nikoneko Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Some HK dealers have them in also...Snowman already got his Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Indeed I have -Seems to be chrono-ing around 310 fps with 134a at 20C - Below my V-Comp, but maybe that's tweaked... Big, feels a bit light (although it's over a kilo), but nicely balanced. Great finish, although the metal slide plate looks a bit at odds with the frame and barrel (ABS, of course). Nice operation, but, of course, no kick Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Soloman Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 These are now on sale at airsoft scotland: See here Link to post Share on other sites
seth Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Indeed I have -Seems to be chrono-ing around 310 fps with 134a at 20C - Below my V-Comp, but maybe that's tweaked... Big, feels a bit light (although it's over a kilo), but nicely balanced. Great finish, although the metal slide plate looks a bit at odds with the frame and barrel (ABS, of course). Nice operation, but, of course, no kick Cheers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've found my M500 to be very sensitive to cylinder temperatures, and the first shot always comes out weak. Did you let the cylinder warm up before firing? After firing 14 shots rapidly (to try and use up the remaining gas) I chronoed it and it was a measly "tree-vo cey'm-sheist" FPS on green gas, but found it nearing "pyat'-zerro-zerro" on green gas, .2 BBs, warm cylinder, and hammer leaf spring cranked all the way up. Oh, FPS figures are in Russian, because I don't want to get busted for bespeaking "high" FPS figures, so find a russian speaker to get you the numbers In a nutshell, 310 FPS sounds a bit low on 134, so I recommend letting the cylinder warm, fire the first round, then begin chronoing after that. You can also turn the leaf spring screw on the handle to lower/raise the FPS. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted June 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Well the gun was gassed and in my 20C+ loft all day, so I reckon it was warm enough. I fired 30-40 rounds and all were in a similar range. My PO fired 300fps on green gas, which is roughly what I'd expect, at the same time. It's quite possible, though, that the leaf spring is cranked to a low setting. Actually, this (if confirmed by more tests) is probably quite good news for UK skirmishers as it means you can safely skirmish the 500 on 134a. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
The Kop Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 It is so sad to see that tanaka is still using the tiny 6mm bb for this giant. Look from the front, the 6mm rounds looks rediculious. It would be wonderful if tanaka could utilize the marushin 8mm BB for this monster. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 OK - Just tested my Tanaka revolvers at 15m (best I can do). Compared the S&W M29 6.5" with the S&W M500 - Both used 134a gas and .25g BBs and it's about 18C this morning in the garden. Firing at a 10inch x 12 inch box, the 500 put all 6 rounds in a 6 inch grouping, but near the bottom of the box (below the aimpoint, which was the centre). I haven't touched the hop-up, so I guess this can be compensated for. The M29 only hit the box twice. However, rather than veering off left or right, the issue appears to be an overly strong hop-up, with the shots flying straight, but veering over the box in 2/3rds of the cases. I haven't touched the hammer spring, so I cannot say if this can be compensated for. So, I think it's true to say that the 500 IS more accurate than the 29s, but the issue with my 29 (at least) is a hop-up that requires heavier than .25g BBs, which HAS been observed by other reviewers. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Utty Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Yes, I remember when I tested my M629 Performance Center V Comp etc etc, using .43g BBs and green gas @ 13 degrees C, @ 20 meters range, it seemed like the .43g ammo was only slightly too heavy for the hop-up - most shots hitting the lower part of the A4 sheet I was aiming at. .36g BBs would probably have resulted in a straight flight path. If the M500 can produce straight flight paths with lighter BBs, then I think that's only a good thing. Carbon coated Straight BBs are expensive, and quickly leave a layer of carbon filth in the barrel. Link to post Share on other sites
The Kop Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 can anyone suggest a good holster for this monster? Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Knevil Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 guarder/viper tornado holsters can pretty much accept any pistol. Link to post Share on other sites
The Kop Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 but think a classic full leather holster go better with this gun. Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Desantis make 3 different m500 holsters which you can buy from S&W's online store and uncle mikes make a bandolier style holster for the m500 which comes in hunting camo. Link to post Share on other sites
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