That Age Old Question....

[ChrisG]

Which pistol?

 

I'm leaning towards a hi-capa 5.1 or a glock. In the TM brand. But I don't know which to go for... plus with the amount of glocks out... ?? I know it's a million time question. 

[Adolf Hamster]

Depends on what you want from it.

 

If you want something that sends plastic downrange with maximum accuracy and reliability then a tm hi-capa with a few choice parts will fit the bill.

 

But if its just going to be a holster filler with occasional pot shots then why not go for something a bit different?

[FreeFrag.UK]

Sidearms are entirely down to the shooter's preference in airsoft. While it's not always possible (especially at the moment) I always suggest that people handle as many different pistols as possible prior to purchasing to try find one that is comfortable in your grip.

 

I know @rocketdogbert is a big proponent for the TM FNX45 and considers it to be the best out of the box gun on the market (at least if memory serves regarding his previous posts).

 

My main go to is the TM Sig P226e2 and my TM 1911 Series '70 but this is partly due to my M&P9L being out of action as I'm waiting on a replacement part.

[Asomodai]

All 4 of pistols are TM. They all have I-Tensioners. 

 

My favourite is my first, TM Strike Warrior. 1911 lower with Hicapa Frame and Detonics slide. The BEST stock trigger action on a TM by a mile.

 

The Hi Cappas are both solid performers especially with gas capacity. 

 

My M9 has been a disappointment and the hop is very unreliable.  

[Guest]

3 hours ago, FreeFrag.UK said:

 

I know @rocketdogbert is a big proponent for the TM FNX45 and considers it to be the best out of the box gun on the market (at least if memory serves regarding his previous posts)

 
????

 

it’s true, I do. It’s the only gun I’ve ever owned that I haven’t needed to make any performance mods to at all.

 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a massive fan of Glocks, they’re rugged and reliable, but not a patch performance wise on the TM FNX.45

 

The only Hi-Capa that comes close is the Gold Match, but it’s a blingy race-pistol and nowhere near as robust.

 

Of course, if you like fiddling with your pistol, don’t buy the FNX as you’ll have nothing to do, and pretty much any other pistol can be made to perform as well if you chuck money at it (MK23 comes to mind) but out of the box performance is what we are talking about, not modified.

 

rdb

[Skara]

If you go for a glock, pick the gen 3 G19, TM took an already awesome pistol and made it better

 

if you like shiny purple/gold stuff then a 5.1

 

in both cases you'll have a great pistol out of the box that'll serve you for years and it'll run no matter what temperature/weather condition you play in.

[Davegolf]

Maybe of use...

 

https://airsoft-forums.uk/topic/48886-which-pistol/

 

 

[heroshark]

I always preferred the 4.3 when I did capas and fit a 5.1 barrel. Preferred the performance  of a lighter slide. Also modded them to fit serpas. Tbf any of the 1911-2011 type guns have the optimal triggers compared to anything else. 

[ChrisG]

11 hours ago, rocketdogbert said:

 
????

 

it’s true, I do. It’s the only gun I’ve ever owned that I haven’t needed to make any performance mods to at all.

 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a massive fan of Glocks, they’re rugged and reliable, but not a patch performance wise on the TM FNX.45

 

The only Hi-Capa that comes close is the Gold Match, but it’s a blingy race-pistol and nowhere near as robust.

 

Of course, if you like fiddling with your pistol, don’t buy the FNX as you’ll have nothing to do, and pretty much any other pistol can be made to perform as well if you chuck money at it (MK23 comes to mind) but out of the box performance is what we are talking about, not modified.

 

rdb

Tell me more ??

[Guest]

43 minutes ago, ChrisG said:

Tell me more ??

Nothing much more to say really.

 

The I out valve is deep, so you have to use gas cans with a  long nozzle (WE or Nuprol  work very well). 
There are no upgrade parts and almost no spare parts available yet, so don’t break it.

Why every skirmisher hasn’t bought one yet is beyond me. I only know of one person who didn’t like them, and he’s a weirdo, aren’t you @sonofsammo ??

[ChrisG]

25 minutes ago, rocketdogbert said:

Nothing much more to say really.

 

The I out valve is deep, so you have to use gas cans with a  long nozzle (WE or Nuprol  work very well). 
There are no upgrade parts and almost no spare parts available yet, so don’t break it.

