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Ok, cheers. I've sent them the same list I sent the rest - hopefully they can sort it out.

Understandable - WGC being there (HK) as well as others that I use. Again though, I've had the same stonewall treatment from Echigoya too which is contrary to the service I had from them last year. When did you last order?

Yup, I know how it works with them and the other Japanese retailers. What I've been told so far though is that TM have introduced a minimum order criteria of 20 per part recently - goodness knows why. That's coming from Tokyo Model as well as others in the UK. I've even filled out the request form from the manual .pdf online and sent it to them with the serial numbers but apparently no cigar.

Unfortunately the rules are you need to have a gap of more than 2 months between your first and last game. Generally it's going to be easier to get them done at the same site, but if you present a 'stamped' UKARA form to another site they should let you complete it there instead as there's nothing in the UKARA terms to suggest the same site must be used those 3 times - just that they all be registered.

Yeh, that and the other site which is just the guy who finds parts himself is my last resort. Hopefully WGC pull through though. Edit E-mailed Impulse anyway. Let's see.

Tried them. They said I have to have bought the gun through them first and that I could only order replacements for that gun - completely contrary to what I was told last year when I ordered some replacements with them. Either way, it was tersely worded and unhelpful from them - I wasn't pleased and so I probably won't be using them again. Then no reply. And they didn't reply to the e-mail I sent them a week ago either.

Splashed out for a proper armourers wrench after I've had two of the cheapo ones break on me. Goddamn crown nuts man.

Yep, like I said: They're getting most of the parts I need - some would be a special order and are being added to the subsequent order list, but that's numerous months away so I'm looking to WGC for the remainder of the stuff.

Yeh, they were my first call. They don't actually have a huge range - just the very common stuff but I've used them before for Glock bits. eHobby were no better.

Will do. Thanks. Eagle6 are getting most of the parts, but not all as some are pretty expensive and there's a minimum order quantity. Still waiting on WGC.

Eh, anyone that tries to tell you to do something 'tactical' that's obviously unnecessary then graciously ignore them, but afford them that same courtesy by not saying anything yourself (so that we all get along fine).

They're basically all clones of the TM system and are mostly the same performance-wise. Oh, and they're all brilliant

too soon

The etching on that receiver isn't Dytac though of course I can't make it out fully. Doesn't look like VFC either (which is what the SMR and UXR are made for primarily). Also isn't a 416 - hm.

Guarder ones are decent, have internal straps and good zips with velcro pockets. Firesupport stock lots of them: http://www.fire-support.co.uk/category/rifle-and-pistol-bags/

Unfortunately the WE ones are allegedly known for not seating correctly in KWC so the gas router isn't flush.

Correction: It's illegal to sell one to someone without a valid defence - UKARA is not the be all and end all.

Tokyo Model have told me I need to order in 20+ quantities after I sent them the serial list: Bit more luck with Eagle6, who have said they're getting a large order of replacement TM parts shortly.

Hey, welcome to the forums. What everyone else said: Rent a gun and have a go - usually you're looking at £40-50 if you include the entry fee, gun rental, kit rental and a bit of extra ammo. Edit If it helps at all, looks like at The Armoury rental is £15 + £25 entry. http://www.firstandonlyevents.co.uk/hire-equipment/ - you'll want to buy a bottle of BBs though so that's probably £5-8 extra.

No reply from Eagle yet (obviously, what with it being a Sunday) but Tokyo Model just replied and asked me for an order list. I'll let you know how it goes.

I'll give that a go. Thanks.

Has anyone had any experience with getting spares ordered directly through a retailer like Echigoya? I'm looking for some very specific M870 parts that aren't stocked by any retailer.

Perhaps consider a buffer tube sling mount. There are loads out there - the Magpul ASAP style one is quite good. Like you, I'm left handed and went all out to make my M4 completely ambidextrous right down to the bolt and mag release. I messed around with a few QD mounts on stocks but didn't like them. The ASAP style buffer tube sling mount was really straight forward and works well though. I'm sure PTS used to make them for AEGs too - if not, I'm sure there are clones out there.

Just don't use it indoors - it's toxic in higher concentrations and a vented magazine in an enclosed space is not going to be nice.

If you can get the hop to lift .25s you will see marked improvements in range. If it's the ICS M4 you're talking about then you should be fine - I'd give the .25s a go but take your .20s in case it doesn't happen.