I have one cosmetic sourcing question with a couple of associated technical questions:
Is there any front end kit/compensator/frame combination that could be added to a TM hi capa to give it the same look and layout as a WA 4.3 Pro Killer, such as this?
http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=91132
Not necessarily exactly like that, but I'm thinking mainly of a shorter 4.3 slide with a fixed barrel/front section which brings it closer to a 5.1 in length.
From the standpoint of building a competition pistol, would it be possible to fix the inner/outer barrel to a front end block attached directly to the frame?
My reasoning is, a setup like this keeps a lighter 4.3 slide to have a very quick cycle time and reduced recoil, while maintaining a longer sight radius (if the front sight is placed on the front block rather than the slide) and barrel.
As far as fixing the inner barrel to the frame through the front block, if possible, this should help to maintain consistency when using optics mounted to the frame, wouldn't it?
Does the inner/outer barrel assembly need to remain floating for proper function? It's semi-rigidly held to the frame at the chamber end, yes?