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That makes sense. Glad they decide to revisit some of their old range. Makes the possibility of a X95 Tavor greater than zero.

Interesting choice on their part. Think they had a WA 2000 springer in the past.

Would add a +1 to the PTS. Cheaper mags can be a limiting factor if they won't reliably feed heavier than 0.28g.

The last time I ordered something from Brownells, it just arrived. Didn't get a dispatch notice. Took about two weeks.

Perhaps take out one of the other allen screws and measure it? Use something like a ruler to get the dimensions, if you don't have the use of a callipers.

From what I remember, Jefftron have a UK stockist. Perhaps try giving them a email? Might be able to get a set for you. https://www.socomtactical.net/

Think there was a Maxx model. No experience with it. Something like this: https://www.begadi.com/tuning-internals/aeg-rifles/hopup-units-systeme/maxx-model-g36-cnc-alu-hopup-unit-fuer-s-t-ares-versionen-gst.html

Would be handy if they were useable with one another, given how scarce they are. Similar to loaning an AKM magazine to a AK74 user. Not true to the real ones but convenient in a pinch.

Have a stockpile of G&G 0.28g which I plan on using for support gun in the future. Have also used Azimuth BBs, with good results. Although they seem to be a thing of the past. Have a few bags of Bushido which I plan on using at some stage this year. Also have a few bags of Geoffs 0.32g. Will eventually find something to feed them to. Unfortunately some magazines don't feed reliably with heavier BBs. Okay if you can use PTS midcaps, less so if it's a unicorn gun.

A thorough cleaning of the selector plater with isopropyl alcohol. Then a dab of superglue. Worked for me for Titans and Asters in the past. Can be very irritating indeed.

Yep, from what I remember the KA L1A1 and FAL series can't use each others magazines. Bit annoying at times.

Fire support still have the L1A1 hicaps in stock. Greek airsoft still have the FAL bipod available. So will 2024 be the year that King Arms finally deliver?

That's very annoying. Unfortunately the occasional airsoft project is a write-off.

Did you leave it long enough? Last time I had a particularly difficult to remove flash hider. Left it in boiled water for about ten minutes Then used an oven glove to remove it.

Would strongly recommend the TM m4 style speedloader. The smaller pistol style would seem relatively forgiving, had the cheaper ones work no problem. No so much with the larger type. Also tragically some of the more eccentric designs have been discontinued. Such as the "eagle" loader, which came complete with veins.

They had some peculiar relationship between Raptor/TWI/lambda defense if I recall correctly. Wouldn't be surprised if they axed the Raptor sub brand. As mentioned above their grach and some offerings left a lot to be desired. Imagine the Western style Aegs might be more lucrative. Snow wolf had a SV98 at one point, might be an avenue worth exploring?

The last time I had to use a stock pot filled with recently boiled water. Took about ten minutes of soaking. Also quite a few goes with a wrench. Whoever put the threadlock on it was very generous. Something like certain M4s are very easy to remove the front end and separate the outer barrel from the rest. Imagine the Scorpion will not be a similar case. Take your time and try not to get frustrated. Easier said than done admittedly. Good luck with it.

Fair point. Will give Ares credit for keeping the L1A1 on the market. Something King Arms could learn from...

Gotcha, misunderstood. Could try emailing fire support or patrol base to see if they could order something in?

They make some interesting offerings. Have owned a VZ58 and a Tavor of theirs in the past. In fairness to them they have made some improvements in the latter over the years. A separate rotary hop up unit rather than an integrated model and a microswitch based gearbox rather than the rod based system of before. That being said, it can be wonderfully annoying to have installed you various upgrades and have the allen screws heads strip as you put the aeg back together. So wouldn't be in a rush to get another one from the firm. Although they still are cranking out different products from the rest of the market. The RDB and L42 are certainly fresh. Makes a change from the latest PCC or M4/AK with mlok foregrip.

Fire support should sort you out. https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/lct-pk15-lck104-front-sight-block--flash-hider

All for something different but that thing is hideous. Think my next aeg might have to be an M4.

My hope would be that Bullgear might fill the void with a decent box mag insert. The make fittings for the LCT RPK, RPD and RPK 16 drum mags. They also make an M60 offering. Sadly imagine LCT will likely just recycle their old offerings. It has taken them an eternity to introduce mosfets and quick change gearboxes. So as you correctly point, it will probably be worse performing than a A&K. At about treble the cost. Still the E3 is sweet looking.

VFC AKs were fairly nice back in the day. Imagine this line should be a success for them.

Imagine it will be similar to it or the PKP for the final price tag. Here's hoping the box mag is somewhat decent, as it can make or break a support gun's effectiveness.