the4thpower3

carefully inpsect the loading nozzel for cracks, usually a hairline crack. loss of pressure = reduced blow back pressure.

You shoot Single Stack Open? I'm not so sure what a "non-tactical rail" is...but here's a full metal railed model: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Gas_Pistols_SMGs_WE_WE_1911_Tactical_Railed.htm Here's a non-railed full metal version MEU (you can change the grips if you don't like the wrap-arounds : http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Gas_Pistols_SMGs_WE_WE_MEU_Black_with_Pro_Grips.htm These are not high quality, but they are the better of the full metal 1911's (single stack, that's not an A1 model). Sadly, airsoft manufactures do not produce expensive high quality guns, hence the reason for "building" them. They are all made of zinc alloy and/or plastic. Here's the WE line up (if you prefer to buy from a USA retailer): http://www.airsoftpost.com/index.php?cPath=21_45_252 There are some others single stack 1911's listed ^ there, that have protruding, threaded barrels...you could always buy one and cut off the threaded portion. Or buy a replacement outer barrel. Or you could always build an airsoft gun that cost more than a real Kimber.

If all you need are some links for parts... here you go. http://www.prohandgun.com/ http://www.prog4.com/db/index.asp http://www.ipscgm.com/index.php?main_page=...amp;language=en

I could barely fit 2 barricades in my one car garage from the last match. I don't think I can set up 4 walls. Designing freestyle matches within a 18x9 ft area is not easy. I wish I had more room to shoot.

I've been into airsoft for the past 2 years. There are a lot of places to buy components. But only a few to get nice custom parts (which are in Hong Kong). If you are really interested in putting together a custom gun, you need to prepared to spend some loot. PM me if you want more info.

Once most people start realizing plastic and cheap metals parts break, that's when the real money spending begins. You'll want to start upgrading virtually everything. I think people that realize this before buying into Airsoft for practice and wind up steering clear. I'm not trying to turn anyone away from Airsoft , but I think people should be aware that this becomes a whole other hobby... But still cheaper than real guns

I don't much about bio bbs. I own these bioval bbs. They will NOT shatter (they actually dent bam steel targets). Interesting info though http://biovalbbb.eu/ Because they dent my steel targets, I don't use them anymore.

I've heard of this happening more often lately. Same with plastic slides breaking. Honestly, the first things people should consider when purchasing an Airsoft gun is, plan to buy a metal slide and barrel (or a gun that already has those items); decide if propane or 134a is going to be used.

Thanks for the compliments guys Duane, in Japan Steel Challenge is the rave (when is comes to airsoft). Click this link for a translated Japanese Steel Challenge http://tinyurl.com/ylfbunj If you look closely in the rules you will see that metal slides are NOT allowed. Most of the top Japanese Steel Challenge shooters opt for form over function. Since many understand their limitations, they make the most of what they can....see some of they crazy "open/unlimited" class guns here http://tinyurl.com/ykmlvxp Now tell me what you think of Japan's airsoft guns lol Anyhow. Most asian countries and regions prefer guns like mine. Hong Kong and Taiwan and the real hot spots for the guns we like. Both of my main airsoft guns are completely made of cnc'd steel and aluminum, designed by me. My machinist is ProG4 in Hong Kong http://tinyurl.com/yja6adt There are other's that sell bulk or limited run custom parts. Check here: http://tinyurl.com/yzq5kwz and check here http://tinyurl.com/yhpbzrl Most of these shooters are only interested in STI/SVI 2011, 1911, and Glock style handguns. The operating systems are the only things that really separate them (Tokyo Marui; Western Arms; KSC). So most of the upgraded guns your will see with be in these formats. There are some others, but not as widely used/upgraded. Here's a couple more links for pics of more guns like mine http://tinyurl.com/6fczwd http://tinyurl.com/yg6p6r7 http://tinyurl.com/yzf8feh So if you a serious airsoft gun (gonna cost you between $1-2k) contact one of those sites I listed...or you can go through me.

These are some airsoft guns I've built, most of which I owned.

I'm pretty certain it says right on those little bottles "never refill this bottle". But I don't know why. I don't know if they make refillable 16.4 oz bottles. But I do agree when it comes to disposal/recycling issue; it would be better to save what you have.

It depends on the gun/mag design. Tokyo Marui's fill until gas spews out a little. Others you have to listen and feel to tell when the mag is full.

Nice find Sean. I didn't know that existed. I would go with the KWA of all the choices.

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