Sitting Duck

ooooooh ya cow..... tell ya what when your Krytac breaks I lend you my B500A1 if I had just one good higher end gun to hand people would really see how bad I suck at this malarky

I've only been once last summer but do intend to pop back as it warms up - it is nice & cool down there so I don't sweat quite as much full on and very dark - but is deffo different and the Tunnel Rats are in a league of their own but very very good sports I found... not everybody's cuppa tea but should be experienced can't go tomorrow as I'm baby sitting my youngest but maybe in the next month I might return to be lit up again

Think I will keep raider as is for now if a GC16 front end comes up a cheap price but no biggy if not its got the rails but tbh I mainly keep my stuff stock externally atm it is a puzzler though - where do you start & where do you stop ????

yeah I found the funnels or some spouts were crap and my fingers and a bit of care worked best had a few like 500 or 1k bottle with poxy spouts that dribble half a dozen, clog, shakey shakey, oh ffs.... might try the robinsons bottle maybe - them fruit shoot ones but will make sure they are empty & clean etc.... but my fingers or hand cupped around mags to guide the pouring works well enough most of time

then just a cheapo plastic/polymer pair on top rail will suffice I mean it is just a CM plastic toy gun at end of day slap on a scopey thingy and all that but don't spend loads n loads tbh remove rear sight - fit cheapo ones as long as they ain't too wobbly and be done with it

Don't them sticky wet bb's clog up in ya barrel ??? soz just being a bell-end as per usual

Not me - I'm in it for fun and all that.... Jay83 and some others go into it a bit more seriously maybe Surrey/Kent way but think it is 18+ the stuff the more serious lot do.... I'm a pratt but my 15yr old kicks my ar$e around (not that difficult) but alas he is just a pup to play in the bigger boys league atm

you got long or short Raider coz not sure exactly how that fits on the present barrel that is the sort of front sight on GC16 30th - easy to detach I was thinking if not mounting flip sights on raider's top rail then perhaps these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Barrel-Mount-with-4x-5-slot-20mm-Picatinny-Weaver-Rail-Free-Post-in-UK-/171387341608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27e77b4b28 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-cm-Length-Universal-Single-Rail-Barrel-Mount-KHM-Airsoft-/221518546059?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339388c48b jeeeez they are taking the mick: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Low-profile-Quad-rail-Gas-Block-for-75-19mm-Barrel-for-Airsoft-/291311450182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43d383f846 then add flip or detachable front sight as needed only thing - not sure if any of those mini rail mounts are maybe too high for detachable sight and most likely way too low for flip sight

I store mine next to the oven by the TNT, drums of petrol & 9mm blanks not at my house - at my in-laws

yes but up unitl a week or two ago I thought it was held on there like most "proper M4's" but it is cast or welded on so gotta be cut off now there are mounts that could clamp on outer barrel and fit a stubby removable sight but likely you will fit just the usual flip ones if fitting a scope or something else on there Shame its welded on there coz was hoping to remove sight at front and fit a folding M4 sight on there http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ArmyCode-41-B-Style-Front-Folding-Clamp-On-Iron-Sight-for-M4-M16-AR-Airsoft-AEG-/281307488120?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item417f3b9f78 but alas the Raider sight is welded on there so that pi$$ed on my firework too

7.4v will be same as 8.4v nimah's really 11.1v will be - f*ck me that is good but need to watch it ain't too crazy on stock gun 9.9v Life is happy medium but range & choice is very poor compared to lipo (plus I really think life's don't have the flow through of juice on really beefy upgraded guns that lipo's can deliver) may not notice much difference if any on 7.4v but you will later on if you need some upgrade grunt from your battery The B3 or B3 clone is just a plug n charge - there ain't much else to it they are ok, some clones can fail and only charge one cell but not others All the same - welcome to next gen of power cells Now how am I gonna get the USS Enterprise's Dilithium crystal wired up to that mosfet in time for next game She'll no take it captain - the grip is hotter than the suns of vulcan (God bless ya Scotty)

whatever scope works ok or a bit taller to get over a fixed sight up front if your M4A1 has one still still using old iron sights but then my aim is crap so its my excuse if I fail to hit big barns etc...