Why every skirmisher hasn’t bought one yet is beyond me. I only know of one person who didn’t like them, and he’s a weirdo, aren’t you @sonofsammo ??

Good range? Is it only in tan? Hard to find black ?. Good gas usage?

[Guest]

55 minutes ago, ChrisG said:

Good range? Is it only in tan? Hard to find black ?. Good gas usage?

Unless you let me dye it, or you buy mine, they are only available in Tan from TM, Range up to 80m on 0.4’s, around 3.5 mags per gas fill

 

 

[sonofsammo]

2 hours ago, rocketdogbert said:

Why every skirmisher hasn’t bought one yet is beyond me. I only know of one person who didn’t like them, and he’s a weirdo, aren’t you @sonofsammo ??

I guess I am.
But

I prefer HK ergonomics, especially the mag release.
 

[ChrisG]

2 hours ago, rocketdogbert said:

Unless you let me dye it, or you buy mine, they are only available in Tan from TM, Range up to 80m on 0.4’s, around 3.5 mags per gas fill

 

 

Now I'm even more torn. This, 5.1 or a glock. Sigh

2 hours ago, rocketdogbert said:

Unless you let me dye it, or you buy mine, they are only available in Tan from TM, Range up to 80m on 0.4’s, around 3.5 mags per gas fill

 

 

Is there a decent holster available?

[E21A]

 

4 hours ago, rocketdogbert said:

Why every skirmisher hasn’t bought one yet is beyond me. I only know of one person who didn’t like them, and he’s a weirdo, aren’t you @sonofsammo ??

Because it’s a bit of an uggo, and every one knows, airsoft is a fashion parade! ?

[Adolf Hamster]

4 hours ago, rocketdogbert said:

Why every skirmisher hasn’t bought one yet is beyond me. I only know of one person who didn’t like them, and he’s a weirdo, aren’t you @sonofsammo ??

 

because it's not a makarov?

[E21A]

1 minute ago, Adolf Hamster said:

 

because it's not a makarov?

A Makarov would go well with my AKs ?

[EDcase]

The WE Makarov with barrel extension & suppressor is a little beast

[Adolf Hamster]

pdi barrel and a maple leaf autobot, counter sniper gun

[heroshark]

I don't like the fnx either. My HK45 tactical and uspc do a fine job without being ugliest pistol on the field . Not sure why using 0.4 is really necessary in a pistol. I find 0.28 a nice sweet spot for the range, getting there quickly, accurately and with enough punch. Especially if it's stock you'd have time to check your watch before getting out the way. 

[Skara]

11 hours ago, Adolf Hamster said:

pdi barrel and a maple leaf autobot, counter sniper gun

Just like my G17.

Sends those 0.3s directly to New Zealand from here.

[Guest]

38 minutes ago, heroshark said:

I don't like the fnx either. My HK45 tactical and uspc do a fine job without being ugliest pistol on the field . Not sure why using 0.4 is really necessary in a pistol. I find 0.28 a nice sweet spot for the range, getting there quickly, accurately and with enough punch. Especially if it's stock you'd have time to check your watch before getting out the way. 

300 fps, so about 100m a second barrel exit speed, drop to half that for average, so yeah about 1.8 secs lol. But it does get there ??

[Adolf Hamster]

1 hour ago, heroshark said:

I don't like the fnx either. My HK45 tactical and uspc do a fine job without being ugliest pistol on the field . Not sure why using 0.4 is really necessary in a pistol. I find 0.28 a nice sweet spot for the range, getting there quickly, accurately and with enough punch. Especially if it's stock you'd have time to check your watch before getting out the way. 

 

 

I used to run .48's in the makarov but dropped to .32's.

 

The main reason is whilst the range and accuracy was hilarious, it was well beyond the point where the main limiting factor was my skill as a shooter.

 

Also it was getting a bit boring viewing loading nozzles as disposable parts.

[heroshark]

1 hour ago, rocketdogbert said:

300 fps, so about 100m a second barrel exit speed, drop to half that for average, so yeah about 1.8 secs lol. But it does get there ??

Should see my 8mm derringer. Fixed hop and over hops everything apart from 0.4g . like a little blue cloud floating along.

 

[ChrisG]

No closer to deciding haha ??