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Might lead to an UZI down the line. Of course the same was said when the VFC MP7 came out....

In my case it was with a m nub. That was an AK style hop unit. Your hop unit might work nicely with the flat nub. Usually comes included with the modify rubber. Would try that first before modding a hop up arm to fit the m nub.

Out of those listed, have had the most success with the snipetor r-hop patches. The caveat is that I used it with a modify flat rubber rather than the snipetor flat hop bucking. Would possibly go down the R-hop route for say a DMR. The dsg would probably just use something like those options suggested above.

Yeah that seems like a fair summation of the brand. Seems to be claiming to be largely V2 based so replacing a few internals shouldn't be too taxing. Hopefully the hop is half way decent. Perhaps some after market offerings might fill the void if not...

The upcoming re-release of King Arm's FN-FAL series. Just like the past five years.... Also looking forward to the Lambda defence GPMG/M240 series later on in the year.

On the plus side, LCT are releasing their G3K this month. Far as I know, it is the first time that model is available. Still no sign on King Arms bothering with their L1A1/FAL re-release.

In fairness to the company, their FN FAL seems to have had good reports for the first batch.

Various STANAG magazine adapters for sniper rifles. So you can use your 300 round hicap with a bolt action rifle.

Will give them credit for at least launching with different variants. Imagine at some stage we will have a Novritsch AK series.

Quite right. Unfortunately what they seem to make these days according to their social media is PCCs, revolvers and M1/2 carbines.

Think it was the second half of the decade. Find references to the "new NS2" system in reviews from 2007/2008. For example a review from Arnies from 2008 making reference to the new System 7. https://arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/157508-ksc-sigpro-sp2022/

True the uptake will probably be somewhat similar to lipo batteries. Interesting that thus far (to this best of my knowledge) no company has them as standard in the AEGs. Think one of them (possibly VFC?) were hinting at introducing a range with them out of the box.

That makes sense. Glad to see that the number of brushless motors available seems to be increasing. Beats just having Warhead and Option no.1 as the only choices.

The bottom adjustment is an interesting addition. Seen the new brushless T238 motors have a similar set up.

Was going to mention the Prometheus gears but someone else has covered it. They are available from Eagle six, again pricey but at least should be better postage costs. https://eagle6.co.uk/shop/catalog/product/view/id/3965/s/laylax-prometheus-high-speed-hard-gear-set-version-7-for-m14-standard-aeg-series/

Hope that they continue to produce both the standard and deluxe model. It's always nice to have options. Also kudos to VFC for coming up with two different lines versus King Arms dismal progress on the FAL front.

Been very tempted in the past by that. Particularly with the SCAR Convertible Outer Barrel, makes a very decent looking piece.

Fair point. Should have specified a FAL Aeg. By all accounts the VFC is a lovely piece of kit. The same company have a DX version due for release this year. Which of course will be out before any King Arm's FAL/L1A1 offerings in all likelihood.

Wish another company would give a FAL type a go. At this stage think I might sink the funds I have set aside for the KA into a DCA L7A2. October/November seems a short wait compared to King Arms' generic "end of 2023".

Bonus points if you leave your phone at the site.

Take off stock and place in bag. Put stock back on when at game site. Take off stock before packing at the end of the day. Would it be viable?

Probably still the best, bit less fiddly with more ready cut patch options and pre flat hopped rubbers these days. The cost difference isn't as significant if you're willing to install them yourself. If you're buying a pre done barrel is costlier. That being said the various alternatives are about 90% of the performance for a lot less hassle. As others have pointed out. Might for instance put a r-hop on a beloved DMR. While the other stuff in the collection gets something more mundane. Recently put a PDI W-hold in a carbine build as it's what I had in stock. Decent barrel and nice BBs, didn't feel particularly out gunned even if it is fairly dated set up.

See that they are now available in different variants i.e. M240 B/L, L7A2. Also the price seems more reasonable, under the 1K. Although you can cough up an extra £150 for a steel barrel. About 9kg weight for the standard and 12kg for the steel. Landing date seems nearer the end of the year. https://www.davescustomairsoft.co.uk/dca-l7a2-gpmg-aeg-pre-order https://www.davescustomairsoft.co.uk/DCA-M240-BRAVO-Pre-Order https://www.davescustomairsoft.co.uk/dca-m240L-gpmg-aeg-pre-order

Well they at least had one at their stand at the IWA show, according to some videos. I'm not too optimistic as to their time-frame. Would be nice to be surprised as waiting since 2019 myself and others a lot longer.

Ares. Every few years I pick up one of their snowflake guns e.g. VZ-58 or TAR21. End up selling it on at a hefty loss or the thing semi permanently in bits waiting for a teching session.The proprietary aspects are a real pain. Will credit them for trying original things but wouldn't be in a rush to get another one.