I have 2 of these. I buy a box of 25 or even 40, co2, because like YOU SAY, PRACTICE, and I do. But I literally have 1co2 im my mag with 8 hard steel rubber balls, oiled and punctured, for the last 3 months. This months disability check I'll buy more co2. But I'm confident that if I have to engage, I'll get full power from this 1 co2, in the mag. I carry my TPM1 every time I go out locally in my neighborhood, and a few times into the main city area depending on what neighborhoods I'm going through especially when I ride my E-scooter. I've only had to unholster one time as an irate man, big man , such as I am, 6ft 5, started advancing. When He saw what I had drawn, He immediately stopped and backed away. A few other times I just had to lift my shirt and show it, and got immediate respect. Most in my neighborhood, know that I do not walk alone. Things changed immediately because I have been picked on constantly and now those same people see me coming, they don't say anything, not even hello. Silence as I walk by,
Brother, this is exactly what I tell folks. The weapon itself is the first line of defense. Cowards tend to flee from force. They dont want someone who will fight back. Nicely done man!
Yeah I like the fact you can have 8 shot loaded clips with fresh co2 ready to reload , but for devastating knock down power , I think the HDP 50 is a force definitely worth reckoning with right? You could def protect yourself with it
@@raybois ROFL = rolling on floor laughing. I found that stance rather funny too but I had to clear the shot for the camera :) I try to have fun doing the reviews :) I hope you enjoy the channel!
You’re the first person I’ve mentioned this too.. I have had one punctured for about 6 weeks now. I’m going to wait for the 2 month mark and test it. :) Stay tuned :)
I have 2 of these. I buy a box of 25 or even 40, co2, But I literally have 1co2 im my mag with 8 hard steel rubber balls, oiled and punctured, for the last 3 months. This months disability check I'll buy more co2. But I'm confident that if I have to engage, I'll get full power from this 1 co2, in the mag. I carry my TPM1 every time I go out locally in my neighborhood, and a few times into the main city area depending on what neighborhoods I'm going through especially when I ride my E-scooter. I've only had to unholster one time as an irate man, big man , such as I am, 6ft 5, started advancing. When He saw what I had drawn, He immediately stopped and backed away. A few other times I just had to lift my shirt and show it, and got immediate respect. Most in my neighborhood, know that I do not walk alone. Things changed immediately because I have been picked on constantly and now those same people see me coming, they don't say anything, not even hello. Silence as I walk by.
Great Channel. Huge fan of Umarex myself. I have two HDP.5-0 for home defense with red pepper/ riot balls and just picked up the Walther PPQ with the same ammo to keep in my car. The .43 is no joke and I would not want to get shot with either gun if I was a criminal.
Hey Jon... Ross here.. i figure ou must be on vacations now and have not had time to reply to my email... when you can please let me know your thoughts... thanks
Thanks! The nice thing is that you can't really do wrong (At least from what I've seen). I do have a few more coming up though and a head-to-head with the ,43 cals shortly! Thanks!
One for one exacts Glock 17 replicas are now available. I’ve also the Umerex Smith & Wesson .43 Cal CO2 pistol. They all do the same job, but the quality of the Glock is A1, no rattles etc.
ABSOLUTLEY! I ordered one to review but it hasn't arrived yet. As soon as it does, I'll fire it up (no pun intended). Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
I wasn’t gonna buy the glock, I didn’t think they could possibly get better. God damn was I wrong lmao. The glock 17 gen 5 is a stellar marker. Top tier.
@@AlternateArmsSD excited to hear your thoughts. I’m really not a glock fan boy. I have zero skin in that right and don’t care lol. I want functional and intuitive and quality. I figured I’d be ripped off seeing the price, I would buy another now.
Hey John another great video your my favourite channel when it comes to reviewing these pepperball guns. There is another .43 cal you will definitely want to check out, the tpm1 resembles a glock for sure, but the new .43 cal glock 17 gen 5 t4e is unreal it is identical to the real thing, it is actually licensed by glock, comes in an authentic glock case, and is made in Germany from top grade materials including a real CNC machined slide! you gotta get that one bro! You'll love it!
It's funny how you didn't believe that if you puncture the seal and left the cartridge in there that it would stay and not leak and then a video or two later you change your mind and had the cartridge in the mag punctured and had it sitting for a long time and realized that nothing leaked and you had perfect power in the cartridge after leaving the magazine punctured in the weapon
Hey man, that's why we test. Just because you CAN do something doesn't necessarily means you SHOULD. While it is possible to keep them charged, they are susceptible to temperature and humidity changes, leaking seals, lack of periodic maintenance, and unnecessary stress on the internal components. A quick pierce magazine solves all of those issues. Besides, folk should be practicing with their launchers often replacing the C02 with a fresh canister for day to day use. That being said, I have kept a Walther PPQ mag charged for over a year and it held pressure. However, that was in a controlled environment and temperature.
