Mikaris

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out what the differences are between the V1 and V2 HK417s released by VFC/Umarex. So far, I believe the V2 has a mofset and a shorter barrel, but that's all I know about it. Does it still use the Ver2.2 gearbox, or did they move to using a standard V2 gearbox with the second version of the replica? patrolbase says that the gearbox version is a standard version 2, https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/umarex-h-and-k-hk417d-aeg but it doesnt even mention whether its the first or second version of the replica... looks to be the second due to the shorter barrel, but no idea. So, does anyone know the differences between these? Looking to tech on one, most likely a V1 but maybe I'll get a V2 for a dearer price provided there are changes that make it worthwhile Some links for reference V2 being sold - https://www.defconairsoft.co.uk/product/umarex-heckler-koch-rifle-417d-aeg-v2/ a V1 review - https://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/threads/vfc-hk417-review.7631/ another one https://imgur.com/a/Sgo4D Fire support V1 417 - https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/umarex-vfc-heckler--koch-hk-hk417-recon-airsoft-rifle-aeg fire support V2 417 - https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/vfc-umarex-hk417d-airsoft-gun-aeg Thanks Mika

Hi all, I have an Ares msr700 which I've upgraded from what was absolute mess of a replica. It's now got an AA cylinder, m150 spring, and SCW trigger and piston. Problem I'm having is that the front o-ring on the piston has deteriorated twice now, and I'm not sure why. I don't think that there's much fps/compression loss but that's probably due to the double o-ring design and I don't have a chrono so can't be 100% sure. See the photos attached. This can't be normal for these o-rings to deteriorate like this right? I'm using wd-40 silicone spray inside the cylinder, and it's not scored at all on the inside or has any debris. I completely cleaned it out and resprayed the silicone spray when I replaced the o ring. thats how far back the piston gets held by the 90deg trigger Theres also scoring on the rubber seal on the rear end of the piston I have a feeling perhaps that it's due to the piston moving back farther than the opening of the cylinder as shown in the image above, and then being forced forward fast against the pressure and maybe its catching on the edge of the opening? But i dont believe this explains the scoring on the rear end, and lack of deterioration on the second o ring. Looking for any explanations and suggestions as to what I can do to stop or limit this. Any more photos required just let me know Thanks in advance!

Hey all, newbie from Australia here. Excited to be a part of the community! I'm after some advice and opinions. After a long time wanting to get into the world of airsoft and after a weekend at reforger just outside London, I've been researching airsoft almost 24/7 for the past week while I've been on holiday and I'm keen to get my first rifle. Now that I've read everything related I could find at least twice or thrice in these past few days, I need some opinions before I actually go insane. Essentially, I'm torn between which brand 416a5 to get. I've narrowed it down to a few and mostly leaning towards either the E&C or Double Bell I think: Specna SA-H11 or H12 https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/specna-arms-sa-h12-one-tm-carbine E&C 111 (416a5) https://www.defconairsoft.co.uk/product/ec-airsoft-416a5-full-metal-tan/ Arcturus GR16 Mod 5 https://www.tsairsoft.com/arcturus-gr16-mod5-hk416a5 Double Bell 416 a5 https://wolfarmouries.co.uk/double-bell-416-a5-airsoft-aeg-dark-earth.html What I know so far and questions: - Specna QC issues (does this affect the h11 and 12 though? Are they newer or older, better or worse than the h21 and 22 (apart from the obvious mofset)? - E&C QC is meant to be better, and considering its down from £329 to £249 (cheaper than the double bell) that might be a good option. Is the E&C better, because it's normally more expensive...? - Arcturus proprietary gearbox... not ideal as I imagine I'll want to upgrade it in the future - Double Bell seems good and maybe better build quality than E&C? - Differing barrel lengths between E&C and Double Bell? This'll be my first replica, but I don't mind teching and upgrading things, I might not straight away unless its strongly recommended, but I'm sure I will down the track. I suppose I'm looking for a solid starter with a good frame that I can tinker with when I get around to it. Some sources of information from the countless I've sifted through so far: https://airsoft-forums.uk/topic/48883-double-bell-by-813s-hk416a5-almost/ - review of double bell https://youtu.be/N3IBuBdZk8Y - very in depth positive review of arcturus https://www.airsoftaction.net/specna-arms-h-series/ - specna review I understand that people might say VFC/Umarex and TM, but they're quite expensive by the looks of especially in the UK, and I'm not sure I want to invest that much just yet into something that many say you need to upgrade anyway. Sorry for the long post, Thanks all in advance