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Beforehand, I would like to thank Highlander Gears for allowing me to review this product off their shelves, and with a price tag of RM420.00, they can rest assure that this baby will be handled extra carefully while in my care. So, without further ado, let's get on with the review.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Box</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-xyXF7yI/AAAAAAAAAxs/PcQQCW-912c/s1600-h/DSC01977.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-xyXF7yI/AAAAAAAAAxs/PcQQCW-912c/s320/DSC01977.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396999859759083298" border="0" /></a><br /></div>At first glance, one would be forgiven to think that from the packaging itself that this product is a Made-in-Taiwan kinda deal. I say this because Big Dragon has indeed spent a bit of time in the packaging quality, and as we all know, if a company can spend that extra special attention and money to the packaging of a product, then normally the quality of the product is indeed worth every sen you pay for it. Coming in with an all-black box, the attention to detail is quite an achievement for a China product. But enough about the box. It is the insides that we really want to know about.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Gist</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-EBAwt2I/AAAAAAAAAxM/1HBvrqq1r5g/s1600-h/DSC01973.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-EBAwt2I/AAAAAAAAAxM/1HBvrqq1r5g/s320/DSC01973.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396999073417967458" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">*Initial view</span><br /></div><br />Inside the beautiful box is not surprisingly the chrony, a Chinese-English manual, a wall charger and an extension tube. At first glance, the chrony looks smaller than the XCortech, but I will have to wait till tonight to compare them side by side. Holding the chrono though belies its real quality; it has that distinct toughness or rigid feel to it. Like an armoured car. No, scratch that, it feels more like an Abrams.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-Ecc8WlI/AAAAAAAAAxU/lRfbX-flZ88/s1600-h/DSC01974.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-Ecc8WlI/AAAAAAAAAxU/lRfbX-flZ88/s320/DSC01974.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396999080783927890" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-size:85%;">*Front view<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-Ez8AR3I/AAAAAAAAAxc/RRwf4ka5upM/s1600-h/DSC01975.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX-Ez8AR3I/AAAAAAAAAxc/RRwf4ka5upM/s320/DSC01975.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396999087088224114" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">*Back view<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Some technical details for techno junkies out there:</span><br /><br />Rate of Fire Range: 0-3600rpm<br />Muzzle Velocity Range: 2-600m/s or 7-2000fps<br />Joules Range: 0-100J<br />Distance Measurement at 1m height: 0-250m<br />Error Variance: <1.5%></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com111tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-26714068729677708752009-10-26T12:23:00.000-07:002009-10-27T22:08:37.947-07:00AK47 AIMS Full ReviewReview: Vega Force Company AIMS<br />Author: <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Trigger Tigger @ TigerSniper</span><br /><br />My dream has come true. I have to be honest with you all that I have harboured deep feelings of owning a high-end replica and frankly, I didn’t think that it was ever going to happen. Until now. To top it all of, it was an AK47 variant, which I think by now all of you here, my brothers in arms, know that I have always fancied. So here it is my great honour to present to you all my new comrade, the VFC AK47 AIMS.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Table of Contents</span><br />First Impressions<br />Real Steel History<br />Appearance/Feel/Build Quality<br />Internals<br />Performance<br />Accessories and Modifications<br />Pros & Cons<br />The Final Word<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX7sqFQWlI/AAAAAAAAAxE/a1Sdl0578Tc/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SuX7sqFQWlI/AAAAAAAAAxE/a1Sdl0578Tc/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396996473102555730" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span>1. First Impressions<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Being a relatively new condition second-hand item, I thought that the condition would be kinda iffy. I honestly did not put much expectations upon receipt but I looked on the bright side of things, namely owning a classic Kalashnikov piece. But, upon opening the box (which is mainly red in colour, very patriotic of those commies), I was greeted with a sight that I didn’t even knew I had. One word to describe the experience; “Wow”… As I gently lifted her up from her deep slumber, she weighed quite a bit, but nothing unmanageable.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">I was used to carry heavy pieces into battle, so it was ok. But the sight of the laminated wood and full STEEL receiver, outer barrel, gas tube, magazine and other parts was ASTOUNDING. Not a single part of it is pot metal externally. This rumour is confirmed. Heck, even the rivets and tiny round knob on the selector switch is steel. It also has full markings on the selector as well as the infamous Izmash markings with serial number on the left side of the receiver. I am very pleased indeed!!! Somehow it kinda justifies the price I had to fork out for the AIMS. You can imagine how happy I was at this point.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">At this point I couldn’t care less about the other things that came in with the replica but I’ll slipped them in here too. An Intellect 9.6V stick battery and…. That’s it.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">2.</span> </span>Real Steel History<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The AIM is a Romanian-produced version of the Soviet-Designed AKM assault rifle. It is used by the military in a service rifle role in addition to a side-folding stock AKM variant This rifle is chambered in 7.62x39 caliber. The acronym is a translation from the Russian AKM. It is outwardly identical to the Soviet version, except for the addition of a forward handgrip.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Variants</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">-</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The initial Romanian copies of the AK-47 were faithful copies of the Soviet milled Type 3 receiver (See AK-47, Receiver development history). When Romania switched to stamped receivers, following the advances of the USSR with the AKM, the new rifle was designated the AIM. The Soviet AKM and AKMS are distinguished only by an underfolding stock, and the Romaian AIM and AIMS, respectively, follow this convention. The only further distinction is a forward handgrip on each model. The photo on the right shows an AIM. The forward pistol-grip on the AIMS differs in that it curves backwards, allowing the underfolding stock to be completely retracted.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Garda Versions</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">-</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The most-produced variation of this rifle is that of the 'Garda' designation, produced for the Romanian Patriotic Guards. These rifles have a letter 'G' engraved on the left side of the rear sight block. The civil guard versions are modified by the removal of the sear and the modification of the disconnector to be semi-automatic only. Tens of thousands of these have been imported into the United States and sold as 'parts kits' (the receiver is destroyed by torch-cutting per BATF regulations - without the receiver, the kit is no longer legally considered a firearm). They are colloquially known among firearms enthusiants as "Romy G's".</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">3. Appearance/Feel/Build Quality<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Like I mentioned above, the appearance is astounding. The weight is very, very realistic, albeit I have never lifted the real thing before to actually make a scientific comparison, but at this juncture, who cares? The laminated wood is beautiful with a much better finish compared to Kalash/Boyi's AK wood furniture. The full markings, the steel body, the tightness of the moveable parts is already worth more than half of what I paid for!!!</span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br />For this category alone I’ll give it a 10/10.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">4. Internals<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Being VFC, they advertised that they did not copy the Tokyo Marui or any other companies when it comes to disassembly and quality. They were right. As I have never disassembled a VFC before, I was initially a bit afraid to actually opening her up. So I searched the net and unfortunately, the only site that shows the actual VFC AIMS disassembly (on FILAKAirsoft) is disabled due to a possible malware. Bummer. It means I had to discover her myself.</span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><br />The disassembly is totally different from a TM or TM clone AK47/74/variant. I have to say that it is also much, much simpler. The following photos will describe the disassembly.</span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br />Note: At this juncture, I am unable to post the disassembly because I have some personal problems to attend to. Sorry for the inconvenience. I shall complete this section when the time comes as I have two other AEGs I need to work on for my customers, a DBoys M4 CQBR and a G&G UMP.</span><br /><br />5. Performance<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The VFC AIMS came in stock, which should be shooting around 310-315fps, as stated in websites everywhere. Visual inspection upon shooting on 0.25g bbs put it in the low 300fps’. As I didn’t have a chrono with me at that time, I used the PMC method, and on 0.20g bbs, it made a clear hole on one side and almost went through the other side too, which puts it around 290fps – 310fps. But the ROF was crazy on 11.1V Firefox 12c though!</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">If there ever was a thing to note about the firing quality about this piece, it has to be the range and accuracy. Range was phenomenal, more than 250ft on 0.25g Golden Ball bbs!!! The accuracy was outstanding too, being more than capable of torso shots up to 200ft. Less work on these parts for me I guess!!!</span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><br />Truly, for the amount I paid for it, it does not seem to be wasted at all. In stock form, I am very impressed indeed.</span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><br />My rating for stock performance : 8/10; low stock fps, even for NWH standards, is just not my cup of tea though.</span><br /><br />6. Accessories and Modifications<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">After thinking about the performance I was thinking for the AIMS, I finally decided on two upgrades only, which are Accuracy and FPS. As I am strictly on 0.25g Golden Ball bbs, skirmishing with it would only cause a lot of Keanu Reeves clones on the battlefield. So my target is to increase it up to 360-380fps on 0.20g, which is just nice for close-in fire support role. So I plonked in the stock AGM M14 spring I had stashed away somewhere. I have to say it was the easiest spring upgrade I have ever done, because when I opened up the mechbox, everything, even the spring, did not go “sproing” all over the place. Even the Anti-Reversal latch did not jump out. So I promptly eased out the spring guide, switched the springs and voila, upgrade done. The factory shimming was fantastic. No overlube, no underlube. Quality. I can report that the VFC Version 3 mechbox is a CNC’ed mechbox, not the usual pot metal type you see in ACMs. It comes with 7mm plastic bushings though, but they look like they can handle the spring upgrade well so I didn’t bother changing them, as changing the bushings required me redo the shimmings, a prospect I did not want to do in a short space of time before gameday. At this note, I have to inform that prior to gameday, I had 5 AEGs I had to repair/overhaul/maintenance, so I did not have much time for my own AEGs. I hope you guys understand.</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">I changed the motor to a BigDragon M160 high-torque (short-shaft) from Highlander Gears, as I didn’t have the money buy the Systema Turbo motor… </span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Plonked in my last SCS nub and this thing is now a nail-driver. </span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">As it is an AK variant, there’s actually not much to upgrade externally. A scope would be ugly on an AK in my opinion, but if it helps me in my long distance shooting with, and it certainly has the accuracy to do it, I wouldn’t mind getting a nice Russian scope for it. Or maybe even a good BSA or Bushnell scope, which would kill some AK purists I know!!! Hahahahaha… </span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The scope mount is made of high quality steel, which would be able to take some abuse thrown at it, but due to “pokainess”, I’ll leave the idea of mounting optics on the VFC AIMS on the back of my upgrade plans at the moment.</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><br />Ratings : 9/10, the quality of the internals are to die for. It makes life so much easier. But because it is an AK variant, I would love to have a proper scope for it and not some Imperialist scopes on it, which also means more money and time.</span> </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />7. Pros & Cons<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); font-weight: bold;">Pros:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Dude, it’s a VFC.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Dude, it’s an AK.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Full markings beb!!! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Realistic weight, so for those with less-blessed biceps, go to the gym.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Fantastic externals and internals, NO POT METAL.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The laminated wood is of the highest quality, much better than Kalash’s or CYMA wood furniture.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Very accurate stock.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Range is unbelievable.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The EBB adds the coolness factor when skirmishing.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192); font-weight: bold;"><br />Cons:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">The EBB is worth disabling. Easy fix though.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Nothing else, really.</span><br /><br />8. The Final Word<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">In all the different types <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">of replicas I have worked on personally, I have to say this has to top it all. Outstanding is not even close to descr</span>ibing it. Externally it is full steel and real laminated wood, internally it is built like a tank. The hop-up is fantastic. Disassembly and reassembly is fast, with no wobble at all. Truly it justifies the price it demands.</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Get it if you can.</span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">On an extra note, I would love to have the CYMA CM0.50 AIMS side by side with it so that I can compare the two. But if CYMA has done it’s homework properly and followed the quality of the VFC AIMS, then I would highly recommend the CYMA’s clone offering too. CYMA is well known for it’s increasing quality of AK and AK variants for the past two years now, and so all evidence is showing that maybe this is the best time to grab hold of the clone while it is still available.</span><br /><br />After Battle Report<br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">Finally, last weekend I brought this baby of mine out for its test. First thing to report are the chrono results. This AIMS clocked in at 310-315fps on 0.25g Golden Ball bbs, which puts it around 360fps, right on the spot where I want it to be. The ROF though was a different story. Used a fully-charged 11.1V Firefox 12c batt, and the baby clocked in 1,340bbs per minute, which is roughly 22rps. As a comparison, SuperLobter’s P90 with a Systema Magnum motor clocked in at 1,680bbs per minute, which is around 28rps. Wow… I wonder what would happen if I use high-speed gears and 20c lipos… </span> <span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);"><br /><br />*Measurements were taken using Laylax XCortech</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">After getting used to using the scope on Apocalypse for shooting, I have to say that going back to iron sights for mid to long range shooting took a bit of getting used to again, but it was not much of a problem when getting shots in at midrange, which is 150ft to 200ft. The weight was still manageable after gameday finished. The sound of metal-on-metal clanking while on full-auto was very satisfying, albeit it gave my position away to everyone!!! Hahahaha… In short, I am very pleased with the VFC AIMS. This is my new baby and as the budget comes in again, I will definitely add more goodies into this replica.</span><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-62523915760861007302009-09-14T11:40:00.000-07:002009-09-14T11:47:24.151-07:00Practical M4 upgrade and maintenancethis is the continuation of the book before. sorry for the late posting. i really forget about it. so, just click the picture below and download it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/132609561/56495bf5/m4pt2.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://dc150.4shared.com/img/132609561/56495bf5/m4pt2.pdf" border="0" /></a><br /><br />however, for those who still not get the first chapter, click on the link below and download it.<br /><a href="http://airsoftlover.blogspot.com/2009/07/practical-m4-update.html">http://airsoftlover.blogspot.com/2009/07/practical-m4-update.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com159tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-10514180845582322402009-09-06T07:39:00.000-07:002009-10-27T22:08:46.289-07:00WE (Wei Ee) M1911A1 TacticalReview: Wei Ee M1911A1 Tactical<br />Author: PieceX (PIECEs in Xtion)<br /><br />Hello folks.<br />Here is a review on the “Wei Ee Tech (Short for WE) 1911 Tactical” that Redwolf have done a quick YouTube Review in their website and Youtube. If you check it in my previous thread on the<br />“Summary News of whats new and whats is coming out”, you will able to view the video of Redwolf quick review on the WE 1911 Tactical.<br />This is my first GBB review, so hope that if there is any typo, miss spelled or wrong grammar, I do truly regretted. Anyway this review will share with all 1911 lovers so hope you like it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Real Steel History</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The below is actually I took it from </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Wikipedia</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Type : Pistol</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Place of origin : United States</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Service history</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1) World War 1</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2) World War 2</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">3) Korean War</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4) Vietnam War</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Production history :</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Designed 1911 & 1927 (A1)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Number built Over 2 million Variants M1911A1,</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Specifications :</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Weight :</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">> 2.437lb (1,105g) empty, w/ magazine (FM 23–35, 1940)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Length :</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">> 8.25 in (210 mm)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Barrel length</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">> 5.03 in (127 mm) Government model</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">> 4.25 in (108 mm) Commander model</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">> 3.5 in (89 mm) Officer's ACP model</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Catridge : .45 ACP, .38 Super</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Action : Short Recoil Operation</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Muzzle Velocity : 830 ft/s (253 m/s)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Feed system : 7 rounds (standard-capacity magazine), +1 in Chamber</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Early history and adoption</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The M1911 pistol originated in the late 1890s, as a search for a suitable self-loading (or semi-automatic) handgun, to replace the variety of revolvers then in service. The United States of America was adopting new firearms at a phenomenal rate; several new handairsoft and two all-new service rifles (the M1892/96/98 Krag and M1895 Navy Lee), as well as a series of revolvers by Colt and Smith & Wesson for the Army and Navy were adopted just in that decade. The next decade would see a similar pace, including the adoption of several more revolvers and an intensive search for a self-loading pistol that would culminate in official adoption of the M1911 after the turn of the decade. (More info on how M1911A1 come about etc please do read through the weblink in Wiki). </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMW2glUPI/AAAAAAAAAuk/vSpX8sn6A-8/s1600-h/IMAG0007.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMW2glUPI/AAAAAAAAAuk/vSpX8sn6A-8/s320/IMAG0007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367072971870450" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box specification (As shown by a lot of website )</span><br />• WE Full Metal M1911A1 Tactical<br />• Built Material: Full Metal<br />• Magazine Capacity: 15+1 (Come with 2 magazine)<br />• Length: 218mm<br />• System: Gas Blowback / Hop Up adjustable<br />• Gas use : H134A, Green Gas, Top Gas supported<br />• Package Includes: (Gun, Magazine X 2, Manual, Box)<br />• Full size 1:1<br />• Weight 1175g<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">First Impressions<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMXtwf2TI/AAAAAAAAAu0/t4BzFFWPkrg/s1600-h/IMAG0009.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMXtwf2TI/AAAAAAAAAu0/t4BzFFWPkrg/s320/IMAG0009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367087802571058" border="0" /></a><br /></div>1. The WE black box packing have it’s logo and some description. There are 2 language on the side of the box which is English and Chinese. Outside look of the box does not look impressive. Any how, when you open the box, it is pack nicely with nice cloth covering as of what the picture showed you below.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMX_RAmEI/AAAAAAAAAu8/FANCMWxaAM4/s1600-h/IMAG0010.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMX_RAmEI/AAAAAAAAAu8/FANCMWxaAM4/s320/IMAG0010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367092502337602" border="0" /></a></div>2. Upon opening the box, the menu in low quality paper comes with English and Chinese. It does provide you a very detailed description and part’s numbering. The WE M1911A1 in the box already loaded with 1 magazine while another magazine is laid besides. The first look, it gives me some disappointment as the markings though is not very accurate and look fake. The other side of the M1911A1 it have WE logo …sigh…disappointed.<br />3. The WE M1911A1 Tactical is quite oily. It weight 1.1kg. Real M1911A1 weights 1.105kg, this WE M1911A1 weight 1.175kg. Close to the real one.<br />Once holding it, you feel the difference between a crappy Pot Metal and this WE metal. Any how I was told that WE Magazine always have the issue of expanding, required to clam it while not in use. Anyhow, will try to look into it and review it later.<br />4. Overall this WE M1911A1 Tactical in this category, I give a 8/10 because markings was not that done greatly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Appearance/Feel/Build Quality<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMYXpKkVI/AAAAAAAAAvE/-vas1-xR_Mo/s1600-h/IMAG0011.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMYXpKkVI/AAAAAAAAAvE/-vas1-xR_Mo/s320/IMAG0011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367099046105426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMu-Ri_pI/AAAAAAAAAvc/BPR6keQ5gmU/s1600-h/IMAG0014.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMu-Ri_pI/AAAAAAAAAvc/BPR6keQ5gmU/s320/IMAG0014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367487373147794" border="0" /></a><br /></div>1. Honestly speaking, reviewing a WE compared to JG is totally different. The appearance of the metal feel as mentioned earlier on the 1st impression, you know it is different from China’s Pot Metal. The texture is smooth, solid and heavy. Clocking WE is crispy and nice, compared to my TM M92F Clone(China brand). I am not sure what metal they use but looks good to me. Loaded with ET1000(Green Gas) and tested out 3 shot, the blowback is much more compared to the M92F Clone. Will Chrono it later.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM5lCIDDI/AAAAAAAAAv0/pORSQV0kims/s1600-h/IMAG0017.