charge them on a worktop not dining table/carpet/bed eg in a utility room where washing machine might be located or in a safe less used area of kitchen not on carpet or bed - not just lipo but any battery or charging stuff due to possible heat if you mark the oak or mahogany dining table don't blame me formica worktop/bench in garage or something - old dinner mat at a real push but proper kitchen worktop is best durable option I think to withstand marks n heat etc.... as always - keep an eye on anything charging store them in a nice shady area with picturesque views listening to soothing music awaken them gently from their slumber asking them nicely if they feel like going airsoft today just anywhere away from heat - but not the fridge freezer - general common sense I guess once charged they are primed so they must be used within 180 seconds or they explode - kidding most charge them night before game

some cup or lid thing is best to use on filling hi-caps but always use my hand at back of m4 mag to act as a human guide/funnel reckon on 99 to 100% success rate if I'm not rushed to go back out depends on mag's opening tbh - some are more friendly to fill up than others its all a question of choice n preference and what works best for you.... Ultimate quick refill the night/morning before game... big bag or sack of bb's, the mofo sack I mean, - drop mag in there and is filled in seconds mags filled, now a big cup/measuring cup - top up a resealable 5k bag & speedloaders for mid caps Job done - we bought a big sack of Elite Force 0.20's from LWA ages ago they are not bad, but prefer now to use 0.25's

How old are you - reason being you could just get ukara'd then buy 30th in UK £150 & then a cyma.032 for £100 from TWG and have your cake n eat it up to you though, weigh up all options but ukara will help you get best bargains out there

re-read post exactly what do you seek - new whole front or just lose the fixed front sight to allow Eotech etc.... with back up flip sights

current ebay stuff.... second hand - dunno if polymer or metal so best ask before bidding: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flip-Up-Sights-/281741080725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item419913b895 new plastic probably but ok at a push from China: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magpul-Gen-2-MBUS-Rear-Flip-Sight-Black-Back-Up-Sights-BUIS-2-pcs-Set-/321789888789?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aec2c0915 ok they are plastic but if they don't wobble too much they will do ok, gun is hardly all metal and doubt if your range is really gonna require ultra pin point accuracy

Remove what you can is best advice rather than mask up as Happy said.... decide if to strip paint with Fairy Power Spray but this doesn't remove thick multiple coats of 2-tone as easily as some say often it will need a good overnight soaking and toothbrush away - repeat etc..... Time consuming and still might not get every single spec off Or you could respray the parts but maybe sand off or at least key the surface prior to a couple of coats of Krylon Plastic parts I think Plastikote is perhaps a little better than Krylon but not sprayed metal stuff so can't say for sure I have said WTF and just went nuts sanding away a thick blue coat off a plastic stock & grip to reveal a plastic wood effect underneath was as smooth as a baby's ar$e - still time consuming but yes it did have a sort of mahogany effect on it when done the ideal sultion might be a bit of Fairy Power, brush off the worst, quick sanding to take off any large specs left in exposed areas then spray up a good few thin coats to avoid runs etc.... That way the paint will adhere well, plus if it does wear off or become battleworn there is less chance of blue showing through which always looks f*cking horrid imho That is my take on it and probably what I would consider to make a nice job it time consuming but I am a bit of perfectionist sometimes my own worst critic Have a think and maybe test a small area to see how you might wanna go

1 - LandWarrior, AirsoftWorld, Zero One, Pro Airsoft, Fire Support, Surplus Store, JD Airsoft, AirSoft Zone, PatrolBase none of the above have " BB " in them so that is always a good sign 2 - 48yrs old and I also work nights though normal week patterns but done this for last 20+ years There are places that run mid-week evening games though - might help if enlighten us to your location 3 - Point I was making is that you don't HAVE TO spend more money to get a good decent gun. But it is your money and your gun so yes spend & buy whatever you like A summary rather than make a #4 point.... You have spent £800+ on stuff but not actually skirmished yet ? A bit of a spree to just shoot a few targets and have something nice in a wall collection But like I said it is your money so who am I to judge - which I wasn't tbh I was actually offering some advice for next time..... No I am not an expert - I've only been into this for just over a year - March '14 to be exact but bought loads of crap myself and won't even list my collection where I have become so hooked and it has become my latest obsession, I'm not just obsessed but told sometimes I'm posessed by my new hobbies I enjoy the mechanical side of it - perhaps more than actually getting out there as often as I should and there is no way I'd ever get round to using all my stuff myself - much like a woman's shoe/bag collection Everybody has their own take or views on here, some higher end or lower end Some more serious others just a mess about with toy guns letting off steam Some are fantastic players - some with tactical first hand experience - others ex COD players getting off their ar$es Haven't a clue where I fit in in all this, I'd say I'm unique though most just call me odd but this ain't about me, hopefully your M14 is going to feed better now that was the real issue I haven't got one like I said but hope your gun is sorted or running better now

