Metal Kits

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

Hey, I'm new to the GBB world, so I'm still learning here. How much do metal kits and slides ususally run for, in-country of course. Specifically for the TM P226? From what I've found, they are about $150~ Is this correct?

Thanks

[Lerch]

I got my Guarder P226N kit for $300 or so...I was quoted $500 for a PGC kit.

[Danke]

At least $4-500 for one that doesn't look like it was carved out of soap.

[juicy]

Originally Posted by Twin#1[Op-for]

From what I've found, they are about $150~ Is this correct?

Dude, if you've found one for $150 - I'm all ears! XD

$300 is the absolute cheapest I've found so far... I'm pretty sure it was Guarder - i.e. not that great in terms of GBB's.

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

I didn't find it, that was just the CAD price on Redwolf which I figured was way to low considering the state of Airsoft in Canada, the price difference etc. Thanks guys! I've decided on my pistol, time to save

[isparkthela]

I know you mentioned finding something local, but just to throw it out there.

PGC-----> http://www.dentrinityshop.com/pr_details.jsp?pid=12400
G&P-----> http://www.dentrinityshop.com/pr_details.jsp?pid=9471
Guarder--> http://www.dentrinityshop.com/pr_details.jsp?pid=9065
Action---> http://www.dentrinityshop.com/pr_details.jsp?pid=8628

I am unfamiliar with airsoft laws in Canada, I don't know if you are able to purchase these or not. I am looking into these myself and saw your post.

[theguy]

You cannot import pistol frames into Canada.

You also can't import short slides, not sure if the P226 is short enough to be prohibited.

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by theguy

You also can't import short slides, not sure if the P226 is short enough to be prohibited.

The 226 is a full size pistol.

[juicy]

Originally Posted by Styrak

The 226 is a full size pistol.

Agree. Also with the poster that Styrak is quoting in his post, Twin - don't even try to import a pistol frame, or else I will demand that the ASC staff add a "official chairsofter of Op-For" as a tag under your name, lol. Wait, that's not related - oh well

[Saint_blackhand]

maybe this should be in The AV section

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

I had no intention of importing anything, I know the laws :P Besides...I'm no chairsofter :P

And Saint_blackhand, I see no reason since this is merely a question about prices.

[Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw]

I got an Action slide & frame for $200 I believe last year. Was decent enough, even though the plastic was sturdy enough the metal quality of the Action kit impressed me.

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

Thanks, good to know.

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

Sorry for the double post, but I have a few more questions. With a race gun, what do compensators do besides esthetically look good? Is there a difference in gas usable between a plastic and metal slide? Thanks

[ujiro]

Compensators allow for the installation of longer inner barrels. This increases accuracy and muzzle velocity (assuming you use a tight bore). So it offers the ability to install performance upgrades! Other than that, it doesn't do anything lol.

And a metal slide will cause increased gas consumption. Although if properly installed, this can be minimized so that it is still quite efficient!