Is CA33E a good gun?

Damascus · August 15th, 2005, 15:07

I'm a G3 fan but wasn't sure to buy the TM-G3 SG1, so, I made some research and find a full metal classic army G3.
I read some read some reviews and it seem good, but now i want public comments.
Is this gun's good?
Have it major cons? (the only one i found was his poor availibilty in canada...)
And if possible i'd like a video showing this airsoft firing...

Thanks

Rumpel Felt · August 15th, 2005, 15:58

I've never owned it or used it but I wanted one a while back so I read everything about it. It seems like an awsome gun. If it had any major flaws I'm sure someone would have mentioned them in a review.

Go with it, I think you shant be disoppointed.

Atomic_235 · August 15th, 2005, 22:18

The CA33 is a good airsoft.

The TM G3 looks like a toy.

Cortexburn · August 15th, 2005, 22:50

The tappet plate will need to be replaced as well as the selector plate. They both are made of softer plastic then what is required and they get chewed up farily quick. ( both these issues are backed up by online reviews.)

It's a very sturdy gun that has lots of metal.

Mantelope · August 15th, 2005, 23:37

Keep in mind that the CA33E is not a G3 varient, it is instead modelled after the HK33. I've replaced almost everything internally except the wiring, gears, motor and trigger. I've also had to replace the body itself (thanks again ILLusion) and the stock has broken and been glued three times.

Nocturnal · August 16th, 2005, 04:06

wow harleyb

sounds like a headache

manchovie · August 16th, 2005, 12:25

worth it :P the gun's actually very good. you dont actually have to replace nearly as much as harley did, but it did make his a rape gun. one problem i hear is rather common is the hopup unit isnt formed all that well and comes loose and doesnt shoot all that accurately. fortunately it's a one piece hopup exactly like that of any m16 with a metal body so finding a replacement is a cinch.

The Saint · August 16th, 2005, 15:51

Good luck trying to find one in Canada, though, at least in the near future.

AFAICT, Spec Arms used to be the main source for them (quite cheap, too), but Will's recent problems and impending vacation means that you're not getting anything from there for a bit. He has to restock after he comes back, which I suppose won't be a problem for those who can wait a while.

Tru can order them from the TMC, but the prices I've been quoted are either a little higher or much higher than Spec Arms. The little higher was still an acceptable price ($600 range), but the much higher quote was simply too much (~$700 range). I'm pretty sure CA's raised its pricing, that and Tru doesn't get a steady flow of CA orders.

M1 Airsoft has them listed, but all CAs are apparently "temperory unavailable" from them, no price tag either.

007 has CAs listed, but no 33E. I've yet to ask them if they'd order one and for how much.

Personally, Tru's pretty much my last hope.

Igor01 · August 16th, 2005, 16:46

Still kicking myself for not buying one when Spec Arms had them on special for $490.

The Saint · August 16th, 2005, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor01

Still kicking myself for not buying one when Spec Arms had them on special for $490.

I shall build a time machine, then go back in time and shoot you for your horrible mistake.

Oh yeah, and buy the rifle.

Tankdude · August 19th, 2005, 16:38

Can the CA33e take the TM mags?

Allstarr · August 19th, 2005, 16:42

correct me if i am wrong but i do not think TM mags fit on CA guns

Mantelope · August 19th, 2005, 16:48

TM does not make an HK33E. The CA lowcaps are very well made, however. I don't know if the KSC ones are compatible, though.

Tankdude · August 19th, 2005, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by harleyb

TM does not make an HK33E.

I know that. I was hoping the mag wells were the same. I like the short mags more then the banana.

