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Re: VFC M249 I guess the full weight version would add raw material cost AND delivery costs that sellers might not fancy. So somewhat-sensible business decision not to go the chonky-boi route?

Well well well, looks like I actually got close, if not right! Wonders will never cease 😋 Total disclosure, mine read at 25.7 the first time I re-checked, the second time at 25.8. I guess 25.7 or 25.8 depending on which might be an actual recognised standard thread size?

Easy mistake to make - most people are only ever interested in 14 or 16mm threads and whether they're CW or CCW. Interesting point though - I measured the external diameter as 25.8mm. (Just re-checked it too) Change of design? Or am I just shit at using measuring devices?

I did do some similar stuff when I was trying to make a Battlefield 4 style F2000 stubby grip fitment...

There's an external thread on the 904g flash hider (which I'd not noticed before), it's that which Xyniro wants the specs for

Bah humbug. I'm having problems with one of my gas mags. I had broken the fill valve by over-tightening it. Luckily Fire Support sell compatible Guarder valves at two for a tenner (which makes the fiver postage feel a bit steep, but hey ho) Anyway, I've just fitted that and tried out the mag again. It's leaking 'bigly' I've narrowed the problem down to two options: 1) I'm an idiot or 2) I'm definitely an idiot It's not the gentle leak of bad gasket or o-ring, it's the 'whoosh' of something missing entirely, or installed incorrectly. I've watched the YT video about servicing this particular magazine, and I seem to have everything in place though. The one area that seemed most likely is the knocker valve. If it's screwed in tightly it seems like the o-ring is exposed and it might not block the gas escaping. Not screwing it fully in didn't help though. I've also tested filling it with it without the spring + follower and top cover in place. The gas comes out of both the top gas hole and seemingly also the BB stack... which can't be right - it must be the gasket...? Any thoughts as to how I've fecked it up are most welcome! A - the BB stack, gas seemed to vent from here, but surely it was actually coming from 'B' C - the main gas route, also venting whether the knocker valve is screwed tightly in, or wound out (as per second pic) Closeup with it screwed completely in... o-ring visible, is it only the hidden / lower side that needs to block the gas? Assorted pics of the valve screwed out, then in...

Everything I've seen and read so far about this has impressed me, and as I can definitely see an M4 GBBR in my future collection. This overtakes the MWS as the likely candidate - because it's such a good value proposition. But... I have seen a video or two where the full-auto mag dumps aren't as good as the TM. Now I know from my experience with my '416 that they're not a thing done during actual skirmishing, but it'd be nice to understand if the apparent shortfall in ultimate 'at the limit' use is real or not, and how it'll affect cold-weather performance or fast semi-auto spamming. I'd also like to see some long-range testing, to see if that short barrel affects accuracy unduly... and also which gases can be used, and how they affect the joule output. Any likelihood Mr @Bada Bing will be purchasing and reviewing one? I fully trust his in-depth examinations of gas gats, and I'm sure it'd help many prospective purchasers enormously. (I can see MiddleAgedGamerUk has done an unboxing video, so he'll likely have a review up soon, but his test shooting tends to get done at rather short range, IIRC)

I can use my cheapo micrometer to measure the external dimension of the thread (it's 25.8mm) but I won't be able to tell you the thread pitch which is the other thing you'll need. Looks very fine to me though

The more I think about it, the more I want a VN-era M16 too. Solid carry handles FTW!

What is the obsession with the solid carry handles on M16s? The removable ones are surely good enough, plus give the option of a modern optic if needed? Having said that, I'll put up with one on an XM-177. But that's because I really like the super-long flash hider aesthetic Or the full-monty M16A1, as I had a toy one when I was a kid and loved it. (Embarrassingly, I outgrew the damn thing but still ran around with it in my garden, to the point I made a wooden stock extension for it to increase the length of pull!)

Of course DE now have a GBBR of their very own, which seems to be being very well received... I'm sure something will happen in the future...

Blimey, it's bad enough when the person does know about airsoft guns... you must be one of them high-flying risk-taking go-getter types to let a noob loose on the complicated internals of your gat!

