Shizbazki

Yes they are MilSpec

I regularly refer people to the following diagram and i myself follow it not just for pistols by GBBRs too.
 
As for OP, yeah most metal in airsoft is cheap Chinesium (POT) metal cast from moldings, only CNC'd parts are better but incredibly expensive.
And there is much to be desired for the finishes in airsoft, TM cerakoating there MWS was an excellent move on the half.
 
Also I own two TM M9s, one is a TM M92FS which was my first TM pistol (and my conversion to TM) and the TM Albert .W Model P01 (TM M9A1 with Resident Evil Blue Umbrella trades) love them both and whilst i still own my original TM M92FS i mostly use the Albert one.
Ill never forget the day i tried my TM M92FS at my first skirmish, up till then i had used WE because "METAL SLIDE" 🤪 and was mostly just expecting the same shit range and accuracy. To see the TM M92FS shoot and the BB just going, and going and going in a straight line until i could no longer see it made me go "WOW, what is the magic in this?" 🤯

G&G MP5s with their built in ETU need an 11.1v LiPo Battery, it says  so in the manual.
 
However if you do need to disassemble it, i made a video years ago on the TGMP5 A5
 

Now having read the more open and bigger picture:
Its seems the Theft Act comes into place here.
She has offered you your gun back for £350
 
My question is what is that £350 for? Bills, rent money etc, i'm just speculating?
 
Part of S1 Theft Act 1968 is the phrase "intention of permanently depriving the other of it" also means placing a condition upon its return.
 
As far as i read, she has placed a condition for its return, namely £350, money which may not have or be unwilling to pay what you already own. And the likelihood is she knows this.
 
I would advise to definitely speak to police about this, insist that it is theft as personal property that you bought, owned and used solely by you and can be proved as such is being withheld by another party who is demanding payment for its return.
 
Dont let them fob you off with "its a civil dispute"
 
As previously mentioned, keep any correspondence in the text world only, and remain civil at all times.
 
Mention the coercive and controlling behaviour, point towards the email you had, her actions etc.
 
If you still dont get a decent answer, then kick up a fuss with your local forces complaints procedure and IOPC, but use that as a last resort.
 
Its going to be a long ride buddy, ain't going to lie

Reading OPs post as it stands (on 07-01-23) he makes no reference that she will sell it, only stating that she wont return it.
 
He assumes she may sell it but at this time there is no definitive proof of a sale posted, organised or completed.

The reasons she wont return it are unknown at this stage, she may (believe to) have a reasonable excuse.

At this stage we only have the circumstances from one party (OP), not the other. 
 
 
However you are correct, that if on the circumstances given are true and she has made attempts to sell it etc. To make a report of Domestic Related Theft.
 
To OP (if your still around)
I would again advise that you contact your local force via telephone, police station (if there are any) or online report about the Theft
Advise that you are willing to provide an MG11 statement and attend court if necessary
GO ALL IN! DON'T BACK OUT or give a withdrawal statement
Ensure the police are kept up to date as to your correspondence address, telephone numbers and email/s
I know you only want the MWS back, but if you don't go all in you won't get anything back
Now even if you do this, you may still never see that gun again but at least you'll get some financial recompense if she is convicted
YES THIS WILL TAKE LONG! I would be surprised if its done and dusted in 6 months
 
I forgot to add that you need to be honest and frank about what she has taken, mention that it is a TM MWS (+plus other guns etc) and what that is, may perk the Office In Charge of the case to get his gears moving. You may have to explain to the officer stuff about UKARA and the VCRA 2005, try not to be snarky (remember you want to be the victim here), not every officer knows everything to do with guns, most are oblivious to airsoft and its legislation.

 

Reading OPs post as it stands (on 07-01-23) he makes no reference that she will sell it, only stating that she wont return it.
 
He assumes she may sell it but at this time there is no definitive proof of a sale posted, organised or completed.

The reasons she wont return it are unknown at this stage, she may (believe to) have a reasonable excuse.

At this stage we only have the circumstances from one party (OP), not the other. 
 
 
However you are correct, that if on the circumstances given are true and she has made attempts to sell it etc. To make a report of Domestic Related Theft.
 
To OP (if your still around)
I would again advise that you contact your local force via telephone, police station (if there are any) or online report about the Theft
Advise that you are willing to provide an MG11 statement and attend court if necessary
GO ALL IN! DON'T BACK OUT or give a withdrawal statement
Ensure the police are kept up to date as to your correspondence address, telephone numbers and email/s
I know you only want the MWS back, but if you don't go all in you won't get anything back
Now even if you do this, you may still never see that gun again but at least you'll get some financial recompense if she is convicted
YES THIS WILL TAKE LONG! I would be surprised if its done and dusted in 6 months
 
I forgot to add that you need to be honest and frank about what she has taken, mention that it is a TM MWS (+plus other guns etc) and what that is, may perk the Office In Charge of the case to get his gears moving. You may have to explain to the officer stuff about UKARA and the VCRA 2005, try not to be snarky (remember you want to be the victim here), not every officer knows everything to do with guns, most are oblivious to airsoft and its legislation.