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM5lCIDDI/AAAAAAAAAv0/pORSQV0kims/s320/IMAG0017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367669576141874" border="0" /></a></div>2. Surprisingly is that it comes with a railing for you to put in laser or touch light. It scored points here which is without required to get any railing for WE, you can equip yourself laser and touch light.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMvpUVdzI/AAAAAAAAAvs/iFj-PB8nszI/s1600-h/IMAG0016.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMvpUVdzI/AAAAAAAAAvs/iFj-PB8nszI/s320/IMAG0016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367498927568690" border="0" /></a><br /></div>3. The front sight and rear sight is made of metal and come with night light dot guide as shown above.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMun7uwXI/AAAAAAAAAvU/I_XGCT7Kbn8/s1600-h/IMAG0013.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPMun7uwXI/AAAAAAAAAvU/I_XGCT7Kbn8/s320/IMAG0013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367481376063858" border="0" /></a><br /></div>4. The grip was well made, more comfortable compared to my M92F clone. Made of metal piece. End to end, the appearance/feel/external build quality as 9/10. It would score more if it have accurate markings.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Internals</span><br />1. The dissembler is show below. Easy to remove it out, internal piston guide is good quality metal. The metal slide is good quality metal as well. The hope up unit chamber inside is abs guide with metal build up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM6dpOLOI/AAAAAAAAAwE/3oMdnegyM2k/s1600-h/IMAG0019.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM6dpOLOI/AAAAAAAAAwE/3oMdnegyM2k/s320/IMAG0019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367684772506850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM6j-uJCI/AAAAAAAAAwM/k8YxlPOLiY8/s1600-h/IMAG0020.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM6j-uJCI/AAAAAAAAAwM/k8YxlPOLiY8/s320/IMAG0020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367686473294882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM7PlbcbI/AAAAAAAAAwU/hRysEjWxXFc/s1600-h/IMAG0021.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPM7PlbcbI/AAAAAAAAAwU/hRysEjWxXFc/s320/IMAG0021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367698178372018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPNDIHs_QI/AAAAAAAAAwc/8mkeq8yCU_I/s1600-h/IMAG0022.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPNDIHs_QI/AAAAAAAAAwc/8mkeq8yCU_I/s320/IMAG0022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378367833613597954" border="0" /></a><br />2. Rating for the internals I am giving 10/10. I believe I don’t have anything else to change on this baby except tight barrel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Performance</span><br />1. Tested it out on 10 bb’s with 1 catridge magazine fully charge. It have more power than any of my M92F clone using the ET-1000 (Green Gas). Unfortunately it fired in a loud bang. Like the WE M4 GBB, the firing cracks like a Chinese new year red fire cracker. ROF is high. Yet to get the chrono to test fps, mps and rof as it is with springfield.<br />2. So it does have an umph and shiokness (No such word, I know…)I am giving it a 9/10<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Accessories and Modifications</span><br />1. As you can see, the WE M1911A1 have the rail, you can equip it with Laser or torch light with ease. Nothing much you need to upgrade as it shot straight,and powerful. Just wondering what the CO2 magazine can do…hahaha…just kidding.<br />2. For Accessories and Modifications, I am giving it a 10/10 perfect score because it is almost perfect. You can put in laser and torch light without buying a rail.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pros:</span><br />WE M1911A1 shot straights, powerful.<br />It’s build in railing enable you to hook up laser or torch light without required to purchase railing<br />No wobbling entire piece good metal<br />You can put on WE CO2 Magazine…I think I read it in one of the forum (But not recommended)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cons:</span><br />Wrong markings, and WE logo is there..make it ugly on one side<br />Nothing much I can say…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FINAL WORD</span><br />Final word, if you are a M1911 fan, you may want to order the WE M1911A1 Tactical (Without Marking) version. I give it all average at 9.2/10 end to end.<br />Thank you for reading my review, I hope it helps you all on more or less in a way.<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-61894212120197687352009-09-02T08:10:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:51:33.614-07:00JG M4A1 GBBR<div style="text-align: left;">Here's the review on the JG M4A1 GBBR by KWP, on Arnies:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPUsQBXeTI/AAAAAAAAAwk/dT8blCmYIII/s1600-h/image78.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SqPUsQBXeTI/AAAAAAAAAwk/dT8blCmYIII/s320/image78.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378376236690536754" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(http://www.everything-airsoft.com)</span><br /></div>1. The Jing Gong M4 GBB rifle is another replica of the WA design.<br />Just like the AGM M4 GBB it's targeting the bottom segment of the market.<br />It's even a little more affordable than the AGM (e.g. at this date an undisclosed shop sells the JG for US$85 and the comparable 061 model from AGM for US$110, both plus shipping).<br /><br />2. First thing you notice is how much lighter the gun is compared to the AGM. Not only the gun itself because of the plastic body, but the 300g less weighing magazines are a tremendous difference (JG: 500g, AGM: 800g). The magazines from the outside are pretty much the same design, just the finish is a lighter gray. It also has the bolt stop selector switch allowing you to activate/deactivate the bolt stop function. The mags were a tight fit in the mag well, but were no problem to insert or take out. Pushing the mag release didn't make the mag fall by itself. Just wished there is more positive and noticable feedback when the mag has clicked into position. But no mag swelling or other problems. The BB spring is stronger which should benefit the bolt stop function (Bolt stop worked 100%). Filled with Green gas no leaking was noticed. If there is, it must be insignificant. At least I couldn't hear any hiss, nor did I experience any excessive performance inconsistencies while firing the gun or chronoing.<br /><br />3. The body is of reinforced plastic and makes a sturdy impression. The trademarks are a different story. Well, the trademarks themselves aren't that bad, but they are framed by a thin line that got onto it during the stamping process, I guess. That gives it all real cheap look.<br /><br />4. What about the metal parts? Pretty much the same as on the AGM. What should be metal is metal except for the receiver body and the buffer (which is also plastic in the AGM). The magnet test showed quite everything must be some kind of alloy, but to my surprise the magnet was attracted by two parts: the flash hider and the lower part of the carrying handle. The fire selector sits much tighter inside the receiver and needs some force to turn it, but clicks nicely into the positions and best of all is that you cannot accidentally push it out like on the AGM, it's a real tight fit. As expected all the internal mechanical parts are not steel. The bolt is made of black plastic fitted with a copper nozzle. I couldn't check the hopup yet, but looking down the barrel I could see the rubber protuding inside of it and it seemed to stay in that position. Turning the dial though didn't seem to show too much effect. But that needs to be tested more thoroughly.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bfv4PKYSoJ0&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bfv4PKYSoJ0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div>5. Worth mentioning is the bolt carrier does not have that tiny steel piece to reinforce the part of the bolt carrier that slams against the bolt stop. The bolt stop itself though has that steel piece, just like on the AGM, and is now spring loaded. Along with the strong magazine spring this seems to have ironed out the bolt stop malfunction some AGM users experienced. At least during my testing it always engaged after the last round shot or when thingying the gun on an empty mag.<br /><br />6. There's not much to say about the lower receiver parts at this point as this would require an endurance test to see if, how and when something breaks. But so far they look the same as in the AGM except for the bolt stop that is spring loaded now.<br />The recoil buffer is a black plastic piece and the recoil spring metal (and if it matters a shiny piece of metal resembling the looks of stainless steel which it certainly isn't).<br /><br />Edit: Yes, it has a realistic looking metal gas tube going all the way from the gas block into the receiver body. The handguard is of decent plastic and there's no hassle with the delta ring to remove or put them back together properly. The stock was pretty wobbly.<br /><br />Link: http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=172628&st=0&p=2157413&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-35386382984999360632009-09-01T05:17:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:52:22.366-07:00The PTS UBR Stock ReviewWritten by : Trigger Tiger (MAC) - 01/09/2009<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TLg6Rb5I/AAAAAAAAAuc/MNqe8Z2xnzc/s1600-h/airsoft-MPubrStkBlkb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TLg6Rb5I/AAAAAAAAAuc/MNqe8Z2xnzc/s320/airsoft-MPubrStkBlkb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474618684075922" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >PTS UBR Stock (image from AirsoftGI)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The PTS UBR Retractable Stock. Quite a mouthful. But I can guarantee you that you will get a mouthful of saliva when you see it in person, on your Armalite. The dimensions on the stock is significant; much bigger than your average butt-stock. It works on a slightly different principal compared to other stocks I have encountered, whereby the lower half of the butt-stock is retractable, not the whole piece. The plastic is not normal plastic nor is it ABS plastic; it is thick, hardened polymer plastic which is not gonna break on you anytime soon. Most probably it will outlast the ABS plastic on your piece. It comes equipped with a six-position retractable lower stock for long range aiming with the indicator located at the bottom of the outer stock post, and weighs in about just under 500g.<br /><br />When you receive your PTS UBR package, you will see these items inside:<br />1) The lower half of the stock<br />2) Two stock post; one for GBBR and the other one for AEG<br />3) Two pieces of cheek rests<br />4) A set of screws<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0Rp1YJ9pI/AAAAAAAAAs0/StIbZNc55b0/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0Rp1YJ9pI/AAAAAAAAAs0/StIbZNc55b0/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376472940550944402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Disassemble your stock post. You should find this piece on your armalite replica.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0RqFjK15I/AAAAAAAAAs8/TpSwVs88fpg/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0RqFjK15I/AAAAAAAAAs8/TpSwVs88fpg/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376472944892106642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This part is vital to make a good fit onto your mouth-watering brand spanking new PTS UBR. Should you encounter some difficulty in placing the new stock, this should be the problem area. What needs to be done in the following mod should be done carefully so as not over-do it, or injure yourself in the process. This part requires a sharp knife.<br /><br />First of all, mark the area that you will need to retrofit the new stock post in by pressing the UBR stock onto the original part leaving a mark as shown.<br /><br />This is the stock post for AEG.<br /></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0RqtCKH8I/AAAAAAAAAtE/ihetmZ4wpwk/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0RqtCKH8I/AAAAAAAAAtE/ihetmZ4wpwk/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376472955491065794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0RrFIUpWI/AAAAAAAAAtM/9gMo7ayPLKM/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0RrFIUpWI/AAAAAAAAAtM/9gMo7ayPLKM/s320/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376472961959372130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Then, carefully shave out the new area slowly with the knife to allow a tight fit for the new stock. Get this wrong, and your PTS UBR stock WILL wobble. So please pay special attention when shaving the area out.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S1Ez7lLI/AAAAAAAAAtU/GF4g0CzyGzc/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S1Ez7lLI/AAAAAAAAAtU/GF4g0CzyGzc/s320/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474233184162994" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Once you get a nice fit, screw in the new shorter stock post as shown.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S1resCoI/AAAAAAAAAtc/6NXseJBELoc/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S1resCoI/AAAAAAAAAtc/6NXseJBELoc/s320/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474243564046978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S2N0bJBI/AAAAAAAAAtk/-l2Ojw7kGM8/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S2N0bJBI/AAAAAAAAAtk/-l2Ojw7kGM8/s320/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474252782019602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S2jztF9I/AAAAAAAAAts/sizeK147ams/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S2jztF9I/AAAAAAAAAts/sizeK147ams/s320/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474258684581842" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Then, screw in the two smaller screws on the sides of the upper portion of the PTS UBR stock as shown.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S2-w3nUI/AAAAAAAAAt0/yq_1gWdCdMI/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0S2-w3nUI/AAAAAAAAAt0/yq_1gWdCdMI/s320/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474265920445762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TKKcutAI/AAAAAAAAAt8/GZcuyWLQEXU/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TKKcutAI/AAAAAAAAAt8/GZcuyWLQEXU/s320/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474595474715650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TKu7tpII/AAAAAAAAAuE/K1ioFmmH4LM/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TKu7tpII/AAAAAAAAAuE/K1ioFmmH4LM/s320/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474605268345986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Once that is done, the final part is just to slide in the lower half of the retractable stock and you are finish!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TK3s4Z_I/AAAAAAAAAuM/dcZX5jgQZFQ/s1600-h/13.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TK3s4Z_I/AAAAAAAAAuM/dcZX5jgQZFQ/s320/13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474607622055922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TLQOgaSI/AAAAAAAAAuU/WcNmH5ARlx4/s1600-h/14.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sp0TLQOgaSI/AAAAAAAAAuU/WcNmH5ARlx4/s320/14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376474614205540642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Trigger's gun after assembling the new stock</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />credit to: <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">Trigger Tiger</span><br />link: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://maclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=eng&action=display&thread=2436&page=1</span><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-36407614035131791922009-08-19T08:19:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:52:46.759-07:00Airsoft pellet (BB) manufacturers<span style="font-weight: bold;">AS-24 (0.15g, 0.20g, 0.23g, 0.25g, 0.28g Bio Pellets) and (0.20g, 0.25g, 0.30g) non Bio Pellets</span> - High quality 6 mm BB<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Airsoft Elite Taiwan (0.2g, 0.23g, 0.25g BB Pellets)</span> - Good quality white and black BB Pellets<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bioval BBB's (0.20, 0.23, 0.25, 0.30 Biodegradable Bionelle)</span> - The all new BioBB's from BIOVAL. Very good and high grade Bio pellet. The only BioBb's with a true bio friendly resin. Distributed by Airsoft Assist in Europe.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Excel Japan (0.2g, 0.23g, 0.25g Biodegradable BB Pellets)</span> - A high quality Bio-Degradable BB Pellet's Manufactured in Japan<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goldfire Taiwan (0.2g, 0.25g BB Pellets)</span> - Taiwanese BB pellets.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Systema Japan (0.2g Pellets)</span> - High quality 0.2g 6 mm BBs<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ICS Taiwan (0.2g, 0.25g BB Pellets)</span> - BB Pellets by I Chih Shivan Enterprise<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maruzen Japan (0.2g, 0.29g BB Pellets)</span> - High precision BB Pellets, claimed to be within +/- 0.01 mm. Rate 4.5/5 on the universal BB grading system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PHX (0.2g, 0.23g, 0.25g, 0.28g, 0.3g, 0.33g BB Pellets)</span> - High Quality, High priced BBs made for use in Sniper Rifles and other replicas with tight-bore barrles.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KSC Taiwan (0.2g, 0.25g, 0.3g BB Pellets)</span> - Good quality BB Pellets for OEM in Japan. Rate 4/5 on the universal BB grading system.<br />Ts. These BB's dissolve in hours when submersed in water. Rate 3/5 on the universal BB grading system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flying Colors (0.12g., 0.2g, 0.25g)</span> - Good grade 6 mm BBs for all-around use. They have the widest variety of colors available. Rate 2.5/5 on the universal BB grading system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6MMZ (.20g BB Pellets)</span> - High quality Black BB Pellets<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1st Target (0.12g,0.18g,0.20g,0.23g,0.25g,0.28g,0.30g,0.33g Non Bio - 0.20g,0.23g,0.25g,0.28g,0.30g)</span> - Available in rough finish ( suitable for not double stacking mags ) and smooth finish High quality 6 mm BBs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Matrix </span>- These are rebrands of already existing bbs. Evike.com is the only seller of this rebrand because they are the ones that rebranded them.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CYMA (.12, .2)</span> - Generally poor quality despite advertising as High grade pellets, to be avoided in most cases.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Xtreme Precision Italy (0.12g, 0.20g, 0.23g, 0.25g, 0.28g 0.30g) </span>- High quality BB's, The company does not primarily deal in airsoft BB's but rather professionally makes ball bearings. King Airsoft regular and Bio BBs Fotodegradable Italian BB makers various colours and weights.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GoldenBall China (0.12g,0.15g,0.20g,0.23g,0.25g,0.28g,0.30g,0.32g Non Biodegradable BB pellets & 0.20g,0.25g Biodegradable BB pellets)</span> - High quality 6 mm white, green and black BBs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Speedballs Korea (0,12g, 0,14g, 0,16g, 0,18g, 0,20g, 0,23g, 0,25g, 0,30g, 0,36g)</span> - Japan quality BB's made in Korea<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">StraightJapan(0.30+) </span>- very high quality for high powered sniper rifles (6mm & 8MM), their BBs are sometimes graphite coated of full metal. The graphite coated BB's are sometimes avoided because they are known to disrupt the function of "hop up" units and tightbore inner barrels.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tokyo Marui Japan (0.12g,0.15g,0.20g,0.25g,0.30g)</span> - Superior quality BBs for good price, suitable for all guns of all manufacturers<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tsunami Airsoft Taiwan (0.2g,0.23g,0.25g,0.30g) </span>- High quality, double polished BBs. Excellent performance with tightbore barrels.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TAIGEAR (0.12g, 0.15g, 0.20g, 0.23g, 0.25g, 0.28g, 0.30g, 0.32g) </span>- 6 mm seamless high quality extra polished airsoft pellets.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kyou BBS French</span> (0.20g,0.23g,0.25g,0.28g,0.30g,0.32g (5.96 +-0.01) Non Biodegradable BB pellets, 0.20g,0.25g (5.94 +-0.015) Biodegradable BB pellets, Tracer Pellets 0.20g,0.25g (5.95 +-0.015) & 8 mm Non Biodegradable BB pellets.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-38192781439741056972009-08-18T13:13:00.000-07:002009-08-22T05:19:19.605-07:00Manufactures vol 2AIM - Manufactures ICS AEGs without the metal bodies.<br /><br />Modify - specializes in designing and manufacturing internal airsoft upgrade parts.<br /><br />TECHPRO - specializes in manufacturing innovative parts to give your AEGs more power.<br /><br />SRC (Star Rainbow Company) - manufactures M-Series and AK-47 replicas including full metal versions that shoot over 400 feet per second<br /><br />Gamma – Known for their clone of the Supercell Dev. airsoft claymore mine.<br /><br />Unicorn - Chinese maker, primary products the AK-74 series, full steel and wood AEGs and conversion kits.(blue unicorn horn the last at unicorn-industry.com)<br /><br />CYMA - Earlier models include the CM027 MP5J and CM028 AK47. Their release for 2006 includes the CM031 which is externally a CA SLR-105 clone but internally similar to its version of the AK47 with a different hop up chamber and inner barrel. Until the CM027, CYMA were known for making inexpensive and relatively low durability airsoft guns. Their latest model is the CM0121 which is a full auto Desert Eagle AEP.In 2008 Cyma have launched new range of full metal and wood AEGs and have improved their overall quality ,reliability and performance. Some Cyma models are nearly equal manufactures of high-end AEGs. New models include the CM031, CM031b, CM031c, CM031c, CM035, CM036, CM037, CM039, and the CM042. Oddly enough, CYMA does not produce any AR variant clones.<br /><br />WELL/WELLFIRE - A low-end airsoft manufacturer. It's gearbox and motor proved to be surprisingly durable although both guns suffer from air compression problems. They later released the R7 or M4A1 with full stock and R8 G3SAS which surprised many with its robustness and accuracy. WELL is the first company to release the TM clone of MP7 or R-4 as well as releasing the first low-power clone of Tokyo Marui's P90, which is the D90 and the R9.<br /><br />Double Eagle (DE) - The company that revolutionized LPEGs with its famous M83. Double Eagle has been proven to make exact copies of Tokyo Marui's weapons. Their version of the AK47 and Spetsnaz were met with lukewarm enthusiasm as most other Chinese companies were able to produce better performing AEGs. Their M50 springer rifle was quite popular and easily "upgradeable" to 400fps by simply wrapping the inner barrel and hop up chamber area with teflon tape to seal air leaks. In early 2007, Double Eagle released a version of M4 S-System (the M88) and G&G-based UMP (the M89).They have been notably making the highest quality LPEGs compared to Well and CYMA<br /><br />Both Elephant (BE) - Manufactures copies of the MP7, G3SG1, XM8, Steyr Aug, G36K, and the SL8. Most of their AEGs are offered with either a plastic or metal gearbox, the latter being more reliable. However, even the metal gearbox versions are inferior in quality to similar models produced by other Chinese clone manufacturers. They are often light weight and lack the same quality of finish and trademarks. Currently their plastic gearbox and metal gearbox variants have dropped drastically in price because of their quality, but they have still been making some of the strongest LPEGs and they were leading some of the strongest MGB Guns until JG came back in the production.<br /><br />Jing Gong (JG, also known as Golden Bow and Echo1) - Manufacturer high quality low to mid priced airsoft guns. They usually have ABS bodies, but some are now made with metal. The prime choice for players with more experience because they require medium amounts of maintenance, they last long, and shoot a decent FPS.In 2008 JG have a new and improved AEGs, most of the new 2008 upgrade version shoot well over 400fps with improved interals current new models are a full metal SVD,Full metal and wood AK47, AK47s,the HK416 in 3 variants,JG models nearly equal manufactures of high-end AEG.<br /><br />A&K - It's M4 S-System with metal RIS (rail interface) has become a big winner in a market saturated with Armalites. The S-System was followed by other rifles from the M16 family: M16A4, M4, M933 and M4 CQB, and an M249 clone was released in mid August 2007. The A&K M249 clone is far cheaper than the original CA Version; It retails in the United States for $300-400USD and retains nearly all of the high quality and features offered by the CA version, including the PGC 8 mm bearing gearbox capable of quick swap springs. Their new releases for 2008 includes the M16A4, SPR MOD 1, SPR MOD 0, SR25K and the SR25, all of whom retails up to and over $200.<br /><br />Kart/New Star - This low-end/economy-priced company, commonly linked to A&K, has débuted with releasing an M14 copy soon after the Tokyo Marui model appeared. Other models include M14 SOCOM rifle, M40 and Steyr AUG (although the last one was discontinued due to poor build).<br /><br />AGM - Entered the market with its surprising accurate and powerful springer rifle, the MP001 aka VSR (since it is a visual replica of the TM VSR10). Their MP007 (MP40) was an instant hit as an alternative to other expensive and fault-prone rifles; featured a version 3 all metal gearbox and reinforced gears and piston.<br /><br />BOYI - They gained their fame when they manufactured the AR-15 lines (BIM4) Their latest line is branded as KALASH, manufacturing AK-74s and AKS-74Us. Many of their MPEGs consist of many metal parts, and metal bodies most MPEGs do not have. Also, majority of their internals are metal.