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly, Tanaka revolvers are perfectly safe to thumb-decock, because there's no slide to fly back and break your finger. And, half the fun of Tanaka revolver ownership is playing with the hammer/trigger action. I'd never thumb-decock any WA, regardless of transfer hammer system. The thought of the slide that might fly back and mess me up is just too unsettling to ignore. It seems that it is possible to safely manually decock a TM DE (a dude who borrowed mine did that several times, nothing happened), but I would NEVER do that myself. Ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 It seems that it is possible to safely manually decock a TM DE (a dude who borrowed mine did that several times, nothing happened), but I would NEVER do that myself. Ever. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oh no, I tried that with my TM DE HK, and the slide "flew" back at me. But usually, when you manually decock slowly, the gas released is not as much, and so the blowback of the slide is really weak, but still not recommended. In any case, UNco just informed me that my 1911 is on the way. Incidentally, they haven't changed the pre-order price on the gun, yet, even though the gun is already in stock (wgc has changed their price). I'll find out for myself if TM did anything new about the hammer system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STARGATESG1NUT Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Mine has also departed HK. I'm hoping to have it by the middle of next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Just so we're clear - We all know that the real danger isn't just the slide coming back to bite you, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Picked one up today, it's a real nice piece. Definately gonna do WA some harm. Wonder if they'll do any other versions, that would upset WA! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Some things about Hogue grips: The good news: Hogue rubber finger groove grips fit perfectly, meaning the gun is mostly to scale, and that other real-steel grips should fit it. The bad news: You have to remove the grip weights in the hollow original grips, reducing the weight, and making it one of those guns that only balances with a magazine in it. But it still looks pretty damn sweet: Sorry about the dark and fuzzy pictures. I was taking this at work and I didn't have any lamps or tripods to work with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 lol lamps and tripods ? all you need is a window or the flash on your camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Operator Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Mine is on it's way from Stansted to the FEDEX depot (Yes I've been watching it's progress..) should be here tommorow, now I just have to hope I can get to the door before my wife... "Why have you bought ANOTHER gun!" Ha Ha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim_dandy Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 lol lamps and tripods ? all you need is a window or the flash on your camera. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On my digital camera, flash can be one the ugliest things ever to haunt a picture. I never use a flash except when it's the only thing I have available. Even then I usually end up deleting pictures that used a flash. Perhaps it's just that I can't set it up properly, but I get decent results without it. I can make a good picture using a lamp for better light and a tripod to keep my digital camera still due to its incredibly long exposure time for certain photos. For other photos, the process I use is entirely unnecessary, but taking a closeup of an item in my house late at night requires it. Oh, and good luck Operator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 lol yeah i no about the problems with flash. well im on the slippery road - i just asked for a quote for one of these posted, with ym team discount from HK if its cheap enough i might get a spare mag too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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