 

Assuming the facts we have here:
You were kicked out at 2am
You grabbed what you can and left the house without said MWS
Are now living elsewhere
You have requested that said MWS is returned or arrangements be made for its return but have been stone walled
You have all proof of purchase to back you up that you have purchased the MWS solely for your use only.
You state that old bill where at scene but only to prevent a BOP (Breach of Peace).
 
I will assume you lived with said girl and had your MWS at her home address that you shared.
Now im not privy as to what the living arrangements were (owned, rented, council, who was main tenant holder etc)
Nor do i know how long the relationship was, what stage it was at (just dating, girlfriend, partners, fiancée etc) 
Nor the circumstances as to the falling out
 
In order for your ex to steal it she will have to meet all the points to prove under S1 Theft Act 1968:
Namely appropriates property
Belonging to another
With the intent 
To permanently deprive the other of it
 
So she will have to appropriate the property, well we know it is in her possession and (assume) civil means have been attempted in recovering the property either directly or indirectly (mutual friends or other third parties)
 
We know that you have the proof of purchase for an item that solely belongs to you, was never shared between you such as TV, washing machine, microwave as such items are often seen as part of the household. I would put an MWS in the same line as a PS5 or PC that is solely owned by one party or another.
 
Now comes the hard part, the intent.
Why does she refuse to return?
What excuses has she given?
Has she stated or made claims that she paid part, some, or any of it? 
Does she know its true value?
Does she wish to gift it to somebody?
Has she made attempts to dismantle or sell any part or parts of it
Is she holding it to ransom for something else?
 
The depravation part is essentially stopping you getting hold of it in its original form either not getting it back at all, breaking it, selling it etc
 
My advice to you would be:
a) stay calm and cool, keep any messages between you and her in the text world, do not resort to phone or video calls as they are harder to document
b) stay civil, refrain from using any swear words in messages, as I often tell people you want to look the victim here, then act like one
c) avoid making any threats, this includes direct ones and vague and open ones, believe it or not some people interpret "Watch!" as a threat to kill
d) do not delete messages from you and any from hers
 
Like i said keep yourself the victim with messages like
"look, please I just want my Airsoft gun back"
"ill leave it all and never message you again if you just give me my airsoft stuff back" etc
 
If after all this she still refuses to hand back your property or attempts to sell or destroy the property or claims to have destroyed it.
 
Then pop to you local station or fill out an online form to her local constabulary (I assume Norfolk), explain what has happened, keep it short but to the point. Explain ownership of the MWS, the value of it all and what steps you had taken to retrieve it.
 
End of the day i know you just want your guns back, but if they ask if you want to provide an MG11 statement or assist police substantiating the allegation say "YES" otherwise it gets closed. It will be Domestic Related so you will probably have to answer a domestic questionnaire, just bare with it. GO FULL IN, otherwise you aint gonna get diddly squat.

Assuming the facts we have here:
You were kicked out at 2am
You grabbed what you can and left the house without said MWS
Are now living elsewhere
You have requested that said MWS is returned or arrangements be made for its return but have been stone walled
You have all proof of purchase to back you up that you have purchased the MWS solely for your use only.
You state that old bill where at scene but only to prevent a BOP (Breach of Peace).
 
I will assume you lived with said girl and had your MWS at her home address that you shared.
Now im not privy as to what the living arrangements were (owned, rented, council, who was main tenant holder etc)
Nor do i know how long the relationship was, what stage it was at (just dating, girlfriend, partners, fiancée etc) 
Nor the circumstances as to the falling out
 
In order for your ex to steal it she will have to meet all the points to prove under S1 Theft Act 1968:
Namely appropriates property
Belonging to another
With the intent 
To permanently deprive the other of it
 
So she will have to appropriate the property, well we know it is in her possession and (assume) civil means have been attempted in recovering the property either directly or indirectly (mutual friends or other third parties)
 
We know that you have the proof of purchase for an item that solely belongs to you, was never shared between you such as TV, washing machine, microwave as such items are often seen as part of the household. I would put an MWS in the same line as a PS5 or PC that is solely owned by one party or another.
 
Now comes the hard part, the intent.
Why does she refuse to return?
What excuses has she given?
Has she stated or made claims that she paid part, some, or any of it? 
Does she know its true value?
Does she wish to gift it to somebody?
Has she made attempts to dismantle or sell any part or parts of it
Is she holding it to ransom for something else?
 
