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

RacingManiac · May 11th, 2010, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Gunny_McSmith

(because the stock grip sucks IMO....) ... :???:

IMO SD grip is much worse....They don't fit as well as the stock grip and IMO some area just not molded as well(trigger guard). Only thing wrong with the stock one is the "OPS MRP" logo and lack of a medallion hole if you are into that stuff. Both can be addressed with a bit of work...

ILLusion · May 11th, 2010, 09:05

Agreed. The construction of the SD grips is generally poor. Work is required to install each new piece. Areas around the trigger hole and the mag catch hole always require fitment.

Unfortunately, it's the only real option at this time if you're after the racegun look. Any other option for installation of real steel grips is just too expensive.

Shirley · May 11th, 2010, 09:10

I can also do stippling work and creating medallion holes too.
This is what most people do, save their black grips, and creating something custom on it.

And I believe the material in the black Marui grip is more durable than SD one. SD one is just for show I guess..

Hata · May 11th, 2010, 09:29

For SD grip, I also have fitment issue on trigger hole and mag catch hole as Brian mentioned above.
I also have fitment issue on grip safety area and trigger guard as well.

Gunny_McSmith · May 11th, 2010, 09:35

Yes gotta agree with you guys, the quality is poor on the SD grip, need a lot of work to get the pieces to fit in it (magcatch, trigger....) the fitting on the stock frame isnt good either large gap near the grip safety.....

But ya the thing i hate about the stock grip is the OPS markings, and it feels too square-ish in my hand....

But i guess i could do some fitting work on the SD grip to make it fit properly....

But there is always the griptape option (Illusion....? :P) or the strippling option....

ILLusion · May 11th, 2010, 09:45

Grip tapes are available... and if you're after a more combat build, I'd highly recommend the Tanio Koba tactical grips, which are probably the most comfortable grips available.

m102404 · May 11th, 2010, 10:02

Grip tape is awesome. Once it's knocked down a bit with use it's very comfy with bare hands or with gloves.

Gunny_McSmith · May 11th, 2010, 10:05

Do tanio koba grips have a rubber-ish feeling? (always wondered if they did....)

ILLusion · May 11th, 2010, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunny_McSmith

Do tanio koba grips have a rubber-ish feeling? (always wondered if they did....)

Slightly. Moreso than the original grips.

Gunny_McSmith · May 11th, 2010, 10:26

I might try stippling my grip first.... But gotta decide which patern i want on my hicapa...:P

turok_t · May 11th, 2010, 13:17

I got a SD grip for my 5.1, and i had to sand the opening of the trigger guard since it was too stiff against the trigger. Also, i had to use sandpaper wrapped in a dowel to sand the aperture of the magazine catch since it was also stiff. A bit of grease helped a bit too. Overall, i regret buying the grip, its really stiff and hard and IMO, the stock feels much better. I would probably get the Tanio Koba instead of the SD.

Gunny_McSmith · May 11th, 2010, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

I got a SD grip for my 5.1, and i had to sand the opening of the trigger guard since it was too stiff against the trigger. Also, i had to use sandpaper wrapped in a dowel to sand the aperture of the magazine catch since it was also stiff. A bit of grease helped a bit too. Overall, i regret buying the grip, its really stiff and hard and IMO, the stock feels much better. I would probably get the Tanio Koba instead of the SD.

+1, had to do the same mods to mine ......

juicy · May 12th, 2010, 18:27

Does the Nine Ball plastic BBU fit in a MEU without modification? The area I'm wondering about is the slot that is cut out in the stock BBU for a little tab on the rear sight.

ILLusion · May 13th, 2010, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by juicy

Does the Nine Ball plastic BBU fit in a MEU without modification? The area I'm wondering about is the slot that is cut out in the stock BBU for a little tab on the rear sight.

The Nine Ball Featherweight BBU won't fit an MEU without modifications.

juicy · May 13th, 2010, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

The Nine Ball Featherweight BBU won't fit an MEU without modifications.

Mmkay, good to know. Just a note, I got a 5ku (clone) lightweight BBU - the screw holes are in the wrong places for both a KJW Hi-Capa slide assembly and for an Army MEU slide assembly (both the holes for the rear screw, as well as the screw that holds the sight down).

As to modifications - I guess that would entail cutting out a chunk for the rear sight to fit into, right?

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May 11th, 2010, 09:05	#362
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Agreed. The construction of the SD grips is generally poor. Work is required to install each new piece. Areas around the trigger hole and the mag catch hole always require fitment. Unfortunately, it's the only real option at this time if you're after the racegun look. Any other option for installation of real steel grips is just too expensive. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

May 11th, 2010, 09:10	#363
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	I can also do stippling work and creating medallion holes too. This is what most people do, save their black grips, and creating something custom on it. And I believe the material in the black Marui grip is more durable than SD one. SD one is just for show I guess.. __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

May 11th, 2010, 09:29	#364
Hata Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 43.855477 , -79.509371	For SD grip, I also have fitment issue on trigger hole and mag catch hole as Brian mentioned above. I also have fitment issue on grip safety area and trigger guard as well. __________________

May 11th, 2010, 09:35	#365
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	Yes gotta agree with you guys, the quality is poor on the SD grip, need a lot of work to get the pieces to fit in it (magcatch, trigger....) the fitting on the stock frame isnt good either large gap near the grip safety..... But ya the thing i hate about the stock grip is the OPS markings, and it feels too square-ish in my hand.... But i guess i could do some fitting work on the SD grip to make it fit properly.... But there is always the griptape option (Illusion....? :P) or the strippling option.... __________________

May 11th, 2010, 09:45	#366
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Grip tapes are available... and if you're after a more combat build, I'd highly recommend the Tanio Koba tactical grips, which are probably the most comfortable grips available. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

May 11th, 2010, 10:02	#367
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Grip tape is awesome. Once it's knocked down a bit with use it's very comfy with bare hands or with gloves.

May 11th, 2010, 10:05	#368
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	Do tanio koba grips have a rubber-ish feeling? (always wondered if they did....) __________________

May 11th, 2010, 10:26	#370
Gunny_McSmith a.k.a. Palucol Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MTL	I might try stippling my grip first.... But gotta decide which patern i want on my hicapa...:P __________________

May 11th, 2010, 13:17	#371
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	I got a SD grip for my 5.1, and i had to sand the opening of the trigger guard since it was too stiff against the trigger. Also, i had to use sandpaper wrapped in a dowel to sand the aperture of the magazine catch since it was also stiff. A bit of grease helped a bit too. Overall, i regret buying the grip, its really stiff and hard and IMO, the stock feels much better. I would probably get the Tanio Koba instead of the SD.

May 12th, 2010, 18:27	#373
juicy Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Richmond, BC	Does the Nine Ball plastic BBU fit in a MEU without modification? The area I'm wondering about is the slot that is cut out in the stock BBU for a little tab on the rear sight.

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