Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
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Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
If you could switch out the grips on the HFC it looks like they'd be identical!
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Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
Great comparison shots, man! And lovely collection you have!
I have the HFC and the standard Webley as well, both are pretty great.
Used to have the long barrel Tanaka, but I sold it.
I have the HFC and the standard Webley as well, both are pretty great.
Used to have the long barrel Tanaka, but I sold it.
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Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
The HFC has long been a great close enough. As you show with the side by sides (thanks ), both guns have very similar profiles. The HFC is based on the K frame (.38 caliber) vs the N frame (.45 caliber) the Tanaka is based on.
This is a good article explaining the difference in frame sizes.
https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns ... ame-types/
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This is a good article explaining the difference in frame sizes.
https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns ... ame-types/
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
Thank you! Well I was hoping for a M1917 “Bapty” to show up some day since 2007 or so…. And here we are…
Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
Oow, nice !!! Great to read!Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:52 pm
This is a good article explaining the difference in frame sizes.
https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns ... ame-types/
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
I must say that the quality of the Tanaka is far supreme to the HFC. Also the handle on the HFC is quite “wobbely” and “squeaky” .
When you pick up de Tanaka it just feels sturdier and all is on point.
When you pick up de Tanaka it just feels sturdier and all is on point.
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Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
Well, of course, the price point is also a big difference.
The HFC is on the lower end of finishing definitely. Somehow it was better quality than I expected for the price, though.
The Tanaka also features quite nice markings, makes it look really authentic.
The HFC is on the lower end of finishing definitely. Somehow it was better quality than I expected for the price, though.
The Tanaka also features quite nice markings, makes it look really authentic.
Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
Indeed. And as shown the HFC got the looks .
I’m going test the weathering on the HFC. This should make it even better!
I’m going test the weathering on the HFC. This should make it even better!
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Re: Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B
I think you can use some hot-glue to make the grips and grip weights more robust.