<br /><br />Galaxy - Known for their PDWs (MP5K, MP5 PDW and MP7A1), Galaxy produces good-quality compact AEGs. They are rumored to be working on a P90 replica with a metal gearbox.<br /><br />JLS - Producer of the airsoft SCAR, two full metal HK33 variants (copied from relatively obscure KSC hybrid AEG/springer design) and the first FN F2000 replica. Also the biggest producer of the "cheap" EBB's (Electric Blow Back) pistols which have a high failure rate but one of best sellers for their fun.<br /><br />BELL - Released a G3SG1 replica, which was unsuccessful for its low velocity and quality. Also the first Chinese manufacturer to release a quite good quality gas pistol replicas: a full-metal Beretta M9 model based on the semi-only version of HFC's M190 pistol, a M10 shell-loaded revolver and a Colt M1911 replica based on Tokyo Marui design, with fully-trademarked plastic body (there is also version with metal body).<br /><br />Unicorn Hobby Corporation (UHC) - Offering very reliable, yet economical alternatives to higher-end companies including the MP5 SD3, the M1911A1, M92FS, as well as the Super 9.<br /><br />KHC - Famous for their Maverick Bullpup and spring pistols.<br /><br />Omega - Famous for their Beretta 93R.<br /><br />Academy - South Korean company best known for their DPMS Kittycat, L85, and A-15 rifles.<br /><br />AZR Machine & Tool Co. - Customized builders of airsoft accessories, replica wood rifle stocks for the M1 Garand, Thompson, Mauser98k, FAL, and AKM. Also manufactures drop-in gearboxes for AEGs and conversion kits for Rifles. This company offers a wide range of customized services for there clients that wish to have there own designs to there replica rifles.<br /><br />UTG(Under The Gun) - UTG is a brand by Leapers Inc which manufactures scopes and red dots.<br /><br />Aftermath - This airsoft company is located in Miami, Florida, in the United States. They are mostly known as a rebrander, and if you ask somebody, most of them will say something about them being a rebrander of many popular manufacturers such as CYMA. However, there is not really any direct proof that they are rebranders though and the company itself has not stated it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-32735333545895137212009-08-15T10:08:00.000-07:002009-08-22T05:13:22.824-07:00Manufacturers vol 1ICS (I Chih Shivan) – ICS is considered one of the "Big 3" manufacturers of airsoft guns (the others being Tokyo Marui, and Classic Army, respectively). being Manufactures M4 Carbines, MP5s, and an AK-74M replica. In addition, they have also come out with the split gearbox design for their M4 series, in which the upper gearbox (which includes the cylinder and spring assembly) disconnects from the lower gearbox (which houses the gear assembly) for easier repair and upgrades. ICS Website<br /><br />Hudson - Produces high-end theater-quality gas-operated airsoft guns; mostly WWII replicas.<br /><br />Sheriff - Full Metal custom pistols using Western Arms based components, as well as Maruzen-based bolt action rifles. Manufacturer of the discontinued Highlander Magnum.<br /><br />Sunproject - Known for their M203s and gas blow-back M-16s.<br /><br />Supercell Development, Inc. - Creators of the spring-powered airsoft claymore.<br /><br />G&G (Guay Guay Gunshop) - Specializes in internal and external upgrades and accessories. G&G manufactures higher end guns as well as a mid-range "sportline".<br /><br />Top Tech - Works very close with the G&G company producing rifles that are fitted with a blowback system that is not operated by gas, they are in fact guns operated by electricity and are modified to have the bolt and piston attached together so they move when the gun is being fired. Not available in many places since they have just started production. Prototypes have been made and will be released soon.<br /><br />[G&P] - A Hong Kong based company that specializes in aftermarket upgrades and external accessories, also make a variety of high quality AR-15 series AEGs along with an M249 SAW Heavy Machine Gun. G&P Website<br /><br />Escort - Highly realistic gas blowback rifles such as their M4 and MP5 series, usually hard to find and available mostly in Asia.<br /><br />Tanio Koba - High end gas powered pistols that are made in Japan<br /><br />Inokatsu - High-end manufacturer known for Full Metal M60 machine guns and AK series guns.<br /><br />Deep Fire - known for their Titanium pistons for AEG rifles, grenade launcher (M72A2 LAW), and distraction devices.<br /><br />KSC - Located in Japan; specializing in handguns. Their gas blow back pistols are of high reliability and accuracy, having gained themselves a reputation for 'practical' skirmishing sidearms. KSC manufactures an HK33 AEG line that features manual cocking in the event of a dead battery however is quite hard to find and usually is only available in Asia and upgrade parts for it is very uncommon.<br /><br />KWA - one of the OEM manufacturers for KSC's Gas Blowback pistols. KWA AEGs are widely regarded as some of the best "stock" AEG's available in America capable of 400 FPS out of the box. Their AEGs are becoming popular for their strong internals and Li-Poly ready capabilities.<br /><br />Mad Bull Airsoft - makers of many types of Airsoft grenades, grenade launchers, tight-bore barrels, triggers, mines, and various other parts.<br /><br />Marushin - Known for their 8 mm BB firing guns as well as their ultra-realistic M1 Garand.<br /><br />Maruzen - One of the very first airsoft companies, Maruzen is well known for its APS series of sniper rifles. The APS-2 and APS-2 Type 96 are among the most popular and best-selling airsoft sniper rifles on the market.<br /><br />Olympic Arms - Manufactures ICS replicas with trademarks<br /><br />STAR - Specializes in more expensive, highly realistic, easy-to-disassemble airsoft guns, but they discourage beginners because of their complex internals.<br /><br />Systema Engineering - Specializes in high-end professional training weapons (PTWs) that are very close to the real steel, nearly indistinguishable between real or fake, as well as internal and external upgrades that are known for their high quality and durability. Systema makes six different PTWs the M4, M4A1, the M4A1 CQB, the M16A2, the M16A3 and the Mp5. Their PTWs use color coded cylinders that can be swaped quickly for FPS change, the red cylinder which is the strongest can make the gun shoot around 500 FPS, and the black cylinder which is the weakest shoots at around 270 FPS.<br /><br />Tanaka Works - Specializes in high-powered gas gun revolvers and rifles. Known for having high end gas shotguns and revolvers.<br /><br />Tokyo Marui - Most commonly renowned as the very pinnacle of airsoft technology, reliability, and durability. Created the first automatic electric gun (AEG) - the FAMAS F1 - and was responsible for the invention of the 'Hop Up' System (which, by means of an adjustable rubber pad in the barrel, creates a spin on the fired BB, greatly increasing range). Marui has manufactured a wide variety of AEGs, smaller AEPs (Automatic Electric Pistols), along with gas and spring powered weapons. They have also been responsible for other great advancements in airsoft. Tokyo Marui is the largest airsoft manufacturer worldwide, and is seen as the Airsoft "standard" for which nearly all after market products are tailored.<br /><br />Classic Army - A Hong Kong company that is often seen to rival Tokyo Marui. Manufactures high-end AEGs featuring all metal bodies, which Tokyo Marui do not have.<br /><br />RealSword - A Hong Kong-based company manufacturing replicas of Chinese assault rifles, their guns are highly realistic and very close to the real steel, however their guns are usually turned off by beginners because they require constant maintenance of their gearboxes and the gearbox is usually hard to get to and takes an amount of time.<br /><br />TOP - Specializes with manufacturing light and heavy machine gun airsoft replicas.<br />Western Arms - largely specializing on the 1911 .45 and its derivatives as well as Beretta, S&W and SV. High end pistols without customization. They have also released a M4A1 that is gas powered with a blowback function.<br /><br />VFC/GB TECH (Vega Force Company) - Recently began production of unique AEGs. Highly realistic replica but have reputations for breaking down and they will require constant maintenance and repair to keep them in fully working condition. Not commonly used by beginners because of their unique internals and they are usually hard to get to. The guns also have realistic field stripping that takes a while to get used to. Some parts are usually harder to find so when problems exists it may take a while to get it repaired. Their first batch of AEGs, the HK416 is the one with the most problems and many people avoid buying them, but their second version of the HK416 is said to be improved. So far the only guns that this company manufacturers are the HK416 series, the AK series, BARs, Squad automatic weapons (SAWs), SCAR series, and a few sniper rifles including the Barret M82.<br /><br />King Arms - Known for their variety of optics and scopes.<br /><br />Airsoft Surgeon - Sells external and internal modifications for airsoft sniper rifles.<br /><br />KWC (Kien Well Corporation) - Known for its CO2 powered Mini UZI, M16 gas rifles and spring-powered guns retaining fully licensed trademarks.<br /><br />KJW (Kuan Ju Works) - (also known as Y&P) Manufacturer of high powered metal-constructed replicas. Their most popular model is the replica Beretta 92FS pistol.<br /><br />HFC (Ho Feng Corporation) - Manufacturer of spring- and gas-powered guns; made famous for their semi-automatic HFC M190 gas blowback model, a replica of the Beretta 92FS with the addition of an RIS system.<br /><br />WE Taiwan (Wei-E Tech) - Known for their range of fullsize metal-bodied Colt M1911; Luger, Beretta and Hi-Cap pistols<br /><br />AIM - Manufactures ICS AEGs without the metal bodies.<br /><br />Modify - Specializes in designing and manufacturing internal airsoft upgrade parts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-2322488599535699292009-08-10T20:20:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:53:25.696-07:00AmmunitionThe Sniper's Ammunition Guide<br /><br />Ammunition is often overlooked by beginning snipers, but picking the right ammunition is very important for the airsoft sniper. Using low-quality bb's can damage your gun, and using light bb's, like .12's, reduces your effective range drastically. Let's start with a few general pointers.<br /><br />First, and most obviously, avoid those low-quality seamed bb's. You should always use high-polish seamless bb's in any gun, except for perhaps a low quality gun, or in grenade/claymore shells, or occasionally in a shotgun. You should also avoid coated bb's.<br /><br />Second, choose your weight carefully. For velocities under 300 fps, you should probably stick to using .2g bb's. For 300-349 fps, .2's or .23's are usually a good choice, although you may choose to use .25's if you're doing close-in work (within 100 feet, for instance). Many people prefer to use .23's for lower velocity sniper rifles, since they provide a good balance of accuracy, without sacrificing too much range. For 350-400 fps, .25's are usually a good choice. Higher velocities require at the least .28g bb's, although choosing between .28's, .29's, and .3's is usually a matter of personal preference, and how strong your hopup is. Some hopups cannot properly handle heavy bb's. I usually default to using .28's or .29's. In my experience, if you're shooting at around 500 fps, they're heavy enough to give you decent accuracy, and light enough to give you range. Besides, at range, a few more fractions of a gram doesn't make much of a difference, since at long ranges, the bb's are generally traveling slow enough to be highly affected by air pressure differences. For very high velocities, you may choose to use .43's or even .88's (although you shouldn't be skirmishing with a rifle that can use .88's effectively).<br /><br />Third, pick your brands carefully. There are a number of different brands of bb's. They vary from high-quality, to medium quality, to low-quality. A good airsoft sniper will use only the best quality bb's. Here's a list of manufacturers that are usually considered high-quality.<br /><br /><ul><li>KSC</li><li>Excel</li><li>Tokyo Marui</li><li>Airsoft Elite (AE)</li><li>Systema</li><li>Marushin (Usually 8mm bb's)</li><li>G&P</li><li>AIM</li><li>SRC</li><li>Matrix</li><li>Stealth</li><li>Maruzen</li></ul><br />Within these high-end brands of bb's, there are certain brands that are more reliable than others. Bb's are judged according to the consistency of size, weight, and shape, among other factors. Airsoft Elite bb's are commonly considered the best quality bb's around for .28 gram bb's or lighter, and have been proven to work the best in a series of tests. TM Superior bb's and Maruzen bb's are typically considered the best extremely heavy weight bb's. Many people are fond of Excels also. I personally would not use another brand, although TSD Tactical bb's appear to be the same as Airsoft Elite, or of similar quality. I'll include a brief review of those bb's.<br /><br />If you're really really anal, you can also make your own bb's. You can do this by setting up something that drips out a precise weight of bb material (aluminum is the easiest to work with for me) into a bucket of water. This will typically give you a good sphere shape with no seams. You can then hand-polish them. This can take a lot of time and practice, and is generally a waste of time unless you want to get a very specific weight of bb to shoot with.<br /><br />For the most part, I suggest sticking to AE .28's, Maruzen Super Grand Master .29's, or TM Superior .3's. Airsoft GI typically has very good prices on bb's. So far, the TSD Tactical bb's have proven to be very good. You may also choose to use bio-degradeable bb's, which limits your choices by quite a bit. You should never reuse bb's, although if you absolutely MUST, be sure to thoroughly wash them. The easiest way is to put the dirty bb's in a sock, tie it closed, and put it through the wash, and then rinse them several times in a colander.<br /><br />useful links: <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51); font-style: italic;">http://www.airsoftretreat.com/manual/index.php?topic=264</span><br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51); font-style: italic;"> http://www.lonestarairsoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3956</span><br />source: <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://groups.google.com/group/asgar/web/the-ammo-guide</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-39587961509221415612009-07-25T20:04:00.000-07:002009-07-25T20:06:00.738-07:00Practical m4 updateAgain i make a post regarding on upgrading your M4. this e book a bit old, though it still useful for you. just click on the lick and download it.<br /><a href="%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.4shared.com/file/120684417/6886809b/M4_online.html%22%20target=_blank%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://dc111.4shared.com/img/120684417/6886809b/M4_online.pdf%22%20border=%220%22%3E%3C/a%3E"><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/120684417/6886809b/M4_online.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://dc111.4shared.com/img/120684417/6886809b/M4_online.pdf" border="0" /></a></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-25573188575143575632009-07-24T11:29:00.000-07:002009-07-24T12:26:50.189-07:00VSR-10 General upgrade guide<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-nGjl7yI/AAAAAAAAAqc/a7RZiWb_C-8/s1600-h/gspec.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-nGjl7yI/AAAAAAAAAqc/a7RZiWb_C-8/s400/gspec.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362096779089538850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;">At current, many players blow off the VSR10 as a simple kiddie-springer, while others consider it to be the next best thing to an APS2. My personal thoughts on the VRS10 leans more toward the latter provided that a few simple modifications are done.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Real-shock & Pro-sniper</span><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;">There are two types of VSR10’s, one being called the “pro sniper” and the other the “real shock” version. Aside from the faux plastic wood furniture and the “recoil” effect, the “real shock” VSR10 is basically no different from the Pro sniper version except for the piston itself.<br /></span></p> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-nkskYQI/AAAAAAAAAqk/d7qujwzFlWU/s1600-h/1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 262px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-nkskYQI/AAAAAAAAAqk/d7qujwzFlWU/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362096787180249346" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Real shock version</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-nxeG2jI/AAAAAAAAAqs/oQPepH7E9I0/s1600-h/2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 254px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-nxeG2jI/AAAAAAAAAqs/oQPepH7E9I0/s400/2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362096790609254962" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pro sniper version</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;">As you can see, the real shock piston is simply the pro sniper piston with the air brake removed and 2 zinc plates attached around the unit to provide a heavier stroke. Basically, the amount of recoil the real shock will have is solely dependent on how strong your spring is.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The air brake system on the Pro sniper version is designed to dampen the strike of the piston onto the cylinder head. The downside to this is that it results in a slightly lower velocity compared to the real shock version, but the benefit is that the muzzle report makes little to no noise at all.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Aftermarkets parts</p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">A well known aftermarket manufacturer to look out for in the near future is Laylax; at current they have already released the cylinder head and spring guide as well as a Prometheus inner barrel for the VSR10. There are very good indications of other aftermarket parts in the works for the VSR10 series as well, so you may want to hold off a bit longer on upgrading the VSR10 until a wider assortment of parts become more readily available.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">But for you impatient types, there are a few things you can do with minimal parts on hand that can actually push the performance level as high as most of the heavily upgraded bolt action rifles out there today.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">Since I didn’t bother with a step by step analysis of the VSR10, you might want to take a quick look there first to give you a more detailed look into of what to expect with gutting open your gun. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Upgrading the spring</p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The VSR10 uses 7mm springs, at least for now until aftermarket spring guides as well as a new piston are made available in larger sizes (9mm)</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">It is my opinion that the safest spring to use for now is the KM 1.6J spring for the APS2. Higher than the 1.6J tension springs will quickly accelerate wear & tear of the piston lip, the primary sear, and may even damage the flimsy plastic spring guide as well.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">Until more aftermarket parts become more accessible, I would suggest on holding off on upgrading the gun to higher power.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p></p> </div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;"></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-oR0hJrI/AAAAAAAAAq8/VvZ_x4RP6bE/s1600-h/4.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-oR0hJrI/AAAAAAAAAq8/VvZ_x4RP6bE/s400/4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362096799293187762" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Air compression</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;">The OEM cylinder assembly allows for quite a bit of air loss due to poor compression. My remedy for this was simply to just use a larger O-ring around the piston. <span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The O-ring pictured on the right is the one originally used on the OEM piston, and the one on the left was taken from an AEG piston head. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;">The fit may seem a bit too loose when you initially put it on, but once inside the cylinder, you will notice that it seats very securely and makes a substantial difference in keeping an air-tight seal.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-25UIK8I/AAAAAAAAArE/75-qm6cyJg0/s1600-h/5.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-25UIK8I/AAAAAAAAArE/75-qm6cyJg0/s400/5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097050412919746" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barrel</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-family: georgia;" face="georgia" class="MsoNormal">The OEM inner barrel is the same quality as the ones you find in springer pistols which is basically cheap aluminium tubing. However, you may not find it absolutely necessary to go with an aftermarket inner barrel since the stock barrel setup is surprisingly consistent and accurate.</p><p style="font-family: georgia;" face="georgia" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="georgia"><span style="font-family:georgia;">But for those of you interested, at current you have a choice between the Head 1950/KM 6.04mm inner barrel or the Prometheus 6.03mm inner barrel. I personally went with the KM barrel only because it was already available prior to the release of the Prometheus barrel. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;">Disassembling the hop-up chamber is a breeze, just unscrew the 4 screws as shown </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-3VFgnwI/AAAAAAAAArM/okGf6JITJKw/s1600-h/6.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-3VFgnwI/AAAAAAAAArM/okGf6JITJKw/s400/6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097057867800322" border="0" /></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:georgia;"> and the rest is pretty self explanatory. The design is very simple so you won’t have to worry about re-assembling anything complicated. Swapping out the inner barrel shouldn’t take you any longer than 5-8 minutes.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-3Yqm5NI/AAAAAAAAArU/i2xVHxhoMAE/s1600-h/7.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 231px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-3Yqm5NI/AAAAAAAAArU/i2xVHxhoMAE/s400/7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097058828707026" border="0" /></a><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The stock inner barrel pictured on left, Head 1950/KM 6.04mm inner barrel to the right.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Cylinder head</span></span></p><p style="font-family: georgia; text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">With addition of FIRST spring guide w/ bearing, FIRST Cylinder head, 1.9j spring and the air brake feature removed, The VSR10 hits a velocity of 510 FPS with .20g bb's while maintaining an impressive shot grouping. Even with such minimal work done, the gun in this configuration is now definitely in the same performance ballpark as many of the high-end APS2 rifles at a fraction of the price.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">I don’t intend on upgrading any further until noticeable wear & tear on the remaining OEM parts become noticeable, so another update will be posted if any new changes are made.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p></p> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-3r-5VeI/AAAAAAAAArc/g1-RTRIHGyI/s1600-h/8.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn-3r-5VeI/AAAAAAAAArc/g1-RTRIHGyI/s400/8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097064014075362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_Ei0DH-I/AAAAAAAAArk/KLzSCBYCdQo/s1600-h/9.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 274px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_Ei0DH-I/AAAAAAAAArk/KLzSCBYCdQo/s400/9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097284890959842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Inner barrel</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The end piece where the hop-up bucking slides onto also has a very slight change; As you can see in the first picture to the left, the top end bridge the arrow is pointing to is not present on the Pro Sniper and Real Shock inner barrel.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">This doesn’t mean you can’t use an aftermarket inner barrel for the original VSR-10’s in the G-spec; I’ve already installed my old inner barrel from the Pro Sniper into the G-spec without any issues with the fit inside the chamber.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The "new" hop-up is only the plunger itself. While the original VSR's had plungers like the ones used for AEG's, the G-spec has plastic contact points fixed only on each end rather than using the separate rubber plunger that runs flat. The design is somewhat like the newer version Marui revolvers where the hop-up notch has a "v" cut, except of course it’s the plunger on the G-spec that is forked, not the bucking itself.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">It also seems the detents seem closer together than the original, but you can always shorten the clicks on the original by replacing the hop-plunger with a smaller diameter insulation tube.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p> </o:p></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_E-mVPbI/AAAAAAAAArs/IC5ISBWhACg/s1600-h/10.