Late to the party. Just began looking into purchasing a less lethal pistol. However, I can't find any .43 caliber pepper balls. Are pepper balls made in this caliber? This was a helpful video. I just returned my BYRNA. I could actually purchase this pistol plus two mags and plenty of ammo and still be under the price for the BYRNA which is currently $399
Actually.... I do have a good person I'm vetting now for the .43 cals. Give me a week and Ill post an update and a link for purchases. These things are very nasty customers. Thanks for watching!
Yes indeed, they definitely seem to have their stuff together :-) I have a few more coming up that will blow your mind :-) thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Watching some old reviews as I look at my options in addition to the hdr68. Did you ever test how long these/the walther/glock hold co2 for. I had a cart in a HDR that lasted gased a dry fire shot every 3 days for at least 2 month and iv had something setup firing once a week for 3 months. (11j uk spec paintball pressure stock internals)
@@jediknight1294 hey brother, that’s an interesting story actually. I had one of these punctured for well over a year and it held charge. However, it was in a stable environment, temperature hardly fluctuated, and it wasn’t moved around a whole lot. My suggestion would be to either get a magazine or, if you were going to use a standard magazine, change it out at least every other week. Do you wanna make sure your full power if you ever actually need it.
@AlternateArmsSD my plan honestly is to eventually have a couple of things. Have one dedicated for social work, setup with a valve mod and a few other things. Due to the position these things hold under UK law being quite vague, it's either 7.5 or 11j with the 11j markers getting harder to find. So my plan is reversible modifications and spare parts. Carry isn't legal as far as anyone's been able to work out off your own land. Though holsters and similar are still something I'm working on professionally. The rest setup for the force on force training, SFX and gaming uses. I have the 68 setup at the moment for delivering a 'blood' effect for Set Pieces for the Interactive Theatre stuff I do (looks amazing for the audience when someone in the middle of the room drops having taken a chest hit on a dress shirt with a stage blood filled paintball) and am setting it up to run with custom built 15 bb shells as a 'taurus judge' at interactive theatre/larp events (eye pro required using mix of blank firing guns, airsoft and these realistic paintball guns The 43 walther ppq, has been used most when I'm teaching Weapon Retention, grappling and disarming in Classes, it's paintball level velocity so easy insurance wise . The way a 11j 43 hits isn't miss able in the way that airsoft or nerf are and because it's blowback the issues of muzzle contact and manipulation of the skide while grappling to prevent firing can be shown and allows a really easy way to explain why a lot of the 'Detroit Urban Survival Tactics' style stuff is garbage.
Any Glock 17 holster will actually work. I have used several by the company called gun and flour and they’ve all been fantastic. As far as the ammo, I have a video coming up soon using some different types of round you want to look at.
I do indeed ;) My son and I ran an RC booth here for about a year (Until he opened his airsoft field). I still have my upgraded Summit that I take out from time to time ;)
Hiya Todd! The TPM1 has been discontinued in favor of the Glock 17 gen 5. I have a video up on it. Take a peek. If you'd like one, shoot me an email! Jonreynoldscts@gmail.com
Yes they are. I have also tried the 43 caliber steel versions and they work as well. However, I’m a little concerned about steel wearing out the seals.
Thank you glade you done the Gen 5 glock velocity I was fixing to buy it but velocity way to low it seemed to me the first glock you done had a impressive punch
Hey what's good bro! I'm a huge fan of ur TH-cam channel, and is a reference for me cause I've decided to buy a M4E .43 for keep me training, because I was in my home country army for a long time... Also, I think to have it as option at self defense besides my real fire arm. But I'm pretty undecided between the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 and de Walther PDP Compact, I love the look of both, but, how I've not tried any of them I don't know which one to pick. I would like ur personal opinion as an expert in this topic and recommend me one of these excellent pistols. Greetings from a Venezuelan Citizen living in Atlanta.
Greetings! Thanks man! Wait till you see what I have coming for you guys :) OK, the .43 cal launchers (Smith, Glock, M&P, and Walthers) are great for training but if youre planning on using them for self defense you need to install the mod spring for the power increase and you MUST run a high quality pepper round. The kinetic energy just isnt there to count on them if the target is wearing heavy clothing. (In a tshirt, they are nasty though) or if you score a "soft spot" hit (Groin, knee, throat, face, or head). The HDP50 compact is a .50 cal and can be modified easily to around 20J. That will put a hurting on someone for sure BUT you are limited to 4 rounds in the magazine and 8G Co2 carts. You might want to look at the salt supply S2, pepperball trp, or the Byrna. They are all great options as well. Thanks for watching! Jon www.alternatearmsselfdefense.com
@@AlternateArmsSD Yo bro! Thanks for ur reply, I want a T4E just because I'm an ex military, and I know very well that "The look" of a self defense arm is 50% of the work done, and the realistic look of these markers are a huge deterrent element! Besides, I'm a pretty good shooter, 3 times National Champion in the "National Military Forces Games" in my home country, so, I'm not expecting to shoot anybody to the legs or stomach, my target is from the chest up! And with a 8 shots round of good pepper balls it's good enough to stop someone who doesn't have a lethal gun threatening me or my loved ones. Besides, I want this pistol to keep me oiled practicing without lose a kidney buying real ammo. That's why I asked for your opinion about the 2 Previously mentioned markers, and OBVIOUSLY I want to do the mod of the magazines with you, I only need to know price and procedure to do it.
