AlphaBear

Great write up @ajumma, I'm pleased someone was able to road test it.... I'll stick mine into my CQBR at the weekend and see how it performs using a stock Marui bucking and a prometheus inner barrel... I'll measure the decibels too and see what the difference in sound level is between the Marui and the G&P if anyone is interested in that metric... By the way, what brand of gas are you using ?

I’ve no idea. I haven’t even thought to deeply about the G&P design of the bolt. In fact I’ve not even installed it as of yet.

This is mine out there box so to speak. The circlip isn’t flush with the bolt carrier

That’s a good point about cutting the syphon tube cleanly and of course removing the valve to prevent any debris contamination. Regarding the bbs, I was under the impression that BLS, Geoff’s and Longbow share the same OEM. I’m not sure what the difference in Geoff’s precision vs super precision is though.

Vortex Strike Eagle added. Damn this optic is good. I mean real good. Plonked it on top of a Vortex 2” offset cantilever mount. Quality kit. Period. Now I can see what I’m shooting at. Whether I hit anything is another matter ?

I like your scientific method of testing and recording the results... it's quite an eye opener and will for sure lend to much debate going forward... well it should In terms of BB's which brand are you using? I assume there is no variation in the brand yeah? Regarding the AG MPA nozzle, yeah that valve does look a tad suspect (blue loctite or not)... it definitely needs replacing as you said you used a RA tech valve. I've yet to do the green gas mod on any of my V2 mags... I believe the metal tubes inside are now glued on so have to be cut down... (thanks Marui)! cheers

Doesn’t the AG nozzle already have an adjustable valve? So why do you need the RA tech one? Also regarding the XL, what happened on the 7th Oct to give you the higher FPS readings? Also more interesting is the variance difference in all tests. I assume that’s the diff between a full mag and gas empty mag?

Which colour you going for? I was thinking getting one too but will wait for your feedback. It’s gonna be superior though we all know that. I assume you just drop in the Marui compression parts Nozzle etc and voila? I have a spare G&P nozzle set which I could chuck into one just to see how it performs. I’d probably get the tan colour myself just to differentiate the HAO bolt from the marui or the other spare G&P bolt ??‍♂️

I'm still trying to figure out how you managed to get a video thru the lens on that and that you maintained focus.... impressive!

The stock TM bolt is pretty loud as a matter of fact. Also I reckon that chap has a G&P buffer which actually dampens the sound too and of course allows the lighter bolt to move back and forth faster and with less clang. Personally speaking, that’s just looks all wrong ?

I should stick my G&P bolt in and see if I can do the same JuJu too? He’s probably lubed the bolt too I hazard to guess?

Some brother needs help with an appraisal folks.. can anyone advise?

Awesome review of the MK18 MWS. Of course I understood it all. I did. Honest guv ? And another review...

Cool. Look forward to the results you get. I’m interested to know what the maximum, consistent FPS you get with different bb weights. Ta.

I haven’t unscrewed anything to see what the insides are like. To be honest I got it on a whim whilst waiting for my replacement marui nozzle to arrive. Now I’m thinking, I may as well get the G&P npas valve and shove it into this bolt so that I can swap to using higher power when needed. I’m on a standard length (CQB) barrel so either i get the 3.5 version of the npas or I just get a 4.5 and adjust the power accordingly and hope that version works with the CQB. Dunno yet. Any thoughts? Now going back to the screw part it’s holding the hammer part of the bolt or whatever it’s called. Unlike the marui which has that bit forged as part of the bolt the G&P has it as a separate bit. See the pins below and you’ll see what I mean.

I got my mitts on a G&P bolt. The bolt is very light, I’ve not weighed it yet but it’s definitely lighter than the stock marui. The quality is very high. I’ve taken a few close ups. You can see how well formed the nozzle is. Definitely better than an Angry Gun one IMHO. Now what’s interesting is that screw for the bolt carrier hammer assist/firing pin and the circlip holding it. Ain’t that a strange design or is this considered an enhancement? What gives?

Oh I like that.... what's the build quality like on them?

My fingers slipped too on a wee scope too. Figured it may improve my target acquisition as I shoot like a stormtrooper and you all know we can’t hit anything ?

What colour is that rail? I can't tell from the photo.. Only use good quality BB's! Stay away from Nuprol RZR. Use either Geoff's, BLS, Longbow or G&G. Weight wise anything from 0.28 to 0.32. It will lift unto 0.36 I've heard but on stock power that's pushing it... 0.30 is the sweet spot IMHO... That's just the way it is, I got a bunch from FS for £52 a pop.... I could have bought a spare mag practically if I had waited As the NIKE says...

Awwww look at that cute little adorable bow on the end of the box. Now can you open it and show us all some juicy MK18 porn.

Stampede!!!! lol It's good that they are beginning to receive 'regular' supplies again, it was only a couple of weeks ago they sold there stash of 35...

Rare as rocking horse poop is this i tell ya!! And that’s the price in HK dollars not USD ?

I decided to upgrade two of my guns professionally and see what difference if any a professional tech could make. To be honest I could have done the same quality of job myself. Other than tuning and fixing a RHop and soldering wires. I hate soldering grrrr. Has it made me a better player. Nope. Does it make me smile each time I use them? Hell yes! Will I ever get a good return back on them if ever I sell them? Absolutely not! Oh will I ever use a tech again? Nope. Disclaimer... >>>Just Luke at Negative Airsoft cuz he ‘loves TM recoils and Titans’ and I just got to see the video when I ask him to make it the best pew pew like ever. Couldn’t have said it any better myself. This is what I can’t get my head around. If you’re buying something which has been gutted and replaced with upgraded parts and it’s been done by known named techs then why sell it. I mean what am I missing here. Agreed situations can change for whatever reason cuz we live in crazy times. But still...