Tanaka really make some nice models. I had an earlier version Colt SAA and purchased the Rare Snakehead grips as seen in the “For a few Dollars More”....trilogy Clint Eastwood Movies. I don’t know what possessed me to sell it but I did. It was the only Tanaka I sold out of my collection and I still have many other models left. For example S&W M29 .44 Mag 6.5”, Biohazard 0 Umbrella Magnum 8” Nickel, P08 Luger, SAA Nickel Calvary Model, Colt Detective 2”, Browning Hi Power w wood grips, Colt Bisley Nickel, S&W Python .357 8” Blued...etc.... The Jupiter finish is a very nice finish...none of my guns have that so it is nice to see this as I’ve never seen it in person. Tanaka seem to mfr in “batches” over time and stock can be very hard to come by so the diligent collector will find it takes time to build a nice collection as a result. Tanaka, Western Arms, and Tokyo Marui remain my fav brands because of their quality and attention to detail. I’m sure their are other obsessed collectors out there and I’d sure like to see a collection video if at all possible. I thank you for sharing and I’m surprised it took me so long to find this video on TH-cam. Thank You for posting I’ll be checking out your other Airsoft guns. Kind Regards, Pat
Thanks! I was *so* close to buying that Python! I kind of wish I had have, but went for their last Jupiter Model 327 R8 instead, same price as the Python. I'm hunting a 6" Jupiter Python now, so please let me know how you find yours, there isn't much info out there on them.
***** I'm really into compact pistols (or rifles or shotguns or SMGs) so I kinda had to have it. I'll certainly let you know how it is when it arrives, I just hope I can strip the orange paint off the muzzle without ruining the finish. I begged WGC to just friction fit an orange plastic cap onto the barrel like eHobby did with the 2" 327, but they insisted that they couldn't. Bah.
Kobold Thief That's a shame, hopefully it'll scrape off quite easily. Paint doesn't here to Tanakas special finishes very well so it probably wont be too hard to remove! Can't find anywhere with a Jupiter 6" Python in stock annoyingly, must have been a small batch.
got my hands on one with 5.5 inch barrel and the same finnishing. that awkward fork-looking key seems to be a cylinder locking tool - in my case it was locked and filling valve was hidden. and another strange thing - 2 out of 6 rubber gaskets which keeps the bbs in the cylinder seem to protrude by half out of the box...
While you're talking about Tanaka revolvers. I also obtained two from eBay. One 7.5inch barrel all black with wood grips And a 4.5inch barrel with custom wood grips with the same design they used for Clint Eastwood's gun in "For a Few Dollars More"
That's a very nice looking replica and so much better looking than the Umarex abomination that everyone is raving about. Proper front sight, no ridiculous "safety" catch, hammer that sits properly and a correctly sized and shaped grip.
PhyLum22 Yes I agree, the Umarex is getting a lot of praise but it does look slightly out of proportion. This is certainly the closest BB firing replica you can get.
Great Video!! Thx for that. i have only the Marushin SAA, because i like the Shell System. The Tanaka is better i know, but i miss to loading Shells. I can't wait to see the supresses M29!!!!!!!!
if you want to have a Colt SAA and keep it in its box and not shoot it, I would highly recommend the Uberti blank fire Cattleman, made from the same real parts as Uberti's Proper Colt Clone but they pin the cylinder and stagger the chambers and block barrel. But for all intents and purposes it is a real Colt weight for weight and the original parts fit it. £330. you can get a Pietta version too for £280, but I prefer Uberti.
Just an fyi, plastic (as we know it anyway) didnt exist back then. Those black plastic grips are supposed to represent gutta percha, which was an early rubber. It was used quite a bit at the turn of the century. Any black grips on an old revolver are probably gutta percha.
i recommend the Umarex Legends version i got it of Redwolf...for 139$ body full metal grips plastic...mine blue finished and uses shells much more realistic...oh using CO2...shells looks like real shells putting plastic 6 mm BB infront...only minus i´d say that the hammer isint all the way in when not cocked if it is CO2 will leak mine is the 5½ inch
Hello, nice to meet a fellow Tanaka SAA enthusiast. I am currently smithing with mine (black HW/DC 4 3/4 inch) and inserting several real steel parts. If you're interested, I can tell which Colt real steel parts fit and how to smith them in correctly for longer durability. I also noticed that many internal crucial parts are made out of zinc, for example the bolt. This NEED to be replaced as it wears down very fast. Hit me up if you need any help! Phil
Hi, thanks for the comment. I was aware that some RS parts would fit, but haven't tried any yet. To be honest I will probably never use this enough to wear down any of the parts, but I have heard elsewhere that a steel bolt helps durability a lot. All Tanakas have mostly zinc internals unfortunately, but RS parts will fit most of them. I have a few S&W internal parts in my other revolvers. What I could really use is a Colt trigger for a Detective Special/Police Positive Special - the Tanaka original trigger broke on me sadly. Anyway, thanks again, I'll get in touch if I need anything SAA related :)
***** should I get the Tanaka SAA bk1 with metal finish and wood grips,and six rounds or the second Tanaka SAA model, the heavy weight, with all plastic "polymer" parts and synthetic rubber grips, but a high 18 rounds capacity
Hi, very good looking piece. I am also planing to get one. A question about the beautiful coating.....Someone told me the coating might be deteriorated for a period of time. Did you have this kind of problem after almost 2 yrs?
