Originally Posted by slink182
Your question is a little confusing, so I'll comment based on both interpretation.
TM's 1911 higher than other GBBs by TM: It is generally higher because it's a 1911 (or 1911 variant, such as a MEU, HiCapa, Hardballer, etc.). 1911's have always been "desirable" as a pistol since it has such a long history. A version or variant is manufactured by almost all small-arms manufacturers in the world, and if a small company wanted to build pistols, they would usually build a 1911 clone. This "desirability" also translates to airsoft, which is why TM's 1911's cost more to own than the majority of their other pistols (excluding custom & specialty works). However, if you look at other GBB pistol makers, you'll notice that their 1911's & variants will generally cost more than their other pistols also, so the pricing system around 1911's isn't limited to just TM.
TM's 1911 higher than 1911 GBBs by other builders: TM's pistols are plastic, yes, but they're of very high grade plastic (high-impact ABS, if I'm not mistaken, though I'm not certain if it's reinforced with anything, like fibreglass). Other builders may sell their pistols at lower cost, and claim metal slides and such. However, the lower cost would be the result of either using lower quality materials, having looser tolerances, or both. This means weaker plastics, softer metals, sloppy fitments, less polish, etc. If you look at the builders of real steel 1911's, this is also true. For example, both Norinco & Colt both build 1911's. The Norinco is cheap (serviceable, but does require a number of upgrades and mods to become good), but the Colt is the benchmark standard.
One other thing - although TM's can be had, not many retailers in Canada carry them (unless you start looking inside the AV'ed areas), so that also affects pricing.
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