TM/Guarder SiG P226 w/real steel grips.

thePiRaTE!! · November 25th, 2006, 04:49

I'm slow to get this pic out. I'd asked for a little guidance on this topic ages ago but nonetheless, here it is:

TM P226 based
Guarder metal frame, slide, outer barrel and spring upgrade
Nineball ball bearing spring guide
KM 6.04 inner barrel
Pachmayr P226 grips (real steel)

To avert the obvious question, the grips were a labour of love. A lot of grinding, filing, cutting and cursing. I didn't own a dremel when I started this job and it would have helped a bit, but mostly it was grinding. The screws that came with the grips didn't fit, so with a lot of force, I was able to squish the rubber down a bit so the stubby little TM screws could find a thread. They can't be more than 2-3 threads seated, but the pressure of the grip pressing against it keeps them tight, no worries thus far. The hammer release requires a little manual nudge to get back to the fully upright position after use, but it functions normally. Had to cut away some of the rubber inside the grip there to allow for the mechanism to operate. Other than that, I'm pleased with the look and the feel is 10x better than the plastic crap. I'm happy.

The NineBall spring guide comes with a little metal insert that took a little convincing to seat in the Guarder metal slide, but it went and is a noteable improvement. The action on this particular part is quite nice.

wey ferro · November 25th, 2006, 05:16

i need the job you have, what is it exactly?

thePiRaTE!! · November 25th, 2006, 06:40

Nothing special. I just focus deeply on one main interest at a time... the rest of my life suffers hehe. Maybe we could start a real security company. Nobody needs to know its all airsoft except us

wey ferro · November 25th, 2006, 06:49

well.
but actually?
oh wait i dont have a job and my airsoft life still flows.

and that 226 is nice, my teammate might paint his slide tan or something on him.
is there anywhere to hook a lanyard with the real steel grip?

thePiRaTE!! · November 25th, 2006, 13:07

I was going to automatically say yes to that question, but I just looked to double check and no is the answer. I have a vague memory that there was something to do with that in the packaging... shoot, now I have to try and find it.

Like yourself, I too have a Safariland holster (thx illusion) and it sits a bit tight in there - meaning it'll never be unholstered unwillingly anyways, though that would look tight.

hymnforthewretched · November 25th, 2006, 15:22

ya the lanyard is basically for looks/ not losing it in the bush. or accidently droping it out the helicopter that you wont be in. haha

wey ferro · November 25th, 2006, 15:24

actually mine isnt for looks you fucking loser!!

hymnforthewretched · November 25th, 2006, 15:25

hahahaha. its for throwing it at people andpistol whipping them from a distance

sorry brahhhhh!

nice 226! got one myselffff

thePiRaTE!! · November 25th, 2006, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by hymnforthewretched

hahahaha. its for throwing it at people andpistol whipping them from a distance...

Damn, I hadn't thought of that. Now I want a lanyard too! Its like those classic horror/thriller movies where after the bullets don't stop the monster, the protagonist throws the gun at it - and retains it!

Kuraitenshi · November 25th, 2006, 16:45

yeah we monster types love it when hero types have lanyards attached to their guns. they throw it and we use it to pull em to their demise. hero sandwiches mmmm

damit now im hungry

very nice p226

Kokanee · November 25th, 2006, 20:55

That looks outstanding!

What paint/technique did you use on the frame?

Also, would you have a copy of that art in 1280x1024 or higher? That would make a wicked backdrop.

Brakoo · November 25th, 2006, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokanee

That looks outstanding!

What paint/technique did you use on the frame?

Also, would you have a copy of that art in 1280x1024 or higher? That would make a wicked backdrop.

I was wondering the same since I might end up having to use that technique.

thePiRaTE!! · November 27th, 2006, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokanee

That looks outstanding!

What paint/technique did you use on the frame?

Also, would you have a copy of that art in 1280x1024 or higher? That would make a wicked backdrop.

