Barrel Change on a G&G GTW91-P 2.0

[RocApe]

Hi all this is my first post and first AEG, please be kind. I bought my first rifle, really wanted a Specna Prime but I found this at a great price locally (See attached Pic). I'm not a fan of the barrel length as I will use it mainly for CQB.

I've read there can be compatibility issues with barrel changes. I want a shorter CQB barrel with a compatible handguard. Any suggestions? I have a barrel wrench and am happy with swapping it out, it's just understanding what will fit I need help with.

Thanks for any help given.

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[Speedbird_666]

Buys a very specific Taiwanese service rifle that has a number of unique details that sets it apart from generic BBwarz M4s.

Wants to convert it into a generic BBwarz M4-ish thing by removing some of the key components that make it unique.

Got it.....*sigh*

To answer your question - the gun appears to have standard threads for the barrel nut from looking at G&G's parts diagram. Who knows if the receiver rail will line up with whatever hand guard you want to fit. There will likely be some gaps at the front of the upper receiver because of the alignment notches for the standard hand guard attachment. All in all - it will probably look gash and ruin the gun's appearance, but hey ho, you'll be able to use it in CQB. It'll likely also be over-volumised because of the stock cylinder porting and shorter inner barrel.

But honestly - if you exclusively play CQB - you should have bought a more appropriate gun, price be damned. In an era where Double Eagle 904's can be had for £104 (current Patrolbase sale), buying a gun at a 'great price' and trying to convert it into something it wasn't intended for is a false economy. You will need to buy a new Inner barrel, Outer barrel and hand guard. Then hope it all fits.

Best of luck.

 

[RocApe]

Thanks for your reply buddy, don't get me wrong I like how it looks and how well built it is and also it's "different". I wanted something that was feasible for CQB and skirmish, my idea being I could switch the barrels (inner, outer + handguard) dependant on circumstance. 

Your comment makes me think that it's a bad idea full stop. I'm a practical person that's why I want a shorter rifle for CQB. But I'd rather not wreck it, by slapping on something that's going to fit poorly 

I'll keep this as my multi-purpose rifle and get a purpose built CQB rifle later 

 

[Speedbird_666]

It's more of an 'enthusiasts' gun rather than a 'players' one - much like G&G's C7 offering (Canada's service rifle).

Don't get me wrong - I'm sure it's a very decent performer with the G2 gearbox and would be great in more expansive playing areas.

But really it's intended for a small niche set of people that have specific military load outs (for LARPsoft or just enjoy collecting) and want the correct replica rifle to complement the rest of their gear. That, and I'm pretty sure that G&G sold these to the Taiwanese armed forces as training rifles.