Speedbird_666
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Whilst i wholeheartedly agree in principle with the above, there are some issues with the gun you have chosen that really should be rectified with some (non-invasive) upgrades. Perhaps these are not 'upgrades', more like fixes to make your experience a whole lot nicer. The G&G Raider-L 2.0 is equipped with G&G's notorious ETU unit which (unless recently rectified by G&G) has been a royal pain in the rectum when it comes to batteries (and reliability!) for many a player. The low-voltage cutoff will simply shut the gun down prematurely unless you are using 9.6v NiMhs, or 11.1v LiPos (bye bye warranty with some retailers with the latter). Commonly used 7.4v LiPo's can be very problematic. The fitting of a Perun ETU++ will fix this issue, it's a simple plug-in job that does not require the receiver to be opened up. You can then use a small 7.4v LiPo (space is a premium in that little PDW stock receiver extension). Problem is - you are then left with the godawful stock ferrite motor which ain't great on a 7.4v LiPo. So factor in an SHS/Rocket Hi Torque replacement. On my son's G&G CM16 SRS (essentially the same gun internally), I have only replaced those two items and it's now a lovely little shooter (still using the stock barrel and hop rubber). Snappy enough on the trigger, but not crazy ROF, but with the extra benefit of the programming options on the Perun unit. Just my 2 pence.
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Help! Cracked G&G gearbox V2 with blowback
Speedbird_666 replied to Daddy Foote's topic in Electric Guns
Oof. The classic G&G cracked BlowBack GB shell. I think G&G's idea of mitigating cracked GB's these days is to put a metal spacer inside the receiver (sitting around the hop unit) to 'brace' the front of the shell against the front of the receiver itself. I don't know if that's an option on MP5s though. Replacement shells are available here: https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/gg-version-2-gearbox-case-blow-back-version I would replace the shell, then get rid of the gun personally as it's a known design issue, and not a question of if, but when it will fail again. Of course you can disable the BlowBack and follow Herr Hamsters advice, along with aggressively 'radiusing' the gearbox's cylinder cutout, which will help to some degree. If you choose to use a non-blowback GB shell, I would suggest sticking with G&G to maximise the chances of drop-in compatibility. -
The 'What have you just bought' Thread
Speedbird_666 replied to Cameron364's topic in Guns, Gear & Loadouts
Well, that's - umm - different. I'd be hitting that thing with acetone and a pair of scissors to cut that crap off pretty sharpish. I like the fore grip rail adapter though. Nice and low profile - looks good. -
Bin off that stock, that's what I did with my son's G&G with the same fitted. Get a PTS EPS and call it done. Worth every penny IMO.
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This advert is COMPLETED!
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Now surplus to requirements. Please read the entire description. Old Skool ICS plastic-bodied M4 Commando Sportline - comes with a stubby fixed stock and classic M4 front end. A loaner/backup gun that's only been used a handful of times. Lightly side-graded with the following: - ICS O-ring nozzle - ICS Steel Bearing Spring guide - XT steel rack piston (ICS and their AoE foibles eh?) - XT Piston Head - Deans Connector - Tokyo Marui LMT rear sight Also Comes with: - 2x HiCap magazines Issues: - Shoots fine (around 340FPS when last checked) but the stock barrel/hop rubber could do with replacing as accuracy could be best described as 'mediocre' with the tinfoil barrel and stock hop rubber - I never got round to replacing them - It's been Krylon'd, and the paint has some signs of wear - which is not everyone's cup of tea. Usual sales rules apply - Over 18 - UKARA/Defence required yadda yadda yadda... No dibs/holding. Paypal only. Price includes PF48 postage and PayPal fees. Collection is available from Christchurch, Dorset for a tenner less.£70
Christchurch, Dorset - GB
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I just hope that if one does get made, it's not Ares doing it.