The depravation part is essentially stopping you getting hold of it in its original form either not getting it back at all, breaking it, selling it etc
 
My advice to you would be:
a) stay calm and cool, keep any messages between you and her in the text world, do not resort to phone or video calls as they are harder to document
b) stay civil, refrain from using any swear words in messages, as I often tell people you want to look the victim here, then act like one
c) avoid making any threats, this includes direct ones and vague and open ones, believe it or not some people interpret "Watch!" as a threat to kill
d) do not delete messages from you and any from hers
 
Like i said keep yourself the victim with messages like
"look, please I just want my Airsoft gun back"
"ill leave it all and never message you again if you just give me my airsoft stuff back" etc
 
If after all this she still refuses to hand back your property or attempts to sell or destroy the property or claims to have destroyed it.
 
Then pop to you local station or fill out an online form to her local constabulary (I assume Norfolk), explain what has happened, keep it short but to the point. Explain ownership of the MWS, the value of it all and what steps you had taken to retrieve it.
 
End of the day i know you just want your guns back, but if they ask if you want to provide an MG11 statement or assist police substantiating the allegation say "YES" otherwise it gets closed. It will be Domestic Related so you will probably have to answer a domestic questionnaire, just bare with it. GO FULL IN, otherwise you aint gonna get diddly squat.

Assuming the facts we have here:
You were kicked out at 2am
You grabbed what you can and left the house without said MWS
Are now living elsewhere
You have requested that said MWS is returned or arrangements be made for its return but have been stone walled
You have all proof of purchase to back you up that you have purchased the MWS solely for your use only.
You state that old bill where at scene but only to prevent a BOP (Breach of Peace).
 
I will assume you lived with said girl and had your MWS at her home address that you shared.
Now im not privy as to what the living arrangements were (owned, rented, council, who was main tenant holder etc)
Nor do i know how long the relationship was, what stage it was at (just dating, girlfriend, partners, fiancée etc) 
Nor the circumstances as to the falling out
 
In order for your ex to steal it she will have to meet all the points to prove under S1 Theft Act 1968:
Namely appropriates property
Belonging to another
With the intent 
To permanently deprive the other of it
 
So she will have to appropriate the property, well we know it is in her possession and (assume) civil means have been attempted in recovering the property either directly or indirectly (mutual friends or other third parties)
 
We know that you have the proof of purchase for an item that solely belongs to you, was never shared between you such as TV, washing machine, microwave as such items are often seen as part of the household. I would put an MWS in the same line as a PS5 or PC that is solely owned by one party or another.
 
Now comes the hard part, the intent.
Why does she refuse to return?
What excuses has she given?
Has she stated or made claims that she paid part, some, or any of it? 
Does she know its true value?
Does she wish to gift it to somebody?
Has she made attempts to dismantle or sell any part or parts of it
Is she holding it to ransom for something else?
 
The depravation part is essentially stopping you getting hold of it in its original form either not getting it back at all, breaking it, selling it etc
 
My advice to you would be:
a) stay calm and cool, keep any messages between you and her in the text world, do not resort to phone or video calls as they are harder to document
b) stay civil, refrain from using any swear words in messages, as I often tell people you want to look the victim here, then act like one
c) avoid making any threats, this includes direct ones and vague and open ones, believe it or not some people interpret "Watch!" as a threat to kill
d) do not delete messages from you and any from hers
 
Like i said keep yourself the victim with messages like
"look, please I just want my Airsoft gun back"
"ill leave it all and never message you again if you just give me my airsoft stuff back" etc
 
If after all this she still refuses to hand back your property or attempts to sell or destroy the property or claims to have destroyed it.
 
Then pop to you local station or fill out an online form to her local constabulary (I assume Norfolk), explain what has happened, keep it short but to the point. Explain ownership of the MWS, the value of it all and what steps you had taken to retrieve it.
 
End of the day i know you just want your guns back, but if they ask if you want to provide an MG11 statement or assist police substantiating the allegation say "YES" otherwise it gets closed. It will be Domestic Related so you will probably have to answer a domestic questionnaire, just bare with it. GO FULL IN, otherwise you aint gonna get diddly squat.

Assuming the facts we have here:
You were kicked out at 2am
You grabbed what you can and left the house without said MWS
Are now living elsewhere
You have requested that said MWS is returned or arrangements be made for its return but have been stone walled
You have all proof of purchase to back you up that you have purchased the MWS solely for your use only.
You state that old bill where at scene but only to prevent a BOP (Breach of Peace).
 
