To me, the #1 selling point of TM AEGs is that they're 99.9% reliable out of the box and will run for years without needing any work. This is due to their tight tolerances and perfect shim jobs. And as long as the mechbox isn't opend and upgraded, they stay that way. They were designed for long-term performance and reliability at their 280-310 fps velocities required by Japanese law, and nothing more.
But realistically speaking, how many people actually keep their TM stock? Not many. Some people do, but most don't. One of the first things people do is install a stronger spring - which requires metal bushings, and a reshim. If you want to go over 350 fps, new gears are also highly recommended. Over 375 fps, then their V2 shells run the same risk of cracking as a cheap brand and a reinforced mechbox is required. As soon as you've done any of that, then you've altered the "perfect" TM formula and you can throw that TM reliability argument out the window, as it's now on the same level as any other upgaded AEG, be it a top of the line G&P or entry-level JG. It makes the "get a plastic TM for more money than a high end metal gun" argument moot.
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Originally Posted by shiftsup
The fact that there is only one in stock at VA leads me to believe that this is more of a compatible receiver swap on a single TM AEG rather than actual TM manufactured Cansoft.
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I do believe this is the case as well. Sort of a 'testing the waters' to see what kind of reaction it gets.