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

[Leonaire]

Originally Posted by philsus-fubar

could anyone please help me.
trying to make a custom gun, and all i need is a detonics bbh, does anyone have a photo, or know of a way to modify as stock tm bbh to fit a detonics slide? if its even possible thanks

Originally Posted by p.phresh

I have a strike warrior which uses a detonics BBH, I'll try and get some pics tonight.

However, I don't think there is much difference between the two. Have you already tried to fit the standard 1911/2011 BBH in the detonics slide? From what I recall they are similar. It even has the threaded hole on the top of the BBH for the screw in the hicapa sights.

just trying to help a little bit.

I used to own Detonics, Strike Warrior and 1911/MEU, as far as I can remember, their nozzle and bbu is not the same, if I remember correctly, Detonics type use half-type nozzle, and the bbu is cut down, here's the pic:



therefore I don't think it would fit.

[p.phresh]

here's the BBU from my strike warrior.

I don't have a hi-capa or standard 1911 BBU to compare at the moment.

But if you think about it...
- detonics/strike warrior, they are the same slide. I have a metal detonics slide that I can use in place of the strike warrior slide.
- The 1911 MEU mag is compatible in the Detonics.

So i can't imagine that the BBU is any smaller.

I may be picking up a TM 1911 this week. If nobody can take the a comparison photo I'll try to get one later this week.

[Bobby Lemain]

If my loading nozzle is so worn down that it doesn't get pulled forwards by the hop unit, could that cause FPS drops and occasional venting upon insertion of a fresh mag?

edit: I tried supergluing a square of paper to the bottom of the nozzle that follows the hop unit and.... no more venting! I guess I need to replace it then

[Slono]

Originally Posted by Bobby Lemain

If my loading nozzle is so worn down that it doesn't get pulled forwards by the hop unit, could that cause FPS drops and occasional venting upon insertion of a fresh mag?

edit: I tried supergluing a square of paper to the bottom of the nozzle that follows the hop unit and.... no more venting! I guess I need to replace it then

Good find!

[raiderZY]

Quick question
How many bbs can a Tokyo marui 1911 shoot with a single fill?

[Slono]

Stock, you're looking at at least a mag as long as you don't rapid fire.

[raiderZY]

Originally Posted by Slono

Stock, you're looking at at least a mag as long as you don't rapid fire.

Ok, I was just wonder because I get mine used. Anyway is their any way to increase its bb shot per mag fill?

[p.phresh]

Originally Posted by raiderZY

Ok, I was just wonder because I get mine used. Anyway is their any way to increase its bb shot per mag fill?

depends if your gun is stock or not. If it's stock then there are a few things you can fix to increase gas efficiency.

If your gun is modded you will have to provide a list of what mods you have so we can narrow down what may be causing increased gas consumption.

[raiderZY]

Originally Posted by p.phresh

depends if your gun is stock or not. If it's stock then there are a few things you can fix to increase gas efficiency.

If your gun is modded you will have to provide a list of what mods you have so we can narrow down what may be causing increased gas consumption.

Stock except for piston head, which is shooter design metal.
The stock piston head increase my gas consumption.

[Slono]

My nine ball dyna piston head has blown 2 orings. Does this happen to anybody else?

[ILLusion]

Originally Posted by p.phresh

I have a strike warrior which uses a detonics BBH, I'll try and get some pics tonight.

However, I don't think there is much difference between the two. Have you already tried to fit the standard 1911/2011 BBH in the detonics slide? From what I recall they are similar. It even has the threaded hole on the top of the BBH for the screw in the hicapa sights.

Actually, this information is incorrect. The blowback unit in the Detonics is significantly different from the Hi-Capa version, and without extremely heavy modifications (with risk of turning the piece in to garbage), you will not be able to get one to fit the other.

I have a spare unit inbound.

Originally Posted by dnazero

Hi All,

I have recently broke my stock nozzle. And I have purchased SD POM nozzle set. When I got my nozzle in hand I have check carefully and notice the thing is not even in proper circle. I am not sure if I am having a defective nozzle or it is normal that they came in oval. I am comparing it with the stock nozzle, really got no idea how it can provide a good seal.

I have purchased it since it was highly rated and recommended in the thread. Please let me know if this is normal or I am being too paranoid.

Thank you and highly appreciated for the help.

You received a defective product. Get an exchange.

