G3-SG1 metal body compatibility

[juicy]

Would a CA body fit on a JG? I especially concerned about the internals fitting in with the CA body, as well as the JG plastic cocking tube/inner barrel tube fitting on the CA body.

Set up I would like to run would be:
JG G3-SG1 base gun
CA G3 body (light type)
CA G3 slither stock
Guarder gearbox shell
JG hop up unit

[juicy]

Bump?

[13Fido13]

Is the JG--TM compatible?

[juicy]

AFAIK, yes. I'd assume CA is TM compatible, right?

[GMGrimace]

Well seeing as i have done this there a few problems you will encounter. i have a jg mech and CA metal body and sole metal cocking tube. so your question about the cocking i am not sure, but looking at my g3 it shouldn't be an issue. As for internal fitment there are a few problems. it would appear that the jg body is a little longer then the ca. this might be the case or the internal ring that holds the hopup is slightly longer. i noticed this as i had to trim about a 1/4inch of the plastic hopup to make is all fit. there does seem to be some feed issue which i havent figured out yet. i have a ca air seal nozzle and ca metal hopup on order. i am hoping the hopup is slightly shorter and the air seal is the same also. if you want more info drop me a pm and i will do what i can. i have been told a ca mechbox will fix the problem but as far as i am aware the outer dimensions should be the same.

[ThunderCactus]

The JG is "TM Compatible" It's a selling feature more than it is a reality.
Anyway I wouldn't be worried about compatibility, The original CA G3 receiver was built as a replacement for the TM plastic receiver, and it still took me 5 hours of modding to get it to fit.

[juicy]

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

The JG is "TM Compatible" It's a selling feature more than it is a reality.
Anyway I wouldn't be worried about compatibility, The original CA G3 receiver was built as a replacement for the TM plastic receiver, and it still took me 5 hours of modding to get it to fit.

Okay, thanks. That's nice and straight forward, lol.

Originally Posted by GMGrimace

Well seeing as i have done this there a few problems you will encounter. i have a jg mech and CA metal body and sole metal cocking tube. so your question about the cocking i am not sure, but looking at my g3 it shouldn't be an issue. As for internal fitment there are a few problems. it would appear that the jg body is a little longer then the ca. this might be the case or the internal ring that holds the hopup is slightly longer. i noticed this as i had to trim about a 1/4inch of the plastic hopup to make is all fit. there does seem to be some feed issue which i havent figured out yet. i have a ca air seal nozzle and ca metal hopup on order. i am hoping the hopup is slightly shorter and the air seal is the same also. if you want more info drop me a pm and i will do what i can. i have been told a ca mechbox will fix the problem but as far as i am aware the outer dimensions should be the same.

Hmm, thanks for the detailed response....

Anyway, looks like I won't be going for a CA metal body after all... I've just gotten completely fed up with the sheer length of my G3 as of gaming on Sunday.