m3 questions

javic · September 27th, 2005, 00:04

Hi,

i'm looking at putting some real steel accessories on my M3 short and i have 2 questions.

1.) is the TM M3 the EXACT same size as the real steel? i wanna get a dual scope ring that is sized for the real steel version which would attach to the mag tube.

2.) i'm looking at putting a rail system similar to this:

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Aimtec...ltyshotgun.asp

but... the real steel has 1 or 2 screw holes that the TM doesn't have. Is there still a way to get around this problem? Glue maybe?

Thanks

Tim

Greylocks · September 27th, 2005, 07:36

Cant answer about the size, since few folks can even afford a real M3.
In general, the Marui are not exactly the same size as the real thing. (A tad smaller). And the frames are not metal, so adding stuff may break them.

The M3 does not have a lot of range, so a scope mount may be a waste.

I would suggest you go to a game and see an M3 up close. Bring a measuring tape and a digital camera. Then you'd get real data.

ColtFarmer · September 27th, 2005, 13:16

the M3 shorty has what, like 1" of mag tube? what are you going to attach the rings to even if they are the same size?

Also yeah, glue would work, if you do it right.

occourse you could just tap the holes into the reciever too...

man I looked long and hard at putting a scope mount on my M3 and lemme tell ya, it ain't worth it...

the money is better spent on the GP sliding stock and lots and lots of shells.

=)

HGI · September 27th, 2005, 15:01

I always wanted to get the fubar m3 stock off and put a real hunting one on..

But not sure if it'll work/fit right.

Stock/gip like this one

javic · September 29th, 2005, 20:13

well, here's an update:

i've decided to get both a laser and flashlight mounted to the front of my gun. i just ordered a rail that woud fit my m3 (only $18cdn!) and now, i'm looking for the right ring (hopefully with both laser and flashlight mounts)

thanks for your help

Greylocks · September 29th, 2005, 20:53

Check the rules on lasers where you will play before you buy it, or install it.

Heck, do a search on the subject.

markedman · September 29th, 2005, 22:50

On my M3 I put Glued (I used what is called "Proseal" in the helicopter industry) the steel rail from an old TM M4 onto the top of the receiver. Its almost a perfect fit for length. I also put a 40 mm red dot on top of that. THe problem with trying to tap into the receiver to mount anything is that the mechbox inside fits so snugly and the receiver is pretty thin (not much material for threads) that it would break (or crack) pretty easily.
I'll try and down load pictures later.

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September 27th, 2005, 00:04	#1
javic Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005	m3 questions Hi, i'm looking at putting some real steel accessories on my M3 short and i have 2 questions. 1.) is the TM M3 the EXACT same size as the real steel? i wanna get a dual scope ring that is sized for the real steel version which would attach to the mag tube. 2.) i'm looking at putting a rail system similar to this: http://www.gunaccessories.com/Aimtec...ltyshotgun.asp but... the real steel has 1 or 2 screw holes that the TM doesn't have. Is there still a way to get around this problem? Glue maybe? Thanks Tim

September 27th, 2005, 07:36	#2
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Cant answer about the size, since few folks can even afford a real M3. In general, the Marui are not exactly the same size as the real thing. (A tad smaller). And the frames are not metal, so adding stuff may break them. The M3 does not have a lot of range, so a scope mount may be a waste. I would suggest you go to a game and see an M3 up close. Bring a measuring tape and a digital camera. Then you'd get real data.

September 27th, 2005, 13:16	#3
ColtFarmer Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	the M3 shorty has what, like 1" of mag tube? what are you going to attach the rings to even if they are the same size? Also yeah, glue would work, if you do it right. occourse you could just tap the holes into the reciever too... man I looked long and hard at putting a scope mount on my M3 and lemme tell ya, it ain't worth it... the money is better spent on the GP sliding stock and lots and lots of shells. =)

September 27th, 2005, 15:01	#4
HGI Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nanaimo	I always wanted to get the fubar m3 stock off and put a real hunting one on.. But not sure if it'll work/fit right. Stock/gip like this one

September 29th, 2005, 20:13	#5
javic Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005	well, here's an update: i've decided to get both a laser and flashlight mounted to the front of my gun. i just ordered a rail that woud fit my m3 (only $18cdn!) and now, i'm looking for the right ring (hopefully with both laser and flashlight mounts) thanks for your help

September 29th, 2005, 20:53	#6
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Check the rules on lasers where you will play before you buy it, or install it. Heck, do a search on the subject.

September 29th, 2005, 22:50	#7
markedman Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Calgary Alberta	On my M3 I put Glued (I used what is called "Proseal" in the helicopter industry) the steel rail from an old TM M4 onto the top of the receiver. Its almost a perfect fit for length. I also put a 40 mm red dot on top of that. THe problem with trying to tap into the receiver to mount anything is that the mechbox inside fits so snugly and the receiver is pretty thin (not much material for threads) that it would break (or crack) pretty easily. I'll try and down load pictures later.

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