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Old February 7th, 2013, 14:16   #9
ILLusion
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The Hi Capa is based on the 2011 styled frames and grips.

I would by far prefer using such a grip for a race gun. The large mag opening and large magwell, coupled with the tapered magazine, makes for a far easier reload than the straight-walled 1911 mag.

This is from real steel IPSC, so it may not be completely transferable to airsoft... but I sure reload my STI-styled open gun far faster than I can my STI 1911 single stack.
What you've described is 100% transferrable to airsoft, and is a few of the exact same reasons why the High Capacity 2011 platform dominates the IPSC Airsoft segment.

I have a number of IPSC shooters who've purchased customized Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa's from me to replicate their existing build for training purposes. More and more real steel shooters are seeing the value in airsoft guns as a real training tool, and not just a toy.



As for the OP,

It will be near impossible to buy all the parts required to fully assemble a 1911 off the aftermarket, as there are a number of critical parts that simply are not available. It would be easier to just buy a complete pistol as your starting base.

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