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 477px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_E-mVPbI/AAAAAAAAArs/IC5ISBWhACg/s400/10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097292349619634" border="0" /></a></p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cocking handle</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The new cocking handle is a very nice addition in my opinion. The concept is the same as the First Factory bolt handle for the APS2 series in that its much easier to draw back the bolt.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">Simply put, the handle pitches up only at 60 degrees as opposed the original 90, which basically means your optics can’t hinder the way of a proper cycling motion.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">Oh, and also included is a rubber sleeve/cap that can be put around the end portion of the cylinder assembly.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_FTtOTMI/AAAAAAAAAr8/8vE314gRnyo/s1600-h/12.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 336px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_FTtOTMI/AAAAAAAAAr8/8vE314gRnyo/s400/12.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097298015669442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bull barrel and sound suppressor</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The Bull barrel design is nice, but the outer threading does not take standard 14mm attachments. Thus, you are currently limited to using the included “G-spec” suppressor until alternative attachments are made available.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">As for using the G-Spec with bull barrel alone, other than the advantage of increased manoeuvrability, the muzzle report will have a sharper pitch, and in my opinion, looks a bit too short. For those picky on detail, the empty threads inside the outer barrel will easily be seen.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">Therefore, I just went ahead and installed a full length KM 6.04mm inner barrel for the original VSR-10 rifles which will extend roughly about 12 cm through the outer barrel. Since the suppressor is almost 20cm long, that still leaves ample room left over to still be a functional silencer.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_FtZV7kI/AAAAAAAAAsE/c7hulbCVGfg/s1600-h/13.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 262px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_FtZV7kI/AAAAAAAAAsE/c7hulbCVGfg/s400/13.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097304911605314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_P-8T0RI/AAAAAAAAAsM/kYuCXjv6SYg/s1600-h/14.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_P-8T0RI/AAAAAAAAAsM/kYuCXjv6SYg/s400/14.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097481420362002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teflon cylinder</span><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The addition of the Laylax PSS10 Teflon cylinder was added not so much out of necessity, but more to just finish off upgrading what was left available for the VSR10 series.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The Teflon coated cylinder does not improve the function and durability over the OEM cylinder by a large margin simply due to the fact that the original cylinder is very well made to begin with. However, for those of you who may have damaged the original cylinder with careless removal of the cylinder stop pin, or just don’t want to deal with any of the factory parts, the Laylax cylinder for the VSR10 series is a recommended buy. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_QSEx-MI/AAAAAAAAAsU/dlXQEqMI3mA/s1600-h/15.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 94px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_QSEx-MI/AAAAAAAAAsU/dlXQEqMI3mA/s400/15.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097486556166338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536855809 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The handle boss is well reinforced, and is not crafted out of zinc like the original. There is also a locking detent for the bolt handle, unlike the Firefly cylinder which does not have this present. Not having the detent will result in the cocking handle to rotate off center, and as a result, will eventually loosen itself from the cylinder.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">The Teflon coating does help a bit to smoothen the bolt cycle, so it can be kept dry on the outside. The inner portion can also be kept dry, save for a slight application of 20-30 weight silicone oil on the piston O-ring.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;">Try not to apply too much as excess lubricant will eventually make its way through the cylinder head onto the chamber, hop bucking and inner barrel.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Georgia;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_QY8Ou4I/AAAAAAAAAsc/u1AhDp40sdY/s1600-h/16.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn_QY8Ou4I/AAAAAAAAAsc/u1AhDp40sdY/s400/16.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362097488399350658" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-72320167982738561842009-07-24T10:59:00.000-07:002009-07-24T11:02:10.407-07:00Asahi Bushmaster Ultra Custom Sniper, gas powered, 700fps<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn273y6x1I/AAAAAAAAAqU/NaSGwkre3n0/s1600-h/39_12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn273y6x1I/AAAAAAAAAqU/NaSGwkre3n0/s400/39_12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362088339811518290" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;">1. Custom built Asahi Bushmaster Ultra Custom Sniper, full auto gas airsoft gun.<br />700 fps maximum velocity! Full metal Asahi Bushmaster Bullpup body, tuned Asahi bushmaster powerplant, long sniper barrel, 24" steel tight bore inner barrel, 70+ yard range, telescopic sight and recoil so massive it will put an SP M16 to shame!<br /><br />2. Extremely rare, custom built Asahi Bushmaster Ultra Custom Bullpup air soft assault rifle with a 700 fps capable tuned Asahi Bushmaster powerplant. These airsoft are highly sought after today because of their near indestructibility and superiority over AEG's made by Tokyo Marui, not to mention every every other airsoft company, gas or otherwise. This airsoft gun is amazingly well built and is perfect for both serious airsoft skirmishers and film memorabilia collectors alike. It is identical in size, weight and feel to the real thing.<br /><br />3. This gun uses the vaunted Asahi Bushmaster powerplant, the most respected airsoft operating mechanism from the most respected airsoft designer... Asahi products are legend. The Bushmaster is perhaps their most beloved gun. Designed with the skirmisher in mind, this full metal rifle is rock solid with no body flex whatsoever. The outer barrel screws directly into the Asahi powerplant, providing a body stiffness that lets the rifle be swung like a baseball bat with ZERO wobble. Absoluetely bulletproof in construction and with legendary performance, these airsoft were consistently voted the best skirmish airsoft by Japanese airsoft magazines. The print ads for these rifles decried "Magnum Power", and they aren't exaggerating.<br /><br />4. This particular rifle is seriously upgraded to perform well beyond the abilities of the everyday Asahi Bushmaster. Most noticeably, the outer barrel is now much longer than stock. This new barrel is one piece and made of metal for maximum durability. As it screws directly onto the main chamber, there is nothing but strength to the gun. The new outer barrel is long enough for the gun to happily equip a Sun Project M203 grenade launcher onto the gun, which installs with zero modification I might add, The strength of the Asahi design means that you can hand an M203 from the barrel without putting a strain on the gun. Inside the gun, a new 24" steel inner barrel has been fitted. This new inner barrel can produce incredible range and is extremely accurate. In order to boost accuracy further, a teflon barrel guide has also been installed. On top of the gun sits a new weaver base scope mount, permitting the installation of any numer of optical sights. The scope mount sits at such a height that most red dot sight cowitness with the flip up front iron sight perfectly. As I have set this gun up for sniper duty, a massive 3-9x variable power 32mm telescopic sight with Hakko rings has been furnished. Inside the gun, the transformation continues. A custom subchamber has been equipped, and valve work performed to boost the already fantastic power. A stiffer recoil spring and mammothly enlarged air passages have also been installed. This gun is so powerful that it can achieve a maximum velocity in excess of 700 fps, and produce recoil so great that it will even surpass that of an SP M16.<br /><br />5. Forget how beautiful this rifle is for a second, and concentrate on what makes this gun the ultimate skirmish weapon. While it can exceed 700 fps, the gas mechanism grants you the ability to adjust you velocity to match field regulations, shooting as low as 300 fps if you should require it. This gun will easily dominate Marui AEG's on the battlefield. The magazines are steel and are externally identical to real AR-15 mags, the bb feed tubing being the only difference. They are also air loading or "airpush" style, meaning they have no moving parts. Propellant gas is routed from the gas mechanism into the magazine, driving them into the firing chamber. As the same gas is used to fire the bb's, none is wasted, and every last bb will be fed into the chamber and fired. The mags are utterly reliable and will never jam or fail. It is also very easy to increase the capacity of the magazines to 300 or even 500 bb's simply by adding more feed tubing.<br /><br />This airsoft gun features:<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Equally adept at sniper duty or as a SAW.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-True fully automatic firing.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Can equip real AR-15 pistol grips without modification.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Full sized, removable 60 round air loading all steel magazine.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-POWERFUL! Depending on input pressure, this airsoft gun will run circles around a Marui AEG with an insane rate of fire! Velocities in excess of 700 fps are possible.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Bullpup layout allows you to sport a 24" barrel in a package the same length as an M4.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-HEAVY! Full metal construction make this rifle clock it as nearly 10 pounds.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Removable steel flash hider exposes muzzle threads for the installation of aftermarket flash hiders or replica suppressors.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Steel back up iron sight flips down when not in use.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Weaver scope mount base allows most optical sight to cowitness with the flip up front iron sight.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-3-9x variable power telescopic sight with Hakko rings.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Tapered barrel design allows you to easily equip a Sun Project or Toy-Tec M203!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Tight bore inner barrel for maximum accuracy and range!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">-Immense recoil and super loud!</span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-16198090296264307052009-07-24T10:46:00.000-07:002009-07-25T01:00:12.046-07:00BB Weight Vs Range<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">This is an interesting study done by someone who had too much time in their hands. Just click on the picture for clearer view.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn0ii8a6hI/AAAAAAAAAqM/RTq06Ih_nMs/s1600-h/BBFlightDistancewithHopup.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Smn0ii8a6hI/AAAAAAAAAqM/RTq06Ih_nMs/s400/BBFlightDistancewithHopup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362085705694243346" border="0" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-87986978713365640532009-06-20T21:51:00.003-07:002009-06-21T02:10:18.839-07:00Again, a guide on upgrading your AEG<span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Many of the airsoft operators wanted to have a gun which has the high rate of fire (ROF), high in speed(FPS), and accuracy. The easiest way to have AEG with those characteristics is to be willing to buy a high price AEG. But, not all of the operators outside there are willing to cashing out a big money only to by a AEG. what they do is upgrading their AEG according to the need of their mission.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Which upgrade i should go for?<br /><br /></span></span></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > Any operators that are smart will go for upgrading their AEG according to their needs of mission. For example, if you go for CQB or CQC, high ROF and high FPS in what you need. If you go for snipering mission, you will need an AEG with high accuracy and high FPS. </span><ul style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">High rate of fire</span></li></ul><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >1. This is the most easiest part of upgrading your AEG. first way to increase your AEG ROF is by changing your batteries by replacing the stock batteries with the higher voltage one. By changing your batteries, you should increase your AEG's ROF. A good quality of 12v battery should do the trick. But keep in mind that you will need to take account on the wiring aspects of your AEG. The wire may not can handle the increasing voltage, causing the insulators, contact point, and motor to burnt.<br /><br />2. The second way is by downgrading your stoc spring. Why downgrade? The reason you need to downgrade is because it will be easier for the motor to pull the spring and more critically, much more faster.<br /><br />3. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >The higher end of ROF upgrading, inclusive of what was mentioned above, is to change the the whole set of gears into high speed gears, high speed motor, 6mm metal bushings with bearings, the addition of sorbo pads to absorb more frequent impacts from the piston head hitting the cylinder head, and in turn hitting the front side of the mechbox.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />4. Bear in mind that the higher your AEG ROF, you will end up drying your magazine faster. And yes, you need to invest some more money on buying extra high capacity magazines. </span><ul style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">FPS</span></li></ul><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >1. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Of all the upgrades that will be mentioned here, FPS upgrade is the most damaging factor for your AEGs. I was honestly quite reluctant to write this down but due to being a freak for high fps setup myself, I say what the heck. But what I do want to stress is that having a high fps setup means upgrading a lot more than just the spring itself, which is what I shall present in the following upgrades after this.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3x8VcY-LI/AAAAAAAAApE/aKBLKVj-lvY/s1600-h/288359.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 138px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3x8VcY-LI/AAAAAAAAApE/aKBLKVj-lvY/s320/288359.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349697951236683954" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">12v battery from Systema</span></span><br /><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >2. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Changing the spring to a higher rated spring is the quickest way to increase your FPS. Period. If your mechbox comes with 7mm diameter bushings, it’s probably a reinforced mechbox, which you would be able to put in a maximum of M150 spring. You need to get membership to a gym and pump up those biceps and triceps as well just to push the spring into the mechbox. Most people would argue that M120 or M130 springs should suffice, with the main reason being safety. The second reason would be durability for your mechbox. Anyway, here is a sub-guide to the things you need to change to achieve your target FPS (any parts which are not mentioned would be left stock):</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);"><b>a) 400fps</b></span><br />M120 spring, High Torgue Motor or High Speed Motor, Polycarb Piston, Spring guide with bearing, Piston Head with bearing, 9.6V battery.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);"><b>b) 420fps</b></span><br />M120 spring, High Torgue Motor or High Speed Motor, Polycarb Piston, Spring guide with bearing, Piston Head with bearing, aftermarket air-seal nozzle, metal Hop-Up chamber, Teflon mod, at least 6.03mm TBB, 9.6V battery.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);"><b>c) 450fps</b></span><br />M130 spring, HTU Motor, Polycarb Piston with metal teeth, metal spring guide with bearing, Piston Head with bearing, aftermarket air-seal nozzle, metal Hop-Up chamber, Teflon mod, at least 6.03mm TBB, a good 9.6V batt like Sanyo or 11.1V lipo, Gear Delayer, Mosfet, hard type bucking.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);"><b>d) 500fps</b></span><br />M140 spring, STU Motor, STU gears, Polycarb Piston with full metal teeth, metal spring guide with bearing, Piston Head with bearing, aftermarket air-seal nozzle, metal Hop-Up chamber, Teflon mod, at least 6.03mm TBB, 11.1V lipo 20c, Gear Delayer, Mosfet, hard type bucking.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);"><b>e) 550fps</b></span><br />M150 spring, STU Motor, STU gears (some people prefer helical gears, some prefer Teflon coated gears), hardened piston with full metal teeth (Systema Super Core Piston is a favourite), Piston Head with bearing, aftermarket air-seal nozzle, metal Hop-Up chamber, Teflon mod, at least 6.03mm TBB (I prefer 6.01mm TBB), 11.1V lipo 20c, Gear Delayer, Mosfet, anti blow-by rings (this in itself can increase the FPS by 30fps if done correctly), hard type bucking. Some people prefer Bore Up Kits for this high fps type but I do not think it is vital. Biceps and triceps like Hulk Hogan are optional.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3xsNRZTnI/AAAAAAAAAo8/WOs6a7BBhzY/s1600-h/systema-turbo-long1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 168px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3xsNRZTnI/AAAAAAAAAo8/WOs6a7BBhzY/s320/systema-turbo-long1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349697674165177970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Example of motor</span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >3. High FPS setups require reinforced mechboxes. This cannot be said enough. More so if you are using Version 2 mechboxes, which are not as strong as Version 3 mechboxes. That being said, the confusion is further compounded by the slightly different variations and quality of mechboxes even if they are of the same Version, by different companies. You cannot assume that a reinforced Boyi’s Version 2 mechboxes to be the same quality of JG’s Version 2 reinforced mechboxes. Remember, different company have differet quality on their product.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><ul style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Accuracy</span></li></ul><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >1. Why accuracy is important? This is because you can save your BBs alot. You do not need to fire many BBs in large number just only to hit a target. And this is very important aspect of upgrading for those who owned an AEG for snipering mission. </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >AEGs, unfortunately are inherently inaccurate things when in stock from, even Japanese ones.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Consistency=Accuracy</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Most of people only think that by changing the barrels into tight-bore type is the solution for this issue. If you have the same idea on that, hey... you are wrong. accurizing an AEG actually starts from the mechbox.</span> </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Most of you have noticed that stock AEGs has huge variances in FPS readings, some up to 40 fps. This is the reason why most FPS readings are taken on an average of ten shots. This makes it harder to accurately gauge the distance to a certain target as variances such as these means either a perfect headshot or a miss by a mile. To completely take out this problem is not possible; even for a highly upgraded BASR the FPS variance is around 3-5fps at best.<br /><br />OK then, Let’s start from the spring guide.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Springs, when in tension, try to recover back to the original shape in two ways; by pushing outwards and by uncoiling or unwinding. While there is little that we can do to control the outward movement, what we can decently control is the unwinding action as the spring stretches out. The variable unwinding speed that occurs determines how fast the spring is pushing the piston towards the cylinder head, resulting in the variances in FPS readings. Fortunately, we have ways to reduce the impact of variable spring unwinding speed; by using bearings on the spring guide and on the piston head. What happens is that resistance is reduced when the spring is unwinding on the bearings, resulting in faster piston travel and more consistent compression within the cylinder.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj30coGiSdI/AAAAAAAAApM/Zoy4vVzP10g/s1600-h/p051.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 119px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj30coGiSdI/AAAAAAAAApM/Zoy4vVzP10g/s320/p051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349700705024362962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Guarder AEG M120 Spring</span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >3.<b> Air-Seal Nozzle</b></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >This is one component most people won’t even think about. “What’s wrong with using my stock nozzle?”, you might ask. Basically, nothing’s wrong with it, except aftermarket air-seal nozzles have a slightly smaller inner diameter and a slightly tapered channel as well. This can boost the compressed air slightly travelling from the cylinder to the hop-up chamber, aiding in some increase in FPS, and more critically, ensuring that part of the mechanism is air-tight and no loss of compression occurs. Take note on the length of the nozzle though, as some aftermarket nozzles are not of the same length with the stock nozzle.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">4. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hop-up chambers</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;"></span><br />Aftermarket hop-up chambers are always good, especially metal ones. A good seal can be achieved from loss of compression.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">5. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hop-up nub and Hop-up bucking</span> </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><b></b></span><br />Ok, this part is crucial for accuracy. There is a golden rule for choosing the right hop-up bucking which is “Hard and Fast, Soft and Slow”. Sounds erotic, so basically you can easily remember this rule. For high FPS setups, use hard type bucking and vice versa.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Stock hop-up nubs come in one shape only; cylindrical. How on earth that shape is going to help with accuracy, I do not know. The preferred shape should be something that can form a snug shape on the bucking and nicely fits the top of the bb when it hits the small mound that gives it the all crucial backspin.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">6. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Teflon Mod </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-weight: bold;"></span><br />This ensures a good seal between the bucking and the inner barrel, so that no air leaks can occur, which can affect accuracy and definitely FPS.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3xrxHQdeI/AAAAAAAAAo0/IiiP6HbKEyA/s1600-h/M14Kalikot107.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 183px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3xrxHQdeI/AAAAAAAAAo0/IiiP6HbKEyA/s320/M14Kalikot107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349697666606462434" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">M14 in teflon mod</span></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">7. </span></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Tight Bore Barrel</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> (TBB)</span><br />TBBs are definitely one of the major tools in accurizing your AEG. It does help to make your groupings tighter. Bull barrels such as from EdGI Customs has thicker walls of its TBBs to help in reducing the vibrations due to shock travelling through the barrel after each shot is taken. But make sure you get the bull barrel that is cut for AEGs and not BASRs, as most AEGs do not have extra space in their outer barrels for thicker inner barrels. Proper care should be taken into the cleanliness of the inner barrels to maintain accurate shots. You should cleanyour TBBs the night before gameday and immediately after the end of a gameday. Once a month, with or without games, try to perform general maintenance on your aeg.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3xrrlHvZI/AAAAAAAAAos/gyFBV9TkK-M/s1600-h/dbcbarrel.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 231px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sj3xrrlHvZI/AAAAAAAAAos/gyFBV9TkK-M/s320/dbcbarrel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349697665121107346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Example of TBB. <a href="http://www.spartanimports.com/IMAGES/PARTS/dbcustompromo42008.jpg">Click here for the description.</a></span><br /></div><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color:Yellow;"> <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">8.