Yes brother that pelegun oil is key, I use it on every cartridge, it helps lube the internals and keep the seals protected and prolongs the life of them! I’m new to this channel this is my first visit, I love all the circuit boards on the wall! What are they from?
Thanks man!! All of the computers and game systems around the edge I have owned from the mid 1970s through the early 90s (I have kept them for the last 45 years). All of the boards on the wall are from different clients over the past 30 years and each one has a personal story. I tell those stories on our podcasts now and then :) Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
The steel balls that I use our unbranded. You can actually buy them in bulk on Amazon. However, I find the aluminum balls fly faster and seem to have a better impact. As far as the oil, I have used pell gun oil in the past, but lately I’ve been using the T4E marker oil. Thanks for watching!
Yes it is. It fires between 280-300FPS depending on weather conditions, ammo, and CO2 pressure. Its a fantastic launcher! Ill have a comparison of the .43 caliber launchers coming very soon. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Hello, Is the warning message on the right side of the gun permanent or a sticker? I'm kind of thinking about getting TPM1 but do not like the ugly warning label on it. How come the others do not have this?
Alas, its permanent. You might be able to use some denatured alcohol to remove the paint though. (I haven't tried as it doesn't show when holstered)...
Hello. As I mentioned before I don't have one of these at present. I enjoy the videos and learning things. I did notice that there are aftermarket grip covers to enhance your grip for these pistols as sold for the actual firearm. If you were to look at them I think they will cover that lettering on certain pistols such as the PPQ. Look it up there around $20 or less they're self-adhesive I'm not suggesting you do that but it's a possibility that this idea would cover the lettering you are referring to. Take care.
Greetings!! I have had one pressurized for 12 months. I occasionally fire a round through the chrono and I haven’t seen any loss of pressure. Of course, over time the seals can wear (and can be replaced). There’s also a magazine available for all of the T4 line that allows you to puncture the cylinder when you draw the weapon. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
I use a small amount of silicon spray on the magazine from time to time and a VERY small amount of gun oil on the slide. They are very low maintenance.
Greets! Nope, there is no “chamber” in these. The magazine contains the pressure release valve that sends the round down the barrel. Have a great week!
Hello, not sure if it was mentioned, but how many shots can you get out of one 12g CO2? You did mention you shot another 2 or 3 more full mags, but did you find a cut off point with that?
Not that I know of BUT the PPQ is very small compared to the TPM1. There is a recent video up about it. They DO list a compact CD50 (Which I've had on order for 2 months) and I will review it when it arrives. Thanks for watching!
Hello, Nice video and I enjoy your enthusiasm and it's very well explained. Does the blowback on this pistol have any issue firing a pepper ball? I thought maybe it may disperse back at you with blowback action or is it ok to fire those? I am new to any gun type and don't yet own any so trying to understand. I'm thinking of buying this one for self defense as a non lethal option. Or would I be better off with a higher caliber? Thanks!
Interesting you would say that. That was one of the things I tested with some practice pepper balls after the video was over. I had absolutely no breakage whatsoever. The blow affect appears to only strike the valve in the magazine itself and the rounds are securely held within the magazine itself. As far as a higher caliber, I’m going to be doing a head to head video using pepper balls on all three calibers we’ve tested so fat (.43, .50, and the .68). I have multiple videos of each of the calibers on my channel. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
@@AlternateArmsSD well I here that there is a quick pierce mag in the works for the Glock. so when it comes out I think I will buy them as well as the Glock. since I am issued a Glock this would be good for non lethal self defense and training purposes. more bang for the buck there. I have the M&P for when we had that gun in our holsters and loved it, I got the Walther PPQ because.....well it is a Walther PPQ, ( and LOVE IT). I do wish they would come out with a Glock 19 Gen 5 like I am issued though. ( and of course you buy both the 17 and the 19 because you just have to). and I subscribed to your videos.
@@glennsammon4465 I tell you what Glen, I actually have a couple of those quick pierce TPM1 magazines in stock. I will try it in that Glock and let you know next week.
this one is really the best looking one of the bunch have you done any tests with pig skin (I can't see a lot of people volunteering for this test) to see what kind of damage these things will do ?
