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Tokyo Marui PC356 HGHU By koolbud626 Published: December 7, 2003 PrintEmail
Although the Tokyo Marui Mk. 23 is known as the springer of the springers, it's bulky size does not attract people like me who don't want to look forever to find a holster to fit, let alone having a hand that is big enough for it. That led me to the fairly new PC356 HGHU. I was looking at other possibilities: Glock 17, M8000 Cougar, and Ruger KP85. I finally decided on a PC356.
Appearance
TM has done another great job with the realism of this gun. The silver finish on the parts of the frame is very realistic and makes the gun look nice. Though there aren't too many metal parts, the metal spring guide rod is nice. There are nice trademarks on the slide, frame, grips, and the ejection port cover. Sights are quite nice but I wish they had some white
markings on them like my KSC Glock 19. Magazine looks very realistic and holds 30 rounds. One thing I'm not too impressed about- the grip. I know that this is the exact replica of the real steel gun but compared to the grip of a Glock 19, this definitely is not a La-Z-Boy for my hand.
Function
The PC356 is a great gun, on par with the Mk. 23 but beats it in magazine capacity. Although loading 30 rounds in the mag takes a while, I found it easier than trying to load 22 rounds into a UHC M9. Slide pull is somewhat short but it isn't smooth. Being a double-action pistol, after you cock the slide, the trigger pull is short and precise, great for accuracy. The real safety is not functional but after the slide is cocked, the real slide lock acts as a safety when you push it up.
Performance
Basic performance is almost as same as a Mk. 23, being a 3rd generation and all, except without the bulky size. This gun seems to amaze me more and more. I've just had a spring skirmish with some of my friends and this gun
really shines. Great accuracy even at 40'+ and amazing capability of hitting moving targets at 25' seems to amaze me. Playing against some well known and well performing springers, (UHC M9, KWC 1911-A1 Ultra Grade, KWC Glock 17, etc.) it's where this gun really shines. The accuracy, power, and the 30 round mag all adds to total domination. Having to load almost 1.5 times less than the UHC M9 and 2.5 times less than the KWC's, the skirmish was won before it even started. This gun really has potential to go against the Mk. 23 but I have yet to see. It definitely won't be effective against GBB's and AEG's though.
Overall
Great accuracy and power off of a gun smaller than a Mk. 23 is nice. I have yet to get the 1911 Government though. It's great for springer only skirmishes and would definitely be first choice over the Mk. 23 anyday. This gun deserves a 4.5/5, with .5 points taken off because of it's frame design (not TM's fault though) and the not-so-smooth slide (which I will definitely fix it with some silicone oil).
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