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Hey guys,
first thing first -> How come this thread is not stickied yet? O.o
there's a great wealth of info in there, thanks e-Luder, and all who've contributed to this thread!
That said, I'm in the process of buying a used TM G18c, with the following installed, and wanted some recommendations:
-shooter's design slide
-guarder reinforced polymer grip (tan)
-guarder spring guide/spring
-shooter's design hammer spring
-TK twist barrel
-9ball purple bucking
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I think the actual upgrades are already fine as it is, but wanted to make sure that there's no "dangerous combination" that might lead to premature wear. Or if you have any recommendations about what to add/change to have better durability, etc.
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Depending on what your using it for, those upgrades should suffice. The Nineball bucking will give you a slight increase in FPS and TK Twist will give you a decent grouping output.
The SD hammer spring is bomb! I actually prefer it over the Guarder ones because is much stiffer and doesn't lose its tension as much.
IF there is one thing I can tell you to watch out for is an outerbarrel. Just make sure you choose one that's super compatible with the slide you have. Preferably, one from the same company. THe Guarder barrel have a tight fit around the Hop up chamber and sometimes, it messes up the tilt cycle....
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I also read somewhere (don't remember who/where, sorry) about the G18c having a spring/detent pin somewhere around the BBU that could eat the nozzle away if it wasn't modded, but there was no mention of what that mod is, and looking and the exploded diagrams I couldn't really see where that pin is supposed to be. Anyone can clarify?
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It's located right under the extractor plate of the slide. It looks like a detent pin that 1911/2011's use to lock the thumb safety into position (the two pins above the grip).
When you take your BBU out, just be careful not to force the BBU out because that pin can spring and you may lose it forever and ever....and ever.
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Regarding mags, I would be tempted to get the WE's mags as they are much less expensive, but am on the fence considering it's WE... Some other forums seemed to say WE's have higher flow and making it easier to move heavier slides and increases performance because of this. True? And are the mags worth it or will they leak their life after a game or two?
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To be honest, I never really put my WE mags to it's paces. So I don't know how to answer your question directly. But the ones that I did have, they were kinda awkward in the Marui system. Some of them sat lower than the others.
My general rule of thumb is to stick with a corresponding manufacturer. Keep WE mags with WE guns and Marui mags with Marui guns and you'll be much happier. Look at the posts prior. Look at the evidence. A KJW system can't take a Marui mag properly.
This eliminates stupid fitting issues or stupid behaviours each magazine can exhibit during operation. At least IMHO...
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The big difference is in the fill. While the TM mags sputter when they are full the WE mags fill completely silently. They also dont seem to leak as much (if any) gas while filling.
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All Marui Mags operate like this. It's designed to keep you from over pressuring the magazine and blowing out all your seals.
I prefer it this way to be honest. I like knowing when to stop during the fill....
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I got a TM G17 with a PGC metal slide which was made cycling so smooth like a dream. Yet I can not get out more shots from my TM magazines than 10. So I need to replace the magazine catch and my magazines, too. I am glad there is a solution and sad it will cost much.
Perhaps a valve replacement could solve the problem of the TM magazines?
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Just make sure you're filling all the way....