Have it, love it. Super accurate.....buuuutttt the quick piece mags are sketchy...super hard to piece the co2 and theres no charged indicator. My PPQ however charges every time. Better mags? Sharper spike? Idk. Get the PPQ homies.
Greets! Yep, the quick pierce mags are a good idea..in theory... but when you are dealing with a spring-loaded mag well, there is some play at the "inserted" position. You have to smack it good :) I do love the PPQ!
Greetings! They are actually quite simple to tear down and very easy to maintain. I’m going to shoot a short series of videos on all of them detailing how to clean them. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
I would tell you to verify the laws in your local areas but everywhere I’ve checked had no restrictions as these are not firearms. The only restrictions I was able to locate involved the ammunition. (The pepper balls)
Absolutely true! My thoughts were moving towards the sheer amount of powder you could spread with the rate of fire. I may test that in a future video with inert powder. You would certainly not fire one shot and hope :) Thanks for watching!
There's not a lot of wiggle room with the TPM1.. It is more or less as strong as it gets out of the box. You can use different ammo, of course, and that could affect the velocity and impact.
The TCP is higher and can be adjusted to a much higher fps (although you lose the ability to fire pepperballs as they simply explode in the barrel). The TPM1 is much easier to use, holster, conceal, and prep for firing. Either is fantastic though! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
There is an upgrade spring. Look forward in my videos for the upgrade of the T4e line. Shoot me an email at jonreynoldscts@gmail.com of you’d like some.
I have 2 of these. I buy a box of 25 or even 40, co2, because like YOU SAY, PRACTICE, and I do. But I literally have 1co2 im my mag with 8 hard steel rubber balls, oiled and punctured, for the last 3 months. This months disability check I'll buy more co2. But I'm confident that if I have to engage, I'll get full power from this 1 co2, in the mag. I carry my TPM1 every time I go out locally in my neighborhood, and a few times into the main city area depending on what neighborhoods I'm going through especially when I ride my E-scooter. I've only had to unholster one time as an irate man, big man , such as I am, 6ft 5, started advancing. When He saw what I had drawn, He immediately stopped and backed away. A few other times I just had to lift my shirt and show it, and got immediate respect. Most in my neighborhood, know that I do not walk alone. Things changed immediately because I have been picked on constantly and now those same people see me coming, they don't say anything, not even hello. Silence as I walk by,
Brother, this is exactly what I tell folks. The weapon itself is the first line of defense. Cowards tend to flee from force. They dont want someone who will fight back. Nicely done man!
One of my favorites and I own like 11 paint/riot/pepper ball pistols… LOVE the TPM1
Oh have I got more to show ya! Umarex is awesome! Stay tuned! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Yeah I like the fact you can have 8 shot loaded clips with fresh co2 ready to reload , but for devastating knock down power , I think the HDP 50 is a force definitely worth reckoning with right? You could def protect yourself with it
18:33 Love your "Ballet dancer stance". With the forward foot pointing with the heel up and the torso leaning back...🩰
ROFL! Nah, its my "get your butt out of the shot" stance :) Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
@@AlternateArmsSD Gee. That was quick. I was just about ready to click on 'subscribe' and go check the channel. Great video.
@@raybois ROFL = rolling on floor laughing. I found that stance rather funny too but I had to clear the shot for the camera :) I try to have fun doing the reviews :) I hope you enjoy the channel!
Those mags will hold a charge for over three weeks. I put dents into sheet metal with mine after air was in the mag for a solid 3 weeks.
You’re the first person I’ve mentioned this too.. I have had one punctured for about 6 weeks now. I’m going to wait for the 2 month mark and test it. :) Stay tuned :)
Same here. I've had the gas in my tpm1 for about 4months now. I'm too cheap to waste a new CO2 as long as it keeps shooting strong. Lol
I have 2 of these. I buy a box of 25 or even 40, co2, But I literally have 1co2 im my mag with 8 hard steel rubber balls, oiled and punctured, for the last 3 months. This months disability check I'll buy more co2. But I'm confident that if I have to engage, I'll get full power from this 1 co2, in the mag. I carry my TPM1 every time I go out locally in my neighborhood, and a few times into the main city area depending on what neighborhoods I'm going through especially when I ride my E-scooter. I've only had to unholster one time as an irate man, big man , such as I am, 6ft 5, started advancing. When He saw what I had drawn, He immediately stopped and backed away. A few other times I just had to lift my shirt and show it, and got immediate respect. Most in my neighborhood, know that I do not walk alone. Things changed immediately because I have been picked on constantly and now those same people see me coming, they don't say anything, not even hello. Silence as I walk by.
Great Channel. Huge fan of Umarex myself. I have two HDP.5-0 for home defense with red pepper/ riot balls and just picked up the Walther PPQ with the same ammo to keep in my car. The .43 is no joke and I would not want to get shot with either gun if I was a criminal.
