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

quack3r · February 15th, 2013, 23:40

Just wondering if someone can help me out. I'm a new member but had no luck searching the forums for similar problem.

I have TM 5.1 and lately my gun stopped firing. When I pull the trigger, the hammer seems to hit the valve knocker but doesn't seem to contact the magazine valve? I can't seem to figure out the problem. I checked the valve knocker and valves and it seems to be working.

I tried multiple magazines, switching hammer springs with no luck.

The valves are upgraded to guarder hi-flow ones.

If someone can help me, much appreciated. Thanks.

apilar · February 16th, 2013, 01:27

if you rack the slide, then insert the mag does it shoot?

I had a problem of the mag release valve getting stuck on the valve knocker (firing pin) when i upgraded to both a high flow valve (nine ball), and a new firing pin.

If it shoots fine when the slide is racked and then inserting the magazine this could be your problem. In which case, as i found for my nineball valve, it seemed it be able to screw in. Obviously, the valve screws in, but the actually piece that gets hit by the firing pin could be tightened and loosened making it stick farther out or farther in. If yours is 'loose' then it could be catching.

Dimitri · February 18th, 2013, 21:00

Decided to read this thread as I'm in the process of getting a IK Outer Barrel. Longest read of my life! Took the last couple days but I did it.

So this thread has decided my next two airsoft purchases after the Outer Barrel, a NOVA Brass Hop Up and a Tanio Koba Twist Rifled Barrel in the next few months for my KJW 1911.

Dimitri

T[]RK · February 22nd, 2013, 11:48

...they didn't produced model with rail, so i did!

Not completed yet, need silver trigger and silver recoil spring guide.

SD Slide is shorter, then HurricanE on approx. 1mm;
SD Slide not work with Nova Bushing (tested);
SD Outer Barrel was cut on 2mm to look nice.
SD Slide and SD Recoil Spring Guide have got VERY tight fit (need two parts Recoil Spring Guide - same as KJW).

ILLusion · March 3rd, 2013, 01:28

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Originally Posted by quack3r

Just wondering if someone can help me out. I'm a new member but had no luck searching the forums for similar problem.

I have TM 5.1 and lately my gun stopped firing. When I pull the trigger, the hammer seems to hit the valve knocker but doesn't seem to contact the magazine valve? I can't seem to figure out the problem. I checked the valve knocker and valves and it seems to be working.

I tried multiple magazines, switching hammer springs with no luck.

The valves are upgraded to guarder hi-flow ones.

If someone can help me, much appreciated. Thanks.

This is a fairly common problem when upgrading valves and/or knockers.

The most likely cause is the strike surface of the valve being higher than the knocker is able to accept. Either they are loose and need to be screwed in (as apiler indicated), or the knocker arm should be shortened to accommodate the fuller length valve.

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Originally Posted by Dimitri

Decided to read this thread as I'm in the process of getting a IK Outer Barrel. Longest read of my life! Took the last couple days but I did it.

So this thread has decided my next two airsoft purchases after the Outer Barrel, a NOVA Brass Hop Up and a Tanio Koba Twist Rifled Barrel in the next few months for my KJW 1911.

Dimitri

IK has a new product now: Full Hop up set, which includes a hardened stainless steel adjustment arm, retention o-ring, and a more durable brass adjustment dial.

All of these parts make a complete unit, which the Nova unit does not, at a similar price point. The IK hop up chamber is also made of brass, which, when combined with one of the new IK fixed outer barrels with a round indicator notch (several real steel pistols use this feature), makes it look like you have loaded brass in your chamber!

Contact for pricing, or wait a few days... I'm currently working on new price list to be put up in the retailer forum. It will be a rough shell for now, simply to list products and pricing. As I get time, I'll add photos and descriptions.

T[]RK · March 7th, 2013, 13:39

Kimber Desert Warrior. Which barrel Bushing it used? I am installed Military Type, but i am not sure now... maybe Caspian?

Nova Barrel Bushing (Military Type, Black) [B03SB]

Anyone have got Series '70 and Capsian? How did they look? Are they same thickness?

ILLusion · March 8th, 2013, 10:46

Type 1 would be correct... the image you have there actually looks like the type 1. The Type 2 is more rounded...

T[]RK · March 11th, 2013, 13:28

Oh yeah, my bad... Yes, it's B01SB - Type 1.

ILLusion · March 11th, 2013, 16:02

Okay, in that case, you have the correct one installed.

Azathoth · March 15th, 2013, 12:03

Should have just posted here instead of sending PMs....

I recently am trying an upgrade to hiflow valves. I have a Action, Newer Nine ball Neo R, and a single KM high flow on hand. The gun shoots ~270 with 0.30 g with the stock valve, with any of the above three valves installed the velocity is also ~270 with .30.

Trying to narrow down the issue, I have a older 2+ years AS 150% hammer spring already installed it could be worn out. When i looked at the piston/loading nozzle I noticed wear on the piston orings and when shine a light into the loading nozzle their is light leaking out the from where the oring should be sealing against the nozzle.

Is the oring the issue or should i keep looking? Nozzle is 2+ years old AS

Next, When doing a detail tear down and clean the post that holds the hopup adjustment wheel tore free (sigh). Who makes the "best choice" replacement hopup chamber Nova, AIP

Nineball rubber vs A+ / Devil

ILLusion · March 15th, 2013, 12:47

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