</span><b><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"> Barrel Length vs Cylinder Type</span><br /></b></span>It is without a doubt that longer inner barrels promote more accurate and longer effective range. This is because the BBs are being projectored with guidance long enough </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >with the help of barrel. You might wondering, in real life and real gun, why the sniper gun has longer barrels than other one? And why it can hit clean target as far as 1000m? </span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" >Now some people might think that higher FPS helps to push the BBs further and they correct. But in my experience so far, extra range can be improved much better with a longer TBB paired with the correct cylinder type.<br /><br />Using the wrong type of cylinder for the wrong barrel length has its adverse effect as well. For example, should you use a Type 2 cylinder in a 550mm TBB, the bbs would normally fail to travel the adequate distance out of the TBB before the piston moves back and the next round is chambered. When this occurs, the earlier BB might be sucked back into the inner barrel and hence causing the “Vacuum Effect”. This is typically true when running at full auto. At semi mode, sometimes you can see BBs literally falling short of the expected distance and in some extreme cases, one can observe BBs literally dribbling out of the inner barrel.</span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ></span><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Conclusion<br /><br /></span>Upgrading is a continous learning process. if you wanted to upgrade your AEG, make sure you have the main purposes for it, either it is for mission requirement, or barely to show off to get the "Most Killer Gun" in your team. bear in mind that each upgrading process need you to invest some money, and it can go large. So be wise with your money.Also, learning from others will be great. As I am still learning, my source of my knowledge is from others forum. So don't be shy to asks. Finally, as a reminder, again I am not a pro-airsoft operator as i am still learning. </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com162tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-67955250653284352682009-06-19T01:56:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:55:05.427-07:00PDI VSR-10 upgrade parts<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTMz0Nv5I/AAAAAAAAAoI/kKbM0Lnn0kM/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTMz0Nv5I/AAAAAAAAAoI/kKbM0Lnn0kM/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348960461965344658" border="0" /></a><br /></div>*Please note that this blog owner is not the authors of this preview and views and opinions expressed herein are views and opinions of author, <a href="http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SPRINGS</b><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Probably the first thing you would choose is the spring, so let's start here. PDI springs are hand-made from silicon chrome steel alloy, which is the same material as used in train and truck suspension springs. The high grade material and correct heat-treating process make the springs last for a long time with a stable output. There are two VSR-specific spring types available, and a general type SPR-spring series as well.<br /><br />2. The spring diameters are either 11mm/8mm, or 13mm/11mm. The 11mm/8mm springs are similar to the size of the original spring, so if you're upgrading only the spring (which is fine for mild upgrades), then this smaller size is better for you. You can also upgrade the spring guide (7mm type) and a piston with a smaller diameter is also available.<br /><br />3. The larger VSR springs and SPR series are better if you upgrade to full PDI internals, because most PDI pistons and spring guides are made with the larger springs in mind.<br /><br />4. How to calculate the right percentage for the desired velocity? PDI have a system based on the energy output, so a 300% spring does not mean tripled velocity, but tripled energy. In the case of VSR-10 series, 100% is set to 0.8 joules.<br />*<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please note that these are approximates, and the final output can be fine-tuned with washers.</span><br /><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>130% - 370 fps </li><li>140% - 380 fps </li><li>200% - 430 fps </li><li>250% - 440 fps </li><li>280% - 450 fps </li><li>330% - 460 fps </li><li>360% - 470 fps</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CYLINDERS</b><br /></div>1. The manufacturing method for PDI cylinders is cold-forging, which is how real sniper rifle barrels are produced. The machinery used in this process costs as much as a new sports car from the higher end, but the achieved super-tight tolerance of a hundredth of a millimeter makes these cylinders the most accurate ones on the market. The slots are laser-cut and the rear shaft is precision-welded in place for ultimate strength.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTNYsd_pI/AAAAAAAAAog/sgqf_5CblsA/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTNYsd_pI/AAAAAAAAAog/sgqf_5CblsA/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348960471864966802" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Some PDI parts for the VSR-10 laid out. Spot the ultra-lightweight Barikaru piston, Palsonite cylinder and super-hard piston among others.</span><br /><br /></i></div>2. PDI makes two main types of cylinders for the VSR-10 series: Precision and B-UP. Regular cylinders have a bore diameter of 22mm, while the B-UP series are a whole millimeter larger at 23mm. Every part inside the cylinder has to be B-UP type, and you need to use special rings inside the receiver as well.<br /><br />3. It is common to mistake the purpose of Bore Up to produce more air for longer barrels. While it certainly helps a little bit with longer barrels as well, the primary reason to increasing the cylinder bore diameter is to improve <i>efficiency</i>; More velocity with the same spring! PDI makes a short-stroke cylinder head in B-UP size as well, so users of shorter barrels can enjoy the benefit as well.<br /><br />4. As the surface area of the piston is increased from 380.133 to 415.476 square mm, it pushes more air for every millimeter of its travel. Because the weight of a B-UP piston is practically the same as normal and the BB is light in comparison, the piston speed is virtually fixed. The volume of the displaced air is increased by 9.3% and it's pushed out in the same time, which means that the velocity of the BB increases.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PISTONS<br /></b><div style="text-align: left;">1. When it comes to pistons, PDI have quite a lot of different designs for different purposes. As explained under CYLINDERS, you need to choose between normal size and B-UP first. Also some pistons have a small diameter for 11mm/8mm springs, so do mind that as well. Most pistons are for 13mm/11mm springs. After choosing the right size, it's a matter of structural strength according to the power level: Barikaru are the lightest pistons, and should not be used with ultra-strong springs. These pistons are the ultimate lightweight option when you need the best precision, as they eliminate a lot of vibrations from the piston acceleration and slap. Then come the aluminum pistons with slits cut into them, and finally the enclosed Hard pistons.<br /><br />2. There are two main types of piston heads: Vacuum (VC) and Hard (HD). The Hard piston provides a seal all the time, so it doesn't need to be explained. Both piston heads are ported to provide a tight seal on the way forward without unnecessary friction.<br /><br />3. The Vacuum piston has a hole in the middle of the piston head, with a small rubber ball inside. The need for this arises if you're using a long inner barrel: When the piston has pushed all the air out of the cylinder but the BB is still in the barrel, the dropping pressure could reduce velocity. The PDI vent design allows air to get into the barrel to eliminate negative pressure. Please see the diagram on the left for a cut-away view of the design.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTNAyFt5I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/pIQedQ9lbcc/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTNAyFt5I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/pIQedQ9lbcc/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348960465446090642" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">A vacuum (VC) piston is closed when going forward, but opens up to prevent negative pressure in a long inner barrel.</span><br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SPRING GUIDES<br /></b><div style="text-align: left;">1. You would think that there's not much to a spring guide, and just one or two types would be enough, right? Well, the spring guide itself is a simple part, but it has to fit the rest of the parts so choose it carefully! Here are the variables that affect the choice:<br /><ul><li>7mm or 9mm spring guide for 11/8mm or 13/11 springs respectively </li><li>Normal or B-UP spring guide to match the cylinder size </li><li>VC or HD type. (VC is shorter to make room for the vent of the piston head; Will also work with other pistons.) </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PALSONITE</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. It's a special surface treatment for <i>stainless steel</i>, done in an incredibly low temperature nitride salt bath. Due to material properties, it can <i>not</i> be applied to regular carbon steel. It leaves a nice dull black color to the part, and provides a high surface hardness for reduced friction. It is much more scratch-resistant compared to teflon surfaces, so we finally get to keep and eat the cake!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>V-TRIGGER<br /></b><div style="text-align: left;">1. When the spring tension becomes high, it can have surprising effects. The original VSR sear system was designed to provide a light and crisp trigger pull, and most PDI parts follow that idea. The 1st and 2nd sear are available - CNC-machined from carbon steel - but for the very highest power levels PDI redesigned the angles to prevent the piston rear from pushing up against the cylinder surface. The V-Trigger comes with a suitable piston end to fit regular and B-UP cylinders. Please see the diagram below for the famous picture that tells more than this paragraph.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTNNa0E9I/AAAAAAAAAoY/rhLbEhRm7SQ/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtTNNa0E9I/AAAAAAAAAoY/rhLbEhRm7SQ/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348960468838126546" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Benefit of the V-trigger displayed graphically. The piston is not pushed upwards, so the start position is more stable with high power springs.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Credit: redwolfairsoft team<br />Link: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=204<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div><span style="color:white;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-71522649036676460422009-06-19T00:56:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:55:43.282-07:00Western Arms M4A1 CQB-R<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHei7HVaI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/vMfiRFvIku0/s1600-h/WAM4-REV-Main.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 233px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHei7HVaI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/vMfiRFvIku0/s400/WAM4-REV-Main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348947572528993698" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">*Please note that this blog owner is not the authors of this preview and views and opinions expressed herein are views and opinions of author, <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51); font-style: italic;">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/</span><br /><br /><b>INTRODUCTIONS<br /></b>1.<b> </b>Does the M4A1 really need an introduction? Maybe not, but since some of the readers may have been born when the carbine was adopted, a briefing may be in order. The M4A1 is a self-loading select-fire carbine variant of the M16 rifle, both based on the AR-15 archetype developed by Eugene Stoner in the 50's. Ever since the first M16 was brought into service, the rifle has been updated to improve on the original design. Shorter variants were developed quite early for vehicle crews and special operators, and these carbines have been following a parallel development line with the full length rifle.<br /><br />2. Western Arms is a well known name throughout the Airsoft world. Until recent years they held the undeniable lead with their best-known 1911 and 2011 variants, and even at the time of writing WA is still making the most interesting selection of models, while others stick to the basic 1911A1 pattern for the most part. While the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa and 1911 hold the leading position of "consumer pistols", those with a taste for the highest level of quality and detailing still opt for Western Arms.<br /><br />3. Airsoft gas blowback rifles as an idea are not really new. Those who have been in the sport for a long time will remember the Kokusai Crimebuster as well as the Tanio Koba 10/22. More recently Marushin has released a plethora of 8mm blowback models. As nicely made as the Marushin blowback rifles are, their WWII appearance puts them in a niche market, and the caliber doesn't help breaking into the mainstream either. There are also gas blowback rifles and submachineguns with external gas, such as the Escort MP5. While external rigs are much less restricting than their reputation - and can be hidden in the gear quite nicely - there is still a definite demand for having everything inside the weapon. So let's see what Western Arms have to offer with their self-contained 6mm blowback M4A1 CQB-R!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHtYIwR_I/AAAAAAAAAmY/D181u-6W2QQ/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHtYIwR_I/AAAAAAAAAmY/D181u-6W2QQ/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348947827331450866" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">As realistic as it gets? Full stroke blowback with a realistic bolt carrier that acts as a loading nozzle.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHtZZWAzI/AAAAAAAAAmg/KIocVeofSrQ/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHtZZWAzI/AAAAAAAAAmg/KIocVeofSrQ/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348947827669467954" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Right side view of the CQB-R, a compact assault rifle.</i><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHtt-JJJI/AAAAAAAAAmo/0NTdEnvHDyw/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHtt-JJJI/AAAAAAAAAmo/0NTdEnvHDyw/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348947833192522898" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The weapon is well protected by styrofoam in the cardboard box. The box has room for longer models to come.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>TECHNICAL DETAILS<br /></b>1.<b> </b>The WA M4A1 is a gas operated blowback rifle. The blowback principle is no different from the famous Magna Blowback of WA pistol series, but it is fitted to act as a heart of a larger weapon, so the components are larger and heavier as well. Gas and BBs are contained in the magazine, and the valve lock is also built into the magazine, following the tradition of Western Arms. The lower receiver has a firing mechanism that resembles the real M4A1 firing mechanism very closely, and functions with the exact same principle. The hammer spring is formed differently and it stops pushing the hammer before it physically hits the firing pin. This allows the firing pin to retreat after the hammer has been dry-fired (=decocked) so you can insert the magazine without damaging the firing pin and/or magazine valve.<br /><br />2. When the hammer hits the firing pin (in the lower receiver) and forces the valve open, the gas is directed from the magazine into the loading nozzle, and shoots out the BB. The floating valve blocks further gas flow into the barrel, and the gas is directed into the blowback cylinder, forcing the bolt carrier to propel back. After cocking the hammer, the bolt carrier trips the valve lock to close the gas flow, allowing the spring-loaded loading nozzle to retreat and the bolt carrier to spring forward, chambering a new round from the magazine. The rear of the loading nozzle acts as a piston in the blowback phase, and the bore size is quite significant in the WA M4 compared to any pistol. This allows the gun to propel heavy 210 gram bolt carrier with great speed, resulting in a blowback you can really feel against your shoulder.<br /><br />3. The all metal outer barrel has a 14 mm right hand (CW) thread in the front, so standard flash hiders and silencers can be readily attached. While most of the sound comes from the racking sound of the bolt carrier, a silencer muffles the pop at the muzzle nicely and can make a difference to how easily you are spotted by players in your firing area. The inner barrel is 53 mm shorter than the 10.5" CQB-R outer barrel. This is partially to limit the velocity to keep the velocity legal in Japan, but also the floating valve would have to be modified to let an increased "dose" of gas into the barrel to keep pressure behind the BB through the internal ballistic phase.<br /><br />4. The upper and lower receivers of the WA M4A1 are worthy of special attention. As opposed to popular belief, it is legal to produce airsoft guns with a metal receiver in Japan. Still, the WA M4A1 has polymer upper and lower receivers. The reason for this became very clear when we fired the carbine the first time; the M4 kicks like somebody put something in its drink! A pot metal receiver would be unlikely to stand this kind of abuse (from the inside of the gun) for long, so Western Arms made a smart move and used fiberglass-reinforced polymer as the material. The weight of the receivers is a bit on the light side, but the finishing is a dull black and it doesn't look toyish at all. A <i>durable</i> metal receiver would have shot the price of the WA M4A1 through the roof, so for the moderate price we can't complain. Having said that, we are looking forward for the metal receivers announced by G&P as well as Inokatsu, because metal has the heft and realistic feel that FRP can not provide.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHuKPC-RI/AAAAAAAAAmw/wggSLLWKg8g/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHuKPC-RI/AAAAAAAAAmw/wggSLLWKg8g/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348947840779614482" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The top of the magazine has the valve and valve lock integrated. You can disable the bolt hold open to shoot without BBs.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHudZwoyI/AAAAAAAAAm4/JSkAmz8UVTI/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtHudZwoyI/AAAAAAAAAm4/JSkAmz8UVTI/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348947845924823842" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The fill valve is located in the rear of the magazine, better protected from elements than the traditional placement at the bottom.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH9kKq6rI/AAAAAAAAAnA/cL7gpu4koFk/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH9kKq6rI/AAAAAAAAAnA/cL7gpu4koFk/s400/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948105438620338" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The hop-up adjustment is in the base of the outer barrel. The red arrow points towards more, blue for less hop-up.<br /><br /></span></i><div style="text-align: left;"><b>MAGAZINE<br /></b>1.<b> </b>The magazine is heavy and feels realistic, being as it's all metal made with a dull gray finish. The fill valve is located in the rear of the magazine, which is odd to anyone who is used to gas pistol magazines. On a second thought this is a good decision, because the bottom of the magazine is subject to dirt when you are in the field. The magazine holds 50 rounds, feeds every one of them and locks the bolt carrier back after the final round. While the magazine shot all the BBs out and locked back reliably when shot in semi and short burst, a continuous burst of 50 rounds cooled down the magazine to the point that the pressure was not sufficient to propel the bolt carrier all the way to lockback. The bolt hold open -feature can be disabled, so you can shoot the weapon without BBs to show off the blowback, or for theatrical purposes.<br /><br /><b>OTHER DETAILS<br /></b>1. The detachable carrying handle is made of a heavy metal alloy, apparently to balance the lack of weight of the FRP receivers. With the carrying handle attached, the WA M4A1 weighs in at a nice 2850 grams. The rear sight is adjustable for range and zeroing the windage. Zeroing the elevation is done with the front sight.<br /><br />2. The RIS system has the tightening screw in the front - as opposed to RAS that has the screw in the rear - and it is all metal made. While Hong Kong and Taiwan made CNC-machined railed units are admittedly better in terms of looks and durability, for a die-cast RIS the WA is certainly not bad. The rails measure a hair under 21 mm, and it fit together perfectly with all the accessories we could throw at it.<br /><br />3. The pistol grip is also made of a fiber-reinforced polymer, but the finish is different compared to the receiver. This creates a realistic contrast, as you can not immediately tell that they are the same material. The grip is flat, so it has an advantage in realism on its side against AEGs. Out of all of the electric M16 series, only the Systema PTW has real grip dimensions. Western Arms goes even further than just the external dimensions, and the grip can actually be replaced with any grip made for the real M4/M16 series! The metal buffer tube is mil-spec sized, and we've already seen our customers install the real MIAD grip and CTR stock to improve the ergonomics.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH92vZ1xI/AAAAAAAAAnI/R1t9sdbKjpY/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH92vZ1xI/AAAAAAAAAnI/R1t9sdbKjpY/s400/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948110424528658" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The grip and lower receiver are in fact both made of FRP, but the finish is different for a realistic look. Real grips are interchangeable!</i><br /></div><br />4. After years of coming behind Tokyo Marui in Hop-Up technology, Western Arms has finally made a major leap in this area. The hop-up features two pressure points for the BB to center it better in the chamber, and it provides a very consistent spin. On top of that, the hop-up is adjustable by a dial that holds the setting well, and provides tactile clicks when you turn it. With the carbine in your hands and the barrel pointing downrange, you can turn the dial without turning the weapon upside down. Adjustment towards the left RIS rail increases hop-up, while the direction of the right rail will decrease it.<br /><br />5. The internals are very similar to the firing mechanism of the real thing, and the various parts have the exact same functions. The trigger pull is a realistic single-stage type with no slack, and the safety can not be engaged when the hammer is down. Most of the internal parts are made of a die-cast metal alloy. While this works with pistols and anyone who uses HFC134a, green gas (or propane) is the preferred propellant in most parts of the world outside of Japan. The greater pressure as well as the heavy moving parts mean that it may be necessary to reinforce some of the internal parts. G&P has already released valve locks and parts for the firing mechanism, and we are looking to see more of these reinforcement parts soon. For some reason Western Arms decided to make the flash hider and front sight out of FRP, but this can be quickly fixed with parts from G&P.<br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);"></span></i></div><i><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH95FaFhI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/BJ7gcDEraZs/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH95FaFhI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/BJ7gcDEraZs/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948111053690386" border="0" /></a><i><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">This one serves to push the bolt carrier forward</span></i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH-aAP2cI/AAAAAAAAAnY/0zIZ3bLU3zQ/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH-aAP2cI/AAAAAAAAAnY/0zIZ3bLU3zQ/s400/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948119890418114" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The functional bolt hold open has a steel reinforcement embedded. This part worked itself loose after 1000 rounds and was found in the firing mechanism.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>DISASSEMBLY<br /></b>1. When it comes to gas blowback weapons, part of their appeal is that they strip down for maintenance and cleaning just like their real counterparts! Running gas and BBs through the system obviously doesn't corrode or foul the mechanism like real gunpowder residue, but gas blowbacks still need some maintenance to get the best performance. As the moving parts rub against each other, it is important to know how to keep them moving smoothly and prevent accelerated wear. Far too often people just spray the gun with lube and think that's enough. Thankfully they use silicone oil, so it doesn't actually cause damage. The silicone itself doesn't clean the surface, but the user should clean all moving parts first, and then add a small amount of lubricant. Too much will just attract dirt!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH-f6bcZI/AAAAAAAAAng/-iXzg1os4CY/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtH-f6bcZI/AAAAAAAAAng/-iXzg1os4CY/s400/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948121476624786" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Know how to disassemble the Colt? You know how to disassemble the WA: Disassembly works just like with the real thing!