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Getting ICS grip to fit my specna arms edge
Speedbird_666 replied to steverebo's topic in Electric Guns
Oh dear god, did you buy MTR grip?!? If you did, sell the grip, or return it to the vendor if you can (distance selling rules n'all that). As per the other thread, you will not find any kind of happiness with that grip. The angle is wrong. The receiver/grip interface geometry is wrong. It's a spare part for a certain type of ICS M4. It doesn't even work with other ICS guns. I'm not saying it's completely impossible to make it fit, but you will need to be pretty inventive with a Dremel to stand a chance of getting it to work. -
Specna Edge vs Specna One series
Speedbird_666 replied to emilianoksa's topic in Guns, Gear & Loadouts
There are various rumours, but AIM TOP comes up every now and then. Either way, they appear to share the same OEMs as some Evolution & Lancer Tactical models. -
Chalk and cheese really. As an owner of several ICS guns, I would probably buy the Scorpion Evo. ICS have become too expensive for what you actually get these days, although the model you listed is £30 cheaper here.
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Not everyone can wear contacts - used to be able to in my early 20s, but no chance nowadays. Settled with Paintball goggles (more recently with a fan fitted) for the last couple of years.
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This advert is COMPLETED!
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Bought as project gun - I've had my fun with it but no longer need it. Please read the entire description. Classic Army G36K - Structurally sound with all external parts in place and in good condition. The gun has the usual small scuffs and scratches from previous use. Fitted with the following: - Lonex Hop Unit - Lonex 50deg Hop Rubber - JG/Golden Eagle Franken-Gearbox, fitted as it was cheaper than buying Classic Army OEM parts for a knackered stock gearbox. See more info below - Cyma Neo Hi Torque motor (which is slow as molasses and was only a place-holder but I never got round to replacing it.) - Wired to deans The Franken-Gearbox: - JG/Golden Eagle based QD Spring gearbox, with the shell, trigger, and all G36-specific parts required to fit in the gun body - ZCI Upgraded QD Spring Guide - SHS/Rocket 13:1 Gears - *I think* Gearparts POM Piston head and Lightweight Piston - I had a few projects on the go at the same time so can't remember the exact make. - Pretty sure I switched-out the bushings as well. Also Comes with: - 1x HiCap magazine - A bunch of Classic Army and JG spares - CA GB shell, JG gears, CA motor and G36-specific gearbox shell parts (selector, body mounting brackets etc) Issues: - The gun cycles OK - but is really slow with the Cyma motor (around 10bps on 7.4v LiPo @340FPS when last chrono'd) - It needs the shimming checked as it sounds a bit laboured - A couple of handguard rails are included, but the screw heads were rounded-out by the previous owner and will need replacing. - It could do with a new magwell pin - it's a threaded 2-piece design and the threading isn't in the best shape. It works, with a good tight fit but I would try to fit a JG one-piece through-pin instead. Just my OCD. - It generally need to be tuned and checked over to get the best out of the fitted parts. This is a boneyard gun - Caveat Emptor applies as there may be other issues that I'm not aware of. This sale is for someone who wants a gun to tinker with. Usual sales rules apply - Over 18 - UKARA/Defence required yadda yadda yadda... No dibs/holding. Paypal only. Price includes PF48 postage and PayPal fees. Collection is available from Christchurch, Dorset for a tenner less.£75
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Or you could just but a cheap RC Watt meter - It's what we RC Flyers use to test the power of motors before we commit to chucking our models in the air. And some of our motors are absolute monsters compared to the tiddly little things in the grips of Airsoft guns.
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Gotta admit - it irked me when new-ish members with ~100 posts has a higher rank than me - because they spammed in the first few weeks of the new system. I haven't hit the 1k mark yet largely because I try to only post if I have something worth saying. I stay well out of the new members section where there seems to be a deluge of largely useless (and in my cynical mind somewhat insincere) 'welcome to the forums' posts by those hell bent to artificially 'up' their post count and ranking. Hey-ho. It is what it is I suppose.
