Raiders Tanaka m1917 Bapty vs. HFC HG-131B

[Mikeynts]

Hello there,


So perhaps a comparison can show you both replica revolvers.

So here you can check the Tanaka Smith & Wesson M1917 Bapty (Fire Cap Gun) and the Airsoft Replica HFC HG-131B

Including a size comparison to the Webley MKVI(also Airsoft)

As you can see. The HFC is an nice substitute!!

[mr_alex]

If you could switch out the grips on the HFC it looks like they'd be identical!

[bearbeast]

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.

[Indiana Jeff]

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/

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Mikeynts]

If you could switch out the grips on the HFC it looks like they'd be identical!

Yep!!

[Mikeynts]

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.

Thank you! Well I was hoping for a M1917 “Bapty” to show up some day since 2007 or so…. And here we are…

[Mikeynts]

This is a good article explaining the difference in frame sizes.

https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns ... ame-types/

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Oow, nice !!! Great to read!

[Mikeynts]

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.

[bearbeast]

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.

[Mikeynts]

Indeed. And as shown the HFC got the looks .

I’m going test the weathering on the HFC. This should make it even better!

[bearbeast]

I think you can use some hot-glue to make the grips and grip weights more robust.

[Mikeynts]

Indeederoo