Glock18C: Black on Tan

This now is a gallery of the second Glock18C swapped with the black PGC metal slide from the first Glock18C.

You probably noticed that the dark earth frame now sports a magwell and a thumb-rest. I got the magwell in a stack of second hand items in a local airsoft shop that specializes in handguns parts and upgrades. And the thumb-rest is something I got from my friend. He owns a Tokyo Marui Glock17 Custom and he wanted to get rid of the thumb-rest because he didn't like it. That's luck working in my favor. I really wanted to have a thumb-rest on my Glock so he gave it to me!

Glock18C: Titanium on Black

This entry showcases my first Glock18C, now swapped with the Titanium slide from my second Glock18C.

This set-up seems to be a close cousin of Will Smith's Glock17s in the movie Bad Boys II.

Glock18C: Black on Black

This is a start of a series of Glock18C photography entries featuring my Glock 18Cs.

In this entry are the photos of one of my Glock18Cs, with the orignal frame, and the slide upgraded with the PGC black metal slide and barrel. This Glock also sports the NineBall Tritium sights.

Tokyo Marui New Products

Following are obscured snapshots of new products from Tokyo Marui.

A new MP7, it could be gas blowback.

A P90 OD version.

A new Beretta from the looks of it. Again, it could be electric.

A new Smith & Wesson revolver.

All of these will be revealed in the Shizuoka Hobby Show on May 16-17.

SOURCE: http://echigoyaworks.militaryblog.jp/

Tokyo Marui M&P Pistol

I don't exactly remember when Tokyo Marui announced (at least in a teaser in the form of mock models) that they will be making the XDM, M&P and HK45 pistols in the future. In the photo below, these resin mock models of the guns in the to-be-released-in-the-future list are some of the latest models (as far as I know) in the real steel handgun industry. The XDM was already out a few months ago and a lot of people are waiting for the other two.

Photo credit here.

I am particularly excited about the M&P. I really like it and I can't wait to see it in its Tokyo Marui glory. In the above photo, I can say that the model they (Tokyo Marui) are trying to show is the 45 caliber M&P. But, I was surprised to see that in another photo (shown below) in a website, it seems the model have been changed from the 45 caliber to the 40 caliber model or a 9mm. Now I'm not sure which one they're producing. I hope they make them both. And the Shield, as well. I am hoping, too, that they'll make two-tone models, especially the one with the dark earth frame.

Photo credit: Hyperdouraku

Right now, here's my wish list of M&P Pistols that I'm looking forward from Tokyo Marui.

M&P45 full-size in Dark Earth Frame

M&P45 in full-size black frame and slide

M&P 9mm

M&P Shield 9mm

M&P45c (Compact Size)

M&P45c (Compact Size) Dark Earth Frame

I believe the 2012 edition of Shot Show Japan will be on May 26th thru 27th and to be held in Osaka, Japan.  That is just a couple of weeks from now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

M&P Real Steel gun photos were taken from the Smith&Wesson website.

Glock18C: Metal Slide and Barrel Mod

This is my first time to disassemble and modify a Tokyo Marui Glock. At first I was kind of nervous or anxious but remembering how other people say that it's very easy, I went on with it.

Just like the 1911, the slide must be taken out of the frame first. The Tokyo Marui Glocks have the same field stripping process as the real Glocks. The slide lock must be pressed down first on both sides of the gun. Then, while holding down the slide lock, pull the slide back, and push it out front.

After that, the recoil spring guide assembly and the barrel assembly can be taken out from the slide.

The inner barrel assembly can now be taken out from the outer barrel.

The screw that joins the two halves of the chamber was undone to access the inner barrel and hop up rubber.

The PDI 6.01 Raven inner barrel and NineBall hop rubber replaced the original Tokyo Marui parts.

The inner barrel assembly was then put together again with the new parts installed.

Then it was oiled on the sides and inserted into the PGC metal outer barrel.

Now the slide was turned upside down and the screw that keeps the selector mechanism, blowback unit and the rear sight was undone.

The part that keeps the selector switch and mechanism in place was then taken out.

Also the selector block (I'm just making up the part names here depending on their function on the gun) and its spring.

Then the selector switch can be removed. This is a bit tricky to do so it's ok to take your time.

After that, the rear sight will just fall off on the other side. The blowback unit can be removed the same way in 1911s. The sides of the slide must be widened and with use of a finger the blowback unit can be pushed out from the slide.

Now the PGC metal slide was prepared by installing its small parts like the dummy extractor plug and the small circular part on the inner rear of the slide (I have no idea what they call it in real steel, I suppose it's an extractor pin. It's a dummy part in airsoft anyway).

The NineBall Tritium sight was screwed into the slide and the blowback unit and selector assembly parts were installed. Everything is just a virtual drop-in.

Now to finish the custom work, the new barrel assembly and the recoil spring guide assembly were put in place. (In the photo below, the recoil spring is still the original Tokyo Marui recoil spring).

Glock18C Black Custom

I've always wanted to use metal slides on my Glocks. My close friend had told me that installation was easy and that once installed, the sound of the slide racking is just music to the ears. I saw a couple of PGC metal slide and barrel sets in a local airsoft shop and I just couldn't let the opportunity to pass. 

Another part that I'm always keen on replacing is the inner barrel. I opted to use the PDI 6.01 Raven inner barrel as I have heard and read lots of good things about it.

One of the main reasons I got the G18C is its full-auto capability. This pistol was intended for my CQB games and most such games here in Japan were held indoors. Almost always, these game sites would have unlit area where it would be hard to aim your gun if you're using black iron sights or non-glowing sights. So part of the plan really is to put a Tritium sight and the Nineball Tritium sights for Glock are just awesome! 

My usual custom work for pistols would almost always include a hop rubber replacement and this particular custom gun is no exception. I always use the Nineball hop rubber whenever I replace the Tokyo Marui original hop rubber.

Of course, when the plastic slide and barrel are replaced by metal (aluminum) ones, no matter how light the aluminum is, it would tend to be heavier than the plastic parts. Replacing the recoil spring is a must so that the slide cycles well when the gun is fired. In this project I used a RCC 130% recoil spring.

I'm excited to show you the very easy process of changing from a plastic slide to a metal slide. Wait for it on the next post.

Wired out.