The finish currently looks just as good as it did brand new. No signs of deterioration. in my experience it's the silver Jupiter finishes that tend to deteriorate due to the black HW plastic underneath.
If you'd be so kind to reply. I recently discovered that there may or may not be a model of this gun that uses the ejector rod as a "magazine" to the cylinder. Giving it a capacity of about 18 shots? Can you confirm this or is this relatively unknown to you?
Videogametourist Yes, I think some of the Tanaka SAAs did indeed have a magazine in the loading tube. I believe these are the non-detachable-cylinder guns. The newer ones, including this Jupiter finish gun, have detachable cylinders for easy gas loading, whereas they used to be fixed in place. Personally I'd rather have the detachable cylinder since it's so much easier to do maintenance and load with gas. As I think I show somewhere in the video, you can put BBs in the ejector rod shroud, but they do not feed into the gun. You have to push them in one at a time with the ejector rod.
Good Afternoon, Thank you for the in depth review. I was completely unaware that this airgun existed. I know that Japan is into airsoft in a big way from the excellent gun in my Tokyo Marui Tiger1 RC tank. Just as a heads up question, have you heard of a company called UMAREX? They have just released an astoundingly accurate replica of the Colt SAA that uses steel shot for ammo. Designed in partnership with Colt, it really is spectacular. I ordered one to give my 40+ year old Crosman SAA pellet revolver a rest. ;o)
***** I would love to see you load it and fire it. Also would you ever consider getting the HWS Remington 1858 New Model Army revolver? That's also a beautiful looking classic.
BrothaJeff Update! I am now in possession of a limited edition HWS Remington New Model Army *Carbine*, number 107 out of the factory. I will review it soon!
Great video buddy..., just confirmed that this will be my next purchase... Being that this is an older model do you know if you need a licence or be a member of anything to purchase it...?
Well the VCRA only applies to replicas post 1875, so technically this might pass as an older gun, but since the SAA (and copies) have been in production in the 140 years since it's introduction, I'm not sure if it would be considered an antique replica or not. To be honest, I'm not sure how strict customs really are with checking VCRA/defence details, I think if the package was clearly marked as 'Pre 1875 Replica, not VCRA controlled' etc. it should be ok. UK shops usually require you to provide site membership details etc., while overseas shops obviously don't care (this gun isn't sold in the UK).
Thanks for the info... I can't wait to get this ordered... I already have a non-firing replica of the SAA 4 3/4, can't wait to get on some targets... Once again, great review...
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. Make sure you get one ordered fast, Tanaka only make small batches and often only make one short production run before discontinuing. Tokyo Model Company have it in stock (the slightly longer Artillery model though), as well as the new Nickel Jupiter SAA if you prefer silver.
Early celluloid thermoplastics existed in the late 1860s, and natural polymers like rubber have obviously been around a lot longer, but yes you're right that hard rubber was used rather than a synthetic polymer. They kept the hard rubber all the way up until 1970.
So, I may have come into possession of one of these. Different finish (it's black and silver with a Mother of Pearl grip). It's been in storage for a long time and some of the parts I think are stuck due to unuse. Could you give me some advice on how/where to fix it? I do not know anything about airsoft but I have a friend who is and pointed me to your video.
Unfortunately, I bought a more realistic FULL metal Colt SAA model from Umarex for 1/2 the money ($145 American). My Umarex like I said, is full metal (only plastic is the grips, which I replaced with real Walnut grips by Hoag for under $40), has a more realistic ratcheting 3 'click' sound (like a real one), has removable 'bullets' (to hold BBs or pellets)to simulate loading/reloading, a higher FPS, a more durable finish (4 choices, black, antiqued blue, chrome or nickel), and it is CO powered. And it came with a decent leather holster. The only feature it doesn't have is a removable cylinder. Don't get me wrong, this Tanaka seems like a good replica, but the Umarex is better all around, esp. for durability. I use my Umarex for indoor home training for Cowboy Action Quick-draw practice (I have 2 real .45 caliber SAAs I shoot in SAA competition) and I can shoot the Umarex either normally or fan it as hard as I want without risk of breaking it. I can't justify spending almost double the price for a less realistic, mostly plastic, less durable gun. That's my opinion. Very good and complete review and video. Thank you.
