TM or Tanaka?

[tomdrews]

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.
Cheers!

[Apurturesci]

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 feel more realistic), or a special finish one (if you want it to look more realistic)

[heroshark]

Re: TM or Tanaka?

Heavy weight Tanaka all the way. I'd go plain black if your skirmishing it.

[tomdrews]

Re: TM or Tanaka?

How well do they shoot? The m500 I had shot pretty well,but is their performance consistent across the board?

[Apurturesci]

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.

[tomdrews]

Re: TM or Tanaka?

How are the J frames?

[heroshark]

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.