I had an opportunity to buy it preassembled from UNcompany for cheaper than the stock TM and Guarder kit bythemselves, plus they painted it the way I wanted. I worked from that and added the Guide rod, inner barrel and Pachmayr grips and the result looks and performs quite well I think. AFAIK, UNco spraypainted the disassembled Guarder stainless kit. Thanks for your comments.

I have a 2592x1944 version here

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November 25th, 2006, 04:49	#1
thePiRaTE!! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary	TM/Guarder SiG P226 w/real steel grips. I'm slow to get this pic out. I'd asked for a little guidance on this topic ages ago but nonetheless, here it is: TM P226 based Guarder metal frame, slide, outer barrel and spring upgrade Nineball ball bearing spring guide KM 6.04 inner barrel Pachmayr P226 grips (real steel) To avert the obvious question, the grips were a labour of love. A lot of grinding, filing, cutting and cursing. I didn't own a dremel when I started this job and it would have helped a bit, but mostly it was grinding. The screws that came with the grips didn't fit, so with a lot of force, I was able to squish the rubber down a bit so the stubby little TM screws could find a thread. They can't be more than 2-3 threads seated, but the pressure of the grip pressing against it keeps them tight, no worries thus far. The hammer release requires a little manual nudge to get back to the fully upright position after use, but it functions normally. Had to cut away some of the rubber inside the grip there to allow for the mechanism to operate. Other than that, I'm pleased with the look and the feel is 10x better than the plastic crap. I'm happy. The NineBall spring guide comes with a little metal insert that took a little convincing to seat in the Guarder metal slide, but it went and is a noteable improvement. The action on this particular part is quite nice. __________________ Last edited by thePiRaTE!!; November 25th, 2006 at 04:51..

November 25th, 2006, 05:16	#2
wey ferro Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004	i need the job you have, what is it exactly? __________________ www.ferroconcepts.com

November 25th, 2006, 06:40	#3
thePiRaTE!! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary	Nothing special. I just focus deeply on one main interest at a time... the rest of my life suffers hehe. Maybe we could start a real security company. Nobody needs to know its all airsoft except us __________________

November 25th, 2006, 06:49	#4
wey ferro Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004	well. but actually? oh wait i dont have a job and my airsoft life still flows. and that 226 is nice, my teammate might paint his slide tan or something on him. is there anywhere to hook a lanyard with the real steel grip? __________________ www.ferroconcepts.com Last edited by wey ferro; November 25th, 2006 at 14:09..

November 25th, 2006, 13:07	#5
thePiRaTE!! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary	I was going to automatically say yes to that question, but I just looked to double check and no is the answer. I have a vague memory that there was something to do with that in the packaging... shoot, now I have to try and find it. Like yourself, I too have a Safariland holster (thx illusion) and it sits a bit tight in there - meaning it'll never be unholstered unwillingly anyways, though that would look tight. __________________ Last edited by thePiRaTE!!; November 25th, 2006 at 13:10..

November 25th, 2006, 15:22	#6
hymnforthewretched Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	ya the lanyard is basically for looks/ not losing it in the bush. or accidently droping it out the helicopter that you wont be in. haha

November 25th, 2006, 15:24	#7
wey ferro Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004	actually mine isnt for looks you fucking loser!! __________________ www.ferroconcepts.com Last edited by wey ferro; November 25th, 2006 at 15:41..

November 25th, 2006, 15:25	#8
hymnforthewretched Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	hahahaha. its for throwing it at people andpistol whipping them from a distance sorry brahhhhh! nice 226! got one myselffff

November 25th, 2006, 16:45	#10
Kuraitenshi Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NewWestminster	yeah we monster types love it when hero types have lanyards attached to their guns. they throw it and we use it to pull em to their demise. hero sandwiches mmmm damit now im hungry very nice p226 __________________ I AM LOST!! join me... http://www.lost.eu/3a30b I am worth $2,064,160 on http://www.HumanForSale.com

November 25th, 2006, 20:55	#11
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	That looks outstanding! What paint/technique did you use on the frame? Also, would you have a copy of that art in 1280x1024 or higher? That would make a wicked backdrop.

TM/Guarder SiG P226 w/real steel grips.

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