So, as I mentioned in an
earlier thread, I've recently obtained a shiny new chrome TM Desert Eagle Hardkick. It's a friggin' huge, nice solid pistol; plenty loud, lots of kick, and that blingy intimidator look that makes even me (a "sneaky ghost"-type hunter) want to stand up and shout "Bring it on, you $*#&-smokin' $^@! mother$&#@@&!!!".
Definitely propane-ready, slide has a full metal rail insert. I'm very happy with the purchase. *shameless unsponsored plug over*
Now, that said, I do agree with others that it has a plasticky feel to it. The ugly seam and clacky-sounding blowback are definite negatives; I may be forced to track down a
Guarder CNC'd aluminum kit. Anyone got/tried one? How's the fit?
Also looking at tightbores; found a
PDI 6.01mm barrel, and a
Creation 6.04mm barrel. I've been told that 6.01 is far too tight for normal field use, BBs must be washed/everything kept dust-free & spotless etc., but I've never heard of the Creation brand before, and tightbores are fiddly things. PDI and Prometheus make the best IMHO. Anyone here know/use Creation barrels?
Hur hur, I see they make high-flow valves & scope mounts too... add a stock and a 500mm barrel and I've got me a .50cal rifle.
I'll mention that this is my first TM GBB, most of my pistols are WA Berettas (M8045, M84FS) and Tanaka revolvers (M29, M629 "Super Performance") and they're all freakin' perfect; even with plastic frames & slides, they've got a "cold steel" feel and heft. The WA M84FS is my favorite by far; small, lightning fast on propane (no cracks yet, and it's hard to shoot with my fingers crossed
), and the most accurate airsoft pistol I've ever used.
I wanna make this DE worthy of it's size.
May 16th, 2010, 18:02
