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Cuddles November 28th, 2009 02:34

Importing pistol grips
 
Specifically Shooters Design STI grips for the TM 5.1. From what I understand, it seems that there shouldn't be any issue importing these.

This might sound stupid, but I'm getting the impression that they are prohibited since the grips on the cansoft KJW hi capa are tinted... but then again, the grip on the cansoft KJW MEU are solid and the frame tinted. It would be great if someone could explain this because I'm just super confused.

Just wanted to double check and make sure. I plan on picking up about 2 grips and the last thing I want is to find myself black-listed or fined.

Thanks for your time.

Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw November 28th, 2009 03:24

Grips are not import restricted. Theres a reason they discontinued allowing the KJW HiCapa.

Cuddles November 28th, 2009 10:00

Thought so, thanks for clarifying.

hattrick November 28th, 2009 20:07

pistol grips are a nay. They are easily mistaken for the restricted 1911 lower frame.

Message the user illusion, he will have what you need. (minus the hassle)

-alex

Chingyul November 28th, 2009 21:13

Wait. The replaceable pistol grip panels on 1911/2011?
Those are yay.

Kokanee November 28th, 2009 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by hattrick (Post 1112873)
pistol grips are a nay. They are easily mistaken for the restricted 1911 lower frame.

Message the user illusion, he will have what you need. (minus the hassle)

-alex

Source? Pistol grips are not a problem, unless I'm imagining the gunner grips I imported for my 1911...

theguy November 28th, 2009 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokanee (Post 1112942)
Source? Pistol grips are not a problem, unless I'm imagining the gunner grips I imported for my 1911...




Hes talking about something like this

http://img.redwolfairsoft.com/upload...IGRIP-BK-L.jpg

I can see how they might be mistaken as a frame for a 1911.

Styrak November 28th, 2009 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by hattrick (Post 1112873)
pistol grips are a nay. They are easily mistaken for the restricted 1911 lower frame.

Message the user illusion, he will have what you need. (minus the hassle)

-alex

Incorrect. Hicapa grips are fine to import.

StrikeFreedom November 28th, 2009 23:47

Hicapa grips are fine? Then why have the cansoft version?

theguy November 29th, 2009 01:46

Though they are technically fine, they are likely to be mistaken for a 1911 frame by an ignorant CBSA agent.

Although you would eventually get your item, it would probably just be easier to buy it from ILLusion

Styrak November 29th, 2009 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrikeFreedom (Post 1112980)
Hicapa grips are fine? Then why have the cansoft version?

This, right above:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw (Post 1112599)
Grips are not import restricted. Theres a reason they discontinued allowing the KJW HiCapa.


surebet November 29th, 2009 16:04

The reason the blahsoft KJW Capas were smacked is that the lower frame is restricted. For a while, some came in with just the grip tinted, but the actual restricted part was not.

ILLusion November 30th, 2009 09:26

Technically, they're not prohibited.

But that's assuming the customs officer you get is well versed in pistol parts, terminology, etc.

I've had these grips seized before. It took me about 6 months to get them back.

hattrick November 30th, 2009 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by hattrick (Post 1112873)
pistol grips are a nay. They are easily mistaken for the restricted 1911 lower frame.

Message the user illusion, he will have what you need. (minus the hassle)

-alex



Wow, this guy was right all along!


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