I will assume you lived with said girl and had your MWS at her home address that you shared.
Now im not privy as to what the living arrangements were (owned, rented, council, who was main tenant holder etc)
Nor do i know how long the relationship was, what stage it was at (just dating, girlfriend, partners, fiancée etc) 
Nor the circumstances as to the falling out
 
In order for your ex to steal it she will have to meet all the points to prove under S1 Theft Act 1968:
Namely appropriates property
Belonging to another
With the intent 
To permanently deprive the other of it
 
So she will have to appropriate the property, well we know it is in her possession and (assume) civil means have been attempted in recovering the property either directly or indirectly (mutual friends or other third parties)
 
We know that you have the proof of purchase for an item that solely belongs to you, was never shared between you such as TV, washing machine, microwave as such items are often seen as part of the household. I would put an MWS in the same line as a PS5 or PC that is solely owned by one party or another.
 
Now comes the hard part, the intent.
Why does she refuse to return?
What excuses has she given?
Has she stated or made claims that she paid part, some, or any of it? 
Does she know its true value?
Does she wish to gift it to somebody?
Has she made attempts to dismantle or sell any part or parts of it
Is she holding it to ransom for something else?
 
The depravation part is essentially stopping you getting hold of it in its original form either not getting it back at all, breaking it, selling it etc
 
My advice to you would be:
a) stay calm and cool, keep any messages between you and her in the text world, do not resort to phone or video calls as they are harder to document
b) stay civil, refrain from using any swear words in messages, as I often tell people you want to look the victim here, then act like one
c) avoid making any threats, this includes direct ones and vague and open ones, believe it or not some people interpret "Watch!" as a threat to kill
d) do not delete messages from you and any from hers
 
Like i said keep yourself the victim with messages like
"look, please I just want my Airsoft gun back"
"ill leave it all and never message you again if you just give me my airsoft stuff back" etc
 
If after all this she still refuses to hand back your property or attempts to sell or destroy the property or claims to have destroyed it.
 
Then pop to you local station or fill out an online form to her local constabulary (I assume Norfolk), explain what has happened, keep it short but to the point. Explain ownership of the MWS, the value of it all and what steps you had taken to retrieve it.
 
End of the day i know you just want your guns back, but if they ask if you want to provide an MG11 statement or assist police substantiating the allegation say "YES" otherwise it gets closed. It will be Domestic Related so you will probably have to answer a domestic questionnaire, just bare with it. GO FULL IN, otherwise you aint gonna get diddly squat.

Assuming the facts we have here:
You were kicked out at 2am
You grabbed what you can and left the house without said MWS
Are now living elsewhere
You have requested that said MWS is returned or arrangements be made for its return but have been stone walled
You have all proof of purchase to back you up that you have purchased the MWS solely for your use only.
You state that old bill where at scene but only to prevent a BOP (Breach of Peace).
 
I will assume you lived with said girl and had your MWS at her home address that you shared.
Now im not privy as to what the living arrangements were (owned, rented, council, who was main tenant holder etc)
Nor do i know how long the relationship was, what stage it was at (just dating, girlfriend, partners, fiancée etc) 
Nor the circumstances as to the falling out
 
In order for your ex to steal it she will have to meet all the points to prove under S1 Theft Act 1968:
Namely appropriates property
Belonging to another
With the intent 
To permanently deprive the other of it
 
So she will have to appropriate the property, well we know it is in her possession and (assume) civil means have been attempted in recovering the property either directly or indirectly (mutual friends or other third parties)
 
We know that you have the proof of purchase for an item that solely belongs to you, was never shared between you such as TV, washing machine, microwave as such items are often seen as part of the household. I would put an MWS in the same line as a PS5 or PC that is solely owned by one party or another.
 
Now comes the hard part, the intent.
Why does she refuse to return?
What excuses has she given?
Has she stated or made claims that she paid part, some, or any of it? 
Does she know its true value?
Does she wish to gift it to somebody?
Has she made attempts to dismantle or sell any part or parts of it
Is she holding it to ransom for something else?
 
The depravation part is essentially stopping you getting hold of it in its original form either not getting it back at all, breaking it, selling it etc
 
My advice to you would be:
a) stay calm and cool, keep any messages between you and her in the text world, do not resort to phone or video calls as they are harder to document
b) stay civil, refrain from using any swear words in messages, as I often tell people you want to look the victim here, then act like one
c) avoid making any threats, this includes direct ones and vague and open ones, believe it or not some people interpret "Watch!" as a threat to kill
d) do not delete messages from you and any from hers
 
Like i said keep yourself the victim with messages like
"look, please I just want my Airsoft gun back"
"ill leave it all and never message you again if you just give me my airsoft stuff back" etc
 
If after all this she still refuses to hand back your property or attempts to sell or destroy the property or claims to have destroyed it.
 
Then pop to you local station or fill out an online form to her local constabulary (I assume Norfolk), explain what has happened, keep it short but to the point. Explain ownership of the MWS, the value of it all and what steps you had taken to retrieve it.
 