Mantelope · August 19th, 2005, 17:10

Banana? The HK33 does not take M4/M16 style magazines, it takes these:

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August 15th, 2005, 15:07	#1
Damascus formerly sstrunks Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: St-Sauveur, QC	Is CA33E a good gun? I'm a G3 fan but wasn't sure to buy the TM-G3 SG1, so, I made some research and find a full metal classic army G3. I read some read some reviews and it seem good, but now i want public comments. Is this gun's good? Have it major cons? (the only one i found was his poor availibilty in canada...) And if possible i'd like a video showing this airsoft firing... Thanks

August 15th, 2005, 22:18	#3
Atomic_235 Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Val-d'Or, Qc	The CA33 is a good airsoft. The TM G3 looks like a toy. __________________ OMG THAT WAS AN EPIC FAILL!!!!111 - Tokyo Marui M4A1 (bought when airsofts had better times...) - ICS M16 A3 (recently bought) Armalites and unicorns are a good blend... fcuk I want to be age verified!

August 15th, 2005, 22:50	#4
Cortexburn Miserable Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Red Deer, Alberta	The tappet plate will need to be replaced as well as the selector plate. They both are made of softer plastic then what is required and they get chewed up farily quick. ( both these issues are backed up by online reviews.) It's a very sturdy gun that has lots of metal. __________________ My Buy/Sell Rating. “We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” Thomas Jefferson I hate Ghillie suits. Socialism SUCKS www.unisevil.com

August 15th, 2005, 15:58	#2
Rumpel Felt Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	I've never owned it or used it but I wanted one a while back so I read everything about it. It seems like an awsome gun. If it had any major flaws I'm sure someone would have mentioned them in a review. Go with it, I think you shant be disoppointed.

August 15th, 2005, 23:37	#5
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Keep in mind that the CA33E is not a G3 varient, it is instead modelled after the HK33. I've replaced almost everything internally except the wiring, gears, motor and trigger. I've also had to replace the body itself (thanks again ILLusion) and the stock has broken and been glued three times. __________________

August 16th, 2005, 04:06	#6
Nocturnal oO? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stouffville, ON	wow harleyb sounds like a headache __________________ *"SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM"*

August 16th, 2005, 12:25	#7
manchovie Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto	worth it :P the gun's actually very good. you dont actually have to replace nearly as much as harley did, but it did make his a rape gun. one problem i hear is rather common is the hopup unit isnt formed all that well and comes loose and doesnt shoot all that accurately. fortunately it's a one piece hopup exactly like that of any m16 with a metal body so finding a replacement is a cinch. __________________ experienced toronto gun doctor, hundreds of guns serviced manchovie gun doc thread! my b/s rating

August 16th, 2005, 15:51	#8
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Good luck trying to find one in Canada, though, at least in the near future. AFAICT, Spec Arms used to be the main source for them (quite cheap, too), but Will's recent problems and impending vacation means that you're not getting anything from there for a bit. He has to restock after he comes back, which I suppose won't be a problem for those who can wait a while. Tru can order them from the TMC, but the prices I've been quoted are either a little higher or much higher than Spec Arms. The little higher was still an acceptable price ($600 range), but the much higher quote was simply too much (~$700 range). I'm pretty sure CA's raised its pricing, that and Tru doesn't get a steady flow of CA orders. M1 Airsoft has them listed, but all CAs are apparently "temperory unavailable" from them, no price tag either. 007 has CAs listed, but no 33E. I've yet to ask them if they'd order one and for how much. Personally, Tru's pretty much my last hope. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 16th, 2005, 16:46	#9
Igor01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto	Still kicking myself for not buying one when Spec Arms had them on special for $490. __________________ HEATWARE Old Buyer/Seller Ratings For Sale: Nothing at the moment.

August 19th, 2005, 16:38	#11
Tankdude Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Coast, New Brunswick	Can the CA33e take the TM mags?

August 19th, 2005, 16:42	#12
Allstarr Age Status Revoked!! Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: montreal,quebec	correct me if i am wrong but i do not think TM mags fit on CA guns

August 19th, 2005, 16:48	#13
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	TM does not make an HK33E. The CA lowcaps are very well made, however. I don't know if the KSC ones are compatible, though. __________________

August 19th, 2005, 17:10	#15
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Banana? The HK33 does not take M4/M16 style magazines, it takes these: __________________

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