The problem with the Umarex model, as with all Co2 revolvers, is that the shape isn't right. The grip is too long and thin because of the need to fit the Co2 capsule, and the hammer doesn't sit right because of where the valve is. I'm very surprised that grips from a real SAA would fit it. It's still the better choice for most people, but the Tanaka is higher quality (even if plastic) and 1:1 dimensionally with the real one. I've also just noticed that the Umarex isn't assembled realistically and uses Philips screws to hold the frame together - for somebody who really appreciates detail, it's just not attractive.
the 4 clicks is actually the more realistic. real colt single action army revolvers had a distinct 4 clicks that is usually recognized by being able to spell "C.O.L.T." with the sound of the clicks
The umarex hammers also dont sit in the proper area. Having two of them, I really want a Tanaka. But that won't happen for a while and I'm interested in those wood grips. @VIN DiVergillo if you could get back to me on that I'd greatly appreciate it
I would probably say steel jupiter. The nickel/stainless rubs back to black quite easily, which looks tacky, while the steel jupiter wears down to silver. Neither of them are particularly durable, but at least the black looks realistic as it wears.
I wouldn't personally. Tanaka GBBs are known for being fragile with leaky mags, so I would stick to 134a, or a mid powered gas like Abbey Ultra if you can get hold of it. I have heard of people with broken toggles and leaky mags.
I'm looking for a replica gun to practice spinning, I'm not going to use my real colt 45 but I need a replica that weighs a little over 2 lbs. to practice. does this even come close to that, one wouldn't think so thank you.
These are quite close to that - this Jupiter Finish gun weighs 888g, which is just shy of 2 lbs. What would be even more realistic (and heavy) is a Plug Fire Cap gun. These are often built of metal and take metal shells. You can insert a cap into the shell for a bang when you pull the trigger, and the balance would probably be closer to that of a real SAA due to the metal parts.
No it's not the same. They look similar but Jupiter guns have heavyweight plastic that makes them feel more realistic, which is why they cost twice as much. Steel finish guns look amazing but don't weigh much.
@@idontknowyou876 I don't think Tanaka have made them for a while. They were $400+ when new, I nearly bought one a few years ago. I would get one of the steel finish ones personally, they're half the price and Tanaka did a new batch recently. Grab one before they sell out!
@@ApurtureSci yes i cant find a 4inch jupiter one but there is a 3 inch one...1 inch is too much of a sacrifice for me haha i managed to find a steel finish 4inch and should be confirmed tomorrow...does it feel plasticy if it is not jupiter? Internals are metal right?
@@idontknowyou876 Steel finish guns don't feel plasticy as such, but they feel light in the hand. My trick used to be to add extra weight inside the grips using bits of lead. The moving parts and the cylinder are metal.
It certainly feels much better than regular ABS plastic since it is actually slightly cold to the touch. This is because the plastic has a thin metal plating (copper I believe) over it before the finish can be applied.
TheDastan96 Got a link? I`ll have a look-see. The parts I got were from Shooters design, but there was one other as well at the same time. CAW and Carom also made some stuff. I also highly recommend you get a 1st Generation real steel bolt, trigger and hand assembly, in the Tanaka these are made by Zinc alloy and wear out very fast, sand down (for better fitment) and install these real steel parts. Combine real steel parts with the Tanaka Colt Single Action Army and, contrary to what most airsofters think, you actually have a very skirmishable and durable single action airsoft :)
buyee.jp/item/search?query=WA you can find some very rare things on this website, search WA for western arms, they got good gas guns, but its an auction, second hand mostly, search for whatever you want and if you're lucky it will be there, if not, search again for it in a few days. I like this revolver but can you recommend any smaller ones that I might find? I don't like the big chunky ones. Here is another link: www.boomarms.com/shop/showroom.cfm
It's Japanese, they can't make full metal handguns, therefore the barrel and receiver are plastic, the rest metal. I don't mind because all the areas you hold are metal.
***** Jesus! I did get a Pietta 1873 SAA for that price, in cap and ball version. That's the legal way to get real guns in Hungary (yeah, I live there). That's pretty much for an airsoft gun in my opinion. I don't mean any harm of course, it's a pretty cool "gun", and if you like airsoft, then Hell yeah, go for it! I'm just saying, you can get a real SAA for that price. Okay it's converted into a percussion revolver, but still a "real" thing, made of great quality steel, and firing bullets...
Katalin Vasvári In the UK you would need a section 1 firearm certificate for a cap & ball revolver. That means joining a shooting club, buying a gun safe, police interviews and evaluations, and it takes up to a year for the registration process. For attractive models that can also be shot for fun at home, I am happy paying this kind of money. You can get deactivated or blank fire Pietta/Ubertis here but they cost more than these replicas.
zak Yes it is, although they can be hard to find. They do a 3", 4" and 6". I think the recently made a few 4" and 6"guns so now is the time to buy before they disappear again.
Now that I think about it it's not worth it buying a tanaka that one of the most important parts are plastic and you could buy a pietta blank firer For the same price and its steel and wood and in England there is a shop called Henry krank in London and you could buy them there.