Thanks!! Yes indeed. I’m quickly becoming a Umarex fan! They put out a heck of a product! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Hey Jon... Ross here.. i figure ou must be on vacations now and have not had time to reply to my email... when you can please let me know your thoughts... thanks
Thanks, looking forward to checking out a few more videos to help with my decision.
Thanks! The nice thing is that you can't really do wrong (At least from what I've seen). I do have a few more coming up though and a head-to-head with the ,43 cals shortly! Thanks!
I'm thinking about one of these when I'm on my horse for loose dogs. Bright pink paint maybe.
That’s a great idea!
Any time I'm im Cancun looking for a gf...the package def counts.
Heh ok :)
One for one exacts Glock 17 replicas are now available. I’ve also the Umerex Smith & Wesson .43 Cal CO2 pistol. They all do the same job, but the quality of the Glock is A1, no rattles etc.
ABSOLUTLEY! I ordered one to review but it hasn't arrived yet. As soon as it does, I'll fire it up (no pun intended). Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
I wasn’t gonna buy the glock, I didn’t think they could possibly get better. God damn was I wrong lmao. The glock 17 gen 5 is a stellar marker. Top tier.
@@chriszimmerman9737 Yes indeed! Coming soon for review :)
@@AlternateArmsSD excited to hear your thoughts. I’m really not a glock fan boy. I have zero skin in that right and don’t care lol. I want functional and intuitive and quality. I figured I’d be ripped off seeing the price, I would buy another now.
Hey John another great video your my favourite channel when it comes to reviewing these pepperball guns. There is another .43 cal you will definitely want to check out, the tpm1 resembles a glock for sure, but the new .43 cal glock 17 gen 5 t4e is unreal it is identical to the real thing, it is actually licensed by glock, comes in an authentic glock case, and is made in Germany from top grade materials including a real CNC machined slide! you gotta get that one bro! You'll love it!
Funny you should say that….. Stay tuned :)
@@AlternateArmsSD will do!
Any videos coming up to modify the .43 cal pistols.? Great videos!
@@isghaakjattiem5954 Many are coming ! I have inventory on its way. I have a few interesting tests planned for the 43s as well. Thanks for watching!
@@AlternateArmsSD perfect. Can't wait
It's funny how you didn't believe that if you puncture the seal and left the cartridge in there that it would stay and not leak and then a video or two later you change your mind and had the cartridge in the mag punctured and had it sitting for a long time and realized that nothing leaked and you had perfect power in the cartridge after leaving the magazine punctured in the weapon
Hey man, that's why we test. Just because you CAN do something doesn't necessarily means you SHOULD. While it is possible to keep them charged, they are susceptible to temperature and humidity changes, leaking seals, lack of periodic maintenance, and unnecessary stress on the internal components. A quick pierce magazine solves all of those issues. Besides, folk should be practicing with their launchers often replacing the C02 with a fresh canister for day to day use.
That being said, I have kept a Walther PPQ mag charged for over a year and it held pressure. However, that was in a controlled environment and temperature.
Great review ! Hope you had a great new years !
I did indeed man. Hope yours was great too! We’re going to do a little bit more burger farming tonight :-)
Late to the party. Just began looking into purchasing a less lethal pistol. However, I can't find any .43 caliber pepper balls. Are pepper balls made in this caliber? This was a helpful video. I just returned my BYRNA. I could actually purchase this pistol plus two mags and plenty of ammo and still be under the price for the BYRNA which is currently $399
Actually.... I do have a good person I'm vetting now for the .43 cals. Give me a week and Ill post an update and a link for purchases. These things are very nasty customers. Thanks for watching!
@@AlternateArmsSD thank you for your reply. I look forward to the update!
Thank you for the great videos. Have fun. Greetings from France.
My pleasure Brother! Have a great weekend!
great video jon
Thanks man! I tell you, I’m becoming rather fond of these things :-)
Got the ppq and LOVE it.
Yes indeed, they definitely seem to have their stuff together :-) I have a few more coming up that will blow your mind :-) thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Watching some old reviews as I look at my options in addition to the hdr68.
Did you ever test how long these/the walther/glock hold co2 for.
I had a cart in a HDR that lasted gased a dry fire shot every 3 days for at least 2 month and iv had something setup firing once a week for 3 months. (11j uk spec paintball pressure stock internals)
@@jediknight1294 hey brother, that’s an interesting story actually. I had one of these punctured for well over a year and it held charge. However, it was in a stable environment, temperature hardly fluctuated, and it wasn’t moved around a whole lot. My suggestion would be to either get a magazine or, if you were going to use a standard magazine, change it out at least every other week. Do you wanna make sure your full power if you ever actually need it.
@AlternateArmsSD my plan honestly is to eventually have a couple of things.
