TM M1911A1. Propane? Duster?

prepaidpwnage · March 10th, 2009, 20:31

I'm getting a TM M1911A1 and was wondering what gas is best used for it. I've heard of people using many different things and thought i would ask here about peoples experiences with different gases.

Also, what is the effect of the higher gases on the ABS frame?

Thanks.

Styrak · March 10th, 2009, 20:58

Propane, TM guns can handle it.

cbcsteve · March 10th, 2009, 21:09

Propane on a TM 1911 is superb power
Propane on a TM MEU has a slightly better gas consistency

prepaidpwnage · March 10th, 2009, 21:18

well, im kinda old school so its a m1911a1 or bust... Have you had any problems with the slide on propane? I'd hate to break such a beautiful slide.

sortie39 · March 10th, 2009, 22:43

propane is not recommanded for japan-made airsofts.instead best for taiwan-made all metal airsofts

ILLusion · March 10th, 2009, 22:54

However, it's commonly accepted that almost all newer Tokyo Marui pistols perform fairly reliably with propane. There are very few problems for the first 5000 shots, at which point, the slide will eventually fail but replacement metal ones are easy to find.

Azathoth · March 11th, 2009, 11:32

Hi Capa 5.1 Stock plastic Slide, 13k rounds. Still no significant damage shooting propane. I do have 3 spare plastic slides

Crunchmeister · March 11th, 2009, 11:45

Propane. You should get thousands of shots before damaging the slide. And metal slides are easy to obtain (legal to import), not very expensive, and easy to install.

prepaidpwnage · March 11th, 2009, 15:10

What would my other options be? I live in the states by the way. There arent too many airsoft specialty stores near me. I don't even know what kinda of duster to get or what it looks like.

Shirley · March 11th, 2009, 15:17

You live in the States, you can order yourself a full metal kit for it.

Crunchmeister · March 11th, 2009, 15:20

Shit. Didn't notice you were in the US. Go all metal man. You have it easy...

leecas · March 11th, 2009, 15:41

I've used propane pretty much from day one in my TM M1911A1 and haven't had any problems. I figure that the slide will break sooner or later and when that happens I will switch it to metal.

scarletsnake · March 11th, 2009, 19:16

So propane should run A-Ok on my full metal Marui 1911? I also have the high flow valve and guide spring installed. And cause I've never used normal propane, how much does it boost your gun in terms of FPS compared to green gas?

Tex · March 11th, 2009, 19:20

green gas is propane

scarletsnake · March 11th, 2009, 19:32

with silicon oil?

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March 10th, 2009, 20:31	#1
prepaidpwnage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey, USA	TM M1911A1. Propane? Duster? I'm getting a TM M1911A1 and was wondering what gas is best used for it. I've heard of people using many different things and thought i would ask here about peoples experiences with different gases. Also, what is the effect of the higher gases on the ABS frame? Thanks.

March 10th, 2009, 20:58	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Propane, TM guns can handle it. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 10th, 2009, 21:09	#3
cbcsteve Nice Guy Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto	Propane on a TM 1911 is superb power Propane on a TM MEU has a slightly better gas consistency __________________ 蕭- Pistolero Steve - 蕭

March 10th, 2009, 21:18	#4
prepaidpwnage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey, USA	well, im kinda old school so its a m1911a1 or bust... Have you had any problems with the slide on propane? I'd hate to break such a beautiful slide.

March 10th, 2009, 22:43	#5
sortie39 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary AB	propane is not recommanded for japan-made airsofts.instead best for taiwan-made all metal airsofts

March 10th, 2009, 22:54	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	However, it's commonly accepted that almost all newer Tokyo Marui pistols perform fairly reliably with propane. There are very few problems for the first 5000 shots, at which point, the slide will eventually fail but replacement metal ones are easy to find. __________________ *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

March 11th, 2009, 11:45	#8
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Propane. You should get thousands of shots before damaging the slide. And metal slides are easy to obtain (legal to import), not very expensive, and easy to install. __________________

March 11th, 2009, 15:10	#9
prepaidpwnage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey, USA	What would my other options be? I live in the states by the way. There arent too many airsoft specialty stores near me. I don't even know what kinda of duster to get or what it looks like.

March 11th, 2009, 15:17	#10
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	You live in the States, you can order yourself a full metal kit for it. __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

March 11th, 2009, 15:20	#11
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Shit. Didn't notice you were in the US. Go all metal man. You have it easy... __________________

March 11th, 2009, 15:41	#12
leecas The Rain Man Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Onatrio	I've used propane pretty much from day one in my TM M1911A1 and haven't had any problems. I figure that the slide will break sooner or later and when that happens I will switch it to metal. __________________ *Ontario Airsoft WWII Reenactors.Com*

March 11th, 2009, 19:16	#13
scarletsnake Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008	So propane should run A-Ok on my full metal Marui 1911? I also have the high flow valve and guide spring installed. And cause I've never used normal propane, how much does it boost your gun in terms of FPS compared to green gas?

March 11th, 2009, 19:20	#14
Tex Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbotsford, B.C.	green gas is propane

March 11th, 2009, 19:32	#15
scarletsnake Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008	with silicon oil?

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