TM G3 SG/1

[Gravek]

I've been eyeing buying my first AEG on and off for a while. Due to several financial problems, I have been set back a few months, but now with it all settled I am finally after my first AEG. One gun that has always been a favorite of mine is any of the G3 series, my favorite being the SG-1.

I am looking into the TM version and just wondering how durable it is, as I most likely will not upgrade it, and if I do minorly, nor do I "plan" to put it through great stress. I am just wondering what people's opinions are on the gun's durability, longevity and ability to match up against others in these games. All help is overly appreciative.

Also, is this a reliable place to purchase?
http://www.precisionairsoft.com/item22.htm

edit: Also, can different brand mags fit?

Thanks,
Wesley

[studdermonkey]

Accurate as hell. Great ROF. Not too durable. Plastics "creaky", too.

ETA: I don't know about mags. Best guess is, yes.

And I've never ordered from there.

[deathbydanish]

You might want to add some metal parts in lieu of all the plastic in a stock TM G3 SG1. I've used a modified TM G3 SG1 that belonged to a friend of mine, looked like he had replaced most of the plastic parts that should be metal on the real life equivalent. That gave it more durability of course, but made it a bit heavier, I didn't mind it too much though.

[Viper]

My dad uses a G3 SG1, he hasn't had really any external problems at all.

[Gravek]

You might want to add some metal parts in lieu of all the plastic in a stock TM G3 SG1. I've used a modified TM G3 SG1 that belonged to a friend of mine, looked like he had replaced most of the plastic parts that should be metal on the real life equivalent. That gave it more durability of course, but made it a bit heavier, I didn't mind it too much though.

Thanks for the info, you three.

How expensive/inexpensive are these parts and are they hard to assemble? I've never really taken a gun apart before.

If I do replace the plastic with metal, would this give it longer longevity? And is this gun able to hold its own in a skirmish?

[Gantaliano Hoff]

You might want to add some metal parts in lieu of all the plastic in a stock TM G3 SG1. I've used a modified TM G3 SG1 that belonged to a friend of mine, looked like he had replaced most of the plastic parts that should be metal on the real life equivalent. That gave it more durability of course, but made it a bit heavier, I didn't mind it too much though.

Thanks for the info, you three.

How expensive/inexpensive are these parts and are they hard to assemble? I've never really taken a gun apart before.

If I do replace the plastic with metal, would this give it longer longevity? And is this gun able to hold its own in a skirmish?

Tip number one. The first time you break your gun down. Have an experienced person do it with you. That way you won't screw something up.

Good parts? They will ding your wallet a little bit, but it's better to have durable parts you won't have to replace. If you're looking for metal parts I'd see what guarder and hurricane make for the G3 models. Check this link...

http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper.ph ... l%20Bodies

But, for now, I would worry more about tuning up the internals more.

Yes with a little work, this gun will easily be an excellent skirmish weapon.

[Ranger_Robby]

you have to keep on thing in mind with the G3SG/1. it's a long rifle, I mean really long. My buddy had one and decided to get rid of it because he was always afraid he was going to knock it on something.

[Viper]

The G3 is a rifle for a bigger person, it can be a little heavy for smaller people without a sling. TM might have stopped doing this, or maybe becuase it was an eBay gun but my Dad's has a metal reciever and cocking tube.

[Gravek]

You might want to add some metal parts in lieu of all the plastic in a stock TM G3 SG1. I've used a modified TM G3 SG1 that belonged to a friend of mine, looked like he had replaced most of the plastic parts that should be metal on the real life equivalent. That gave it more durability of course, but made it a bit heavier, I didn't mind it too much though.

Thanks for the info, you three.

How expensive/inexpensive are these parts and are they hard to assemble? I've never really taken a gun apart before.

If I do replace the plastic with metal, would this give it longer longevity? And is this gun able to hold its own in a skirmish?

Tip number one. The first time you break your gun down. Have an experienced person do it with you. That way you won't screw something up.

Good parts? They will ding your wallet a little bit, but it's better to have durable parts you won't have to replace. If you're looking for metal parts I'd see what guarder and hurricane make for the G3 models. Check this link...

http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper.ph ... l%20Bodies

But, for now, I would worry more about tuning up the internals more.

Yes with a little work, this gun will easily be an excellent skirmish weapon.

I am quite new at all the internal information and such, could you recommend some good internal upgrades that I should get?

And I dont know at all how to do any of this, would the people at JT be able to upgrade my weapon for me? I'd just ruin it myself.  :oops:

[Vince]

Go see Paul at Scottsdale Jungletoy.

Southeast corner of Scottsdale and Shea, next to Guitar Gallery.

[Gravek]

you have to keep on thing in mind with the G3SG/1. it's a long rifle, I mean really long. My buddy had one and decided to get rid of it because he was always afraid he was going to knock it on something.

I have heard that from someone before. Although I do worry about that too, one thing I want to experience in Milsim is the idea of being support, and when I think of support I think of MGs and such, and this long rifle with a Bipod makes me feel like I am in that roll...hopefully..

[IcePlatinumSky]

I have one all metal, and love it. Have a profesional install all part for it though. Metal body big plus, needs a profesional to install. Get the classic army metal body light type. Also you could wait for classic army to come out with theres in a few months.

[Gantaliano Hoff]

Go see Paul at Scottsdale Jungletoy.

Southeast corner of Scottsdale and Shea, next to Guitar Gallery.

Where you located man? If you're in mesa/chandler/gilbert/tempe check out the Tempe JT. Southeast corner of Mcklintock and Southern on the south side of the taco bell.

[Ranger_Robby]

no, do as vince says. go see paul

[Panzer]

+1 for that crazy Paul guy in Scottsdale JT