Have one dedicated for social work, setup with a valve mod and a few other things. Due to the position these things hold under UK law being quite vague, it's either 7.5 or 11j with the 11j markers getting harder to find. So my plan is reversible modifications and spare parts. Carry isn't legal as far as anyone's been able to work out off your own land. Though holsters and similar are still something I'm working on professionally.
The rest setup for the force on force training, SFX and gaming uses.
I have the 68 setup at the moment for delivering a 'blood' effect for Set Pieces for the Interactive Theatre stuff I do (looks amazing for the audience when someone in the middle of the room drops having taken a chest hit on a dress shirt with a stage blood filled paintball) and am setting it up to run with custom built 15 bb shells as a 'taurus judge' at interactive theatre/larp events (eye pro required using mix of blank firing guns, airsoft and these realistic paintball guns
The 43 walther ppq, has been used most when I'm teaching Weapon Retention, grappling and disarming in Classes, it's paintball level velocity so easy insurance wise . The way a 11j 43 hits isn't miss able in the way that airsoft or nerf are and because it's blowback the issues of muzzle contact and manipulation of the skide while grappling to prevent firing can be shown and allows a really easy way to explain why a lot of the 'Detroit Urban Survival Tactics' style stuff is garbage.
that is my fav GUN so far for sure
I knew you’d like it :)
Works well with the original spring
Indeed it does! Both seemed to be very close the same strength. (I’m sure I’m there is a minor difference but it was very small) Thanks for watching!
Always enjoy watching your videos.you are the only one with honest reviews
@@tomsmith3987 Thanks man! That means the world to me. Have a great weekend!
Hi Jon those springs you sent me are awesome I was wondering is there softer springs to make it even more powerful?
No, those are the only option that consistently work.
Hi Jon,
What is your website url? Sorry, but I can't seem to find it..
Thank you
Hey hey! It’s www.alternatearmsselfdefense.com
Walther PPQ is dope too. UMAREX is legit af
Where to get that magazine that will allow me to charge unit when bi want to use it.
They are getting hard to fine brother, they discontinued the TPM one. Let me check and see if I have one at the shop and I’ll let you know.
I have reserved the Glock 17 Gen5 T4E just a few days ago. Now I am looking for a holster and ballistic ammo n pepper balls. Your suggestion.
Any Glock 17 holster will actually work. I have used several by the company called gun and flour and they’ve all been fantastic. As far as the ammo, I have a video coming up soon using some different types of round you want to look at.
@@AlternateArmsSD thank you for your prompt reply and input.
Also quick piercing mags
It looks like you might be into RC trucks too .I see a few on the counter .
I do indeed ;) My son and I ran an RC booth here for about a year (Until he opened his airsoft field). I still have my upgraded Summit that I take out from time to time ;)
Awesome video as usual!! Thank you sir
Thanks man!! I really enjoyed this one :) Thanks for watching!
What is the cost. Thank you Todd
Hiya Todd! The TPM1 has been discontinued in favor of the Glock 17 gen 5. I have a video up on it. Take a peek. If you'd like one, shoot me an email! Jonreynoldscts@gmail.com
You Swiss cheesed that skull John
Skully has a rough job for sure :)
Are the aluminum. 43 balls a good option
Yes they are. I have also tried the 43 caliber steel versions and they work as well. However, I’m a little concerned about steel wearing out the seals.
Thank you glade you done the Gen 5 glock velocity I was fixing to buy it but velocity way to low it seemed to me the first glock you done had a impressive punch
Hey what's good bro! I'm a huge fan of ur TH-cam channel, and is a reference for me cause I've decided to buy a M4E .43 for keep me training, because I was in my home country army for a long time... Also, I think to have it as option at self defense besides my real fire arm.
But I'm pretty undecided between the Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 and de Walther PDP Compact, I love the look of both, but, how I've not tried any of them I don't know which one to pick.
I would like ur personal opinion as an expert in this topic and recommend me one of these excellent pistols.
Greetings from a Venezuelan Citizen living in Atlanta.
Greetings! Thanks man! Wait till you see what I have coming for you guys :) OK, the .43 cal launchers (Smith, Glock, M&P, and Walthers) are great for training but if youre planning on using them for self defense you need to install the mod spring for the power increase and you MUST run a high quality pepper round. The kinetic energy just isnt there to count on them if the target is wearing heavy clothing. (In a tshirt, they are nasty though) or if you score a "soft spot" hit (Groin, knee, throat, face, or head).
The HDP50 compact is a .50 cal and can be modified easily to around 20J. That will put a hurting on someone for sure BUT you are limited to 4 rounds in the magazine and 8G Co2 carts.
You might want to look at the salt supply S2, pepperball trp, or the Byrna. They are all great options as well.
Thanks for watching!
