TM M3 Super 90 Reliability questions....

johnnyrico · February 1st, 2006, 05:28

Hey everyone.

I have been seriously considering getting an M3 Super 90.

I have read quite abit about them and I am all but sold on them except for the nozzle breaking issue.

So I was just wondering what are the opinions of any one who has owned either the TM M3 Super 90 (short or long) and the TM spas 12's regarding the nozzle issue / reliability.

To the people who have owned them :

Did you have the nozzle breaking issue?

If so did the problem occur soon after getting the gun? Also depending on if you got the gun new or used?

All the information that I have read indicates that the nozzle is difficult to repair and getting the replacement parts difficult to track down.

So I figured I would ask the people who have had them, to share their experiences on just how quickly and or likely it is for the nozzle issue to occur.

I am aware that airsoft is an expensive hobby.

I am just weary of spending $375.00 CAD on a gun, and that has this potential issue. I figured getting feedback from some past / present owners might prove fruitful.

Any input from people who are knowledgeable about the guns and their nozzle problems, or anyone who has experiences concerning this, the information would be most welcome.

Thanks everybody.

Rico

kid_ding · February 1st, 2006, 15:51

Sorry to jack this thread but I had to say it. Ahahahahaha... you want one now? Then you can be a member of the springer shotty club too.

Shrike · February 1st, 2006, 16:07

Mine has had a problem with BB's getting stuck down in the nozzel area (I think) I keep fishing them out but it keeps happening. This started right outa the box too.

supersized · February 1st, 2006, 16:12

I haven't played with my M3 on the field.... but I've put a few hundred rounds through it and it's still going strong. Keep in mind that no matter what you buy, you will eventually need to spend to fix problems that will occur.

I don't believe the hop up becomes an issue untill you're near the 10,000 bb mark or so. The replacement part isn't that expensive.... if I remember correctly it's a $30 part to fix the problem.

If you plan on getting a M3 super 90 you'd better be either tall or have long arms... It's a LONG shotty and the pump action doesn't help much with the length.

Kokanee · February 1st, 2006, 16:31

I bought a used m3 long, which had been sawed-off and had the stock removed. It had seen about a year's worth of gaming when I bought it. I would have to say I put an additional 1000 rounds thru it the time I had it, and it never gave me problems.

Trader rating · February 1st, 2006, 19:29

i got a m3 super 90 on saterday and i only had one problem (other then the fact im 5'3) is the shell door will break off but it is a easy fix ill poast a pic of how i fixed it

Gman · February 1st, 2006, 20:32

My first M3 Shorty I bought new and lasted 2 years and I sold it. The second I bought was used and only lasted 3 months. And I have the 3rd on the way. I think there the best for CQB or outdoor in the winter.

TheToastmaster · February 2nd, 2006, 12:20

Joe, you can join the club with Ding and I.
I've fixed the nozzle and shell door both on my shotty and it's still working fine.
If yours breaks I can show you how to fix it, or help you or whatever you need.
The shell door is a really easy fix, and the nozzle isn't as hard as the internet will make you think.

nik-oh · March 13th, 2007, 08:26

hi everybody

I'm from belgium, and we're with 4 people to have a problem with the nozzle of de TM super90.

after use of a bad quality of bb's, the nozzle on the top is broken.

I send a mail to uncompany, and ask to order the piece (head with the three nozzle's)

and the answer was : " it' difficult to order parts by marui" !!!

i think that its incroyable for the users of the super 90, that they should by a new gun jsut for a little broken piece !!!

have somebody an idea to find pieces or to fix the problem ???