Originally Posted by Bobby Lemain

If my loading nozzle is so worn down that it doesn't get pulled forwards by the hop unit, could that cause FPS drops and occasional venting upon insertion of a fresh mag?

edit: I tried supergluing a square of paper to the bottom of the nozzle that follows the hop unit and.... no more venting! I guess I need to replace it then

It doesn't have to get pulled forward by the hop up unit. The normal pneumatic function of the gun will force it to reach full extension. It doesn't require the hop up rubber to do that for it.

Originally Posted by raiderZY

Quick question
How many bbs can a Tokyo marui 1911 shoot with a single fill?

I've been able to get about 2 mags worth, on a fairly quick rapid fire.

Originally Posted by Slono

My nine ball dyna piston head has blown 2 orings. Does this happen to anybody else?

I've been getting this more recently with 1911's. Not sure why... but I've swapped a couple of customer's setups to cup designs or non-vented o-rings, and they haven't had problems since.

[raiderZY]

Originally Posted by ILLusion

I've been able to get about 2 mags worth, on a fairly quick rapid fire.

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Is there a way to decrease gas consumption, because mine only gets 17 bbs a fill all stock

[Slono]

Originally Posted by raiderZY

Is there a way to decrease gas consumption, because mine only gets 17 bbs a fill all stock

17 BBs? The gun can't be stock except the piston head.

[raiderZY]

Originally Posted by Slono

17 BBs? The gun can't be stock except the piston head.

The best I can get is 30 with a Nine ball dyna piston head. Sad part is I busted my loading nozzle while testing all my piston head. Which brings me to my next question, does the shooter design pom cylinder set for marui 5.1 work with the MEU?

[ghiromax]

Hi guys,

I’m almost new to airsoft. I decided to buy a TM MEU to train IDPA style.

The goals of this build are the followings
• Maximum Accuracy within 15 / 20 m max
• Weight 980-1.030 grams
• Maximum recoil
• Trigger Pull around 1300-1500 grams
• High reliability for high number of shots/year
• Built after IDPA (Real Steel) CDP division specifications

After reading the whole thread I decide to divide the build in 3 different steps.

Step 1: Functional / Performance improvement
Step 2: Increasing Real Steel feeling
Step 3: Cosmetics
In the following chart the parts list for each step:

Step Part Manufacturer

1 M1911 MEU Tokyo Marui
1 Inner Barrel Tanio Koba Twist 5.1
1 Hop-up Rubber Firefly (Soft Medium ?) / Nine Ball
1 Recoil / Hammer Spring Set Guarder 150% / Guarder 150% Oil Quences
1 Loading Nozzle + Piston Head Kit Airsoft Surgeon
1 High Flow Valve KM
1 Steel Valve Knocker ??? I didn’t find so many info on it ???

2 MEU Late Model Frame & Slide Nova K-013
2 1 Piece SS Outer Barrel Illusion Kinetics SS / VFC Steel Black / Shooters Design SS Chamber+Barrrel
2 Bushing Nova Type 3 Caspian B-03-SS / B-03-SB
2 Full Length Guide Rod Nova H-01-SS / LCT FM26
2 Recoil Spring Plug Nova D-03-SS / D-03-SB

3 Checkered Slide Stop Nova N-02-SB
3 Ed Brown Ambi Safety Nova E-02-SB
3 SFA Beavertail Grip Safety Nova A-01-SB
3 Checkered Extd. Mag Release Button Nova Q-02-SB / LCT FM20BK
3 LA Vickers Main Spring Housing Nova F-05-SB
3 Aluminum 3 Holes Adj. Trigger Nova C-01-BK or SV / LCT FM37 or FM35BK / Tanio Koba PIR195BK
3 Hammer / Sear / Disconnector ProG4 AR1598
3 G10 / Wooden Grips ??? Real Steel: Davidson G10 / Herrett Wood ?

What do you think about ? Do you have any suggestion, changes to propose ? Some ideas where to source the parts at good prices will be welcome as well (just for info I’m living in Czech Republic - Europe)

I’ve read the whole thread since the beginning (yes 103 pages !!!) To better understand terms and have an overview of various topics / parts, I’ve started copying and pasting the most interesting topics related to my goal (under my personal only judgment obviously ) in a word file, a bit of editing, adding some parts pics here and there, some info on the RS MEU plus an index I ended up having kind of e-booklet of about 40 pages.
To avoid possible misinformation in case I’ve got something wrong, after having its contempt hopefully checked by some experts here, I will be happy to make it freely available to anybody interested, more later…

Happy shooting

Max