FAQ for Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa, 2011, 1911, MEU & Detonics type variants

ILLusion · January 4th, 2011, 19:35

In theory, it should yield a more consistent shot, as the inner barrel has two points of play in the outer barrel: at the muzzle, and at the hop up chamber. The theory, is that while it's difficult to stabilize play at the hop up chamber (especially since the OEM part is die cast - thus, loose tolerance), we can still at least tighten up at the muzzle. That's what the shim is for (or for rubber o-rings in some instances.)

At least this way, the muzzle position of the inner barrel will be much more consistent, rather than if the shim were not in place.

StrikeFreedom · January 4th, 2011, 20:23

Damn you are making me disassembling my gun just to put the ring in.

ILLusion · January 4th, 2011, 20:29

More like you created the work for yourself by skipping the step. LOL. Don't blame the messenger!

StrikeFreedom · January 4th, 2011, 21:53

Actually are we talking about the same metal ring? The one that I have is about the size as the rubber o-ring. Its diameter is bigger than the inner barrel, and it doesn't seem to fit anywhere. I also noticed that the inner barrel is already pretty flushed at the front of the out barrel (comp off).

ILLusion · January 4th, 2011, 21:57

Like I said, a picture is worth a thousand words. Help me out here.

StrikeFreedom · January 6th, 2011, 00:02

Too lazy to take the gun apart, but the rings I have are identical to the following:

I suppose the two rubber o-rings are backups to what secures the barrel sleeve. The metal ring (not so much a shim) is of a similar size but with a cut opening.

ILLusion · January 6th, 2011, 14:47

Hmm... interesting. I haven't seen that before. Does it fit on the recoil rod? I'm wondering if it acts as a dampening system. Best is to ask wherever you got it from.

turok_t · January 6th, 2011, 15:33

So I have no idea why, but my FPS for my hicapa 5.1 has dropped by 100fps for some odd reason. I chronoed my gun a few months ago and it was at 285-290fps with 0.25g bbs.. I chronoed my gun yesterday and it was at 150-185fps with 0.25g bbs again.. I already cleaned the inner barrel, reinstalled the hop up rubber, and locktited my 2 hop up halves..I even tried using plumber's tape to seal the hop up rubber/inner barrel to prevent any gas leak. Ive got 4 mags and they all fire very weakly.. Any suggestions? Here is my part list:

TK twist barrel
SD POM air nozzle
stock floating valve
IK BBU

ILLusion · January 12th, 2011, 14:08

Is the piston head secure?

turok_t · January 13th, 2011, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

Is the piston head secure?

yup, its the piston that is fixed in the IK bbu.

Shirley · January 13th, 2011, 01:14

What slide set up do you have?
I'm guessing something happened to your magazine route seal rubber? Room temp? Nozzle loose?

ILLusion · January 13th, 2011, 09:36

Have you tried without the plumber's tape?

turok_t · January 13th, 2011, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

What slide set up do you have?
I'm guessing something happened to your magazine route seal rubber? Room temp? Nozzle loose?

I have a SD Limecat Phantera slide that I was always using. Room temperature is around 23-25C. In terms of the magazine route seal rubber, they appear to be okay. I even tried my friend's magazines with the stock rubbers and the FPS is still ridiculously low.

Brian, yes, I tried with and without the plumber's tape. Plumber's tape actually makes it worst for some odd reason.

ILLusion · January 13th, 2011, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

I have a SD Limecat Phantera slide that I was always using. Room temperature is around 23-25C. In terms of the magazine route seal rubber, they appear to be okay. I even tried my friend's magazines with the stock rubbers and the FPS is still ridiculously low.

Brian, yes, I tried with and without the plumber's tape. Plumber's tape actually makes it worst for some odd reason.

I don't find it that odd.

What hop up rubber are you using?

turok_t · January 13th, 2011, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

I don't find it that odd.

What hop up rubber are you using?

Before i used the firefly hop up, but now im using the 9ball hop up. FPS remains the same if hop up if all the way on or off.

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January 4th, 2011, 19:35	#781
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	In theory, it should yield a more consistent shot, as the inner barrel has two points of play in the outer barrel: at the muzzle, and at the hop up chamber. The theory, is that while it's difficult to stabilize play at the hop up chamber (especially since the OEM part is die cast - thus, loose tolerance), we can still at least tighten up at the muzzle. That's what the shim is for (or for rubber o-rings in some instances.) At least this way, the muzzle position of the inner barrel will be much more consistent, rather than if the shim were not in place. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 4th, 2011, 20:29	#783
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	More like you created the work for yourself by skipping the step. LOL. Don't blame the messenger! __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 4th, 2011, 21:57	#785
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Like I said, a picture is worth a thousand words. Help me out here. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 4th, 2011, 20:23	#782
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	Damn you are making me disassembling my gun just to put the ring in.

January 4th, 2011, 21:53	#784
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	Actually are we talking about the same metal ring? The one that I have is about the size as the rubber o-ring. Its diameter is bigger than the inner barrel, and it doesn't seem to fit anywhere. I also noticed that the inner barrel is already pretty flushed at the front of the out barrel (comp off).

January 6th, 2011, 00:02	#786
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	Too lazy to take the gun apart, but the rings I have are identical to the following: I suppose the two rubber o-rings are backups to what secures the barrel sleeve. The metal ring (not so much a shim) is of a similar size but with a cut opening.

January 6th, 2011, 14:47	#787
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Hmm... interesting. I haven't seen that before. Does it fit on the recoil rod? I'm wondering if it acts as a dampening system. Best is to ask wherever you got it from. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 6th, 2011, 15:33	#788
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	So I have no idea why, but my FPS for my hicapa 5.1 has dropped by 100fps for some odd reason. I chronoed my gun a few months ago and it was at 285-290fps with 0.25g bbs.. I chronoed my gun yesterday and it was at 150-185fps with 0.25g bbs again.. I already cleaned the inner barrel, reinstalled the hop up rubber, and locktited my 2 hop up halves..I even tried using plumber's tape to seal the hop up rubber/inner barrel to prevent any gas leak. Ive got 4 mags and they all fire very weakly.. Any suggestions? Here is my part list: TK twist barrel SD POM air nozzle stock floating valve IK BBU

January 12th, 2011, 14:08	#789
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Is the piston head secure? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 13th, 2011, 01:14	#791
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	What slide set up do you have? I'm guessing something happened to your magazine route seal rubber? Room temp? Nozzle loose? __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

January 13th, 2011, 09:36	#792
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Have you tried without the plumber's tape? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

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