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Ok, I've thrown a few on to test (note i didn't fit motors): ICS MTR Grip - horrible fit - note the gap at the front and the angle even when tightened: G&G Ergo grip (nearly identical to @Rogerborg's Aliexpress offering) - perfect fit with excellent grip/gearbox spacing, this was what was on the gun up till now. Ares Ameoba Aliexpress knockoff - good fit, but will need a bit of spacing between the grip and gearbox (I use 3D printed shims). ICS UK1 Grip - better than the MTR, but will need some dremelling at the front to get a flush fit with the rear receiver. Hope that helps. I would go for what Mr Borg suggested personally. Comfy enough and should be an easy drop-in fit.
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The EBB lower gearboxes have different geometry to the non-ebb models. You also can't mix and match the Non-EBB and EBB uppers and lowers. I have an ICS EBB model grip (UK1), and it will not fit any ICS Non-EBB models (of which I have three). I have a Specna Edge too. I'll try and fit the MTR grip later. It'll be interesting to see if it fits.
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Not quite as simple as that with ICS. You might find that the motor angle is off too with that particular grip. Ask me how I know... (The smorgasbord includes G&P, G&G, King Arms, Lonex, E&C and ICS) The above is me trying to find a grip to fit on to an ICS CXP-15 that has an MTS grip out of the box. Not even ICS' own newer stuff works (bottom,second from left) with the non-blowback ICS models which this grip was designed for. The motor angle inside the grip is very slightly different and specific to ICS - you could kill a (quite cheaply made) Specna Edge Bevel gear/pinion in no time at all. You might be able to dremel the shit out of the insides to get things aligned better, but is it worth it? No. The grip's crap anyway. And I'm stuck with it. But the rest of the gun is awesome for my CQB shenanigans so it's a small compromise really. OP - avoid that grip (or any ICS ones for that matter) and save yourself a lot of pain.
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Wait whuuut? - you cracked open the gearbox to change the nozzle on (I'm assuming) a brand new gun? Do you mean the hop up rubber/nub? Whilst a Combat Machine's barrel is made from what appears to be compressed tin foil and should be amongst the first things replaced, the stock hop unit/rubber work just fine out of the box. But horses for course n'all that. Anyway... If you are *just* above your site's limit (say, 10fps or so), load some hi-caps up and put a thousands BB's down range. The spring should settle by itself. If you are well above the limit (20fps), then you'll need to either cut/replace the spring - assuming you don't want to revert to stock components. Oh, and welcome to the forum....🙂
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A drop of solder in the bend can help with that.
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I can see why people are worried. With firearms laws under scrutiny after that c**t with a shotgun last month, this is precisely the publicity UK airsoft doesn't need right now to stay under the radar. Joe public: Why do they need realistic guns to shoot plastic balls at each other? Guns are bad! etc etc.
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Jesus H Christ. One has to wonder just how did they shift that many RIF boxes unnoticed? This surely must of been a targeted attack. I just hope there isn't too much blowback.
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Good point. It would be interesting to find out some exact numbers/models from Specna.
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I think the question got asked on their FB page, they say they are looking into it.
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I don't want to be a doom-sayer, but 2000 RIFs!?! This puts the whole hobby at risk.
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That's a lot of guns to go walkies, especially here in the UK. I expect the police head-shed will have kittens and I'll be amazed if the press doesn't catch wind of this. Daily Mail Headline: 'thousands of lethal replicas stolen' etc etc....... So if you see a bunch of cheap Specnas up for sale on the various forums/groups, you'll know why.
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I don't normally recommend 'upgrades', but for the v1.0 Raider I would say inner barrel (stock one is like compressed tinfoil) and a Hi-Torque motor. Nothing else. Not a single penny more unless the stock hop rubber is worn. Then replace that. Otherwise leave it. Then: Use it. Abuse it. Break it. Bin it. I tend to think of the 'old skool' Combat Machines as the Bic Biros of the airsoft world. Bloody handy when they are working good, but not worth trying to fix up when they shit themselves. You will see a slight increase in accuracy with the barrel. The Hi-Torque will largely mitigate the issues with semi-auto lockup (what Fatboy is alluding to) and will give semi auto good trigger response even with lower voltage batteries. And for the front sight....😜:
