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Originally Posted by Leang
Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply.
Sweet. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. My AI GunGas Kit is on its way now. For aesthetics, I'm trying to achieve something very similar to the photo you have in post 33. The slide will be stock black plastic, but I'd like the bushing and the barrels to be a matching silver or stainless steel. It looks like there are possibly 4 or 5 pieces I'll need to get. I colored them in blue here:
To be honest, the only parts I know the names for are the outer barrel and the inner TK Twist Barrel. ILLusion, can you list how much you charge for the required parts here (or in a pm if its against forum rules)? If the price is within my means, I'd be more than happy to just order all of it from you.
Now for a few more questions.
1. Without considering upgrading to a better frame, would upgrading any of the internals yield good results?
2. I've read that the weight is concentrated on the grip and magazine end. I'm hoping that the parts I'm obtaining for the silver tip will help even it out a little, but I'm not expecting it to make that much of a weight difference. Any tips to increase balance and pointability?
3. Would the MEU count as a 5.1?
4. How efficient are the stock internals in terms of efficient gas usage? Anything I should replace off the bat?
5. I'm a bit bummed that the Novak sites don't have the white dots to help aim. Anyone have thoughts on the Novak stock sites? This is ultimately a preference thing of course, but I'd still like to see how you guys personally feel about this.
This thread is by far the most informative resource I've found on the 1911/MEU. You guys are amazing! |
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Q1) Without considering upgrading to a better frame, would upgrading any of the internals yield good results?
A1) The frame actually does close to nothing for performance. Its what you put inside the gun that matters... just like a car. Leather seats and frosted windows won't give your car more horsepower. Having a stock frame with fully upgraded internals is absolutely fine and would still yield great results.
Q2) I've read that the weight is concentrated on the grip and magazine end. I'm hoping that the parts I'm obtaining for the silver tip will help even it out a little, but I'm not expecting it to make that much of a weight difference. Any tips to increase balance and pointability?
A2) If you think about how the weight of the gun is distributed in stock form, to counteract that weight, think about where you want more weight to be and upgrade all the parts in that area. In this case, you'll want to upgrade to at least a metal barrel, slide, and bushing set to give the tip of the barrel more weight. Steel parts give the most weight.
Q3) Would the MEU count as a 5.1?
A3) No. It counts as a 1911. 5.1 usually refers to a double stacker (hi-capa). Likewise, so does a 4.3. The MEU was derived from the 1911 single stacker.
Q4) How efficient are the stock internals in terms of efficient gas usage? Anything I should replace off the bat?
A4) In stock form, these guns already have great gas "mileage". The slide is light, so not a lot of gas is required to cycle it. Absolutely nothing is needed to be replaced right off the bat with Tokyo Marui 1911/hi-capa guns. That's the beauty of them.
Q5) I'm a bit bummed that the Novak sites don't have the white dots to help aim. Anyone have thoughts on the Novak stock sites? This is ultimately a preference thing of course, but I'd still like to see how you guys personally feel about this.
A5) Check
THIS thread out. Long story short, glow in the dark or florescent adhesive dots are the best choice for these Novak sights. ILLusion sells them... I told him about them
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Hope this helps.