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  1. Speedbird_666
    Picked up a Hera Arms grip and Brighter C off these 'ere forums and a 22TPA motor from @ak2m4.
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    It's in the thread title.....😜
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    That'll look gash and kill the resale value though. Tried it with a cheapo ACM rail and unless you happen to have a bandsaw handy it was a pain to get a reasonably flat and clean finish. Loads of cheap M-Lok options on Aliexpress
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    SRS owner here. No, the rail won't fit without changing the barrel nut. They mount very differently to the gun. Predator: SR series: At least the predator has spanner-flats to remove the barrel nut. The SR series needs a special tool to remove/install without damage: I had to design and 3d print one in the end. In terms of replacing your hand guard - yes it can be done - G&G's receiver threading is standard AEG, so most Airsoft rail systems will work - I would be looking on Aliexpress for a 12in MLOK jobbie. The only issue is that aesthetically, any hand guard you choose might not match the flared hexagonal front of the upper receiver.
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    Bought loads of stuff from EbayBanned when the exchange rate was $2USD to the £ back in '07 to '08ish. Good times.
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    Loved season 1 - I've re-watched a few of the episodes a couple of times now. I loved Zima Blue (weirdly), found Beyond the Aquila Drift strangely unsettling (in a good way), thought Suits was cool, and really enjoyed Lucky 13 as I've read the entire series of books (Marko Kloos Frontlines) it was based off. Thought season 2 was disappointing in comparison. I don't think I've re-watched any episodes but Snow in the Desert was OK as it was written by Neal Asher, and I've read most of his Polity books. Thought season 3 was better than season 2, but wasn't blown away by it. Bad Travelling (again Neal Asher) was good, very reminiscent of the Spatterjay series of books, and Night of the Mini Dead raised a few chuckles along with Mason's Rats.
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    It's the same light unit that you'll find all over AliExpress, but you've paid for Nuprol's laser-etched logo and a some semblance warranty that you curiously didn't utilise. With that in mind, given that the entire weapon light is only ~£25 shipped from Aliexpress, most would opt to bin off the damaged unit and buy another. You can buy an 'upgraded switch' with a removable rail mounted pressure pad for about the same money as a light unit itself. Of course you could try to contact Nuprol themselves and ask about spares. Good luck with that.
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    Mesh goggles perhaps?
  9. Speedbird_666
    10+ years running a High-Torque/7.4v setup across most of my guns. Never had any issues with 'additional stresses' or such like on my simple sub-350fps guns. Never stripped a single gear, piston or damaged a bushing doing it. Never had any noteworthy FPS losses either. So, for me, it is a solution. A simple one at that. It's just that you don't like it. Pedantry here: Main springs are always compressed in an AEG gearbox, even with the piston fully-forward. 😘
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    I'm surprised no one has mentioned replacing the motor. I use SHS High Torque motors with 7.4v LiPos on all but one of my guns and I have never, ever had a lockup on any of them, even spamming the trigger in semi. I do make sure that they are all reasonably well shimmed, but most of my guns are pretty much stock with the usual 18:1 standard gears with solid bushings and all teeth intact. You don't need an ETU to eliminate the problem.
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    Clean the barrel, change the hop rubber/nub, 16TPA high torque motor. Nothing else. Leave the gearbox well alone until you know what you are doing, got a spare gun to fall back on, or something breaks. 305fps is absolutely fine - the difference in range is negligible if you have a a decent hop setup. Ask the Tokyo Marui Fanbois. Use any money you plan for 'upgrades' to go out and play as much as you can with what you have got, until you understand what you really want out of your airsoft playing experience longer term. You may decide that the hobby is the bestest thing ever, or come to realise that it's not for you. If it's the former you will probably end up spending a sizable wedge of money on new toys and shiny things, but If it's the latter, you wouldn't have wasted your cash on upgrades for the sake of upgrades, which you will never recover if you sell your kit on.
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    This advert is COMPLETED!