Airsoft guns are designed to be shot at other people, so although it's a good idea to maintain basic firearm safety rules, they aren't nearly as important in this context and will be broken in typical use.
Which bit mate, apart from the missing screws on the back of the frame and the awful white lettering I haven't spotted a difference, though I haven't seen them side by side. Either way I'm waiting for a Ux blue from freeads! Well priced and little used. (while we're talking I sent you a message asking which barrel extension did you get for the Toucan. I'd prefer a PX4 compact but don't know if the extension will fit the voluted barrel) And...what full bore are you shooting, I know of no pistol ranges that accept civvies? I miss the old days. Thanks for the contact.
bob ellis bob ellis The size and shape of the grip look off to me, to accommodate the CO2 capsule. They're nice guns but just look a little odd in my eyes. All WE pistols with the internal threads on the outer barrel use the same adaper. I bought an aftermarket steel one because the WE ones are cheap cast metal and break easily. I shoot gallery rifle mostly, lever-actions in .357 and .44. I have a slot for a .357 long barrel revolver also. I have shot a number of handguns but only on trips to the US.
I'll give it closer scrutiny. Please don't give me the 'doubts', I've just shelled out £130!! I really like blued guns though. Did the extension come from Global as well? My father was a firearms dealer many years ago so I had access to a lot of guns when I was a kid (a Webley mk 6 lies somewhere at the bottom of the River Trent, the amnesty at the time had a lot of strings attached) Not much chance of growing up 'normal' when you're sired by a man who does the washing up with a loaded pistol in a shoulder holster!!
+Leyv Freidvaldson How to load BBs is at 18:20 , Accuracy at 21:20, Power 22:15. I understand that the format is a little long for some people. I may start videos with a summary for those who want technical data rather than closer look at quality/build/materials etc.
It's better 1 time to see then 100 times to listen. No chronograph results, no target shooting results, nothing. It's good to listen about all of this, but it's video. I saw this other reviews Colt, so compare. Your first got so much disappointment.
That's the best looking air soft SAA I've ever seen! The hammer actually looks real and not unnaturally raised off the frame.
My favorite TH-cam channel for years :)
Nice that the replica has the C-O-L-T hammer clicks.
Great review man,of all guns that you have this one is in my opinion the best.It's really nice :)
Thanks, it's probably my favorite revolver!
Tanaka really make some nice models. I had an earlier version Colt SAA and purchased the Rare Snakehead grips as seen in the “For a few Dollars More”....trilogy Clint Eastwood Movies. I don’t know what possessed me to sell it but I did. It was the only Tanaka I sold out of my collection and I still have many other models left. For example S&W M29 .44 Mag 6.5”, Biohazard 0 Umbrella Magnum 8” Nickel, P08 Luger, SAA Nickel Calvary Model, Colt Detective 2”, Browning Hi Power w wood grips, Colt Bisley Nickel, S&W Python .357 8” Blued...etc....
The Jupiter finish is a very nice finish...none of my guns have that so it is nice to see this as I’ve never seen it in person. Tanaka seem to mfr in “batches” over time and stock can be very hard to come by so the diligent collector will find it takes time to build a nice collection as a result. Tanaka, Western Arms, and Tokyo Marui remain my fav brands because of their quality and attention to detail. I’m sure their are other obsessed collectors out there and I’d sure like to see a collection video if at all possible. I thank you for sharing and I’m surprised it took me so long to find this video on TH-cam. Thank You for posting I’ll be checking out your other Airsoft guns.
Kind Regards,
Pat
Tanaka makes beautiful guns. I ordered a Webley MkIV off their website. Not only does it shoot well and feel good, but it looks awsome too.
I wasn't aware Tanaka made a Webley, the only one I know of is the new Win Gun Webley MkVI. But yes, Tanaka make some great looking guns.
great as always mate!
Thanks! :)
What a beautiful gun. I managed to snag the last Steel Jupiter Combat Python from WGCShop, this vid made me even more excited for it to arrive
Thanks! I was *so* close to buying that Python! I kind of wish I had have, but went for their last Jupiter Model 327 R8 instead, same price as the Python. I'm hunting a 6" Jupiter Python now, so please let me know how you find yours, there isn't much info out there on them.
***** I'm really into compact pistols (or rifles or shotguns or SMGs) so I kinda had to have it. I'll certainly let you know how it is when it arrives, I just hope I can strip the orange paint off the muzzle without ruining the finish. I begged WGC to just friction fit an orange plastic cap onto the barrel like eHobby did with the 2" 327, but they insisted that they couldn't. Bah.
Kobold Thief That's a shame, hopefully it'll scrape off quite easily. Paint doesn't here to Tanakas special finishes very well so it probably wont be too hard to remove! Can't find anywhere with a Jupiter 6" Python in stock annoyingly, must have been a small batch.
got my hands on one with 5.5 inch barrel and the same finnishing. that awkward fork-looking key seems to be a cylinder locking tool - in my case it was locked and filling valve was hidden. and another strange thing - 2 out of 6 rubber gaskets which keeps the bbs in the cylinder seem to protrude by half out of the box...