End of the day i know you just want your guns back, but if they ask if you want to provide an MG11 statement or assist police substantiating the allegation say "YES" otherwise it gets closed. It will be Domestic Related so you will probably have to answer a domestic questionnaire, just bare with it. GO FULL IN, otherwise you aint gonna get diddly squat.

Assuming the facts we have here:
You were kicked out at 2am
You grabbed what you can and left the house without said MWS
Are now living elsewhere
You have requested that said MWS is returned or arrangements be made for its return but have been stone walled
You have all proof of purchase to back you up that you have purchased the MWS solely for your use only.
You state that old bill where at scene but only to prevent a BOP (Breach of Peace).
 
I will assume you lived with said girl and had your MWS at her home address that you shared.
Now im not privy as to what the living arrangements were (owned, rented, council, who was main tenant holder etc)
Nor do i know how long the relationship was, what stage it was at (just dating, girlfriend, partners, fiancée etc) 
Nor the circumstances as to the falling out
 
In order for your ex to steal it she will have to meet all the points to prove under S1 Theft Act 1968:
Namely appropriates property
Belonging to another
With the intent 
To permanently deprive the other of it
 
So she will have to appropriate the property, well we know it is in her possession and (assume) civil means have been attempted in recovering the property either directly or indirectly (mutual friends or other third parties)
 
We know that you have the proof of purchase for an item that solely belongs to you, was never shared between you such as TV, washing machine, microwave as such items are often seen as part of the household. I would put an MWS in the same line as a PS5 or PC that is solely owned by one party or another.
 
Now comes the hard part, the intent.
Why does she refuse to return?
What excuses has she given?
Has she stated or made claims that she paid part, some, or any of it? 
Does she know its true value?
Does she wish to gift it to somebody?
Has she made attempts to dismantle or sell any part or parts of it
Is she holding it to ransom for something else?
 
The depravation part is essentially stopping you getting hold of it in its original form either not getting it back at all, breaking it, selling it etc
 
My advice to you would be:
a) stay calm and cool, keep any messages between you and her in the text world, do not resort to phone or video calls as they are harder to document
b) stay civil, refrain from using any swear words in messages, as I often tell people you want to look the victim here, then act like one
c) avoid making any threats, this includes direct ones and vague and open ones, believe it or not some people interpret "Watch!" as a threat to kill
d) do not delete messages from you and any from hers
 
Like i said keep yourself the victim with messages like
"look, please I just want my Airsoft gun back"
"ill leave it all and never message you again if you just give me my airsoft stuff back" etc
 
If after all this she still refuses to hand back your property or attempts to sell or destroy the property or claims to have destroyed it.
 
Then pop to you local station or fill out an online form to her local constabulary (I assume Norfolk), explain what has happened, keep it short but to the point. Explain ownership of the MWS, the value of it all and what steps you had taken to retrieve it.
 
End of the day i know you just want your guns back, but if they ask if you want to provide an MG11 statement or assist police substantiating the allegation say "YES" otherwise it gets closed. It will be Domestic Related so you will probably have to answer a domestic questionnaire, just bare with it. GO FULL IN, otherwise you aint gonna get diddly squat.

Hi buddy
 
I'm not sure what you mean by valves as the F1 has no valves within it, just a solenoid, body casings and a nozzle.
 
I can only assume by valve you mean regulator? If that's the case, in reality any will do really. The tank itself has a regulator (primary) already attached, which has a set output of normally 800 to 1000PSI, this then feeds to your secondary regulator which steps it down to below 130PSI and is adjustable by means of an adjustment screw. For the F1 Engine, any regulator made by Polarstar, Redline or Balystik will do do so long as you don't over pressure the engine.
 
The F1 will probably happily run between 40 to 130PSI according to Polarstars website.
 
The amount of PSI needed to meet 340FPS on .20g BBs is highly dependant on various factors such as:
Length of inner barrel
Inner barrel diameter
Amount of hop used/needed
Type of hop used (Flat hop, R-Hop, S- Hop et al)
Size of hop window
Hop rubber (60 degree, etc)
Quality and weight of BBs used
General fitment and finish of the RIF (ie how well the nozzle, hop, inner barrel etc all fit together).
 
The F1 isn't as adjustable as a Polarstar Fusion Engine, which IMO is the best HPA engine out there in terms of features, adjustability and trigger feel. The F1 have a set nozzle diameter but different nozzles for different guns. Unlike the FE which had different coloured nozzles and poppets for different outputs.
 