</i><br /></div><br />2. As you probably guessed already, the WA M4A1 strips like the real thing. You begin by removing the magazine and clearing the chamber. Push out the takedown pin until it's caught by its detent, and tilt the weapon open; the pivot pin acts as a hinge. Pull out the charging handle and bolt carrier a couple of inches, and then pull the bolt carrier out alone. This is enough for regular cleaning. The pivot pin can also be pushed out to disassemble the short carbine into even shorter components (<i>Leon</i> anyone?) for ease of transportation in a smaller pack or even an attache case. As usual, the RIS is unlocked by pulling back on the delta ring, and the sliding stock can be removed by pulling down on the lever while sliding the stock back.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtINBSV0-I/AAAAAAAAAno/j-b0dV9PG9M/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtINBSV0-I/AAAAAAAAAno/j-b0dV9PG9M/s400/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948370953458658" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">This 210g lump of metal called the "bolt carrier" does a full stroke over 10 times per second.</span><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtINK6tlcI/AAAAAAAAAnw/sIY9rYln4x0/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtINK6tlcI/AAAAAAAAAnw/sIY9rYln4x0/s400/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348948373538706882" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The weapon disassembled into the main components. No tools required.<br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;"><b>PERFORMANCE AND VERDICT<br /></b>1. Despite the lack of volume of fire in one magazine, the WA M4A1 is definitely skirmish-worthy. The chrono readings were in the high 300's, which is at the top of the limit for most people's "comfort zone" in CQB, and actually useful even for woodland engagements. Colder climates will be a limitation, as is the case with all guns that use liquid charge propellants. The consistency proved excellent for a gas gun, which probably is due to the refined floating valve that controls the amount of gas used to shoot the BB. Consistent velocities together with a good hop-up system are the two most important things to make an airsoft gun accurate, and this carbine delivered both as you can see from the targets below. The shooting was done from a sitting position with the standard iron sights, using KSC 0.2g Perfect BBs and Green Gas.<br /><br />2. The inner barrel stops 53 mm short of the outer barrel, so there's room for a longer inner barrel to improve the velocity even within the normal outer barrel. G&P has released longer one-piece steel outer barrels as well as full front sets in various configurations, and Inokatsu has announced M16 and XM kits in the spirit of the Vietnam war, so you have all the more options to choose from already. We hope to see inner barrels for this carbine from PDI soon, and Airsoft Surgeon has also performance- and durability-enhancing parts in the works.<br /><br />3. Even if an AEG with a hicap magazine is more convenient for gaming in any weather, everyone at RedWolf has been waiting for long arm that would provide a better feedback and more realistic operation. While many AEG manufacturers have jumped on the mock blowback bandwagon, the Western Arms M4A1 CQB-R blows them all away. The recoil and sound of this carbine is so intense that we haven't seen anyone shoot this and <i>not</i> smile after the first shot.<br /><br />4. Slight teeting problems have been noticed, such as accelerated wear of the bolt hold open. This feature can be disabled, but admittedly that option would take a bit away from the realism, which is an important part of the appeal of this weapon. Thankfully the aftermarket parts supply has kicked in with full force, as if they knew already that this weapon is going to be a hit (Pun intended). With a good reliability and great accuracy out of the box, it has been better than we dared to hope for from a gas blowback shoulder-fired weapon. It won't wipe AEGs out of existence, but finally the realism-minded people have a skirmishable option that suits their needs.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtMZjb1eiI/AAAAAAAAAn4/sKNSDs0AIZA/s1600-h/WA-M4-GROUPINGS-1-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtMZjb1eiI/AAAAAAAAAn4/sKNSDs0AIZA/s400/WA-M4-GROUPINGS-1-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348952984325028386" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">A 51 mm grouping of five shots from 10 meters before any preparation. </i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtMZ_6KxWI/AAAAAAAAAoA/dYgU4M_zS28/s1600-h/WA-M4-GROUPINGS-2-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtMZ_6KxWI/AAAAAAAAAoA/dYgU4M_zS28/s400/WA-M4-GROUPINGS-2-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348952991968445794" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">A better accuracy was achieved after run-in and cleaning: Five shots within 26 mm (center to center) from 10 meters!</i><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" width="400"><tbody><tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Manufacturer</b></span></td> <td width="247">Western Arms</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Model</b></span></td> <td width="247">M4A1 CQB-R</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Capacity</b></span></td> <td width="247">50 rds</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Weight</b></span></td> <td width="247">2850 g</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Power</b></span></td> <td width="247">380 fps</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Power Source</b></span></td> <td width="247">HFC134a, Top Gas</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Blowback</b></span></td> <td width="247">Yes</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Hop-up</b></span></td> <td width="247">Adjustable</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Shooting Mode</b></span></td> <td width="247">Semi, Full Automatic</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Construction</b></span></td> <td width="247">Fiber-reinforced polymer and metal</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Credit to: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">redwolfairsoft team</span><br />Link: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=188<br /></span></div></div><br /></div></div><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-89371896224811721212009-06-19T00:35:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:56:20.283-07:00Inokatsu M4 GBB<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sjs_7tm5EjI/AAAAAAAAAlA/r9poGX3edo0/s1600-h/INO-M4-TITLE-300.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/Sjs_7tm5EjI/AAAAAAAAAlA/r9poGX3edo0/s400/INO-M4-TITLE-300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939277520146994" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">*Please note that this blog owner is not the authors of this preview and views and opinions expressed herein are views and opinions of author, <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51); font-style: italic;">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/</span><br /><br /><b>Introduction<br /></b>1.<b> </b>Although the concept of a gas blowback rifle isn't entirely new, the recent entry of the Western Arms Gas Blowback M4s has caused a new spurt of excitement in the world of Airsoft. As such, other manufacturers like WE, and INOKATSU have also jumped on to the GBB bandwagon, creating their own M4 (plus variants) gas blowback guns. It all started last year with the magnificent magna blowback Western Arms gun, which shook us (quite literally), leaving us wanting more. And that's what we got! We have seen Inokatsu & WE follow suit with their own GBB M4, and very recently, Socomgear and G&P have showed us their own creations. So how does it fair amongst the ever growing crowd of gas blowback M4 guns?<br /><br />2. Those who have been in the sport for a long time will remember the Kokusai Crimebuster as well as the Tanio Koba 10/22. More recently, Marushin has released a series of 8mm blowback models. As nicely made as the Marushin blowback rifles are, their WWII appearance puts them in a niche market, and the caliber doesn't help breaking into the mainstream either. There are also gas blowback rifles and submachine guns with external gas, such as the Escort MP5. While external rigs are much less restricting than their reputation - which can be hidden in the gear quite nicely - there is still a definite demand for having everything inside the weapon.<br /><br />3. Inokatsu comprises of a talented team of engineers that had previously worked behind the scenes as GUARDER's supplier of authentic conversion kits, like the famous GUARDER AKM, AK74, and various other full steel kits. When they started introducing their products under what we now know as the Inokatsu name, we got to appreciate the skills they have as engineers. The kits they produced were no less than sublime, with an insanely high level quality of construction. If you have ever seen or touched one of their kits, you will know and appreciate how solid they are. After getting some conversion kits out, Inokatsu dabbled in producing complete guns, making some very pretty-looking AEGs. Although, it could be said that this gas blowback M4 is the gun that is really going to get Inokatsu noticed.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAJvWFa5I/AAAAAAAAAlI/jtkOpMhFDNs/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAJvWFa5I/AAAAAAAAAlI/jtkOpMhFDNs/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939518504692626" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The weapon is well packaged with cut-cardboard pieces, ensuring that you'll receive your M4 in pristine condition.</span><br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAJwL_s6I/AAAAAAAAAlQ/G3qEYHZIdP4/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAJwL_s6I/AAAAAAAAAlQ/G3qEYHZIdP4/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939518730810274" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The internals have been modified to fit into the smaller body, with a steel CNC milled hammer and a stronger hammer spring to take the much more powerful CO2.</i><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAKPY_PMI/AAAAAAAAAlY/MBna63Yc1_w/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAKPY_PMI/AAAAAAAAAlY/MBna63Yc1_w/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939527106804930" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">side view of this rifle</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Disassembly<br /></b>1.<b> </b>If you know how to field strip a real steel M4 Carbine, then you'd know how to strip the Inokatsu M4. As it's modeled on the real thing, everything will feel right at home. You begin by removing the magazine and clearing the chamber. Push out the takedown pin until it's caught by its detent, and tilt the weapon open; the pivot pin acts as a hinge. Pull out the charging handle and bolt carrier a couple of inches, and then pull the bolt carrier out alone. This is enough for regular cleaning. The pivot pin can also be pushed out to disassemble the short carbine into even shorter components for ease of transportation in a smaller pack or even an attache case. As usual, the RIS is unlocked by pulling back on the delta ring, and the sliding stock can be removed by pulling down on the lever while sliding the stock back.<br /><br /><b>Internals<br />1. </b>After taking it apart, what greets you is a familiar sight (assuming that you're lucky enough to have a WA already), as the internal workings are the same as the WA M4, with the crucial difference being that all the internals are replaced with Steel parts. Things are stronger and heavier. To combat the heavier bolt, a stronger 150% recoil spring has been fitted with an Aluminum Recoil-Spring Guide. Essentially, that means that the Inokatsu is built to be capable of using much stronger gas and of realising a much higher velocity than the WA M4. But of course, that means that requires more power to get it working optimally. Whilst the INOKATSU M4 is able to use the WA's Magazines, Top Gas just doesn't seem to cut the mustard due to the much heavier bolt and spring set. It functions best only when using Red Gas or from more powerful sources such as CO2. As it was designed to be capable of using CO2, INOKATSU themselves will be releasing their CO2 compatible magazines soon. <br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAKRQ-KmI/AAAAAAAAAlg/KusR7N3YCw4/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAKRQ-KmI/AAAAAAAAAlg/KusR7N3YCw4/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939527610051170" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The bolt carrier is constructed completely of heavy duty steel, whilst the bolt itself is constructed out of high grade Aluminum making the system extremely robust.</span><br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAKZp5RjI/AAAAAAAAAlo/f32MYlYyc1g/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAKZp5RjI/AAAAAAAAAlo/f32MYlYyc1g/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939529862071858" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The hop-up chamber is constructed from aluminum with an enhanced hop-up rubber, making the INOKATSU M4 that much more durable.</i><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><b>Externals</b> <br />1. As we mentioned already, the kits that Inokatsu have made previously were prime examples of what is possible in the manufacturing of metal bodies for airsoft guns. The Inokatsu M4 is no different, showing-off a quite simply beautiful exterior that mimics the real steel.<br /><br />2. The entire exterior is made from forged-aluminum, with the exception of the Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) grips and stock. Whereas the WA M4's body was modeled after the old-type MGC M4 bodies, the Inokatsu M4 SOPMOD's body is modeled after the real steel M4, thus is built to a 1:1 scale of the real-steel counterpart. So, it not only looks ultra-authentic, but it also feels it too. Look on the sides of the main receiver and one can see that the markings have been delicately engraved, and there has obviously been a lot of attention paid on maintaining a sense of authenticity.<br /><br />3. The front set itself is a full length Inokatsu RASM Real Type M4 RAS, featuring authentic markings from KAC, and it comes standard with 4 rail covers. Much like other parts of this gun, it is also made of steel. The entire front kit feels extremely sturdy, and is not only great to look at but also provides a great platform for adding your favorite accessories!<br /><br />4. Thanks to the 1:1 dimensions, the scope for adding accessories is slightly different to your average AEG. As typical AEGs have to have certain external parts different from the real steel to provide room for the slightly bulky internal parts, such as the motor and gear box; which means that your ordinary after-market AEG grips won't fit on the Inokatsu. However, because of the real steel dimensions, it is possible to add certain real steel accessories to this Inokatsu as well as select aftermarket AEG stocks.<br /><br />5. When the WA M4 first came out, there were a lot of gamers wondering and anticipating when the after-market metal bodies would become available for it. It certainly didn't take long for them to make their way onto the market, but Inokatsu have created a stunning-looking steel piece that comes fitted with all-steel internals with a forged-aluminum body out-of-the-box. Holding it feels good, with an ample weight and a solid construction that makes it feel like it was made to last. There's no denying that even from their days of creating kits for Guarder, through to their conversion kits that were released under their own name, they have built up an expertise in creating these stunning metal bodies made from materials such as steel. Of course, even their kits were not what you would call cheap, but it is true that you get what you pay for. With this gun, you certainly can see what you get for your money, and those solid "clinks" and "clanks" when you pull/push/rotate those levers/pins/switches are sheer joy to the ears. Looking at their metal bodies, you can appreciate the sturdiness of it all, especially due to the use of steel in the construction. Those cheaper, pot-metal bodies don't even compare. There are other brands on the market that make excellent quality metal bodies for their standard guns (such as Real Sword), but in terms of gas blowback rifles, Inokatsu are really leading the way. Western Arms' offering obviously comes with a plastic body as standard, and the recent gas blowback M4 from WE does feature a full metal body, but quite simply not in the same class as the steel Inokatsu.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAV1lfr2I/AAAAAAAAAlw/UZ-kxsxV0-w/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAV1lfr2I/AAAAAAAAAlw/UZ-kxsxV0-w/s400/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939726338371426" border="0" /></a><br /><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The full aluminum KAC RAS unit even has laser etched original manufacturer markings on the underside!</span><br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAWN5J-uI/AAAAAAAAAl4/5bxdVm33YQQ/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAWN5J-uI/AAAAAAAAAl4/5bxdVm33YQQ/s400/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939732863285986" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">The markings are all engraved with precision into the metal body realistically, with each INOKATSU M4 SOPMOD featuring its own unique serial number.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Magazine<br /></b>1.<b> </b>It is quite important to note that this Inokatsu M4 does NOT ship with a magazine - you will need to buy a magazine for it. Thankfully, the INOKATSU supports the use of the WA M4 magazines, as well as its upcoming CO2 M4 GBB mags. As of writing, only the WA M4 magazine is available, thus there isn't much choice in the way of magazines. The WA magazine is heavy and feels realistic, being as it's all metal made with a dull gray finish. The fill valve is located in the rear of the magazine instead of on the bottom where dirt would tend to get into during a skirmish; the magazine holds 50 rounds, feeds every one of them and locks the bolt carrier back after the final round.<br /><br />2. While the magazine can shoot all the BBs out and locked back reliably when shot in semi and short bursts, a continuous burst of 50 rounds cooled down the magazine to the point that the pressure was not sufficient to propel the bolt carrier all the way to lock-back. The bolt hold-open feature can be disabled, so you can shoot the weapon without BBs to show off the blowback system to your friends.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAWUzo-RI/AAAAAAAAAmA/yNydLH2Jl10/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAWUzo-RI/AAAAAAAAAmA/yNydLH2Jl10/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939734719199506" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">It's all steel! The materials used for this M4 are second to none.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAWq1RljI/AAAAAAAAAmI/PXQMNs0b_Q8/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjtAWq1RljI/AAAAAAAAAmI/PXQMNs0b_Q8/s400/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348939740631635506" border="0" /></a><br /><i style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">5 position stock.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Performance and Recommendations<br /></b>1.<b> </b>The Inokatsu bolt carrier is made from steel, which is much heavier than the WA M4 one, giving this gun a shoulder-shakingly hard blowback. As was noted this, teamed with the 150% stock spring, means that it requires stronger stuff to power this gun. You can forget about using the HFC134a gas! We would definitely recommend using Red Gas to reap the rewards of the Inokatsu's excellent blowback system. Top gas can be used, but doesn't feel sufficient really. If for some reason you don't want to use Red Gas, then you could change the steel bolt for a lighter aluminum one, along with downgrading the stock 150% spring to a 120% one.<br /><br />2. At 20 degrees C, the Inokatsu M4's initial muzzle velocity reaches a tasty 400fps with red gas but due to the cooling issues of the magazines, the Inokatsu suffers the same problems to that of the WA, and WE M4 GBB rifles; where the cooler the ambient temperature and the more you fire from the same magazine, the less power you would get out of the magazine. A simple tried and true remedy for this is to store your mags together with a heater pack to keep the mags nice and warm before use!<br /><br />3. Because of the forged-aluminum external and steel internal construction of the Inokatsu M4 GBB, the first thing that needs to be done upon taking the Inokatsu M4 out of its nice packing, is to field strip it, and clean everything inside, and coat them all with a very generous helping of silicon grease (yes, grease, not spray-on oil). Once you have completed these steps, put your Inokatsu back together and fire a couple of mags through the system to make sure everything is running smoothly, and you're all ready to go!<br /><br />4. The recoil and sound of this carbine is so intense that we haven't seen anyone shoot this and not smile after the first shot. Even though a standard AEG has much more ammo capacity than a M4 GBB for a skirmish, the Inokatsu M4 emulates the real steel firing experience giving you that much more satisfaction when you achieve a "kill" in game! The advent of reliable GBB rifles won't wipe AEGs out of existence, but finally the realism-minded people have a skirmish-able option that suits their needs.<b><br /><br />Conclusion<br /></b>1.<b> </b>Inokatsu has come a long way from their humble beginnings of producing full steel kits for the AK series AEGs, to today; producing the heavy duty 1:1 scaled M4 GBBs. With a forged-aluminum body and steel internals, exquisite engravings on the body, coupled with its skirmish-able qualities, the Inokatsu M4 GBB has opened up a whole new frontier in developing heavy duty Airsoft GBBs.<br /><br />2. With all so many companies having jumped on the Carbine GBB bandwagon and with (we're sure) more to follow, Inokatsu surely face a lot of stiff competition from rival companies. However, we think that with their M4 gas blowback, they have succeeded in producing a gun that is sure to give its competitors a run for its money. With the combination of a full steel body with 1:1 size of the real steel M4 Carbine, the Inokatsu M4 GBB is well worth owning for both collectors and the serious skirmisher.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" width="400"><tbody><tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Manufacturer</b></span></td> <td width="247">Inokatsu</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Model</b></span></td> <td width="247">M4 GBB</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Capacity</b></span></td> <td width="247"><br /></td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Weight</b></span></td> <td width="247">3000g</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Power</b></span></td> <td width="247">400+</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Power Source</b></span></td> <td width="247">Top Gas, Red Gas, CO2</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Blowback</b></span></td> <td width="247">Yes</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Hop-up</b></span></td> <td width="247">Adjustable</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Shooting Mode</b></span></td> <td width="247">Semi, Full Auto</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Construction</b></span></td> <td width="247">Fiber Reinforced Steel</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br />credit to:<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51); font-style: italic;">redwolfairsoft team</span><br />link: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=209</span><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-60447279723319501852009-06-13T01:39:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:56:45.000-07:00The Cheap Way To Calculate FPS<span style="font-size:100%;">1. Most of us cannot afford a good chronometer to gauge our replicas' FPS accurately. There is a cheaper way to chrono though, by using the good ol' Coca-Cola tin can. By using the Poor Man's Chrono (<i>hereafter known as PMC</i>), one can roughly estimate the FPS.<br /><br />2. The following is the PMC taken from <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51); font-style: italic;">Redwolf Airsoft</span>, and is also accepted worldwide as the standard PMC table.<br /><br />3. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">First, get yourself a regular EMPTY soda can and rinse it out. Coke and Sprite cans work the best as beer cans and other brands sometimes have varying thickness which can throw off your estimates completely. Through experience, I've found Coke and Sprite cans to be fairly consistent in strength around the world.<br /><br />4. There are three major surfaces on a soda can that represent increasing strength and thickness; the side, bottom and top, in that order. While the sides are quite easy to crease and crush, you'll probably be surprised that they're fairly resilient to abuse from an AEG using 0.2g BBs. A standard unmodified MP5A5 will have trouble piercing even one side of the can.<br /><br />5. However, if you press down and flatten the surface a bit, you'll find it fairly easily to penetrate, even with a spring pistol shooting at 0.3J! For our sake of measurement, you are not to alter the can in anyway prior to the test. The naturally rounded surface provides the extra bounce to resist standard airsoft fire at 3 feet.<br /><br />6. When using the soda can as a chrono, hold the can FIRMLY about 3cm - 5cm away from the muzzle of your gun, being careful to place your fingers strategically out of the line of fire. You also want to be careful about richochet so wear safety glasses and use as few fingers as possible to hold the can so as to reduce the chances of getting hit during testing!