where should I buy a tokyo marui hi capa 5.1 (and which one should I get)

[Quokka]

Just the title ^^

 

evike is out of stock

there are multiple on redwolf

would like a simple link to which will show me the exact one I should get, or possibly any extra information.

 

Thanks

[DestrO]

assuming you are in the US considering the retailers you mentioned?

[Steveocee]

Location would help but in hi capa land you have a couple options:

5.1

Government - Predominantly black with a few silver highlights

Stainless - 2 tone silver and black (warning, silver finish on the frame peels)

Gold Match - Predominantly black with gold highlights, has serated slide, better front sight, weird floting inner barrel system that everybody removes and angled cut frame. It's a great base if you want to go down the gold bits route.

4.3

Black - Self explanatory

Custom Dual - 2 tone silver and black (warning, silver finish on the frame peels)

Xtreme - It's a customer dual with a black frame and the internals are modified so it only shoots full auto

 

4.3 vs 5.1?

Only notable performance difference is the 5.1 gets slightly more FPS due to a longer inner barrel, easily solved if you get a 4.3 and move to a threaded barrel, run a tracer adapter and you can stick a 5.1 length barrel through it.

Parts availability is about the same now, there has been a surge recently in 4.3 parts so they're about level as 4.3 used to be harder to source parts for.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

I'm very happy with my D.O.R version...

https://www.defconairsoft.co.uk/product/tokyo-marui-hi-capa-5-1-d-o-r-direct-optics-ready-gbb-pistol/

 

I have no intention of fitting the optic on it, I just like everything else about it.  I bought it especially for the larger gas volume from the updated internals which has meant it worked perfectly during the cold weather

[Cr0-Magnon]

I have a Gold Match, it's my favourite all-round pistol. I'm sure the D.O.R is as good, so it depends on which you like the look of.

[Asomodai]

I have a Gold Match and DOR. Both are good, but the DOR kicks better and feels more solid then the Gold Match. 

Edited May 29, 2022 by Asomodai

[Tackle]

1 hour ago, Asomodai said:

I have a Gold Match and DOR. Both are good, but the DOR kicks better and feels more solid then the Gold Match. 

 

[AirSniper]

On 28/05/2022 at 06:41, Steveocee said:

Location would help but in hi capa land you have a couple options:

5.1

Government - Predominantly black with a few silver highlights

Stainless - 2 tone silver and black (warning, silver finish on the frame peels)

Gold Match - Predominantly black with gold highlights, has serated slide, better front sight, weird floting inner barrel system that everybody removes and angled cut frame. It's a great base if you want to go down the gold bits route.

4.3

Black - Self explanatory

Custom Dual - 2 tone silver and black (warning, silver finish on the frame peels)

Xtreme - It's a customer dual with a black frame and the internals are modified so it only shoots full auto

 

4.3 vs 5.1?

Only notable performance difference is the 5.1 gets slightly more FPS due to a longer inner barrel, easily solved if you get a 4.3 and move to a threaded barrel, run a tracer adapter and you can stick a 5.1 length barrel through it.

Parts availability is about the same now, there has been a surge recently in 4.3 parts so they're about level as 4.3 used to be harder to source parts for.

 

I got  4 TM's and not one of them a tracer unit... Just to be clear.

You have to buy a conversion kit for the barrel, so more on top. I noted that non TM units like the two Glocks I have from WE both came without the box the required threads for the tracer to just screw in to.

[Steveocee]

1 hour ago, AirSniper said:

I got  4 TM's and not one of them a tracer unit... Just to be clear.

 

Nobody mentioned a tracer? TM's aren't generally cut for tracers on the pistols, the plastic outer barrels though can be bastardized with an 11>14mm adapter however as the standard outer is plastic, you can pick up an SLS 3D printed outer barrel for around £20 to completely swap out with standard and it would come fully cut for 11mm internal thread.
Not a lot really.

[Quokka]

Yeah, I am in the US

[Steveocee]

On 30/05/2022 at 19:46, Quokka said:

Yeah, I am in the US

 

The UK airsoft forum probably won't yield too many results for you then.

[emilianoksa]

Some UK retailers will export to the States.

 

As someone who has done it the other way round  - I recently bought an Airsoft Masterpiece hi capa slide from Airsoft Junkiez in Georgia -  I can tell you that the postage was very expensive.