Excellent Review, great to see some nice Tanaka revolvers.
Thanks! :)
While you're talking about Tanaka revolvers.
I also obtained two from eBay.
One 7.5inch barrel all black with wood grips
And a 4.5inch barrel with custom wood grips with the same design they used for Clint Eastwood's gun in "For a Few Dollars More"
That's a very nice looking replica and so much better looking than the Umarex abomination that everyone is raving about. Proper front sight, no ridiculous "safety" catch, hammer that sits properly and a correctly sized and shaped grip.
PhyLum22 Yes I agree, the Umarex is getting a lot of praise but it does look slightly out of proportion. This is certainly the closest BB firing replica you can get.
Old Post l know but the Umarex gun pisses all over this gun.
Great Video!! Thx for that. i have only the Marushin SAA, because i like the Shell System. The Tanaka is better i know, but i miss to loading Shells. I can't wait to see the supresses M29!!!!!!!!
Thanks! The Marushin is fun, just a bit light which is a shame. My M29 build is pretty much done, just need to find a good looking suppressor!
the quality looks better than real one's
You should get the brass frame set for that too. It would look so nice!
I will if I can find one for a good price. It's over $100 on Redwolf!
Beautiful pistol
Thanks!
Great video
Thanks!
***** would you get any game play footage
I don't really play anymore, I enjoy it occasionally but really just collect the guns.
if you want to have a Colt SAA and keep it in its box and not shoot it, I would highly recommend the Uberti blank fire Cattleman, made from the same real parts as Uberti's Proper Colt Clone but they pin the cylinder and stagger the chambers and block barrel. But for all intents and purposes it is a real Colt weight for weight and the original parts fit it. £330. you can get a Pietta version too for £280, but I prefer Uberti.
its still a good gun, waiting to see the ruger blackhawk review :)
this baby is my reason why i am into the airsoft!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😃😍😍😘😘😘😘
That is a sexy looking gun.
Just an fyi, plastic (as we know it anyway) didnt exist back then. Those black plastic grips are supposed to represent gutta percha, which was an early rubber. It was used quite a bit at the turn of the century. Any black grips on an old revolver are probably gutta percha.
i recommend the Umarex Legends version i got it of Redwolf...for 139$ body full metal grips plastic...mine blue finished and uses shells much more realistic...oh using CO2...shells looks like real shells putting plastic 6 mm BB infront...only minus i´d say that the hammer isint all the way in when not cocked if it is CO2 will leak mine is the 5½ inch
This guy moves the gun very quickly!!! I couldn't see her details!!!
Hello, nice to meet a fellow Tanaka SAA enthusiast.
I am currently smithing with mine (black HW/DC 4 3/4 inch) and inserting several real steel parts. If you're interested, I can tell which Colt real steel parts fit and how to smith them in correctly for longer durability.
I also noticed that many internal crucial parts are made out of zinc, for example the bolt. This NEED to be replaced as it wears down very fast.
Hit me up if you need any help!
Phil
Hi, thanks for the comment. I was aware that some RS parts would fit, but haven't tried any yet. To be honest I will probably never use this enough to wear down any of the parts, but I have heard elsewhere that a steel bolt helps durability a lot. All Tanakas have mostly zinc internals unfortunately, but RS parts will fit most of them. I have a few S&W internal parts in my other revolvers. What I could really use is a Colt trigger for a Detective Special/Police Positive Special - the Tanaka original trigger broke on me sadly. Anyway, thanks again, I'll get in touch if I need anything SAA related :)
***** should I get the Tanaka SAA bk1 with metal finish and wood grips,and six rounds or the second Tanaka SAA model, the heavy weight, with all plastic "polymer" parts and synthetic rubber grips, but a high 18 rounds capacity
Personally I would always go for a Jupiter or Steel finish over a heavyweight, just because they look so good.
For a display piece, would you recommend a Western Arms 1911 or this?
Hi, very good looking piece. I am also planing to get one. A question about the beautiful coating.....Someone told me the coating might be deteriorated for a period of time. Did you have this kind of problem after almost 2 yrs?
The finish currently looks just as good as it did brand new. No signs of deterioration. in my experience it's the silver Jupiter finishes that tend to deteriorate due to the black HW plastic underneath.
If you'd be so kind to reply. I recently discovered that there may or may not be a model of this gun that uses the ejector rod as a "magazine" to the cylinder. Giving it a capacity of about 18 shots? Can you confirm this or is this relatively unknown to you?
Videogametourist Yes, I think some of the Tanaka SAAs did indeed have a magazine in the loading tube. I believe these are the non-detachable-cylinder guns. The newer ones, including this Jupiter finish gun, have detachable cylinders for easy gas loading, whereas they used to be fixed in place. Personally I'd rather have the detachable cylinder since it's so much easier to do maintenance and load with gas. As I think I show somewhere in the video, you can put BBs in the ejector rod shroud, but they do not feed into the gun. You have to push them in one at a time with the ejector rod.