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    • As new

    A retro-chest Rig that's a replica of the gear specially made for the SBS/UKSF in and around the Falklands era. Commissioned by Rustys Rigs, these were a very limited run of replicas that sold out within hours last year. He has no plans to produce any more of these. More info from his FB Page: As I'm currently having a series of kit manufactured I've had a small run of brand new sample 'SBS style' Chest Rigs made up, with extra additions on my last batch order Latest features include loops for leg straps & a triple pen holder inside, as per the originals. As you can see, this is closely based on the utility version of the Very rare SF Extraction Chest Rig. Its capable of carrying 6 magazines, with dividers in each cell & has large, spacious, side pouches on each end to carry a whole host of kit. As well as being a Beast of a chest rig, it's a lovely bit of kit to have if you're looking to start or add to a Falklands/Retro UKSF impression It would look the biz camouflaged with a lick of brown & black paint too. Other than the original, no chest rig exists like it. So make sure you dont miss out lads. I have never actually used the rig, apart from posing in front of the mirror. I don't run any gear these days other than a dump pouch, so it's time to move it on. Would be perfect for a cold war UKSF, 80's RM Mountain Leader or (with some Krylon) Gulf War 1 SF Loadout. Looking for £30 inc Postage and PayPal fees

    £30

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    This advert is COMPLETED!

    • For sale
    • Used

    Test fitted only - never fielded, ended up in the bits box. Could do with a clean and has some marks from storage. No idea of which ACM brand, but comes with a thicker back plate (although the tabs are missing, doesn't affect use) £14 Inc Postage and PayPal fees.

    £14

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    This advert is COMPLETED!

    • For sale
    • Used

    Test fitted only - ended up in the bits box. No idea of brand, could be Kublai or Cobra or something similar. Well made though. No Trades/markings. £14 Inc Postage and PayPal fees.

    £14

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    This advert is COMPLETED!

    • For sale
    • Used

    Came with a Specna Edge. Both put in the gun a couple of times just for show, but never fielded. Been languishing in my gear box for the last couple of years. £14 Inc Postage & PayPal for both mags (won't split)

    £14

  16. Speedbird_666
    Shouldn't need any adapter on a Specna CORE - The buffer tube mounts directly onto the receiver extension stub with a screw that goes into the back of the gearbox spring guide. This serves to lock the gearbox in place, and pulls the buffer tube into tension on the back of the gun thus securing it. A sling plate is needed to cover the gaping hole left in the back of the receiver.
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    Cheap'n'cheerful: ebay or Ant-Supplies You'll need AEG fitting, not GBB.
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    IPA might not be enough for brasso. I would be soaking in hot soapy water, and a thorough clean/dry without any solvents. Otherwise, have you tested another inner barrel? If there's buildup after a couple of mags you can rule out the barrel and focus on other contact points for the BB (Hop Unit, Nozzle etc.)
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    Well, @Rogerborg might know…
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    What did you polish the barrel with?
  21. Speedbird_666
    I like the cut of your jib, good sir. You could probably cancel as it hasn't been shipped yet?
  22. Speedbird_666
    Short answer - yeah, you screwed up. ICS receivers are proprietary and designed exclusively for their split gearboxes. I wouldn't even try - find another gun as your base.
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    THIS ADVERT IS 'UNCOMPLETED' - THIS MEANS THE ADVERTISER HASN'T BUMPED THIS LISTING, BUT IT COULD STILL BE WORTH CONTACTING THEM.

    • Wanted
    • Used or as new

    Wanted - Legit PTS EPG-C for AEG Any colour or painted, don't mind external scuffs or scrapes - but must be unmolested and undamaged on the inside (so no drilling/dremeling) and be complete with the baseplate/screws.

    NO VALUE SPECIFIED

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    This. I had to service my Neighbours ICS L85 (after the trigger contacts burnt out) and found it easy to work on. I was pleasantly surprised. Also, ICS has good spares availability via Fire-Support. So if you do break something, replacements can be sourced relatively easily. I don't think the same could be said for G&G.
  25. Speedbird_666
    Essentially yes - they have a 'handling fee' for small orders (£4.99) but they don't seem to apply any shipping charges to the basket even if the total of the order + handling fee is still below the free shipping threshold. As I was close the cutoff it was cheaper to add a couple of extra bits to not pay the fee. I really like EcoWire - I find it nice to work with, good value when you buy it by the reel compared to 'Airsoft prices'.
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