Unless anyone else here is able to put their numbers down (PSI and what kit used) here's a break down of what I have from tank to pew:
Tank: Guerilla Air Myth 68/4500
Regulator: Redline SFR
Engine: Polarstar Fusion Engine with S2 Lightning banjo, Red Nozzle and Red Low Flow Poppet
Hop up: Prowin M4 CNC hop up chamber (original version before they became crap)
Hop type: Kingdom of Airsoft R-Hop
Inner Barrel: EdGI 300mm length with diameter of 6.02mm
BBs: G&G or ASG Devils .28g BBs
 
With the exception of the tank and regulator, all the above fits into a G&P Salient Arms Intl M4 body. All in all i can run the above set up on 50PSI for 341FPS on .20g BBs.
 
Ill be honest, unless you are using a tiny 13CI tank or running and gunning everywhere, the likelihood of you running out of air is minimal. I have two 68CI tanks, I  find that one lasts me more than 1 day at sites where burst and semi auto fire is used. At one of the sites I play at where full auto is a given, one tank will last 3/4 of the day but I normally change mid way through.
 
Below is a pic of my HPA M4
 

The Mancraft SDiKs upside is that it is a simpler design, no batteries or electrics. Its purely mechanical action from the bolt that cycles the HPA. Downsides is that it has to definitive way of internally regulating the air volume, its mostly stable but highly dependant upon the pre bolt regulator. It does work with CO2.
 
Wolverine has a HPA system yes but it requires a battery, it has a solenoid, electrical contacts and wires. However the upside is that the solenoid does allow for very precise air volume, hence why all the best HPA systems use Solenoids. 
 
 
Mancrafts simpler design also means its cheaper, but his quality of work is very good and has gotten better over the years. Plus they operate from Poland which means getting spares will be easier, quicker (if they have stock) and in Metric. It used to be a lot cheaper as the UK was in the EU so we didn't have to pay import taxes but now do. Currently the SDiK for the Cyma 701 is £132 for just the bolt and £176.73 for the high end regulator, these two are the minimum you'll need to run a Mancraft SDiK with CO2. they will ofcourse be subject to taxation (damned brexit).
 
Wolverine is from the States which will take longer and in Imperial measurements, try getting a 5/32 inch hex key, its not hard but in all likelihood most hex key sets you have will be in metric. Also if buy States side you will be subject to import taxes. In general the wolverine kit is about 1.3 to 1.5 times more expensive than the Mancraft stuff.
 
 
Stocks wise:
Mancraft - If it isn't in stock or you order an SDiK from him, likelihood you will have to wait a bit, he makes the product to order
Wolverine stuff is dependant upon US stocks and those being shipped to the UK.
 
Shops wise 
For Mancraft use the Mancraft store
For Wolverine use High Pressure Airsoft (UK) or Amped Airsoft (US).
 
Personally i would use the Mancraft stuff, i have used it before (Mancraft SDiK version 1 and CO2 regulator version 1). I found thee SDiK damned good, with a proper HPA tank (13CI tank) and decent regulator (Redline one) it was solidly consistent shot to shot and with a 13CI i never ran out, it was also quiet AF. The Version 1 Regulator using CO2 at that time was lacklustre, it never bedded in properly and always leaked CO2 liquid into the bolt chamber causing FPS fluctuations. I can only assume that the newer regulator has addressed those issues.
 
I also used his HPA pistol lanyard on TM pistols and whilst great as it was a savings to use HPA over Green Gas, mag changes took longer but also it meat I had to carry two 13CI tanks (one for rifle and one for pistol). Now he has an inline regulator where you can run both rifle and pistol from one tank. This means Primary Regulator on Tank stepping PSI down to 800PSI, then secondary regulator to say 120PSI for main rifle, with an inline regulator for the pistol to bring the PSI down further

The Mancraft SDiKs upside is that it is a simpler design, no batteries or electrics. Its purely mechanical action from the bolt that cycles the HPA. Downsides is that it has to definitive way of internally regulating the air volume, its mostly stable but highly dependant upon the pre bolt regulator. It does work with CO2.
 
Wolverine has a HPA system yes but it requires a battery, it has a solenoid, electrical contacts and wires. However the upside is that the solenoid does allow for very precise air volume, hence why all the best HPA systems use Solenoids. 
 
 
Mancrafts simpler design also means its cheaper, but his quality of work is very good and has gotten better over the years. Plus they operate from Poland which means getting spares will be easier, quicker (if they have stock) and in Metric. It used to be a lot cheaper as the UK was in the EU so we didn't have to pay import taxes but now do. Currently the SDiK for the Cyma 701 is £132 for just the bolt and £176.73 for the high end regulator, these two are the minimum you'll need to run a Mancraft SDiK with CO2. they will ofcourse be subject to taxation (damned brexit).
 
