[WE stanag magazine fill valve options]

Sorry for the late response! I haven't checked for leaks yet but I can't hear any obvious ones. It's more like only so much gas will enter the mag and then stops (as expected), but there isn't sufficient gas to fully empty the mag, or if it does, it's then insufficient to lock back. 

 

I've since tried the aap01 valves (they didn't fit so oh well), and I've had it suggested to try pulsing the gas in (multiple 1-2 second fills rather than one long one). I haven't had time to test recently, but will be trying all the methods suggested.

 

Thanks again for responding!

 

Edit: also, if anyone knows of a dual valve that will fit the we mags I'd be grateful as I prefer that style of filling and would mean consistency of technique with my mws mags

[WE stanag magazine fill valve options]

Thanks for the reply! 

 

Yep, filling them correctly, the bolts seems to run OK, doesn't drag and takes little force to open, though the nozzle sticks in the hop chamber quite tightly so that could be a source of resistance.

 

Haven't checked the nozzle since I opened and regreased it, though it was at least second hand to me, so it could be a shot o ring like you said.

 

Sadly there's not a lot of WE gas gun users round my way it feels like. I've seen one other l85 in the wild but I don't know the guy.

 

I should mention as well that I would probably like to get a dual valve if possible anyway as I like them better. My hearing ain't the best and I'm better with feeling the mag go cold to determine fill level like with my mws mags :😀 

 

Thanks again for the reply! I'll take a look at the o ring and get back to you. In the meantime if anyone else knows the answer to my dual valve question I'd be grateful as well

 

Cheers!

[WE stanag magazine fill valve options]

Hi guys! Tried searching as ever, but I couldn't really find a hard and fast answer for this so here we are.

 

Basically, I struggle to get a full magazine loads worth of gas into my WE magazines. I try the listening method but usually I'll get to the 28th/29th shot and then I get failure to feed even when I'm using deliberate fire (1 round every 6 seconds). Same when I hold the gas on for up to 30 seconds. I was wondering if it would be possible to fit a TM style dual valve to the WE magazines in order to aid with filling sufficiently, and if so, does anyone know what valves would be suitable?

 

I've done my googling and come across a suggestion that the aap01 valves are dual stage and should fit, but I don't know if this was for pistol mags only.

 

For reference, I'm using a mostly stock L85 with the older ra tech npas (non magnetic locking) and haven't modified magazines at all. I have added the washers at the back of the bolt as it is the older style with no reinforcement.

 

Thanks for looking!

[Star hobby shop: anyone tried them?]

Welp, just tried and I can't get further than putting in details to register an account. Best case the site is in fact dead, worst case my non payment details are on yet another list 😆. 

[Star hobby shop: anyone tried them?]

Hey all! I tried searching for this shop on the forum but came up dry. I've done my usual Google fu and found one sort of positive review on reddit, but I trust reddit as far as I can throw pyro. 

 

I've managed to get an original Star full length g36 with ugl, and I'm trying to source a decent full length handguard so that I have options. To my surprise, Star still have their website up, and they link to this shop as the place to buy. They have exactly what I want, but the prices look waaaay too good to be true. So I'm hesitant to tale the plunge.

 

Hoping that one of you lovely lot have some insight 😀

[Genuine PEQ-2a repair possibilities.]

Hi all,

 

Tried searching and dint find anything regarding this.

 

TL/DR: anyone have any experience with repairing battery connections with an idea on what I can do to get this thing working again?

 

Full Story:

 

I managed to get a hold of a real PEQ-2A a while back, tested it and it worked no worries. Fast forward a short while after and I've gone to have a muck around with it and a mate's nv, when to much horror I discovered the batteries had been left in by me and burst 😭

 

I got some white vinegar on the contacts ASAP and gave the contacts a gentle scrub with cotton buds and checked function, still worked so I breathed a sigh of relief and moved on. 

 

Fast forward again and now the unit appears to have issues again. With batteries inserted the indicator light will flash on for less than a second and no laser gets emitted. 

 

Looking at the battery caps, I'm wondering if the connectors could be replaced as they are fairly corroded whilst internal ones look alright. Anyone with some insight would be greatly appreciated. Pics attached for reference.

 

 

[Genuine G3 Wood furniture]

Much obliged guys 🙂 

 

I think the only modification is the removal of a fixed spring from the stock, so I don't know if that would stuff it for adding to a gbb g3. I know for a fact that for a JG aeg, you'd either have to shave a LOT off the receiver and barrel mount (ask me about snapped g3s) or irreparably modify the furniture to fit. Should drop onto an LCT but never having held one can't confirm.

 

Edit: also yes, they DO smell awesome. Like an old tobacconist mixed with a blacksmith 😆 

[Genuine G3 Wood furniture]

Hey guys,

 

Not sure if this is the place for this as its not a full gun, but I have a stock and handguard with original pins for a G3. They were previously on a JG but the previous owner molded the gun rather than the furniture (aside from the stock recoil spring).

 

Any ideas how much these would be worth? Is there even much interest for the wood furniture?

 

All advice gratefully received 😀

 

Edit: Sling is also original, slightly dried out but still pretty flexible.

 

[Gun picture thread]

This is now 99% done. Not exactly clone correct but passable at 15m 723 alike. Had to get the mock flashlight 3d printed and then screw the pistol grip in in possibly the most cack handed way, but at least its solid. Just need a butler creek flip cover to hide the front of the "flashlight" XD