<br /><br />7. To start the test, begin by estimating which surface is best suited for your gun.<br /><br />8. If you have a stock or mildly upgraded AEG or gas pistol, use the side.<br /><br />9. If you have a moderately modified AEG or pistol, use the center part of the bottom.<br /><br />10. If that proves to be no problem, aim for the side part of the bottom (ie. the edge where the bottom surface meets the sides). The edge portion is a little tougher than the central part of the bottom surface. Now for those really highly modified weapons with maximum upgrades, aim for the top, which is a real challenge that few can meet!<br /><br />11. Obviously nothing beats the accuracy of a real chronograph (which we used to measure and translate these "can" measurements). Shooting cans is the most quick and effective way to gauge the approximate power of your weapon. To this day, local airsoft players still denote their airsoft to be playable even when their airsoft are "can bottom capable". However, "can top capable" weapons usually bring fear to opponents who often would rather not play with you!<br /><br />12. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Here are the approximate FPS ratings for your pistol if you manage to penetrate any of these surfaces in ONE shot! By penetrate, we mean that the BB must enter cleanly right through the surface and end up on the other side. Cracks and near breakthroughs don't count!<br /><br />13. ONE SIDE<br />(BB remains in can after penetrating one side) 290 to 310 fps<br />All figures are approximated based on tests with an 0.2g BB. Varying weight of BB may alter results as the above FPS values only apply for 0.2g BBs. Using 0.25g BBs will sometimes allow you to penetrate a surface even at the lower FPS rate. All FPS measurements chrono'd with a Combro cb-625. The range of FPS above accounts for minor structural differences between cans which can require a little more FPS to make the mark.<br /><br />14. BOTH SIDES<br />(BB makes it straight through and exits on the other side) 350 to 370fps<br />BOTTOM (CENTRAL) 420 to 450fps<br />BOTTOM (EDGE) 450 to 480fps<br />TOP (EDGE) 480 to 510fps<br />TOP (CENTRAL) 520 to 540fps<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*Note that all test are conducted on standard thin skinned soda cans. Make sure not to use thick skinned soda cans as can be found in some countries. For example, some countries in Asia and Europe offer thick skinned soda cans that are as hard to penetrate as an HFC22 cannister!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">**Note that all tests should be conducted from a distance of 1 to 2 inches away from the can surface. </span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-26613265067553557052009-06-13T00:08:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:58:07.483-07:00Top Tech M4 Carbine Blowback<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeI2KaLkI/AAAAAAAAAiI/-Z2RGuN_q-Q/s1600-h/TT-M4C-MAIN.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 218px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeI2KaLkI/AAAAAAAAAiI/-Z2RGuN_q-Q/s400/TT-M4C-MAIN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346720688690048578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />*Please note that this blog owner is not the authors of this preview and views and opinions expressed herein are views and opinions of author, <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/</span><br /><br />1. As soon as the first electric airsoft guns were introduced in the early 90's, many users have longed for something more realistic than the recoil-less action and sound of a sewing machine. Various blowback systems have been developed, with Tokyo Marui pioneering the idea with their PSG-1. That and the following blowback systems or AEGs have been mechanically linked to the piston to provide the blowback, but the return spring reduces Rate Of Fire, and the mechanical parts have not been quite as well designed as the original gearbox, so failures have been common. Also as the bolt carrier would move with the piston, the guns would commonly rack the moving parts before shooting the BB.<br /><br />2. Using patented technology from G&G, Top Tech has released an AEG with a new kind of a blowback system. In this version, part of the compressed air is driven into another piston on top of the gearbox, and blowback action is provided simultaneously with shooting the BB for increased realism. Because there is no mechanical link between the piston and blowback system, jamming the bolt carrier won't affect the cycling of the gearbox. In fact you can hold the bolt carrier still with your finger, and the AEG cycles just fine!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fsN3-C_xAPA&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fsN3-C_xAPA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" >video by mikeltapiapogi on youtube</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fsN3-C_xAPA&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fsN3-C_xAPA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">video by redwolfairsoft on youtube</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeT28XEYI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/0uQsAQDUxEc/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeT28XEYI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/0uQsAQDUxEc/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346720877878120834" border="0" /></a><br /><i>This diagram shows the principle how the blowback system works. Lack of mechanical connection adds reliability of the primary mechanism in case the add-on feature should run into problems.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUCTYdwI/AAAAAAAAAiY/E-KpQp4ZcI8/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUCTYdwI/AAAAAAAAAiY/E-KpQp4ZcI8/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346720880927471362" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The outer barrel is one-piece CNC-machined aluminum all the way, and secured to the upper receiver with a proper barrel nut.<br /><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUX1YK9I/AAAAAAAAAig/_Ql4S7cnUUA/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUX1YK9I/AAAAAAAAAig/_Ql4S7cnUUA/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346720886707203026" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The markings on the left side leave no doubts of the country of manufacture. An all-black version would be our favorite.<br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;">3. The AEG is shipped in a similar fashion as G&G AEGs in a sturdy styrofoam packing inside a colorful cardboard box with manufacturer information printed on it. As soon as you lift the Top Tech M4 from the box, you notice that it is made in a very solid fashion with no flexing or creaking to be found. It has a nice heft of 3kg to it, which is very close to the weight of the real thing.<br /><br />4. The plastic parts are all nicely made from polymer, and seem as strong as they look. Obviously the handguard has no heat shields to make room for the battery (9.6V 1700mAh twin pack type), but other than that they look just like their real counterparts. The finishing of all metal parts is nicely made, and nothing stands out negatively in the workmanship. The designs of the markings are not exactly to our taste, but we have to admit they are nicely etched as well. Because of the special spring release system, other AEG etal bodies are not directly compatible with these models.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUYt2TbI/AAAAAAAAAio/ZXhrW3EjIoA/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUYt2TbI/AAAAAAAAAio/ZXhrW3EjIoA/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346720886944058802" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The right side markings are quite plain. Note the lack of screw on the mag release: The construction is realistic and durable!<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUlWp3OI/AAAAAAAAAiw/_XQ9mFR5ErY/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNeUlWp3OI/AAAAAAAAAiw/_XQ9mFR5ErY/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346720890336435426" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The pins have retainers to keep them from falling out, and the wires can be disconnected for easy disassembly.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNekmluV9I/AAAAAAAAAi4/eM6sofO5RRc/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNekmluV9I/AAAAAAAAAi4/eM6sofO5RRc/s400/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721165545986002" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The blowback system is packed into a really small space above the gearbox.<br /><br /></i></div>5. The recommended battery for the Top Tech M4 Carbine is a 9.6V 1700mAh one, so we plugged one up and closed the handguard. As opposed to many others, the delta ring only required a reasonable amount of force to pull back, but in the closed state the handguards are plenty solid and won't fall off. The specified battery gave a nice RoF and quite a short delay for the first shot. We went through the first full 450 round hi-cap magazine in just two minutes simply because it was just so fun to shoot!<br /><br />6. As we have come to appreciate with G&G AEGs, the Top Tech offering provides stable muzzle velocities. Because some lubricant gets from the gearbox into the barrel during the first few hundred rounds, you should pay attention to cleaning the barrel especially in the beginning when you start using a new AEG. Once the barrel was cleaned, the Top Tech M4 provided very consistent muzzle velocities at 328 fps / 1 Joule, which is perfect for CQB and countries where the legal energy limit is low.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNek-eonAI/AAAAAAAAAjA/4k2W60-fq8w/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNek-eonAI/AAAAAAAAAjA/4k2W60-fq8w/s400/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721171958701058" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The grip end is heatsink-type with a fairly sized motor height adjustment screw.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNelC2QDII/AAAAAAAAAjI/xWP04y-Wvww/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNelC2QDII/AAAAAAAAAjI/xWP04y-Wvww/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721173131496578" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Underneath you'll find metal threads embedded into the polymer grip for improved durability.</i><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNelRX-hgI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/NlttBLTXIsM/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNelRX-hgI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/NlttBLTXIsM/s400/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721177031050754" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The hop-up chamber is plastic, but does the job quite well. A brass spacer ring holds the barrel centered.<br /><br /></i></div>7. As pioneered by ICS, the Top Tech M4 Carbine features a working forward assist. Well, sort of. As opposed to the real thing that forces the bolt carrier forward, the forward assist on an AEG is described as a working one when it releases the spring tension. Inside, it is linked to the anti-reverse latch to allow the gears to turn backwards and release the compression for storage.<br /><br />8. The blowback system isn't really hard-kicking, especially since we still remember the GBB M4 from WA so well. If you shoot without BBs, the bolt carrier barely moves, because all the air escapes from the barrel. With BBs there is sufficient back pressure to propel the system. We chronoed the gun with the bolt carrier mechanically jammed, and the velocity difference was only 3-4 fps, so it is rather economical and doesn't really sacrifice performance. The bolt carrier can be locked open for hop-up adjustment.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNelaw0ibI/AAAAAAAAAjY/KYtGdTuLqBc/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNelaw0ibI/AAAAAAAAAjY/KYtGdTuLqBc/s400/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721179551173042" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The forward assist knob is linked to this transfer bar on the inside, which disconnects the anti-reverse latch to release spring tension.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe5nrMaSI/AAAAAAAAAjg/WsSRxRtrmzE/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe5nrMaSI/AAAAAAAAAjg/WsSRxRtrmzE/s400/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721526614616354" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The bolt carrier can be locked back just like on the real one. As usual, this makes hop-up adjustment easier.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe5z0xBBI/AAAAAAAAAjo/nAilQ9Li9ww/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe5z0xBBI/AAAAAAAAAjo/nAilQ9Li9ww/s400/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721529875989522" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The mock bolt carrier from stamped steel wraps around the top of the gearbox, instead of the typical simple construction.</i><br /><br /></div>9. Going into the insides was a bit concerning at first, since we didn't know what kind of delicate parts would fall out as soon as the receivers would be separated. The worry was unwarranted, since all the parts stay in their place quite well, and disassembly works almost exactly the same as with most other AEGs.<br /><br />10. First the battery wires are disconnected, since this is a front-wired model. Small connectors are provided, so you don't need a soldering iron. After pushing out the captive front takedown pin, the upper receiver can be slid forward off the lower. You do need to release the charging handle lock at the same time, and the handle stays on the lower receiver instead of coming off with the upper.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe50cmeGI/AAAAAAAAAjw/iWBWB0Q3IL4/s1600-h/13.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe50cmeGI/AAAAAAAAAjw/iWBWB0Q3IL4/s400/13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721530043070562" border="0" /></a><br /><i>An ingenious link connects the left and right side of the selector, so you can see the setting on the right side of the receiver.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe6OI7wJI/AAAAAAAAAj4/i9K6EXQP-8A/s1600-h/14.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe6OI7wJI/AAAAAAAAAj4/i9K6EXQP-8A/s400/14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721536939901074" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The gears are die cast, but shimmed very well and run smoothly. The box is greased generously as well.<br /></i><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe6cEvLQI/AAAAAAAAAkA/BR1qv46ehNA/s1600-h/15.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNe6cEvLQI/AAAAAAAAAkA/BR1qv46ehNA/s400/15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721540680396034" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The piston is a durable fiber-reinforced one, with the second tooth removed as the trend is. The piston head is aluminum with 8 ports.<br /><br /></i></div>11. After the usual removal of the grip and stock, the rear takedown pin and "trigger pin" are removed. Note that the trigger pin should be knocked out in the opposite direction compared to the takedown pins. The magazine catch construction is similar to the real thing: It has to be pushed in deep enough that you can rotate the large L-shaped part on the other side of the receiver until it comes off. This eliminates the ugly and easily-loosening small screw that almost everyone else still uses. Thumbs up for this small touch of realism and durability! Lifting the gearbox out from the lower lets the left side selector indicator fall out, but it is easy to align later when assembling.<br /><br />12. The gearbox features 8mm bearings and a superb shim-job for smooth and durable operation. The gears themselves are die-cast, but are quite strong material. The spring guide has a bearing on it for smooth compression cycle, the piston is fiber-reinforced polymer and all pneumatic parts are well sealed. Thanks to the O-ring even inside the nozzle, the entire system is airtight for best efficiency.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPPuerLI/AAAAAAAAAkI/RMDzIe8taNI/s1600-h/16.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPPuerLI/AAAAAAAAAkI/RMDzIe8taNI/s400/16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721898143067314" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The front of the box has a slight radius to reduce the risk of cracking. </i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPZHvSFI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/RTEUqBLXC7k/s1600-h/17.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPZHvSFI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/RTEUqBLXC7k/s400/17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721900664932434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><i>The cylinder head has the best damping we have ever seen! Thick enough to soak the impact, it also has a funnel shape for good air flow.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPr026KI/AAAAAAAAAkY/WiUblJQlInM/s1600-h/18.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPr026KI/AAAAAAAAAkY/WiUblJQlInM/s400/18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721905686014114" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The air comes out from the top of the gearbox (middle) into the brass blowback cylinder (bottom), and propels the piston (top). </i> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPoEmX5I/AAAAAAAAAkg/mQ6dVpS5IXc/s1600-h/19.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPoEmX5I/AAAAAAAAAkg/mQ6dVpS5IXc/s400/19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721904678297490" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The rear of the upper receiver has rather large lugs that go under the lower receiver for a solid connection.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPyv2x_I/AAAAAAAAAko/oGFNr-ZpZ6Y/s1600-h/20.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfPyv2x_I/AAAAAAAAAko/oGFNr-ZpZ6Y/s400/20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346721907544082418" border="0" /></a><br /><i>An adjustment tool to zero the front sight for elevation. </i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfVPrktNI/AAAAAAAAAkw/pPR0Qq0RqaI/s1600-h/21.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjNfVPrktNI/AAAAAAAAAkw/pPR0Qq0RqaI/s400/21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346722001210094802" border="0" /></a><br /><i>A wrench is provided to remove the flash hider and loosen the barrel nut if necessary.</i><br /><br /></div>13. The aluminum piston head and the front of the gearbox seemed like a combination for trouble first, but the radiusing of the gearbox and rather impressive damping of the cylinder head convinced us in that regard. It is unlikely that the user would run into any kind of problems with this system.<br /><br />14. There's no question that this is a very well made AEG from Top Tech, and the performance and reliability have not been sacrificed to produce the blowback system. With this many design points in one package, it is a worthy weapon to consider even if you are not that interested in the blowback feature!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" width="400"><tbody><tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Manufacturer</b></span></td> <td width="247">Top Tech</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Model</b></span></td> <td width="247">M4 Carbine</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Capacity</b></span></td> <td width="247">450 rds</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Weight</b></span></td> <td width="247">3100 g</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Power</b></span></td> <td width="247">328 fps</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Motor</b></span></td> <td width="247">High Torque type</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Hop-up</b></span></td> <td width="247">Adjustable</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Battery</b></span></td> <td width="247">9.6V 1700mAh</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Shooting Mode</b></span></td> <td width="247">Semi, Full Auto</td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> <td align="right" width="95"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Construction</b></span></td> <td width="247">Magnesium alloy, Aluminum, Polymer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Credit to: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">redwolfairsoft team</span><br />Link: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=201</span><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-27941515611242877702009-06-12T07:45:00.000-07:002009-06-12T08:27:41.384-07:00VFC PDW Review<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs7ZzffaI/AAAAAAAAAfY/iyny0ulQFZ8/s1600-h/brianpdwbackgroundyk0.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs7ZzffaI/AAAAAAAAAfY/iyny0ulQFZ8/s400/brianpdwbackgroundyk0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455475437141410" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">*Please note that this blog owner is not the authors of this preview and views and opinions expressed herein are views and opinions of author, <a href="http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJvpiVX3XI/AAAAAAAAAiA/SGUb7O5qAeI/s1600-h/PDW.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJvpiVX3XI/AAAAAAAAAiA/SGUb7O5qAeI/s400/PDW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346458467023969650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. This unique looking gun is something of a gem and a pleasant breath of fresh air from the masses of armalite replicas coming from manufacturers nowadays, although this gun has it's roots of origin deeply embedded in the armalite family tree.<br /><br />2. Give the receiver a passing glance and you may mistake it for a customized M4A1 with a monolithic rail system. but that's where the similarities end, and this model shines in a unique light of it's own.<br /><br />3. But first, a little history. This weapon is the creation of the renowned Knights Armament Company (or KAC in short), famous for their line of high end military armalites and the Stoner LMG. Having produced the M4A1 and have it in service currently in Iraq and Afghanistan, Knight's Armament received reports, complaints and other feedback about the excellencies and shortcomings of the M4 in the modern combat environment from operators in service. Specifically, the need for higher bullet energy that the short barrel on the M4A1 cannot achieve with the current 5.56x45 NATO ammunition, and the need for a compact weapon in urban environments.<br /><br />4. As a result of the feedback from forces in the middle east, Knight's Armament developed the KAC PDW to fulfill the role of a high-energy, compact and reliable weapon. This included switching the firing mechanism from gas tube operation to gas piston operation. This allowed the bolt carrier to be halved in length making a buffer tube unnecessary. The new mechanism was less prone to fouling via dust and residue and was easier to clean and maintain. The lack of buffer tube allowed a folding stock to be installed making for a compact design. And lastly, a new 6x35mm calibre was designed to better perform in a short barreled gun.<br /><br />5. So has Vega Force Company (or VFC in short) faithfully replicated the KAC PDW down to the last detail?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs77ERZZI/AAAAAAAAAfo/GZkC3b0BicU/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs77ERZZI/AAAAAAAAAfo/GZkC3b0BicU/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455484365890962" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The KAC PDW is a unique looking gun.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs8DAIJoI/AAAAAAAAAfw/DeGqoYuz6wc/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs8DAIJoI/AAAAAAAAAfw/DeGqoYuz6wc/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455486495991426" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The upper receiver is monolithic, which means the front and back are one piece.<br /><br /></i></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs8D_pGiI/AAAAAAAAAf4/OjAGTKzetP0/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJs8D_pGiI/AAAAAAAAAf4/OjAGTKzetP0/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455486762392098" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>VFC has a reputation for attention to detail, they have gone to lengths to replicate the gas pistons.<br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;">6. The upper receiver and fore grip are made from one piece of CNC machined aluminum and holds extremely elegant lines. The bolt carrier is uniquely shaped and a bolt catch holds it back when the rounded charging handle is pulled. The upper and lower rails of the foregrip are also one piece and blend seamlessly into the upper receiver. Pulling back the charging handle pulls back the dummy bolt carrier and allows adjustment of the hop up unit. It is held back with a functioning bolt catch. Though the cooling vents drilled into the foregrip you can see the dummy pistons. This kind of attention to the smallest little detail puts Vega Force Company as one of the leaders in replica quality.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtMOaPR5I/AAAAAAAAAgA/S10hg89c_Q0/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtMOaPR5I/AAAAAAAAAgA/S10hg89c_Q0/s400/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455764436207506" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The barrel and gas block are distinguishing features of the KAC PDW.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtMXYWrwI/AAAAAAAAAgI/Mc2uIc20RAc/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtMXYWrwI/AAAAAAAAAgI/Mc2uIc20RAc/s400/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455766844223234" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The barrel is dimpled to allow faster cooling on the real steel, and to reduce the weight.