What Is A GOOD Sidearm!?

Drag · July 9th, 2009, 01:01

Hey everyone I just wanted some recommendation on a good gas blow back pistol. I tried both the W.E’s and the KJW’s and the cheep pot metal internals broke on me, on the KJW the outer barrel floe right of. I’m getting really tired of this and just wanted to know from your experiences what models and what companies make good quality pistols with quality internals??? :banghead:

Styrak · July 9th, 2009, 01:08

Any TM pistol. Best pistols available.

Drag · July 9th, 2009, 01:18

what if I replace the abs slide with a metal slide, would that be a problem with the function?

Styrak · July 9th, 2009, 01:37

No. You might want to change the recoil spring out to something stiffer, but the stock one still works.

Drag · July 9th, 2009, 01:43

Thank you I'll look into that

L473ncy · July 9th, 2009, 02:46

Also I believe there may be slightly higher gas consumption due to the weight of the metal slide and the extra amount of gas needed to actually cycle the slide but a metal slide + outer barrel should be good, only down side is really just a slightly higher gas consumption.

Also TM and KSC both make good pistols although most people tend to lean towards TM.

Danke · July 9th, 2009, 02:59

Very happy with TM & KSC pistols.

Make sure you can get magazines, a holster, and magazine pouches for what you pick, it's not much of a sidearm if it's not with you at all times and you've only got one mag.

m102404 · July 9th, 2009, 08:19

TM Hicapa (4.3 is small, 5.1 is full size)...excellent gas mileage and tons of parts around. Hard holsters fit can be an issue.

TM Sig226. Not my favourite...but only because of how it fits my hand. Otherwise an excellent pistol. Gas capacity is ok, but not as good as the HiCapa. Metal kits aren't the easiest to come by.

TM 1911/MEU. Excellent pistols. Small gas capacity. Metal kits are hard to find, but the plastic holds up really well. Lots of parts around.

Kuro_Neko · July 9th, 2009, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

Very happy with TM & KSC pistols.

Make sure you can get magazines, a holster, and magazine pouches for what you pick, it's not much of a sidearm if it's not with you at all times and you've only got one mag.

Holster sure, but multiple mags isn't really that needed unless you plan to use it as a primary. If it's just a last ditch backup and for plinking then one mag is enough. If you're in an AEG battle and you have to resort to your sidearm, you're in trouble. If you actually need more then one mag you're in big trouble.

Jimski · July 9th, 2009, 09:28

I would advise you to avoid Tanaka revolvers, even if it's really fun to battle with a revolver, some essential internal parts are pot metal, which makes those pistols not really fieldable.

Mr. G36! · July 9th, 2009, 10:14

Can't comment on TM, but KSC is a very good brand.

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July 9th, 2009, 01:01	#1
Drag Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009	What Is A GOOD Sidearm!? Hey everyone I just wanted some recommendation on a good gas blow back pistol. I tried both the W.E’s and the KJW’s and the cheep pot metal internals broke on me, on the KJW the outer barrel floe right of. I’m getting really tired of this and just wanted to know from your experiences what models and what companies make good quality pistols with quality internals??? :banghead:

July 9th, 2009, 01:08	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Any TM pistol. Best pistols available. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

July 9th, 2009, 01:37	#4
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	No. You might want to change the recoil spring out to something stiffer, but the stock one still works. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

July 9th, 2009, 01:18	#3
Drag Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009	what if I replace the abs slide with a metal slide, would that be a problem with the function?

July 9th, 2009, 01:43	#5
Drag Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009	Thank you I'll look into that

July 9th, 2009, 02:46	#6
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Also I believe there may be slightly higher gas consumption due to the weight of the metal slide and the extra amount of gas needed to actually cycle the slide but a metal slide + outer barrel should be good, only down side is really just a slightly higher gas consumption. Also TM and KSC both make good pistols although most people tend to lean towards TM. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

July 9th, 2009, 02:59	#7
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Very happy with TM & KSC pistols. Make sure you can get magazines, a holster, and magazine pouches for what you pick, it's not much of a sidearm if it's not with you at all times and you've only got one mag. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

July 9th, 2009, 08:19	#8
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	TM Hicapa (4.3 is small, 5.1 is full size)...excellent gas mileage and tons of parts around. Hard holsters fit can be an issue. TM Sig226. Not my favourite...but only because of how it fits my hand. Otherwise an excellent pistol. Gas capacity is ok, but not as good as the HiCapa. Metal kits aren't the easiest to come by. TM 1911/MEU. Excellent pistols. Small gas capacity. Metal kits are hard to find, but the plastic holds up really well. Lots of parts around.

July 9th, 2009, 09:28	#10
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	I would advise you to avoid Tanaka revolvers, even if it's really fun to battle with a revolver, some essential internal parts are pot metal, which makes those pistols not really fieldable. __________________

July 9th, 2009, 10:14	#11
Mr. G36! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beautiful Thunder Bay, where dreams become nightmares!	Can't comment on TM, but KSC is a very good brand. __________________ Airsoft It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt...and then it becomes sport!

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