Jon
www.alternatearmsselfdefense.com
@@AlternateArmsSD Yo bro! Thanks for ur reply, I want a T4E just because I'm an ex military, and I know very well that "The look" of a self defense arm is 50% of the work done, and the realistic look of these markers are a huge deterrent element! Besides, I'm a pretty good shooter, 3 times National Champion in the "National Military Forces Games" in my home country, so, I'm not expecting to shoot anybody to the legs or stomach, my target is from the chest up! And with a 8 shots round of good pepper balls it's good enough to stop someone who doesn't have a lethal gun threatening me or my loved ones. Besides, I want this pistol to keep me oiled practicing without lose a kidney buying real ammo.
That's why I asked for your opinion about the 2 Previously mentioned markers, and OBVIOUSLY I want to do the mod of the magazines with you, I only need to know price and procedure to do it.
Now let's see what it does after some modifying!
So sad when they discontinued this model. When the Glock17 came out, this one just faded into the sunset.
Yes brother that pelegun oil is key, I use it on every cartridge, it helps lube the internals and keep the seals protected and prolongs the life of them! I’m new to this channel this is my first visit, I love all the circuit boards on the wall! What are they from?
Thanks man!! All of the computers and game systems around the edge I have owned from the mid 1970s through the early 90s (I have kept them for the last 45 years). All of the boards on the wall are from different clients over the past 30 years and each one has a personal story. I tell those stories on our podcasts now and then :) Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
What brand .43 steel balls are best to use and what oil do you use on the Co2 tip
The steel balls that I use our unbranded. You can actually buy them in bulk on Amazon. However, I find the aluminum balls fly faster and seem to have a better impact. As far as the oil, I have used pell gun oil in the past, but lately I’ve been using the T4E marker oil. Thanks for watching!
Wait, people use these for self defense? Like to carry?
This is actually I’m much older video brother. Look forward in my video streaming you’ll see the more powerful launchers.
Is this 7.5 joules
Yes it is. It fires between 280-300FPS depending on weather conditions, ammo, and CO2 pressure. Its a fantastic launcher! Ill have a comparison of the .43 caliber launchers coming very soon. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
@@dpatto9925 Thank you! I love my channel and I will always strive to make it better for you! :) Have a great weekend!
Hello, Is the warning message on the right side of the gun permanent or a sticker? I'm kind of thinking about getting TPM1 but do not like the ugly warning label on it. How come the others do not have this?
Alas, its permanent. You might be able to use some denatured alcohol to remove the paint though. (I haven't tried as it doesn't show when holstered)...
@@AlternateArmsSD I know it sounds trivial, but it's a OCD thing. Lol Thanks!
Hello. As I mentioned before I don't have one of these at present. I enjoy the videos and learning things. I did notice that there are aftermarket grip covers to enhance your grip for these pistols as sold for the actual firearm. If you were to look at them I think they will cover that lettering on certain pistols such as the PPQ. Look it up there around $20 or less they're self-adhesive I'm not suggesting you do that but it's a possibility that this idea would cover the lettering you are referring to. Take care.
I used a sharpie and colored it black, looks a bit better
Cool I want the hdx 68 40 joul
I’m working on getting one of those now!! That’s one mean customer! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
So, will the oil, how long can you keep a punchered canister in for? 1 to 2 months ? I'm new to all this. Thanks in advance.
Greetings!! I have had one pressurized for 12 months. I occasionally fire a round through the chrono and I haven’t seen any loss of pressure. Of course, over time the seals can wear (and can be replaced). There’s also a magazine available for all of the T4 line that allows you to puncture the cylinder when you draw the weapon. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Where can I purchase one or similar pistol 🔫?
If your in Fort Worth, I have them in my shop. Elsewhere, I have links below :) Thanks for watching!
Nice looking one there! I got a question, what kind of oil are you supposed to use in the working parts of the gun? Would 3-in-one oil work?
I use a small amount of silicon spray on the magazine from time to time and a VERY small amount of gun oil on the slide. They are very low maintenance.
3 in one.... NO
Please use a pure silicone spray or something like Pellgun or RWS chamber oil.
The rubber seals need the right lubricates or they rot.
Will that take real Glock or automatic magazine with real Bullets?
Greets! Nope, there is no “chamber” in these. The magazine contains the pressure release valve that sends the round down the barrel. Have a great week!
I wish the chrono was out too make this review just so much better if your planning on buying the product great video
I buy everything for the channel myself. I improve it as I can afford it. I have plans, but budgets don’t allow everything Id like to do yet.
@@AlternateArmsSD true especially with inflation FJB how much was the chrono in your newer videos
@@fierrolisto3281 Not too much. I actually have a video of it up. It’s the one that most TH-camrs were using.
Hello, not sure if it was mentioned, but how many shots can you get out of one 12g CO2? You did mention you shot another 2 or 3 more full mags, but did you find a cut off point with that?
I was actually able to get 3 full before I noticed any drop off. It went flat during the 4th. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Hi, thanks for your vids. Does umerex make a .43 compact?