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for the in depth review. I was completely unaware that this airgun existed. I know that Japan is into airsoft in a big way from the excellent gun in my Tokyo Marui Tiger1 RC tank. Just as a heads up question, have you heard of a company called UMAREX? They have just released an astoundingly accurate replica of the Colt SAA that uses steel shot for ammo. Designed in partnership with Colt, it really is spectacular. I ordered one to give my 40+ year old Crosman SAA pellet revolver a rest. ;o)
Does anybody have any idea where I could get my hands on a Tanaka Type 38 Rifle? Thanks.
So beautiful! I wanna get one now... haha
They're nice guns, get one!
***** I would love to see you load it and fire it. Also would you ever consider getting the HWS Remington 1858 New Model Army revolver? That's also a beautiful looking classic.
BrothaJeff I would get one right away if I could find one!
BrothaJeff Update! I am now in possession of a limited edition HWS Remington New Model Army *Carbine*, number 107 out of the factory. I will review it soon!
***** No freakin way! Holy shit! Can't wait to see it man! How did you find one?
Great video buddy..., just confirmed that this will be my next purchase... Being that this is an older model do you know if you need a licence or be a member of anything to purchase it...?
Well the VCRA only applies to replicas post 1875, so technically this might pass as an older gun, but since the SAA (and copies) have been in production in the 140 years since it's introduction, I'm not sure if it would be considered an antique replica or not. To be honest, I'm not sure how strict customs really are with checking VCRA/defence details, I think if the package was clearly marked as 'Pre 1875 Replica, not VCRA controlled' etc. it should be ok. UK shops usually require you to provide site membership details etc., while overseas shops obviously don't care (this gun isn't sold in the UK).
Thanks for the info... I can't wait to get this ordered... I already have a non-firing replica of the SAA 4 3/4, can't wait to get on some targets... Once again, great review...
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. Make sure you get one ordered fast, Tanaka only make small batches and often only make one short production run before discontinuing. Tokyo Model Company have it in stock (the slightly longer Artillery model though), as well as the new Nickel Jupiter SAA if you prefer silver.
Have just ordered one from wolf armouries... London based airsoft shop... :)
Ah I didn't know they had any of these. Nobody else still stocks Tanaka in the UK - hope you enjoy it!
There was no plastic in 1873,but they did use vulcanite which is hardened rubber.
Early celluloid thermoplastics existed in the late 1860s, and natural polymers like rubber have obviously been around a lot longer, but yes you're right that hard rubber was used rather than a synthetic polymer. They kept the hard rubber all the way up until 1970.
like the vid mate im from uk did you have any problems getting these type of guns through customs very interested in gettin some of these cheers kingy
No problems as such, but expect to pay VAT plus Parcelforce ransom fees. I think I payed around £50 in fees.
fanx mate
So, I may have come into possession of one of these. Different finish (it's black and silver with a Mother of Pearl grip). It's been in storage for a long time and some of the parts I think are stuck due to unuse. Could you give me some advice on how/where to fix it? I do not know anything about airsoft but I have a friend who is and pointed me to your video.
Urban Sidhe might be an umarex version
Hello , really nice work ! I have a question who is the max range with green gas because i have a colt saa marushin the range is 10 meter max...thanks
+beber la rotka Sorry for the late reply. With decently heavy BBs, .30g etc., you could probably hit out to 30m with some consistency.
The original grips on real colts were not plastic but hard rubber called gutta percha
Hi! Do you know who does sell this in Europe?? Thanks!
Unfortunately, I bought a more realistic FULL metal Colt SAA model from Umarex for 1/2 the money ($145 American). My Umarex like I said, is full metal (only plastic is the grips, which I replaced with real Walnut grips by Hoag for under $40), has a more realistic ratcheting 3 'click' sound (like a real one), has removable 'bullets' (to hold BBs or pellets)to simulate loading/reloading, a higher FPS, a more durable finish (4 choices, black, antiqued blue, chrome or nickel), and it is CO powered. And it came with a decent leather holster. The only feature it doesn't have is a removable cylinder. Don't get me wrong, this Tanaka seems like a good replica, but the Umarex is better all around, esp. for durability. I use my Umarex for indoor home training for Cowboy Action Quick-draw practice (I have 2 real .45 caliber SAAs I shoot in SAA competition) and I can shoot the Umarex either normally or fan it as hard as I want without risk of breaking it. I can't justify spending almost double the price for a less realistic, mostly plastic, less durable gun. That's my opinion. Very good and complete review and video. Thank you.