VFC / Umarex AEGs don't have the best reputation - Luke @ Negative Airsoft has a hatred it seems! (Their gas blow-backs are much better). Cyma would get my vote. Bad linky

A gas blow back Bren would be pretty damn awesome A gas F2000 would be super cool As would a Sterling SMG Otherwise I share a couple of the usual suspects already mentioned... and some others - all gas blow back because of the real steel feels Browning Hi Power L1A1 SLR HK G3 HK MP5 (original style hand guard) L85, or even better an XL60

Well this is good news I think, HobbyKing are re-opening their UK warehouse, so some decent cheap batteries will be available to compete with the usual Nuprol stuff... All their Airsoft batteries... https://hobbyking.com/en_us/batteries-chargers.html#q=&idx=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products&dFR[battery_pack_use][0]=Airsoft&dFR[warehouses][0]=UK&dFR[warehouses][1]=Global&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][0]=UK|1&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][1]=UK|2&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][2]=UK|3&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][3]=Global|1&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][4]=Global|2&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][5]=Global|3&hFR[categories.level0][0]=Batteries %2F Chargers %2F%2F%2F Batteries %2F%2F%2F LiPo&is_v=1 7.4v airsoft with Deans connectors... https://hobbyking.com/en_us/batteries-chargers/batteries.html#q=&idx=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products&dFR[config][0]=2&dFR[hardware_wireconnector_plug][0]=T-Connector&dFR[warehouses][0]=UK&dFR[warehouses][1]=Global&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][0]=UK|1&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][1]=UK|2&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][2]=UK|3&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][3]=Global|1&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][4]=Global|2&dFR[warehouses_stock_data][5]=Global|3&hFR[categories.level0][0]=Batteries %2F Chargers %2F%2F%2F Batteries %2F%2F%2F LiPo&is_v=1

The HW T2 clones are only £55? https://www.thecageairsoft.co.uk/holy-warrior-t2-micro-red-dot-sight/#description That's a great price. @C-Diddy wants to avoid an extra lens protector, do the flip down covers provide any protection or are they just for protection during transit?

Sorry I can't help with that specific info, but just bear in mind an indoor range is unlikely to be long enough to really do that for you... I'm lucky enough to have 15+ metres of garden to use for test firing, and that's enough to zero the sights for windage, but it's only just far enough to show the hop is having any effect - you'll need 40+ metres to actually get it corrected for the game. Best of luck though!

I just happened to be watching this video... .. and I noticed the new control unit has support for LiFe batteries. The commentary mentions 'correct battery voltage detection' It's a shame the DEX / DEK guns are a bit 'fuggly' (with apologies to anyone who likes the super-stubby honey badger look), but I think this unit also exists in the AEX 15 (for those who like a futuristic M4 variant)

HELLO!!!! (resident DE shill enters the conversation 😋) I now own both the 904G and the 906C (metal body). The 906C gets my recommendation if you can spring for the extra cash and don't mind a little extra weight. But... the stock rate of fire is quite low, and the motor gets quite toasty when spamming the semi auto, thanks to some active braking. So it's not perfect, but it's great value. Investigate the Specna's and Cyma's as an alternative if your budget is at the lower end.

As we've seen recently, Patrolbase seem the slicker and more 'quality' place to buy from, but they're just as capable of sending out a bad RIF and failing to fulfill their obligations. Which sucks. So I don't know if more experienced purchasers would recommend paying the premium at the likes of Defcon or Fire Support, when there's stock available...? The problem is there's often stock level issues at almost everyone but PB and BBG4L, so you might just have to suck it up if there's a QC issue Edit: Actually, I don't mean 'suck it up' as in 'just up with it and fix it yourself', though that remains an option for the more experienced purchaser with a bottomless wallet and tech experience... I really mean 'fight it out' using the consumer protection laws etc. Don't let the bastards get away with it, assuming you have the time and determination!

Me and Dan at Spec Ops...

I just let my daughter's boyfriend have a blast with my TM AUG High Cycle. He loved it 😋. Compact, reasonably light, and rear-biased, as you say. Very good 👍

I was thinking of this one... https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/cyma-cm-515-m4a1-carbine-w-keymod-handguard 1.88kg according to the specs

Just weighed my Double Eagle M904G, which feels light compared to my other gats, with a red dot, a foregrip and a mag it tips the scales at 2.3kg To get below that I think one of the cheaper Cyma M4's might do the trick. Not sure which model number I handled at Spec Ops but a young kid had one, and he was happy with it. It felt quite a bit more fragile than the DE does but it was definitely 'fly weight' I think Patrolbase has one on their front page at the moment. I'd still recommend the DE (of course!)

That explains it, I think, @Sewdhull Cheers!