Not that I know of BUT the PPQ is very small compared to the TPM1. There is a recent video up about it. They DO list a compact CD50 (Which I've had on order for 2 months) and I will review it when it arrives. Thanks for watching!
Hello, Nice video and I enjoy your enthusiasm and it's very well explained. Does the blowback on this pistol have any issue firing a pepper ball? I thought maybe it may disperse back at you with blowback action or is it ok to fire those? I am new to any gun type and don't yet own any so trying to understand. I'm thinking of buying this one for self defense as a non lethal option. Or would I be better off with a higher caliber? Thanks!
Interesting you would say that. That was one of the things I tested with some practice pepper balls after the video was over. I had absolutely no breakage whatsoever. The blow affect appears to only strike the valve in the magazine itself and the rounds are securely held within the magazine itself. As far as a higher caliber, I’m going to be doing a head to head video using pepper balls on all three calibers we’ve tested so fat (.43, .50, and the .68). I have multiple videos of each of the calibers on my channel. Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
funny thing is I cant find this on Umarex's web site.
There's actually a reason for that. The TPM1 was discontinued in favor of the glock 17 Gen 5.
@@AlternateArmsSD well I here that there is a quick pierce mag in the works for the Glock. so when it comes out I think I will buy them as well as the Glock. since I am issued a Glock this would be good for non lethal self defense and training purposes. more bang for the buck there. I have the M&P for when we had that gun in our holsters and loved it, I got the Walther PPQ because.....well it is a Walther PPQ, ( and LOVE IT). I do wish they would come out with a Glock 19 Gen 5 like I am issued though. ( and of course you buy both the 17 and the 19 because you just have to). and I subscribed to your videos.
@@glennsammon4465 I tell you what Glen, I actually have a couple of those quick pierce TPM1 magazines in stock. I will try it in that Glock and let you know next week.
ok, will you do a video on that? it would be nice if it fully fits and functions.
this one is really the best looking one of the bunch have you done any tests with pig skin (I can't see a lot of people volunteering for this test) to see what kind of damage these things will do ?
Heh yeah there is a shortage of folks willing to take a shot or two :) (Certainly from the pepper balls)
Have it, love it. Super accurate.....buuuutttt the quick piece mags are sketchy...super hard to piece the co2 and theres no charged indicator. My PPQ however charges every time. Better mags? Sharper spike? Idk. Get the PPQ homies.
Greets! Yep, the quick pierce mags are a good idea..in theory... but when you are dealing with a spring-loaded mag well, there is some play at the "inserted" position. You have to smack it good :) I do love the PPQ!
how would i go about cleaning the t4e glock????
Greetings! They are actually quite simple to tear down and very easy to maintain. I’m going to shoot a short series of videos on all of them detailing how to clean them. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
I wish you would try the smith and Wesson T4E for us
So strange you would say that!!!!!! Stay tuned next week :) Just sayin… :)
Can felons carry these for self protection??
I would tell you to verify the laws in your local areas but everywhere I’ve checked had no restrictions as these are not firearms. The only restrictions I was able to locate involved the ammunition. (The pepper balls)
How hard is skullys head ?.
Hes printed at 15% infill for the T4E launchers. Hes HARD. Im about to have them for sale on my shop as well. Im printing like mad now ;)
The 43 cal. wouldn't have the pepper capacity like the 68. cal..I like the gun tho.Great video.
Absolutely true! My thoughts were moving towards the sheer amount of powder you could spread with the rate of fire. I may test that in a future video with inert powder. You would certainly not fire one shot and hope :) Thanks for watching!
Try the steel balls too
Funny you should mention that :) Stay tuned!
I wonder how many joules if it is modded
There's not a lot of wiggle room with the TPM1.. It is more or less as strong as it gets out of the box. You can use different ammo, of course, and that could affect the velocity and impact.
@@AlternateArmsSD how many rounds can you get before you need a new co2 tank
@@fierrolisto3281 around 5 full mags on rubber riot balls. A bit less on aluminum
@@AlternateArmsSD each mags holds how many rounds ?
Try riot balls or nylon jaw breakers
Oh, I have plans :) Thanks!!
What was the fps of this like vs the Pepper bal tcp's fps?
Never mind I saw where you were goin to do another head to head video. SUBBED!
The TCP is higher and can be adjusted to a much higher fps (although you lose the ability to fire pepperballs as they simply explode in the barrel). The TPM1 is much easier to use, holster, conceal, and prep for firing. Either is fantastic though! Thanks for watching and welcome to the family!
Nice
Yeah, it’s the forerunner to the Glock 17 gen 5. It’s a great weapon!
225 fps ???
Heavier steel infused riot balls.
We See nothing ?
What do you mean?
Are there any mods available to boost the power?
There is an upgrade spring. Look forward in my videos for the upgrade of the T4e line. Shoot me an email at jonreynoldscts@gmail.com of you’d like some.