SerialNoodle

Either the BB's are just getting stuck, in which case I'd stack them as carefully as possible or consider trying a different brand of BB's. Some have different tolerances to others and some like to stick just a little bit- or there's some dirt/damage on the follower/follower track, so maybe taking a look and cleaning it would help. Alternatively, it could be this. The PMX/MP9 magazines have a strange follower design, in which you pull down the follower and it will lock itself for you, you should see a small tab at the bottom of the follower pop out. Once the magazine is filled, you have to push in that button again to release the follower otherwise it'll feed one or two BB's then stop, as the BB's aren't being pushed up. It's caught me out so many times on my MP9 and its a fair simple, yet easy-to-forget thing to do.

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I have no experience with their online or communications services, however, I thought I'd visit them a few weeks ago for the first time and I wasn't particularly impressed. Their physical shop is nice and they seem to stock the newest and coolest goodies. But that's as far as it goes really. None of their RIF's have price tags, which I suppose is understandable given their "comparison price" ethic, but it'd still be nice to get a ballpark estimation of the price there and then rather than walking back and fourth asking for assistance. Their staff is ultra lousy, I was asking about the price of a RIF and the guy at the till corner seemed to half-ignore me and was more keen on talking to his co-worker about some other rubbish. They also have a tendency to completely ignore any phone rings (I counted 3), even when not pre-occupied with something else so that may explain why no one gets answers and finally they don't really seem to know what they're talking about... naturally. Whilst I still did walk away with a VFC Glock 19 £30 off retail price, it wasn't a very interesting visit (and also since it has a connected site, when the players wander round at lunch it REEKS of the classic airsofter BO). Hey-ho, it was only 1 visit so it could be completely different next time I may consider going but it wasn't the greatest first impression.

Gas venting is somewhat normal depending on the conditions that you use it in, but, whilst it seems a little extreme in your case, gas can vent out of any place really. Another issue could be that you have overfilled the magazines and the temperatures of both the magazine/gas and the surrounding atmosphere aren't quite ideal. I would firstly empty the magazines gas, purge it (hold down the gas release valve, flow gas through and then let go and continue filling) and then stop before the hissing disappears. Let the mag warm up and then try it again. If that doesn't seem to help then I would maybe find a replacement nozzle and nozzle piston cup (ideally not from Vorsk, but ones that would still fit), wear gloves, or just buy a different Glock (like a TM or Gen4 VFC), just be aware that automatic Glock models CAN break down quite easily so be careful with them). Vorsk pistols aren't the worst when it comes to QC and I don't really mind them but sometimes they aren't that great.

They've been out of the loop for a considerably long time, though things become easier if you know someone who knows where to find one or you're lucky with second hand sales. Just expect to pay a rather high price for them (ideally £1k is the max price also depending on what actually comes with it). You can also "build" your own G28. Artisan sell a shortened G28 rail and HK themselves sell the G28 stock and then you'd need a different trigger guard. There of course will be a fair few differences compared to the real G28 but it saves the headache of actually trying to find one. Just be expected to still pay a fair bit of cash.

Hello, I had a E&C Glock 45 gen 5 for a short amount of time. For what they are, they're quite impressive. Their shooting characteristics aren't too far from WE (so average really) but their externals are nice and I appreciate that they have trades. They feel fine in the hands though they're nothing special, but for a gun that's £99 on TSAirsoft, comes with trades, some steel internals (trigger bar, hammer and a few other bits) and is a TM clone (take that as you will, I've no clue whether it'll need modifications to fit aftermarket parts), its fine. I still prefer my beloved VFC's though hehehe...

I am selling a Gen 2 MP7 also if you check out my account. There are currently 2 MP7's under the "Umarex" name, that being VFC and KWA. KWA MP7's you should avoid however they're not a very common sight anymore (most sellers now will often mention the OEM somewhere, if they don't then I'd be cautious), so there is the very high likelihood that its a VFC (most if not all UK retailers now stock the VFC Gen 2). Umarex is simply a licenser that allows companies to add the correct firearm trademarks to their RIF's- Licensers very rarely make their own products. Brands like KWA and VFC make guns under the Umarex name however its now predominantly the latter. The main tell of course is the barrel. The Gen 2 has a metal outer barrel as opposed to a plastic one found on the Gen 1. The Gen 2 also has a metal feed-ramp and a different hop-housing to accommodate it, different nozzle and a metal insert for the barrel. The rest is pretty much the same. You can convert a Gen 1 into a Gen 2 however you'd essentially need a near-entire internal re-haul so its really not worth it but Gen 2 internals are all readily available either from VFC themselves or aftermarket retailers.

