TM Hi-capa cycling problem

The_6_Million_Dollar_Man · September 22nd, 2008, 16:11

Hi,

First off, I've been trying very hard to solve this problem myself, searching airsoft canada's own forum and other airsoft forums. I've found a great amount of information and a great manual for the hi-capa, but nothing I've done solve my problems. It's a great pistol, I like it very much, but I can't use it as much as I'd like to since it doesn't work properly. I've bought some extra magazines, a great serpa holster and I want this Hi-capa to work and be trusty. The pistol is clean and well lubricated.

The pistol has a metal slide, a 150 % spring and a enhanced loading muzzle (Guarder). I did try to put back the stock plastic slide, but it's not better.

The pistol doesn't cycle properly. On an empty magazine, the slide doesn't go to the locked position. The slide doesn't seem to go all the way back to catch the locking mechanism.

The trigger also has some problems. Too often, it seems stuck and I can't pull the trigger back and the pistol won't fire. On certain occasion, the pistol also double feeds and a BB just rolls it's way out of the barrel.

The safety is also hard to put back up in the ''safe'' position. But that's minor..

Please, give me a hand on this one, it would really be great.

Thank you for your time,

Colin

Styrak · September 22nd, 2008, 16:18

Sounds like you might have some trouble with the (leaf?) springs i think they're called. You also might have trouble with that loading nozzle. Where are you located?

The_6_Million_Dollar_Man · September 22nd, 2008, 16:36

Hi,

I'm located in Montreal.

The leaf spring should be fine (I guess), it's on top of everything. I've tried both the stock and guarder loading nozzle, but the pistol doesn't cycle right..

Styrak · September 22nd, 2008, 16:40

You changed out the valve from inside the nozzle right?

The_6_Million_Dollar_Man · September 22nd, 2008, 16:50

Yes, I did it everytime I switched nozzle.

ILLusion · September 22nd, 2008, 22:38

You're probably best off sending it to somebody who knows their way in and out of a Hi-Capa to look at it. e-Diagnosing GBBs having problems like this is generally damn near impossible and very frustrating.

MadMax · September 23rd, 2008, 02:12

I suspect that your outer barrel is getting gnawed at by the slide. Many aftermarket slides are not very compatible with stock TM outer barrels. They often chew up the engagement surfaces at the rear of the barrel and the locking lugs forward of the chamber cover. If those areas are bashed up, then you're kind of SOL.

Wege · September 23rd, 2008, 07:56

are you able to swap BACK the hammer spring at all to the original one?

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September 22nd, 2008, 16:11	#1
The_6_Million_Dollar_Man Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005	TM Hi-capa cycling problem Hi, First off, I've been trying very hard to solve this problem myself, searching airsoft canada's own forum and other airsoft forums. I've found a great amount of information and a great manual for the hi-capa, but nothing I've done solve my problems. It's a great pistol, I like it very much, but I can't use it as much as I'd like to since it doesn't work properly. I've bought some extra magazines, a great serpa holster and I want this Hi-capa to work and be trusty. The pistol is clean and well lubricated. The pistol has a metal slide, a 150 % spring and a enhanced loading muzzle (Guarder). I did try to put back the stock plastic slide, but it's not better. The pistol doesn't cycle properly. On an empty magazine, the slide doesn't go to the locked position. The slide doesn't seem to go all the way back to catch the locking mechanism. The trigger also has some problems. Too often, it seems stuck and I can't pull the trigger back and the pistol won't fire. On certain occasion, the pistol also double feeds and a BB just rolls it's way out of the barrel. The safety is also hard to put back up in the ''safe'' position. But that's minor.. Please, give me a hand on this one, it would really be great. Thank you for your time, Colin

September 22nd, 2008, 16:18	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Sounds like you might have some trouble with the (leaf?) springs i think they're called. You also might have trouble with that loading nozzle. Where are you located? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 22nd, 2008, 16:40	#4
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	You changed out the valve from inside the nozzle right? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 22nd, 2008, 16:36	#3
The_6_Million_Dollar_Man Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005	Hi, I'm located in Montreal. The leaf spring should be fine (I guess), it's on top of everything. I've tried both the stock and guarder loading nozzle, but the pistol doesn't cycle right..

September 22nd, 2008, 16:50	#5
The_6_Million_Dollar_Man Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005	Yes, I did it everytime I switched nozzle.

September 22nd, 2008, 22:38	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	You're probably best off sending it to somebody who knows their way in and out of a Hi-Capa to look at it. e-Diagnosing GBBs having problems like this is generally damn near impossible and very frustrating. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

September 23rd, 2008, 02:12	#7
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	I suspect that your outer barrel is getting gnawed at by the slide. Many aftermarket slides are not very compatible with stock TM outer barrels. They often chew up the engagement surfaces at the rear of the barrel and the locking lugs forward of the chamber cover. If those areas are bashed up, then you're kind of SOL. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

September 23rd, 2008, 07:56	#8
Wege Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Land of Hobbits	are you able to swap BACK the hammer spring at all to the original one? __________________ I come from a Land Downunder (but about 2100km east)

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