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Originally Posted by selimsrm
A G3 and a conversion kit would be a more expensive route. (and more time consuming given the availability of the TM G3 SG1)
I plan to use a 7.4 li-po (11.1 if needed)
agreed the blowback is just another thing that can break
I didn't notice any flexing or wobbling of the body.
It's a lot lighter than my G36/AG36 and my SR25 (heck it's lighter than my m500)
Handgrip, two ping for the stock, and a screw in the magwell. Can get to it and 5 mins.
I've thought of that but the cost would be more than I'd like. Yes, fixing it would be much easier to get parts for.
I am picking one up. just looking if anyone is familiar with parts compatibility.
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A 11.1v LiPo that fits in the battery space will never be able to drive that gun. You might be able to cram a 2000-2300mAh 11.1v 20C in there. You would need at least a 4000mAh 11.1v 25C to do the job. That takes the space of a large battery.
For your question, replacement parts are nonexistent. There are some kits and what not that are on the HK websites. All out of stock for SOO long. I tried to do something with mine... selling it was a better option.
The G3 won't cost you that much. You can start with either an MC51 or SAR and build it up from there. In the end, if you start with a metal bodied rifle, you will arrive at about the same price for the complete, reliable and precise gun vs trying to upgrade the PSG-1. The body flex will appear after 10-20 mags if you field it. I was babying mine and it started to creak like crazy. The previous owner removed it from the box twice to take pictures of it.
It takes a V4 mechbox.
It takes mid length motors (Not the short like G36s, not the long like M4s).
It takes V4 gears (V7/M14 gears might work, I would have to check).
It takes special springs.
It takes special cylinder.
It takes special piston.
It takes special cylinder head.
It takes special tappet plate setup (because of the pre-cock/bolt bocking).
It takes a special trigger contact set, though I thing that you can modify a V2 trigger set to fit.
It takes a special scope. If you want to install a rail mount, you have to cut two screw moldings in the upper receiver.
It takes longer (and more expensive) inner-barrel, though the stock TM one is supposed to be 6.05.
Now, please tell me how it can be more cost effective to fully upgrade a PSG-1 with all proprietary parts that are hard to find, thus more expensive vs a V2 based gun that is VERY common (if you think the G3 is rare, you are not looking).