Airsoft123? Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I am thinking on buying this gun. Is it good? Is it reliable? Overall should i get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted October 12, 2016 Root Admin Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hands down one of the best airsoft pistols money can buy. The reliability of the TM G17 with a fun switch - the only thing to look out for is the front post breaking after around 10k shots if you use full auto and green gas a lot, but this can be remedied with a Guarder Nylon frame. Highly customisable with Guarder making a lot of weird and wonderful slides for them, and a large following online with quite accessible spares and replacements. Uses standard TM or WE Glock magazines so very easy to get hold of, and has an insane rate of fire on auto for a pistol - around 20-30rps (depending on gas/recoil spring etc.). Mostly used in semi though, but worth the extra £30 just for that capability to dump a magazine in around a second. You should absolutely buy one - I know I've bought 3 now over the years. I think the only reason we don't see more is they're less available these days as TM seem to only do limited runs. Also the G17 competes more directly with the WE offerings in the UK, whereas the G18C is kinda seen as being a bit pricey. Additionally, some people are turned off by a plastic slide but I won't be the only one to tell you that with a TM it really doesn't matter. Again, if you have about an £150 spare you can get it reliably shooting with a 7075 aluminium slide, 150% recoil spring and Nylon frame so there's that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airsoft123? Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hands down one of the best airsoft pistols money can buy. The reliability of the TM G17 with a fun switch - the only thing to look out for is the front post breaking after around 10k shots if you use full auto and green gas a lot, but this can be remedied with a Guarder Nylon frame. Highly customisable with Guarder making a lot of weird and wonderful slides for them, and a large following online with quite accessible spares and replacements. Uses standard TM or WE Glock magazines so very easy to get hold of, and has an insane rate of fire on auto for a pistol - around 20-30rps (depending on gas/recoil spring etc.). Mostly used in semi though, but worth the extra £30 just for that capability to dump a magazine in round a second. You should absolutely buy one. I know I've bought 3 now over the years. I think the only reason we don't see more is they're less available these days as TM seem to only do limited runs. Also the G17 competes more directly with the WE offerings in the UK, whereas the G18C is kinda seen as being a bit pricey. Also some people are turned off by a plastic slide, but I won't be the only one to tell you that with a TM it really doesn't matter. Again, if you have about £150 spare you can get it reliably shooting with a 7075 aluminium slide, recoil spring and Nylon frame so there's that too. Thanks! I will most likely be picking one up for my next milsim So what upgrades do you reccomend on it? (So far you said the 7075 aluminium slide,nylon frame).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airsoft123? Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 And why do you recommend the recoil spring apart from the facts that it is badass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacarathe Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 And why do you recommend the recoil spring apart from the facts that it is badass? It's somewhat obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted October 12, 2016 Root Admin Share Posted October 12, 2016 To get it cycling a little more snappily when used with a metal slide. I won't be spoonfeeding you upgrades though because it's 1. in a lot of areas it gets quite subjective and; 2. the information is very much available on Google.This is a good bible though: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=140496 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airsoft123? Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 what do you mean get it cycling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacarathe Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 what do you mean get it cycling? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cycling+a+firearm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airsoft123? Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 nice try i am proficient at coding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 13, 2016 nice try i am proficient at coding Just not at trolling or airsoft or at putting capitals at the start of a sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted October 13, 2016 Root Admin Share Posted October 13, 2016 This is why you use the URL shortener, Trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The TM G18c GBB Pistol is an excellent gun, as has already been said.There are plenty of upgrades available for it, from a wide variety of brands.Did you have any sort of performance increases in mind that you'd like to see from your upgrades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 13, 2016 This is why you use the URL shortener, Trigger Dumb blonde moment maybe but you have lost me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted October 13, 2016 Root Admin Share Posted October 13, 2016 When it generates the link you can ask to 'shorten' it (which obfuscates the URL). Less obvious that it's from LMGTFY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 13, 2016 When it generates the URL you can ask to 'shorten' it, which obfuscates the URL. Less obvious that it's a LMGTFY link.Got you. That is handy but I like my digs a bit less subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airsoft123? Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 The TM G18c GBB Pistol is an excellent gun, as has already been said. There are plenty of upgrades available for it, from a wide variety of brands. Did you have any sort of performance increases in mind that you'd like to see from your upgrades? Yes I do, mainly just a higher fps and better accuracy/range.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 13, 2016 Yes I do, mainly just a higher fps and better accuracy/range..Wouldn't it be better to actually buy one first so you know what actually needs improving or if anything actually does? Oh sorry just remembered the TM g18c isn't licenced for sale in fairytale land, bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PT247 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 You need to run it on NUPROL Black 4.0 gas that would increase range, if you fit a 6.01mm barrel it'll help your full auto shot-shot accuracy too, don't forget to use heavy weight NUPROL BBs too as they will resist leaving the barrel longer building up pressure behind each shot, preferably tested on full auto on a really hot summers day after soaking the BBs overnight in water to wash the residue off them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 13, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 13, 2016 You need to run it on NUPROL Black 4.0 gas that would increase range, if you fit a 6.01mm barrel it'll help your full auto shot-shot accuracy too, don't forget to use heavy weight NUPROL BBs too as they will resist leaving the barrel longer building up pressure behind each shot, preferably tested on full auto on a really hot summers day after soaking the BBs overnight in water to wash the residue off them.Sage advice if ever I heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PT247 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Only applicable to those that want more than others say is good advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Using heavier ammo will take advantage of something called Joule Creep, which will give you a higher power output as the BB stays in the barrel longer which allows more energy to be imparted.I can't say I'd recommend 'Nuprol' ammo personally, I've never found it to be as good as the likes of G&G, TM or Airsoft Surgeon.Running 0.28 or 0.3g G&G ammo through a TM G18c gives some tasty range and accuracy. Is there a particular reason you're looking for more range and power from what is usually used as a sidearm?I'm not trying to dissuade you, merely pointing out that they aren't usually used at long range.TM Glocks (and all TM guns now) have really excellent barrels and hop rubbers, so those are the last things I'd touch in the order of upgrades.Most folks usually want to increase trigger response, which is primarily done by making the slide assembly lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 15, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 15, 2016 I can't say I'd recommend 'Nuprol' ammo personally.Think you missed the fact the guy who posted about nuprol bbs was taking the mickey. The OP is just another time wasting poster so people are making fun of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I did wonder.I run into enough people who think Nuprol make (rebrand) decent stuff that it's hard to tell now.I wasn't aware that making fun of people was what this forum was all about.I could try to do that a bit more but I usually prefer just to help people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted October 15, 2016 Supporters Share Posted October 15, 2016 I did wonder. I run into enough people who think Nuprol make (rebrand) decent stuff that it's hard to tell now. I wasn't aware that making fun of people was what this forum was all about. I could try to do that a bit more but I usually prefer just to help people This forum is mainly about helping people out but there is some light hearted banter usually going on as well. It's a great forum for people who dont take themselves too seriously. Anyway I thought being MR KingdomOfAirsoft your way of helping people revolved around making the almighty dollar? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Haha, yeah it's hard to tell I suppose - I'm still a newbie here My philosophy has always been to help folks first and if they want to send stuff to me, that's fine too.That's why I have DIY guides on YouTube and the website.It always angered me that my early days on the forums were mostly trying to squeeze 'secret' information out of techs who thought that sharing was beneath them.You'd be surprised at just how little money I make.My prices aren't the cheapest but my take-home is not very much at all.If I were in this for the profit, I wouldn't be running a tech shop - I'd be running a Retail shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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