Wolverine is from the States which will take longer and in Imperial measurements, try getting a 5/32 inch hex key, its not hard but in all likelihood most hex key sets you have will be in metric. Also if buy States side you will be subject to import taxes. In general the wolverine kit is about 1.3 to 1.5 times more expensive than the Mancraft stuff.
 
 
Stocks wise:
Mancraft - If it isn't in stock or you order an SDiK from him, likelihood you will have to wait a bit, he makes the product to order
Wolverine stuff is dependant upon US stocks and those being shipped to the UK.
 
Shops wise 
For Mancraft use the Mancraft store
For Wolverine use High Pressure Airsoft (UK) or Amped Airsoft (US).
 
Personally i would use the Mancraft stuff, i have used it before (Mancraft SDiK version 1 and CO2 regulator version 1). I found thee SDiK damned good, with a proper HPA tank (13CI tank) and decent regulator (Redline one) it was solidly consistent shot to shot and with a 13CI i never ran out, it was also quiet AF. The Version 1 Regulator using CO2 at that time was lacklustre, it never bedded in properly and always leaked CO2 liquid into the bolt chamber causing FPS fluctuations. I can only assume that the newer regulator has addressed those issues.
 
I also used his HPA pistol lanyard on TM pistols and whilst great as it was a savings to use HPA over Green Gas, mag changes took longer but also it meat I had to carry two 13CI tanks (one for rifle and one for pistol). Now he has an inline regulator where you can run both rifle and pistol from one tank. This means Primary Regulator on Tank stepping PSI down to 800PSI, then secondary regulator to say 120PSI for main rifle, with an inline regulator for the pistol to bring the PSI down further

The Mancraft SDiKs upside is that it is a simpler design, no batteries or electrics. Its purely mechanical action from the bolt that cycles the HPA. Downsides is that it has to definitive way of internally regulating the air volume, its mostly stable but highly dependant upon the pre bolt regulator. It does work with CO2.
 
Wolverine has a HPA system yes but it requires a battery, it has a solenoid, electrical contacts and wires. However the upside is that the solenoid does allow for very precise air volume, hence why all the best HPA systems use Solenoids. 
 
 
Mancrafts simpler design also means its cheaper, but his quality of work is very good and has gotten better over the years. Plus they operate from Poland which means getting spares will be easier, quicker (if they have stock) and in Metric. It used to be a lot cheaper as the UK was in the EU so we didn't have to pay import taxes but now do. Currently the SDiK for the Cyma 701 is £132 for just the bolt and £176.73 for the high end regulator, these two are the minimum you'll need to run a Mancraft SDiK with CO2. they will ofcourse be subject to taxation (damned brexit).
 
Wolverine is from the States which will take longer and in Imperial measurements, try getting a 5/32 inch hex key, its not hard but in all likelihood most hex key sets you have will be in metric. Also if buy States side you will be subject to import taxes. In general the wolverine kit is about 1.3 to 1.5 times more expensive than the Mancraft stuff.
 
 
Stocks wise:
Mancraft - If it isn't in stock or you order an SDiK from him, likelihood you will have to wait a bit, he makes the product to order
Wolverine stuff is dependant upon US stocks and those being shipped to the UK.
 
Shops wise 
For Mancraft use the Mancraft store
For Wolverine use High Pressure Airsoft (UK) or Amped Airsoft (US).
 
Personally i would use the Mancraft stuff, i have used it before (Mancraft SDiK version 1 and CO2 regulator version 1). I found thee SDiK damned good, with a proper HPA tank (13CI tank) and decent regulator (Redline one) it was solidly consistent shot to shot and with a 13CI i never ran out, it was also quiet AF. The Version 1 Regulator using CO2 at that time was lacklustre, it never bedded in properly and always leaked CO2 liquid into the bolt chamber causing FPS fluctuations. I can only assume that the newer regulator has addressed those issues.
 
I also used his HPA pistol lanyard on TM pistols and whilst great as it was a savings to use HPA over Green Gas, mag changes took longer but also it meat I had to carry two 13CI tanks (one for rifle and one for pistol). Now he has an inline regulator where you can run both rifle and pistol from one tank. This means Primary Regulator on Tank stepping PSI down to 800PSI, then secondary regulator to say 120PSI for main rifle, with an inline regulator for the pistol to bring the PSI down further

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New scope and mount ready to go...
 

 
 
...and installed. Just waiting on a new Surefire M600 clone to replace the light, then I'll be done with this one. Then to tweak the MK18 build 🤔🤣

AFAIK, WE M9 Mags do not fit TMs.
 
I tried placing an older model WE Samurai Edge M9 mag into my TM M92F (with adjustable hop (so current model)) and it fit but the hammer couldn't strike the release valve.
 
 
Also, word of warning, if you want to get a holster for your pistol and are looking at the rigid kind such as the Blackhawk SERPA models et al. Make sure it accepts an M9 with a Brigadier Slide.
 
