Erik_MAA wrote:
Based on what you are describing, sounds like the HiCapa doesn't really fit your hand.
Rather than modify it, risk damaging it and/or losing all resale value, you might want to consider selling it and replacing it with a TM1911 variant like the M1911a1 or MEU. There are a number of manufacturers who make similar guns, WETech, KJW, KWA all make decent M1911s. The HiCapa is essentially an M1911 with a double-stack frame installed.
If you really want to mod the HiCapa you should be able to find a shorter trigger for it (I'd look for an M1911a1 trigger). They make metal slides for the HiCapa, as well as the M1911s I mentioned before.
For reliability I would recommend a hammer spring; my HiCapa and other M1911s tend to have trouble blasting the valve in hot weather. The hammer spring upgrade fixed that. You can also get a modified recoil spring to make the slide cycle faster, but it won't lock open on the last shot. Improved hop bucking and a titebore barrel can also make a difference with a pistol.
Increasing FPS with gas guns is kinda wonky. Instead I'd focus on increasing range and accuracy - a new hop bucking and barrel will get you there.
Agreed.
As far as fps goes, check heavier weight bbs, some gas pisotls have a degree of joule creep in them, naturally, and you might find a weight that increases the joules, albeit at a slower fps.
I would recommend the Elite Force 1911s, as they have rebuild kits for everything on the gun, and they aren't very expensive. I had to get a hammer rebuild kit and it cost me $40.00 including installation because I refuse to work on gas guns.