The VFC / Umarex HK416 Owners Thread

[JimFromHorsham]

This is bad news, no-one seems to have them in stock

I've still got the capture spring, but I was trying to remove the buffer tube to get the receiver split open, so pulled the pin all the way out.   And when I took the gun back to the safe zone, I just left the pin floating around in the hard case rather than reinstalling it.  I didn't think the pin would be able to exit the case.  But somehow it did

should fit : 

https://www.fire-support.co.uk/product/hao-takedown-pins-steel-blackwe-vfc

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

Thanks Jim!

Ooft, £19 though   I'm paying for my idiocy 

 

[gavinkempsell]

Genuine question...

isn't it an M4 based lower?

wouldn't 'most' pins fit?

 

[JimFromHorsham]

Genuine question...

isn't it an M4 based lower?

wouldn't 'most' pins fit?

this is airsoft … your guess is as good as anyone’s including shops and manufacturers ?

 

[Wavey_Gravey]

Yeah best stick with OEM to be honest.

And the pin doesn’t just go through the lower remember, it’s got to pass though the tabs in the upper.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

I got a reply from HPA-UK, where the tech has said that Strike or TM MWS pins will fit too.

 

[CheeseToastie]

That's good to know.

 

[noah96]

It's necessary to create spacers for the quad rail to ensure stability. The amount of movement is minimal."

"I'm uncertain if you have any tape, as you would use it to secure the hop adjuster."

"Avoid attaching your sling directly to the barrel; instead, connect it to the quad rail for better results."

"We're both aware of the incident when you were attempting to tighten the castle nut, and the outcome.

 

[CrackCommandoUnit1972]

Some rubber gaskets for my leaking mag. Hope this will finally solve it.

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[RostokMcSpoons]

Some rubber gaskets for my leaking mag. Hope this will finally solve it.

Good luck!

Where did you get them from?

 

[CrackCommandoUnit1972]

Good luck!

Where did you get them from?

I go them from https://kicbbgun.com.tw/en/index.php

They have loads of VFC parts so if you need something, they might have it.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

Thanks for that. I've built an order which includes the takedown (rear receiver) pin I need (just $5), but given there'll probably be a hefty p&p charge regardless of how big the package is, I might stick an extra mag in there too. 

I just have to wait for them to get back to me with a quote - how much did they charge you?

 

[CrackCommandoUnit1972]

It cost me $15 USD, the postage was $6.89 but it was litterally two bits of very light rubber.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

It cost me $15 USD, the postage was $6.89 but it was litterally two bits of very light rubber.

That's very reasonable, I'll just do an order with the pin and a spare hop rubber then ?

 

[CrackCommandoUnit1972]

I finally got round to fixing my leaking mag with the gaskets I bought and voila, no more leaking mag.

I got a night game coming up next week so an extra mag means less mucking around in the dark.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

I ordered the pin and a spare hop rubber from KIC  They replied they're very busy at the moment so they might delay a little.  Still, I'm very grateful to find a site that can supply the VFC pin rather than trusting another will fit!

 

[CrackCommandoUnit1972]

I ordered the pin and a spare hop rubber from KIC  They replied they're very busy at the moment so they might delay a little.  Still, I'm very grateful to find a site that can supply the VFC pin rather than trusting another will fit!

Let me know about the hop rubber, im pefectly happy with how my gun is shooting sp will keep it stock for now

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

Genuine question...

isn't it an M4 based lower?

wouldn't 'most' pins fit?

Just as an aside, the VFC pin is 22mm wide.  Turns out that's quite narrow.  The pin from my CA Scarab and my CA M16A3 are both different and wider.  So buying the oem one is very much the safest bet

Let me know about the hop rubber, im pefectly happy with how my gun is shooting sp will keep it stock for now

It's the VFC stock rubber, I just thought it would be good to have as spare new one, given it was so little extra on the order.  

 

[CrackCommandoUnit1972]

McSpoons, I noticed on some of your pics, you have some sort of easy adjustment arm on your visioning. What you using and where did you get it from?

I'm after one for mine as its a pian to adjust the zoom on the fly with taking my eye off scope as its really tight.

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

McSpoons, I noticed on some of your pics, you have some sort of easy adjustment arm on your visioning. What you using and where did you get it from?

I'm after one for mine as its a pian to adjust the zoom on the fly with taking my eye off scope as its really tight.

Yup, it's this
 

I think I paid a fiver for a pair?  Here you go...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breakaway-Tackle-Development-Co-Ltd/dp/B006SIBGL0/ref=asc_df_B006SIBGL0/
 

There are nice aluminium zoom levers for not that much more cash, but this works great

BTW - has your TNT barrel/hop kit arrived yet?  Keen to hear how you get on with that!