TM parts in a WE G17

AnthonyG · March 23rd, 2015, 23:00

I was debating whether to get a TM or WE G17. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone near me has the TM version in stock otherwise It probably would have been my choice.

I'm just wondering how parts interchange works between these two? Are they universal both ways, or are there any parts that are exclusive to one brand?

-Thanks

BioRage · March 23rd, 2015, 23:41

Mach1 isn't far from you. They have it in stock.

http://mach1airsoft.com/product/tokyo-marui-glock-17/

Ask them to price match depot @ $265.00

AnthonyG · March 24th, 2015, 00:16

Ah I didn't realize.

Its a bit far since I'm actually in Pickering, but could be worth it if they'll price match.

Danke · March 24th, 2015, 00:23

Parts that are a drop in fit on a TM will need filing, grinding, machining, hammering, or otherwise manhandling to fit a WE.

AnthonyG · March 24th, 2015, 01:47

but the other way is okay?

Danke · March 24th, 2015, 02:31

What specific part?

daishi · March 24th, 2015, 08:09

Just get a TM...... then get any one of the plethora of parts that fit a TM perfectly or near perfectly.

WE vs TM really isn't even a challenge...just go TM. Also read the "upgrading your TM glock" sticky to know what to get.

Zack The Ripper · March 24th, 2015, 08:40

WE pistols often get overlooked but they can be made very consistent with few modifications. Tight bore, new hop rubber; that's about all you need.

TM is very nice. Just know you will essentially be replacing everything to prevent breakages in using propane. TM also tends to be prettier than the WE Glocks. Something to consider.

If money is not a big worry, go TM.

AnthonyG · March 24th, 2015, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by daishi

Just get a TM...... then get any one of the plethora of parts that fit a TM perfectly or near perfectly.

WE vs TM really isn't even a challenge...just go TM. Also read the "upgrading your TM glock" sticky to know what to get.

I agree, I'd really like to own a tm, Its just availability seems to be not as good at the moment. I could probably even go for a hi-capa which would be my second choice.

2 of my friends have the we G17, which makes me comfortable with getting one. But I'll probably feel like I'm missing out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack The Ripper

TM is very nice. Just know you will essentially be replacing everything to prevent breakages in using propane.

Is propane also a problem with a we? I was considering getting a propane adapter.

BioRage · March 24th, 2015, 23:23

Propane is fine in either pistols, I ran propane in all my Tokyo Marui pistols with zero problems.

Availability is fine, you live in Toronto, and you can go to Mach1 and grab one, just ask them to price match.

Your two friends can share magazines with you (WE + TM magazines are interchangeable).

Wli · March 24th, 2015, 23:25

If you live in Pickering, just go to Heros in Oshawa. They have the TM G17 in stock.

AnthonyG · March 25th, 2015, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wli

If you live in Pickering, just go to Heros in Oshawa. They have the TM G17 in stock.

I already asked them.

Their website is not accurate.

Kos-Mos · March 25th, 2015, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioRage

Propane is fine in either pistols, I ran propane in all my Tokyo Marui pistols with zero problems.

Availability is fine, you live in Toronto, and you can go to Mach1 and grab one, just ask them to price match.

Your two friends can share magazines with you (WE + TM magazines are interchangeable).

I have seen 3 TM G17 slide explode in the last month... all interior fields btw.

TMs will works on propane, for a time.

Hicapas do run forever on propane, but Glocks break the slide in 2 at the front.

BioRage · March 25th, 2015, 11:01

If you are considering a Hi-Capa, Toronto Airsoft has the TM Hi-Capas, 1911, HK45, P226, and some other bits. $280+tax instore.

Not sure what their stock was after TAC.

e-luder · March 25th, 2015, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyG

I was debating whether to get a TM or WE G17. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone near me has the TM version in stock otherwise It probably would have been my choice.

I'm just wondering how parts interchange works between these two? Are they universal both ways, or are there any parts that are exclusive to one brand?

-Thanks

Well as mentioned, tolerances are key.

it's best not to mix and match some of the key internal components.

For example, a WE sear will not work properly with a Marui hammer. Different sized sear hooks, you see.

For the bestest scenario, keep everything as they are. ie. keep marui, marui.
If something happens to break, buy the part that is properly spec'ed for the respective platforms.

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March 23rd, 2015, 23:00	#1
AnthonyG LUser Title Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pickering/Toronto	TM parts in a WE G17 I was debating whether to get a TM or WE G17. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like anyone near me has the TM version in stock otherwise It probably would have been my choice. I'm just wondering how parts interchange works between these two? Are they universal both ways, or are there any parts that are exclusive to one brand? -Thanks

March 24th, 2015, 00:23	#4
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Parts that are a drop in fit on a TM will need filing, grinding, machining, hammering, or otherwise manhandling to fit a WE. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

March 24th, 2015, 02:31	#6
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	What specific part? __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

March 23rd, 2015, 23:41	#2
BioRage Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto	Mach1 isn't far from you. They have it in stock. http://mach1airsoft.com/product/tokyo-marui-glock-17/ Ask them to price match depot @ $265.00

March 24th, 2015, 00:16	#3
AnthonyG LUser Title Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pickering/Toronto	Ah I didn't realize. Its a bit far since I'm actually in Pickering, but could be worth it if they'll price match.

March 24th, 2015, 01:47	#5
AnthonyG LUser Title Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pickering/Toronto	but the other way is okay?

March 24th, 2015, 08:40	#8
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	WE pistols often get overlooked but they can be made very consistent with few modifications. Tight bore, new hop rubber; that's about all you need. TM is very nice. Just know you will essentially be replacing everything to prevent breakages in using propane. TM also tends to be prettier than the WE Glocks. Something to consider. If money is not a big worry, go TM. __________________ Guardians of Asgaard

March 24th, 2015, 23:23	#10
BioRage Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto	Propane is fine in either pistols, I ran propane in all my Tokyo Marui pistols with zero problems. Availability is fine, you live in Toronto, and you can go to Mach1 and grab one, just ask them to price match. Your two friends can share magazines with you (WE + TM magazines are interchangeable).

March 24th, 2015, 23:25	#11
Wli Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto	If you live in Pickering, just go to Heros in Oshawa. They have the TM G17 in stock.

March 25th, 2015, 11:01	#14
BioRage Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto	If you are considering a Hi-Capa, Toronto Airsoft has the TM Hi-Capas, 1911, HK45, P226, and some other bits. $280+tax instore. Not sure what their stock was after TAC.

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