Not got a M14 so never bothered to chime in but my 2 or 3 cents on lessons learnt etc..... 1 - Dont buy anything from them clowns, yes there is the rare ok offer but their customer support sucks They really offer crap service and make a fortune out of misleading - and that is being kind misleading people and offer no support what so ever I will leave it there as this post would grow to epic proportions even by my standards of waffling 2 - You are working nights 12hr shifts so I am gonna go out on a limb and assume you are 18+ as you already have purchased a 2-tone (gotta be 18+ even for 2-tone purchase) So with you being of the legal age get your ar$e out there to get ukara and stop pi$$balling about with paint 3 - This is just my take on the matter and I know it is not the exact same gun and isn't real wood or not IT IS A TOY GUN - WHO IS GONNA KNOW OR CARE IN THE END...... http://www.taiwangun.com/en/cm-032-wooden-style-cm?from=listing&campaign-id=19 get spring - ohh no forget that it is @ 340fps anyway but the do offer free spring downgrade for other "hot" guns £100 - and stop giving chubby liar more money, but we all made them errors but please stop shopping at that clown's shop "Real Wood" version: http://www.taiwangun.com/en/cm-032c-real-wood?from=listing&campaign-id=21

New G&G has the trigger module - not classic old skool trigger n switch basically it is a module with micro switch & trigger housed as one module All sounds great but like cars - gone are days you replace that bit or spring/clip thingy nope it is a whole new module or you gotta buy spares from main dealers mosfet's haven't been G&G's strong point in the past but hopefully they have improved the donkey work is done with the fet wired in for you & the new CM receiver looks lovely and the rear stock looks damn nice for crane stock too However it is still a polymer CM @ £185 and when you approach £200 there are other guns to consider £150 30th GC16 is excellent value for money from airsoft world, you should be able to buy the kong wizard for £10 plop it in as a plug n play module for the moment on 7.4v lipo, then you or get a techy to hard wire it in when you service or upgrade a few bits inside later on.... (the Kong is a FULL £35 mosfet mofo unlike avacado burst wizard) £160 - full metal M4 what ever burst bollox you want without bespoke modern trigger crap But yes the CM SR range looks nice - just that I'm old skool Your money - your gun, Krytac everybody is rating them as good step up from starter guns not got one yet - so can't say.... but good to see a new gun getting lots of good reviews - assures you to know the extra cash is well spent

7.4v lipo or 9.9v life is your options looks like a large chunky 8.4v nimah was in there so you should get a nice capacity in there My advice is to suss out exact dimensions of a sort, heck make up a cardboard device that fits inside then take off say 5mm off each dimension and that should be your absolute max dimension to look out for fleabay, component shop or hobbyking are some of your options it should be quite cost effective as the "block" batteries in 7.4v lipo's are often much cheaper than crane/nunchuk airsoft batteries Turnigy Zippy Vapex all good names to look out for reckon around £20 to £25 will get you a mofo battery and charger - might even get 2 mofo batteries perhaps reckon 7.4v & 25c rating would see ya right Life batteries are a bit more juice but limited range compared to shed loads of lipo's out there

Just they don't allow 2-tone or clear guns etc.... Which always struck me as a little picky or a way to boost rentals I guess If I wanna turn up with a vivid 2-tone nearly all bright orange and catch my opponents eye then that is down to me if I wish to appear on their visual radar as cannon fodder yup it could give away my teams stealthy assault or attempted flank but I'd never follow a team mate all cammo'd if I was wearing bright vivid colours, shouting loud gobby remarks like "IT'S OK IT LOOKS CLEAR OVER HEAR", with a loud looking gun Any other site, they don't seem to give a crap about 2-tones so it kinda struck me as "wow, ffs chaps it is still a toy gun whatever the colour"

Not got one but muchas gracias for taking time and sharing your findings yup careful thought out mag modding for some AK's I have had to do and tape on mag or in magwell - jeez the 416 needed a bit of that stuff for any mag I had to work cheers again for sharing your findings