The problem with the Umarex model, as with all Co2 revolvers, is that the shape isn't right. The grip is too long and thin because of the need to fit the Co2 capsule, and the hammer doesn't sit right because of where the valve is. I'm very surprised that grips from a real SAA would fit it. It's still the better choice for most people, but the Tanaka is higher quality (even if plastic) and 1:1 dimensionally with the real one. I've also just noticed that the Umarex isn't assembled realistically and uses Philips screws to hold the frame together - for somebody who really appreciates detail, it's just not attractive.
the 4 clicks is actually the more realistic. real colt single action army revolvers had a distinct 4 clicks that is usually recognized by being able to spell "C.O.L.T." with the sound of the clicks
The umarex hammers also dont sit in the proper area. Having two of them, I really want a Tanaka. But that won't happen for a while and I'm interested in those wood grips. @VIN DiVergillo if you could get back to me on that I'd greatly appreciate it
Do you have a link for the grips for the Umerax SAA colt? I would love to replace my grips!
is there an indentation on the barrel of the gun, right on top of the markings?
Possibly a little dimple, I can't remember, I sold this a long time ago!
Aperture, which style would you recommend for constant use, nickel or black Jupiter Finish?
I would probably say steel jupiter. The nickel/stainless rubs back to black quite easily, which looks tacky, while the steel jupiter wears down to silver. Neither of them are particularly durable, but at least the black looks realistic as it wears.
Is the frame made of met al?
Hey man,i have one question for you.I decided to buy Tanaka Luger P08,and is it safe to use green gas,becouse it's a GBB?
I wouldn't personally. Tanaka GBBs are known for being fragile with leaky mags, so I would stick to 134a, or a mid powered gas like Abbey Ultra if you can get hold of it. I have heard of people with broken toggles and leaky mags.
***** Thanks man,i knew you were the person to ask,Tanaka expert :)
No problem :)
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Damn that's a nice piece. Where can I get one :D
Vin Anderson Thanks :) A few Hong Kong airsoft shops sell them, like Tokyo Model Shop, AIrsoft Global etc.
+ApurtureSci Do you need a membership to purchase this gun, i presume thats the case but ...
I'm looking for a replica gun to practice spinning, I'm not going to use my real colt 45 but I need a replica that weighs a little over 2 lbs. to practice. does this even come close to that, one wouldn't think so thank you.
These are quite close to that - this Jupiter Finish gun weighs 888g, which is just shy of 2 lbs. What would be even more realistic (and heavy) is a Plug Fire Cap gun. These are often built of metal and take metal shells. You can insert a cap into the shell for a bang when you pull the trigger, and the balance would probably be closer to that of a real SAA due to the metal parts.
thank you
Hi can you tell me is steel finish same as jupiter finish? I have my eyes on a python steel finish and wasnt sure thanx
No it's not the same. They look similar but Jupiter guns have heavyweight plastic that makes them feel more realistic, which is why they cost twice as much. Steel finish guns look amazing but don't weigh much.
@@ApurtureSci i see thanx for that info...do you know anywhere i can get jupiter python black 4 inch?
@@idontknowyou876 I don't think Tanaka have made them for a while. They were $400+ when new, I nearly bought one a few years ago. I would get one of the steel finish ones personally, they're half the price and Tanaka did a new batch recently. Grab one before they sell out!
@@ApurtureSci yes i cant find a 4inch jupiter one but there is a 3 inch one...1 inch is too much of a sacrifice for me haha i managed to find a steel finish 4inch and should be confirmed tomorrow...does it feel plasticy if it is not jupiter? Internals are metal right?
@@idontknowyou876 Steel finish guns don't feel plasticy as such, but they feel light in the hand. My trick used to be to add extra weight inside the grips using bits of lead. The moving parts and the cylinder are metal.
Where do u get most of ur guns from ???
Lots of different airsoft shops. Mainly Zero One and Fire Support in the UK, and Ehobby, Tokyo Model and WGC in HK.
How does that metall looking parts feel like? Does it feel like metall really or?
It certainly feels much better than regular ABS plastic since it is actually slightly cold to the touch. This is because the plastic has a thin metal plating (copper I believe) over it before the finish can be applied.
Back in 2010-2011 you could get full metal upper frames and outer barrels for these.
I took the plunge, expensive but worth it :)
I have found the metal frames on japanese website, super expensive! up to 2000 dollars for some.
TheDastan96 Got a link? I`ll have a look-see.
The parts I got were from Shooters design, but there was one other as well at the same time.
CAW and Carom also made some stuff.
I also highly recommend you get a 1st Generation real steel bolt, trigger and hand assembly, in the Tanaka these are made by Zinc alloy and wear out very fast, sand down (for better fitment) and install these real steel parts.
Combine real steel parts with the Tanaka Colt Single Action Army and, contrary to what most airsofters think, you actually have a very skirmishable and durable single action airsoft :)
buyee.jp/item/search?query=WA
you can find some very rare things on this website, search WA for western arms, they got good gas guns, but its an auction, second hand mostly, search for whatever you want and if you're lucky it will be there, if not, search again for it in a few days. I like this revolver but can you recommend any smaller ones that I might find? I don't like the big chunky ones. Here is another link: www.boomarms.com/shop/showroom.cfm
Are they heavy?