thanks to you

(sorry for my english)

greetings

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February 1st, 2006, 05:28	#1
johnnyrico Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	TM M3 Super 90 Reliability questions.... Hey everyone. I have been seriously considering getting an M3 Super 90. I have read quite abit about them and I am all but sold on them except for the nozzle breaking issue. So I was just wondering what are the opinions of any one who has owned either the TM M3 Super 90 (short or long) and the TM spas 12's regarding the nozzle issue / reliability. To the people who have owned them : Did you have the nozzle breaking issue? If so did the problem occur soon after getting the gun? Also depending on if you got the gun new or used? All the information that I have read indicates that the nozzle is difficult to repair and getting the replacement parts difficult to track down. So I figured I would ask the people who have had them, to share their experiences on just how quickly and or likely it is for the nozzle issue to occur. I am aware that airsoft is an expensive hobby. I am just weary of spending $375.00 CAD on a gun, and that has this potential issue. I figured getting feedback from some past / present owners might prove fruitful. Any input from people who are knowledgeable about the guns and their nozzle problems, or anyone who has experiences concerning this, the information would be most welcome. Thanks everybody. Rico __________________ "Banning firearms to prevent criminal use of guns is about as smart as banning marriage to prevent spousal abuse, or banning pregnancy to prevent child abuse. " "When just seconds can mean life or death, the police are just minutes away" "If you can read this, thank a teacher... Since it's in English, thank a soldier"

February 1st, 2006, 16:12	#4
supersized Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Too paranoid to tell	I haven't played with my M3 on the field.... but I've put a few hundred rounds through it and it's still going strong. Keep in mind that no matter what you buy, you will eventually need to spend to fix problems that will occur. I don't believe the hop up becomes an issue untill you're near the 10,000 bb mark or so. The replacement part isn't that expensive.... if I remember correctly it's a $30 part to fix the problem. If you plan on getting a M3 super 90 you'd better be either tall or have long arms... It's a LONG shotty and the pump action doesn't help much with the length. __________________ (\_/) (O.o) (> <) Joinning the cause..... Quote: Originally Posted by harleyb Who wants a Chinese pickle? Yuxi: Yo...count me in. Viet pickles are great too! Manmaries: Dude a chinese pickle is when you get a blowjob from a girl while she's taking a shit. Yuxi you kinky white supremascist you!

February 1st, 2006, 20:32	#7
Gman Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary	My first M3 Shorty I bought new and lasted 2 years and I sold it. The second I bought was used and only lasted 3 months. And I have the 3rd on the way. I think there the best for CQB or outdoor in the winter. __________________ -Rangers Lead The Way- http://www.jocairsoft.com/ Old Trader Rating ASC Verifier for Calgary, AB Area

February 1st, 2006, 15:51	#2
kid_ding Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004	Sorry to jack this thread but I had to say it. Ahahahahaha... you want one now? Then you can be a member of the springer shotty club too.

February 1st, 2006, 16:31	#5
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	I bought a used m3 long, which had been sawed-off and had the stock removed. It had seen about a year's worth of gaming when I bought it. I would have to say I put an additional 1000 rounds thru it the time I had it, and it never gave me problems.

February 1st, 2006, 19:29	#6
bobthemonky Guest Trader rating	i got a m3 super 90 on saterday and i only had one problem (other then the fact im 5'3) is the shell door will break off but it is a easy fix ill poast a pic of how i fixed it

February 2nd, 2006, 12:20	#8
TheToastmaster Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg. In a hole.	Joe, you can join the club with Ding and I. I've fixed the nozzle and shell door both on my shotty and it's still working fine. If yours breaks I can show you how to fix it, or help you or whatever you need. The shell door is a really easy fix, and the nozzle isn't as hard as the internet will make you think. __________________ Toast

March 13th, 2007, 08:26	#9
nik-oh Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007	TM M3 Super 90 Reliability questions.... hi everybody I'm from belgium, and we're with 4 people to have a problem with the nozzle of de TM super90. after use of a bad quality of bb's, the nozzle on the top is broken. I send a mail to uncompany, and ask to order the piece (head with the three nozzle's) and the answer was : " it' difficult to order parts by marui" !!! i think that its incroyable for the users of the super 90, that they should by a new gun jsut for a little broken piece !!! have somebody an idea to find pieces or to fix the problem ??? thanks to you (sorry for my english) greetings

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