Get a decent holster as well, ideally real steel stuff, i have had poor quality holsters eject my mags from my pistols without me knowing. Furthermore the TM M9s (and their RE versions) are heavier than regular TM pistols as they have added weights in them.
 
Most rigid M9 holsters such as the Blackhawk SERPA Level 2 Duty Holster (Google Search Ref No: 44H004BK-R) will not accept M9s with Brigadier Slides.
 
And you my friend if you have a Samurai Edge which was a n M9 customised by Joseph Kendo of Kendo's Gun shop specifically for STARS, one of the key features was fitting a Brigadier Slide to the pistols.
 
Only the Albert. W. Model 01P made instead by Blue Umbrella is the only Resident Evil M9 without the Brigadier slide.
This is the pistol i own and with a lower frame swap was able to get it to fit snugly into my SERPA without modding the holster itself.
 

I regularly refer people to the following diagram and i myself follow it not just for pistols by GBBRs too.
 
As for OP, yeah most metal in airsoft is cheap Chinesium (POT) metal cast from moldings, only CNC'd parts are better but incredibly expensive.
And there is much to be desired for the finishes in airsoft, TM cerakoating there MWS was an excellent move on the half.
 
Also I own two TM M9s, one is a TM M92FS which was my first TM pistol (and my conversion to TM) and the TM Albert .W Model P01 (TM M9A1 with Resident Evil Blue Umbrella trades) love them both and whilst i still own my original TM M92FS i mostly use the Albert one.
Ill never forget the day i tried my TM M92FS at my first skirmish, up till then i had used WE because "METAL SLIDE" 🤪 and was mostly just expecting the same shit range and accuracy. To see the TM M92FS shoot and the BB just going, and going and going in a straight line until i could no longer see it made me go "WOW, what is the magic in this?" 🤯

I regularly refer people to the following diagram and i myself follow it not just for pistols by GBBRs too.
 
As for OP, yeah most metal in airsoft is cheap Chinesium (POT) metal cast from moldings, only CNC'd parts are better but incredibly expensive.
And there is much to be desired for the finishes in airsoft, TM cerakoating there MWS was an excellent move on the half.
 
Also I own two TM M9s, one is a TM M92FS which was my first TM pistol (and my conversion to TM) and the TM Albert .W Model P01 (TM M9A1 with Resident Evil Blue Umbrella trades) love them both and whilst i still own my original TM M92FS i mostly use the Albert one.
Ill never forget the day i tried my TM M92FS at my first skirmish, up till then i had used WE because "METAL SLIDE" 🤪 and was mostly just expecting the same shit range and accuracy. To see the TM M92FS shoot and the BB just going, and going and going in a straight line until i could no longer see it made me go "WOW, what is the magic in this?" 🤯

I regularly refer people to the following diagram and i myself follow it not just for pistols by GBBRs too.
 
As for OP, yeah most metal in airsoft is cheap Chinesium (POT) metal cast from moldings, only CNC'd parts are better but incredibly expensive.
And there is much to be desired for the finishes in airsoft, TM cerakoating there MWS was an excellent move on the half.
 
Also I own two TM M9s, one is a TM M92FS which was my first TM pistol (and my conversion to TM) and the TM Albert .W Model P01 (TM M9A1 with Resident Evil Blue Umbrella trades) love them both and whilst i still own my original TM M92FS i mostly use the Albert one.
Ill never forget the day i tried my TM M92FS at my first skirmish, up till then i had used WE because "METAL SLIDE" 🤪 and was mostly just expecting the same shit range and accuracy. To see the TM M92FS shoot and the BB just going, and going and going in a straight line until i could no longer see it made me go "WOW, what is the magic in this?" 🤯

I regularly refer people to the following diagram and i myself follow it not just for pistols by GBBRs too.
 
As for OP, yeah most metal in airsoft is cheap Chinesium (POT) metal cast from moldings, only CNC'd parts are better but incredibly expensive.
And there is much to be desired for the finishes in airsoft, TM cerakoating there MWS was an excellent move on the half.
 
Also I own two TM M9s, one is a TM M92FS which was my first TM pistol (and my conversion to TM) and the TM Albert .W Model P01 (TM M9A1 with Resident Evil Blue Umbrella trades) love them both and whilst i still own my original TM M92FS i mostly use the Albert one.
Ill never forget the day i tried my TM M92FS at my first skirmish, up till then i had used WE because "METAL SLIDE" 🤪 and was mostly just expecting the same shit range and accuracy. To see the TM M92FS shoot and the BB just going, and going and going in a straight line until i could no longer see it made me go "WOW, what is the magic in this?" 🤯

One word: 
MANCRAFT