Fairly, about 850g if I remember right. Feels very solid and heavy in the hand.
So they made the gun, almost everything out of metal? But left the barrel plastic? Real brainiac design.
It's Japanese, they can't make full metal handguns, therefore the barrel and receiver are plastic, the rest metal. I don't mind because all the areas you hold are metal.
(Airsoft) Revolver. Which value?
This gun costs about 350 USD
***** Jesus! I did get a Pietta 1873 SAA for that price, in cap and ball version. That's the legal way to get real guns in Hungary (yeah, I live there). That's pretty much for an airsoft gun in my opinion. I don't mean any harm of course, it's a pretty cool "gun", and if you like airsoft, then Hell yeah, go for it! I'm just saying, you can get a real SAA for that price. Okay it's converted into a percussion revolver, but still a "real" thing, made of great quality steel, and firing bullets...
Katalin Vasvári In the UK you would need a section 1 firearm certificate for a cap & ball revolver. That means joining a shooting club, buying a gun safe, police interviews and evaluations, and it takes up to a year for the registration process. For attractive models that can also be shot for fun at home, I am happy paying this kind of money. You can get deactivated or blank fire Pietta/Ubertis here but they cost more than these replicas.
300 quid for that? My mate Kev can get a Beretta 92 for that! WITH 50 rounds of 9 mil.
Morphine i don't drink the stuff :D
Sell it to me ?
Is,the python available in this finiSh m8
zak Yes it is, although they can be hard to find. They do a 3", 4" and 6". I think the recently made a few 4" and 6"guns so now is the time to buy before they disappear again.
+ApurtureSci where to buy though i cant find 4 inch python with this finish lol
Is the hammer metal?
Yes, the only plastic parts are the frame and barrel
Is it good plastic atleast
@@virtuous7466 The best plastic you'll ever see!
Thx for reply
Now that I think about it it's not worth it buying a tanaka that one of the most important parts are plastic and you could buy a pietta blank firer
For the same price and its steel and wood and in England there is a shop called Henry krank in London and you could buy them there.
You make me nervous you should keep your body parts away from the muzzle
Airsoft guns are designed to be shot at other people, so although it's a good idea to maintain basic firearm safety rules, they aren't nearly as important in this context and will be broken in typical use.
@@ApurtureSci it's still not a good habit to get in to
300 POUNDS..... THATS NUTS.. FOR A TOY GUN... YOU COULD GET A REAL SA RUGER FOR THAT..
Not in the UK. If I could own a real (shooting) SAA I certainly would!
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Prefer the Umarex.
bob ellis I don't, it's a strange shape.
Which bit mate, apart from the missing screws on the back of the frame and the awful white lettering
I haven't spotted a difference, though I haven't seen them side by side. Either way I'm waiting for a Ux blue from freeads! Well priced and little used. (while we're talking I sent you a message asking which barrel extension did you get for the Toucan. I'd prefer a PX4 compact but don't know if the extension will fit the voluted barrel) And...what full bore are you shooting, I know of no pistol ranges that accept civvies? I miss the old days. Thanks for the contact.
bob ellis bob ellis The size and shape of the grip look off to me, to accommodate the CO2 capsule. They're nice guns but just look a little odd in my eyes. All WE pistols with the internal threads on the outer barrel use the same adaper. I bought an aftermarket steel one because the WE ones are cheap cast metal and break easily. I shoot gallery rifle mostly, lever-actions in .357 and .44. I have a slot for a .357 long barrel revolver also. I have shot a number of handguns but only on trips to the US.
I'll give it closer scrutiny. Please don't give me the 'doubts', I've just shelled out £130!! I really like blued guns though. Did the extension come from Global as well?
My father was a firearms dealer many years ago so I had access to a lot of guns when I was a kid (a Webley mk 6 lies somewhere at the bottom of the River Trent, the amnesty at the time had a lot of strings attached) Not much chance of growing up 'normal' when you're sired by a man who does the washing up with a loaded pistol in a shoulder holster!!
Plastic... Yahahahaha... Don't stand too close to any heat lol.
So many words, so little information.
What information were you after?
Powerfull, precision. How to load BB and some another questions. All that is in the video, can be expressed in 2-3 times shorter.
+Leyv Freidvaldson How to load BBs is at 18:20 , Accuracy at 21:20, Power 22:15. I understand that the format is a little long for some people. I may start videos with a summary for those who want technical data rather than closer look at quality/build/materials etc.
It's better 1 time to see then 100 times to listen. No chronograph results, no target shooting results, nothing. It's good to listen about all of this, but it's video. I saw this other reviews Colt, so compare. Your first got so much disappointment.
+Leyv Freidvaldson My videos aren't performance based because that doesn't interest me. I like to talk about quality and realism.
maybe you should stick with toy guns with real gun you may hurt someone
I've had a collection of firearms for some time now and I haven't managed to hurt anybody so far.
Too much talking.
There's a lot to talk about