Elzyboi11 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi all, I'm new to airsoft, I bought a used rifle from someone on this forum. It wasn't expensive, £100. I just wanted a working rifle to get me started, nothing too heavy. All seemed OK until I received the rifle. It came with 2 batteries, both start smoking folliwed by burning smell when I connect them to the gun. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong and being a complete idiot. It came with 3 mags but when they are in the gun, I have to push the mag release 6 or 7 times very firmly to get the mag put again. Again, not sure if I'm doing something wrong. I didnt want to drag the guys name through the mud so I message both via whatsapp and pm on here but no reply and hasn't been on since I have sent the money. I completely understand that I'm buying a used item and it would have general wear and tear etc but I expected it to be at least fitwo for purpose. I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on what my next steps should be or if anyone thinks I may be being a dumb newb and can help me out but I would love to get some advice. Sorry if there is already a thread open for this kind of thing but I voulfnt find it. Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo88 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It shouldn't smoke. Anything electrical that smokes usually means it's fucked. What kind of gun is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 What he said, also, Pictures or short vids demonstrating issues would probably help, just dont put the battery back in if its smoking, what do the batteries say on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 This was the add if that helps. I'll put up a video or some pics tomorrow morning when I'm back in the house and hopefully someone can help. Make:classic army Gun/Model: km10 Accessories: Suppressor/ 2 batteries 9.6v/ wallcharger/ 1 high cap mag 2 mid cap mags. Condition: used FPS: 330-345 Splits/Swaps/Part Exchange: n/n/n Price/Payment: £100+p&p Pictures:Ca km 10 https://imgur.com/gallery/78OyI Used in a few skirmishes this is a brilliant riffle for starting airsoft. Used to be two tone in red could do with a strip and respray. Everything you need too get on the field. Details. High strength polymer receiver 10″ KeyMod handguard Full length 20mm top rail Retractable 6-position adjustable crane stock Detachable flip-up front and rear sights Railed upper receiver perfect for optics Polymer ergonomic motor grip Easy spring-change system gearbox with 9mm bearing bushings Deans-small Tamiya plug adapter included 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel Hi-Capacity magazines included In-line MOSFET unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 So your saying it smoked simply from plugging in a battery? Did the smoke come out of the gun or the battery itself? The mags could just simply be bad fits, not sure whats happening with the smoke though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yea both batteries just started smoking and burning. It's not so much the mags it's the maga release button that is loose and won't press on properly. It's hard to explain. I'll take pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacarathe Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Do you have a multimeter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rock-climby-Dave Posted January 13, 2017 Supporters Share Posted January 13, 2017 sounds more like a short in the gun to me, before any load like the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 How could I get this resolved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane213 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The battery issue is most probably a short in the wiring, wires touching possibly or the terminals are on the battery wrong, either on the battery or the MOSFET, either that or the MOSFET is broken and causing a short. Mag release you should just press it in firmly and the mag should just come out. If you are not confident taking appart and investigating I would take it to a local airsoft shop or find someone on the forums who is local to assist. I would open it up, check all the wiring to ensure + / - are correct and the mosfet / wiring does not looked damaged. Also ensure the batteries wires match up with the + / - of the guns input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Thank you. I will take it to my local shop tomorrow and ask about the wiring as I don't want to fiddle about with it and damage it further. Regarding the mag release I still can't figure it out. It just seems loose and slightly broken to me. Didn't manage to take pictures today sorry. After I've been to my local airsoft shop I will update everyone as I'm sure you are all dying to know. Lol. Thanks again for all your help people. Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperslucky Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 On the other side of the gun pictured do you have a drew in the mag release button. Is this missing or loose or over tightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 elzyboi 11 make sure the wires arent crossed to the battery , as you have a tamiya adapter , i have had a tamiya adapter that had the wires crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hi all. So I took it to the airsoft shop today. There was a few issues with the weapon. The wiring was damaged inside. The mag release button had a snapped spring behind it. Overall I'm disappointed as I now have had to pay more to have the gun repaired on top of the costomb of my purchase. Still no contact and no reply from the person I bought the car from which Is very disappointing. How can I safeguard myself in the future should I decide to buy again from someone I haven't met? Is there no protection against someone selling a faulty gun? Thanks again for all your help guys. Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentonboy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Did you check his feedback? Across several forums? Airsoft really is built on trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Apologies for above my spell check is nuts. HaHa. No. This is my fault for being naive. I am just getting into the sport and was relying on honesty I guess. I did not check feedback which is 100% my fault and I have learned my lesson I guess. Good thing is I now have a working gun to take to my first game next Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacarathe Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Apologies for above my spell check is nuts. HaHa. No. This is my fault for being naive. I am just getting into the sport and was relying on honesty I guess. I did not check feedback which is 100% my fault and I have learned my lesson I guess. Good thing is I now have a working gun to take to my first game next Sunday. Why did you not just buy new? G&G combat machines are £125 + battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matas17 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Why did you not just buy new? G&G combat machines are £125 + battery. agreed he could of bought g&g CM and had that gun run perfect, or even other brand such as ICS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Yes I am beginning to see the error of my ways. I was too excited and just bought the first gun that seemed decent. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standbystandby Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Elzy, Sorry to hear you had problems, it's a real shame. With regards safeguarding as mentioned before feedback checks are a good idea. Personally I like to check some of the post the seller has made. It gives you a better idea of them as an airsofter/person. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase off most of the regular posters you see on here. Although not definitive be a bit careful if they joined the site a few days before placing the add that's the only time I've got a wrong un! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzyboi11 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Standby, Yea i realise I've been a bit, naive would be the word. I will be doing a lot more research around the seller in future. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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