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtMtzo5LI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/l0v9Sx_famk/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtMtzo5LI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/l0v9Sx_famk/s400/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455772864242866" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The gas block is accurately reproduced.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">7. One of the most distinguishing aspects of this gun is the dimpled barrel. On the real steel Knight's PDW the dimples serve to cool the barrel by increasing surface area, however on the airsoft replica they serve no purpose other than to look cool. A jet-black semi-gloss finish covers the barrel in stark contrast to the matte of the rest of the gun.<br /><br />8. Directly behind the barrel lies the gas block and VFC has gone to lengths even to re-create that accurately. The two adjustment knobs can be turned by sliding the locking rod above them to the side.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtgp81gfI/AAAAAAAAAgY/L7eu_6j8mhU/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtgp81gfI/AAAAAAAAAgY/L7eu_6j8mhU/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456115426460146" border="0" /></a><br /><i>On the right lower receiver, authentic markings are present, and so is the ambidextrous fire selector.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtg2Sa39I/AAAAAAAAAgg/7rn5ygrUq3c/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtg2Sa39I/AAAAAAAAAgg/7rn5ygrUq3c/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456118738214866" border="0" /></a><br /><i>On the left lower receiver, authentic markings are present, and so is the ambidextrous mag release.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJthL3Qm3I/AAAAAAAAAgo/viWXRQd-BDM/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJthL3Qm3I/AAAAAAAAAgo/viWXRQd-BDM/s400/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456124529875826" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The short pistol grip is very comfortable to hold.<br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;">9. The lower receiver is similar to the M4A1 on first inspection but you soon notice differences. The front of the magwell is tapered and the lines are ever so slightly exaggerated. The line between upper and lower receivers is staggered at one section giving the gun another nudge towards it's modern look. An additional lever is present on the left side of the gun that is the magazine release. Both the Magazine release and the fire mode selector on this iteration are now ambidextrous making this a great gun for southpaws.<br /><br />10. A sleek, short pistol grip is installed on the lower and is comfortable for both large and small hands. Because of this the VFC KAC PDW uses a smaller motor than the M4A1 AEGs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJttJNn-QI/AAAAAAAAAgw/i_p0dXA2VeM/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJttJNn-QI/AAAAAAAAAgw/i_p0dXA2VeM/s400/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456329976805634" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The folding skeletal stock has a rubber butt-plate.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJttAglpfI/AAAAAAAAAg4/K_0z70YVsvs/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJttAglpfI/AAAAAAAAAg4/K_0z70YVsvs/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456327640425970" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The folding stock catch does not protrude to prevent accidental release.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtte4DnYI/AAAAAAAAAhA/lA2gHCbwFCU/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJtte4DnYI/AAAAAAAAAhA/lA2gHCbwFCU/s400/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456335791922562" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The stock folds to the right and catches on a knob protruding from the lower receiver.<br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;">11. The folding skeletal stock is thin and has a rubber grip pad on the back. It easily folds to the right by depressing a catch near the hinge. In it's shortest configuration the PDW measures only 45cm or 17inches long. The stock is sturdy to provide a good firing stance and the catch doesn't protrude preventing any chance of an accidental release. It locks onto the right via a knob that protrudes from the lower receiver, and catches into a hole on the stock. There are three quick detach sling swivel holes on the gun. One on the stock and two on the stock hinge located in the back of the lower receiver. A one point sling would be an excellent investment for this gun allowing you to instantly drop it and reach for your sidearm in the extremely unlikely event of a stoppage.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuAVwTtyI/AAAAAAAAAhI/9o8LUxtd4xA/s1600-h/REV-VFCPDW-13L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuAVwTtyI/AAAAAAAAAhI/9o8LUxtd4xA/s400/REV-VFCPDW-13L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456659761018658" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Included is a short inner and outer barrel.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuAlLConI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/Cm2dF0oVC8M/s1600-h/REV-VFCPDW-14L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuAlLConI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/Cm2dF0oVC8M/s400/REV-VFCPDW-14L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456663899677298" border="0" /></a><br /><i>A QD silencer is included which can be used to hide a long outer barrel.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuAsO4hRI/AAAAAAAAAhY/h8nTQ-7x9-g/s1600-h/REV-VFCPDW-15L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuAsO4hRI/AAAAAAAAAhY/h8nTQ-7x9-g/s400/REV-VFCPDW-15L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456665794839826" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The magazine is made from a light grey plastic and feeds well.</i> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">12. The magazine of the PDW is also unique resembling the new 6x35mm caliber magazines. it is lightweight, plastic, and grips well due to raised ridges across the length of the mag.<br /><br />13. The PDW comes with a slew of accessories. Included with the gun is a full set of rail covers (Knight's Armament type of course), a (Knight's Armament type) short vertical foregrip, a quick detach (Knight's Armament) silencer, a short inner and outer barrel for conversion into the short variant of the PDW, and a PEQ battery box to power the gun.<br /><br />14. Unfortunately the design of the PDW does not lend itself to airsoft battery purposes, it's compact design make even internally storing a lithium polymer battery difficult. However with some modification a 7.4V Lithium Polymer battery can be made to fit under the barrel in the foregrip, or an 11.1V Lithium Polymer battery in place of the dummy pistons.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuT5_UJZI/AAAAAAAAAhg/fQKuy1LLAR8/s1600-h/REV-VFCPDW-16L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuT5_UJZI/AAAAAAAAAhg/fQKuy1LLAR8/s400/REV-VFCPDW-16L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456995905152402" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The markings on the magazine replicate the real steel's.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuULJmBOI/AAAAAAAAAho/jsunKbudTkY/s1600-h/REV-VFCPDW-17L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuULJmBOI/AAAAAAAAAho/jsunKbudTkY/s400/REV-VFCPDW-17L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346457000511669474" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Groupings from 10m, prone and supported.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuUMo9D9I/AAAAAAAAAhw/y8IpECHgZnA/s1600-h/REV-VFCPDW-18L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJuUMo9D9I/AAAAAAAAAhw/y8IpECHgZnA/s400/REV-VFCPDW-18L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346457000911638482" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Groupings from 10m, prone and supported.</i> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">15. Performance wise, the Vega Force Company, Knight's Armament shoots 320fps right out of the box. We tested accuracy from 10 meters and the groupings were excellent. 6cm across from 10m range. The gearbox is a completely new design specially for this gun and as a result the dimensions are very close to the real thing. But the gearbox remains compatible with aftermarket gears. Firing the PDW is comfortable primarily due to the new short pistol grip and the special design trigger guard. reactive shooting without sights comes as instinct to this gun but it is highly recommend to attach a red dot or holosight to make target acquisition faster.<br /><br />16. To sum it up, the combination of compact dimensions, ambidextrous ergonomics, excellent accuracy, and decent power makes the Knight's Armament PDW an excellent skirmish weapon. The Angular lines and modern design may not be for everyone, especially those who prefer organic lines or older, wooden furniture, but this is still a great looking gun.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table width="400" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr bgcolor="#666666"><td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Manufacturer</b></td> <td width="247">VFC</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Model</b></td> <td width="247">KA PDW</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Capacity</b></td> <td width="247">120</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Weight</b></td> <td width="247">2360</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Power</b></td> <td width="247">321</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Motor</b></td> <td width="247">VFC Custom</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Hop-up</b></td> <td width="247">Adjustable</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Battery</b></td> <td width="247">Intellect 1600mAh 9.6v</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Shooting Mode</b></td> <td width="247">Semi, Full Automatic</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#666666"> <td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="95" align="right"><b>Construction</b></td> <td width="247">Aluminum & Steel. CNC-machined</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />Credit to: <a href="http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/">redwolfairsoft team</a><br />Link: <a href="http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=213">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=213</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130019866219232139.post-44134461723380599132009-06-12T05:16:00.000-07:002009-09-07T12:58:45.408-07:00G&G GS-550<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJGYFP-jI/AAAAAAAAAdI/f0Ypf2ITf98/s1600-h/TITLE.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJGYFP-jI/AAAAAAAAAdI/f0Ypf2ITf98/s400/TITLE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416081534712370" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Please note that this blog owner is not the authors of this preview and views and opinions expressed herein are views and opinions of author, <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/</span><br /><br />1. The G&G GS-550 is a replica of the SIG SG 550. It's real steel counterpart is an assault rifle developed in the 90s by SIG for the swiss army. It is gas piston operated automatic rifle based on the earlier Sig SG 540, while the replica is an electrically operated automatic airsoft gun. But aside from that, how close does the G&G GS-550 come to the gun it aspires to be?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJGce6H1I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/junpxMeU2Uw/s1600-h/WELDMARKS-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJGce6H1I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/junpxMeU2Uw/s400/WELDMARKS-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416082716073810" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The weld marks are present on the receiver just like the real thing.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJGg2jW0I/AAAAAAAAAdY/sqheHTNIKnA/s1600-h/NUMBER-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJGg2jW0I/AAAAAAAAAdY/sqheHTNIKnA/s400/NUMBER-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416083888986946" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Each gun comes with it's own unique serial number.</i> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">2. Overall construction is exceedingly solid, with all parts metal where they are on the real gun, and OD (Olive Drab) ABS plastic furniture comprising the foregrip, pistol grip, and folding skeletal stock. The metal receiver is made from stamped steel which is securely welded together and then joined with a front pin and a hidden screw in front of the stock hinge. The spot weld marks on the receiver imitate the real thing and are very convincing. The receiver is finished in a gun metal grey powdercoat almost exactly like the real steel.<br /><br />3. On the receiver are markings showing the gun's serial number which is unique for each individual gun from G&G. Some of the markings from the real steel (Restricted for law enforcement... etc) are missing since this is not a licensed replica (hence the name 'GS' 550) but the gun still looks good with the fire mode markings 'S' in white symbolizing 'safe', and '1' and '20' in red symbolizing 'semi' and 'auto'.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJG1iJqzI/AAAAAAAAAdg/INipZ-6Th0o/s1600-h/BOLT-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJG1iJqzI/AAAAAAAAAdg/INipZ-6Th0o/s400/BOLT-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416089440561970" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The bolt handle can be removed by pushing down the lever on the bolt.</i><br /><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJG0QX06I/AAAAAAAAAdo/lxJwE3Xlno0/s1600-h/BOLTCATCH-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJG0QX06I/AAAAAAAAAdo/lxJwE3Xlno0/s400/BOLTCATCH-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416089097556898" border="0" /></a><br /><i>On the opposite side there is a bot catch which holds the bolt open when depressed, the rubber dust cover is functional allowing the bolt to travel the full distance.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJn4-MiqI/AAAAAAAAAdw/7VtADV3MAY8/s1600-h/HOP-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJn4-MiqI/AAAAAAAAAdw/7VtADV3MAY8/s400/HOP-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416657299180194" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The hop up dial is large and easy to adjust.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">4. The bolt itself shows off G&G's superb attention to both aesthetic and functional detail. It bears the weapon's unique serial number here too that matches with the number on the opposite side of the receiver. The bolt handle can be removed by pushing down on the lever at the back of the dummy bolt, which is used for stripping the gun on the real steel. The bolt has a full travel distance of 10cm and the rubber dust cover on the receiver's slot peel away from the cocking handle smoothly. On the opposite side of the receiver, the bolt catch can be pushed down to lock the bolt in a rear position and make adjusting the hop up easier.<br /><br />5. Adjusting the hop up is a breeze, due to the large ejection port and a well designed knobbed dial, hop up is easily adjusted even with thick winter gloves. The Hop up direction is clearly labeled on the hop up chamber with an arrow and 'up' written below it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJoP_uPvI/AAAAAAAAAd4/blkuXrGvs8U/s1600-h/TRIGGER-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJoP_uPvI/AAAAAAAAAd4/blkuXrGvs8U/s400/TRIGGER-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416663479598834" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The trigger guard can swivel to the left or right for gloved use. Also, the selector switch is ambidextrous.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJoAYRzTI/AAAAAAAAAeA/FEVsbItCOqc/s1600-h/STOCK-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJoAYRzTI/AAAAAAAAAeA/FEVsbItCOqc/s400/STOCK-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416659287625010" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The stock is solid,comfortable, and sturdy. It also includes a rubber butt-pad.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJodrUkJI/AAAAAAAAAeI/o09xc0nooek/s1600-h/FOLDED-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJodrUkJI/AAAAAAAAAeI/o09xc0nooek/s400/FOLDED-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416667152126098" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The right side controls are blocked when the stock is folded.<br /><br /></i><div style="text-align: left;">6. There are two additional features on the GS-550's receiver. The trigger guard can swivel and lock in either direction allowing gloved users to operate the trigger with ease. This was important on the real steel as the swiss army regularly fought with gloves due to the cold climate there. The other feature on the receiver is the ambidextrous fire mode select lever. The selector is nice and stiff on the GS-550 so there is no risk of accidentally changing modes. However there are no audible or tactile clicks when the lever switches into position so finding 'semi' can be difficult without looking.<br /><br />7. Attached to the rear of the receiver is a plastic skeletal folding stock. It feels exceedingly solid, robust, and can take quite a bit of abuse before it will break, not that we recommend abusing the stock. The stock folds to the right and the release to fold it is on the left of the gun, when the stock is folded it locks very tightly into place on a knob on the foregrip of the gun and takes a solid yank before it comes back off. However, when folded, the stock blocks the right side fire mode selector. This may be a problem for some left handed users as they will find folding the stock to be awkward and the fire mode selector on their side blocked, but this is a small concession to what is a great gun with many ergonomic features.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJ6_5Q66I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/yfgomW8x3jk/s1600-h/KNOB-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJ6_5Q66I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/yfgomW8x3jk/s400/KNOB-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416985575058338" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Turning the gas choke knob unlocks the foregrip to access the battery.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJ7ElhEiI/AAAAAAAAAeY/aeLxh8pH7WQ/s1600-h/BATT-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJ7ElhEiI/AAAAAAAAAeY/aeLxh8pH7WQ/s400/BATT-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416986834407970" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The battery is installed into the dummy gas tube and doesn't need to be removed for charging.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJ7IsBNWI/AAAAAAAAAeg/xvRogwNl8oo/s1600-h/BPOD-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJJ7IsBNWI/AAAAAAAAAeg/xvRogwNl8oo/s400/BPOD-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346416987935421794" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The integral bipod can be removed by swiveling it to the side while the upper foregrip is removed.</i> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">8. One of the more impressive features of this gun is the battery solution. The battery is stored inside the long foregrip and above the barrel. Normally you would expect to see the battery through the vents in the foregrip but G&G has come up with an ingenious solution for disguising the battery. To prepare the battery, first we must remove the upper foregrip. to do that we must first unlock the foregrip by rotating the gas choke knob at the front of the gun clockwise by about 30 degrees. This allows the upper foregrip to be pushed forward by about 1cm and then lifted up. Next you push the dummy gas piston housing forward to disconnect it from the battery connection at the back, and lift that out too. If you look up the bottom of the gas piston housing you will see that in this completely separated housing is the battery connector. Remove the front cover from the gas piston housing and insert your favorite 7-cell 8.4v stick type battery into the tube. Connect the wiring and you're done. The gas piston housing is now the battery. The battery doesn't even have to be removed from the housing to be charged. All you need is a charger that uses a large Tamiya plug. Reinsert the now disguised battery, close the foregrip and now you're ready for some skirmishing.<br /><br />9. Attached to the foregrip is a removable folding bipod. The bipod legs are 30cm long and when extended provide the perfect height for prone supported firing. The bipod legs neatly tuck away into recesses in the long foregrip when not in use and the gun is still comfortable to hold with the bipod folded. The bipod can tilt due to the grove mounting and removable. To remove the bipod, you must first remove the upper foregrip, then rotate along the grove until it slips out. Then replace the upper foregrip.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJKnDABpqI/AAAAAAAAAeo/4RX5As2HUv0/s1600-h/RSIGHT-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJKnDABpqI/AAAAAAAAAeo/4RX5As2HUv0/s400/RSIGHT-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346417742322968226" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The rear sight is of drum type, similar to Heckler and Koch sights, but slightly easier to adjust.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJKnZTzowI/AAAAAAAAAew/s1KZU7igAkQ/s1600-h/FSIGHT-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJKnZTzowI/AAAAAAAAAew/s1KZU7igAkQ/s400/FSIGHT-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346417748311515906" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The front sight feature a flip-up night sight.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJKnYtdmRI/AAAAAAAAAe4/QuKfI0XFCTg/s1600-h/MAG-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJKnYtdmRI/AAAAAAAAAe4/QuKfI0XFCTg/s400/MAG-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346417748150688018" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The extra long BB follower ensures every BB is fed into the gun, leaving no BBs to drop out of the magwell once the mag has been emptied.</i> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">10. Another cool feature on the GS-550 is the sights. The rear sight is a drum diopter type sight similar to those found on MP5s and G3s. The main difference between the Heckler & Koch sights and the GS-550 sights is the elevation and windage adjustment. On the GS-550 it is much more obvious how to zero the sights. An interesting feature is the dummy night-sights on the GS-550. There are two clear plastic dots on the rear drum on the open sight setting, and a flip-up large sight with a white dot on it. An idea would be to buy a glow-in-the-dark marker and mark these dots to make them even more practical for nighttime skirmishing.<br /><br />11. So how does this beautiful gun perform in a skirmish?<br />It has one of the longest barrels of any AEG at a whopping 530mm making this one accurate gun, coupled with a muzzle velocity of 380fps this makes this gun outrange most other stock guns on the field. We tested the accuracy from 10m using 0.20 gram BBs from a bipod down supported prone position. The result was a 1 inch grouping well above the bulls-eye which is not bad considering the barrel and hop-up hasn't been broken in yet.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJK0fl36NI/AAAAAAAAAfA/pdwo_elm2cE/s1600-h/TARG-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJK0fl36NI/AAAAAAAAAfA/pdwo_elm2cE/s400/TARG-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346417973336205522" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Here are the raw results from firing the GS-550 straight out of the box.<br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJK0gS74iI/AAAAAAAAAfI/RscbiknQ-8s/s1600-h/TARGZ-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJK0gS74iI/AAAAAAAAAfI/RscbiknQ-8s/s400/TARGZ-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346417973525209634" border="0" /></a><br /><i>Once zeroed properly the groupings should look like this.</i><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJK0gYetcI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/wB18ed8x_K0/s1600-h/CHRONO-L.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NQmDiO0nxxQ/SjJK0gYetcI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/wB18ed8x_K0/s400/CHRONO-L.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346417973548463554" border="0" /></a><br /><i>The GS-550 is a powerful gun, at above 380FPS it can out range many other stock guns on the field.</i> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">12. For skirmish purposes the GS-550 comes with a 30BB low-cap magazine with an extra-long follower so it feeds every last BB, a godsend for people who like realism in their guns. This may not be enough to compete with some high-cap spray and pray players on the field but the power and accuracy of this weapon more than make up for this. In addition the magazine looks convincing and have clips to stack together several magazines for additional ammunition. If that's not enough, tokyo marui magazines also fit and feed well.<br /><br />13. G&G has released yet another beautiful replica, faithful to the original real steel, with excellent performance right out of the box in both accuracy and power, and laden with features that makes this a gun for both serious collectors and avid skirmishers.<br /><br />Credit to: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">redwolfairsoft team</span><br />Link: <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/ReviewDetail?reviewID=222</span><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0