I'll now bore you to death, though, I've a fair bit of experience with GBB MP7 brands (minus KWA). VFC - You should only really stick to the Gen2 (most if not all retailers stock them now unless you get shafted in a dodgy sale). It's full scale with all the proper trades to make people like me happy and it performs very nicely out of the box. It can mag-dump on auto however don't expect the best when its colder. The internals are relatively straight forward and they're fine longevity wise as long as you don't abuse them. There is also the infamous "rear plate crack", as to which seems the only common problem so far, however, VFC sell replacements and aftermarket aluminium ones are available, though, as long as you stick to propane all year long it shouldn't give you any grief. My only personal dislikes are the rather sloppy controls (whilst all MP7's are mushy this one seems to be worse) and the hop unit is very twitchy when using lower weight BB's, though it may be a me problem. The magazine baseplates (and the nub on the follower that keeps it in place) are also incredibly flimsy so try not to drop them. If you do end up breaking a nub, you can drill a small 2mm hole and insert a 2.5mm plug (can just be ground flat) tap into it, then add a small M2.5mm grub screw into it (ideally with some Green Loctite). Tokyo Marui - The TM is pretty much one of the all timers in terms of GBB SMG's. Whilst it comes with the correct trading, it is 8% smaller than the VFC (or its real counterpart). I don't mind it as it makes it just a little more tactile and the magazines fit in my pouches easier, however, people with large hands and gloves may struggle slightly. Performance wise, its more than likely the best you'll ever get as its punchy, has a decent range and accuracy and it will pretty much auto mag-dump any time of the year. Internally, there is the infamous "inside shell crack". This can be prevented by using the sling swivel (which absorbs and dissipates energy from the bolt) and keeping the gas on propane or 144a- my one went on for over 2 years with little sign of wear/damage. If you get it, you will more than likely notice it as the gun with either become very unpredictable when it fires, or just stop working completely, and there's not much you can do about it. There's no spares and no real way to repair it. I also noticed that the bolt catch would only work with the stock collapsed after about a year. My personal dislikes don't go too far with it, I'm not a fan of the reverse bolt release and the weight as to which is can hop is quite limited (about a 0.28g) max. The piston cup would also swell a lot, causing jams. There were suggestions to just dump a load of silicone oil into it, but whilst it works, its unhealthy for pretty much every other aspect of the gun and it doesn't last long. WE SMG8 + Rice MP7 - The SMG8 undoubtedly is quite an ugly sight. It's quite cumbersome and clunky. Performance wise its quite crap. It'll get by fine on semi but auto mag-dumps are quite an achievement to complete, and it really will not like the cold. The hop unit is not the best and its quite hard to adjust sometimes (it also requires a tool). Aside from that, it's efficient enough. The Rice MP7 is also fine, it feels a bit nicer and its a little more user friendly. It performs well enough to be enjoyable, and it can auto-dump, but certainly not greatly. It will handle relatively cold temperatures but don't expect much. The range is a little rubbish and the accuracy is fine. These 2 MP7s are prone to breakdowns quite often, as they are internally made of the finest cheese, however, should you identify a broken part, WE have used all the worlds natural resources to create every spare part so you can easily just replace it and keep chugging along, which I suppose is rather nice, though, its much more of a headache than the potential issues that arise from the TM or the VFC (though the headache a TM gives when its broken is arguably worse). Basically just get a VFC or a TM and don't ramp up the gas pressure, you should be fine.

With that budget, the best I could suggest is trying to find a WE G36. They're relatively cheap, often around £200 and they're relatively reliable and perform decently. There is also the AA R36 (which is a clone of the WE) for £220 and they're normally readily available, plus they come with 2 mags, however, they are a bit cheap quality wise. An SMG setup *may* be a little cheaper. If you're lucky to find a decent one second hand, KWA MP9's are decent guns which sell for £250ish normally, however, they are prone to breakdowns which are normally common so unless you know what's going on with 'em, don't get one. (the VORSK VMP1 seems like a nice alternative though I have no experience on them so I can't comment). Other than that, a gen 2 VFC or a TM MP7 would be the safer bet. You will be hard pressed to find anything for £240 that is decent enough to last, and leaves enough room to buy magazines and gas. It's best to save up and buy yourself something nice like a MWS or a Gen 2/3 VFC AR/416 (or the aforementioned SMG's) and get a few more mags with them.