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TM or Tanaka?
27 September, 2015, 21:32
I fancy a new revolver. I've had a tanaka before and it was alright, but I was wondering if anyone knew what the TM revolvers are like? Specifically the M66 6" version.
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27 September, 2015, 21:56
Re: TM or Tanaka?
Compared to Tanaka, the TM revolvers are quite toy-like, being lighter, less solid and are poorly finished (especially compared to TMs GBBs). With the Tanaka you get the option of HW plastic or various special finishes. As a collector, Tanakas are much better (the RS compatibility is important to me), but maybe for purely skirmishing the TM could be better - it has a more stable/consistent hop up and takes 24 BBs. I'd still take a HW Tanaka with wood grips though, even for skirmishing, over the TM M19/Python equivalent.
If you do get a Tanaka, make sure it's not plain ABS. Go for either a Heavywight (if you want it to
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28 September, 2015, 08:38
Re: TM or Tanaka?
Heavy weight Tanaka all the way. I'd go plain black if your skirmishing it.
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28 September, 2015, 22:14
Re: TM or Tanaka?
How well do they shoot? The m500 I had shot pretty well,but is their performance consistent across the board?
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29 September, 2015, 13:01
Re: TM or Tanaka?
Every Tanaka I have owned has shot quite differently to the last. The larger ones tend to be better (N and X frames), but age effects the performance too since newer ones have restricted valves limiting the FPS heavily. For skirmishing I would probably look for a used HW Python, K Frame or N Frame. Keep in mind that even newer restricted ones are on par with TM revolvers since they shoot quite soft compared to the GBBs.
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30 September, 2015, 12:13
Re: TM or Tanaka?
How are the J frames?
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30 September, 2015, 13:40
Re: TM or Tanaka?
They are all good . Some are a case of getting the right ammo for the gun though ,most have fixed hop but you have that on tm. Only other thing that's adjustable on a few is the hammer spring tension but once again only on a few. Tends to be the m500 range. As for the restricted models if you know what your doing you can destrict them . Only other thing is cylinder timing even in a new Tanaka this can spin shots off to the side which is why I use mine single action as much as possible, also cause's less wear to the gun.
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