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1) Which pistol is the closest analogue to a "version 2 M4 with easily replacable parts" in the pistol world? (emphasis on TM if it helps answer this question). What parts are upgradable/changable? Like with AEGs, are there companies which cluster around upgrading given models/brands?
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TM Hicapa. Upgradeable parts include frame, slide, trigger, hammer, hop up, inner barrel, sear, disconnector, sights, etc. Most of the parts can be upgraded. Companes that offer upgrades include Guarder, Airsoft Surgeon, Nova, PGC, firefly, nineball, PDI, shooter design 5KU (not recommended). Those are the main ones if I remember correctly. My suggestion is to browse through pistol parts brands from major oversea retailers.
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2) If upgrading internals to improve reliability is an absolutely-recommended must, then what are the minimum must-have upgrades to survive lots of games in various weather extremes? (hurray for Ontario weather swings!)
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Hop up rubber and inner barrel for increase accuracy, not really a necessity, but it would be a priority on my list. Although not really an internal upgrade, I would definitely upgrade to a metal slide/outer barrel with a stronger recoil spring (to help return the metal/heaver slide to battery) for increase realism.
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3) Tech-wise, what do I need to teach myself to be a happy gas pistol owner?
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The best thing to teach yourself is learning how the gun works. Knowing how it works can help you identify and troubleshoot problems. Its quite fun when you find out how it works.
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4) What are some of the first things to fail? Is there a standard takedown-and-make-it-good procedure after purchase, like with AEGs? (I always re-shim, clean and re-lube now after buying AEGs and this has been a huge help).
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If you are buying a TM glock, as in the picture you posted above, the front post on the frame with break. You can ask Qlong or Racing Maniac. Lube the slide/frame rails, make sure your piston oring is well lubed with silicon oil. Those are the basics.
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5) What aspects of pistols do noobs think is important but wise old-timers know is unimportant? In AEGs, I find new people overvalue certain features while ignoring advice from people who know money and effort is better-spent.
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A lot of noobs like high FPS and recoil/kick back from the slide..For more advance users, they tend to like increase accuracy, gas efficiency, short stroking of the slide for increase speed, and even IPSC. Im not saying that newbies like one thing, or advance players like the other, its just my general observations.
I will defer the last two questions to other members..