Shaun Haynes Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 But I want to run tracer unit on my cm 16 for cqb.Been looking at the asg b and t which looks nice and compact as want to keep the gun length small as possible. But i want to do is use normal and tracer rounds. So roughy means that very 3rd or th round is a tracer. Will this have a a bad effect on the tracer unit..plus can any one recommend a tracer unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tleigh92 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Nope. It'll be fine. it wont affect the tracer unit negatively at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skara Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Try the madbull tracer hop unit, even though the hop unit itself is a bit meh, the tracer doesn't add any length to your gun.. Also, the tracer is just a led light that flashes whenever a bb passes through, no matter if the bb is a tracer or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Haynes Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Well prefer not to open the gun up as never done it before. Oh yes look like I'll be ordering. Soon then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted January 12, 2018 Head Moderator Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Shaun Haynes said: plus can any one recommend a tracer unit Type "tracer" into the search tool, and have a look at the results as there are previous topics about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albiscuit Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Sounds obvious use the same weight bbs and tracer bbs though... I mixed .2s normal and .25 tracers and had feeding issues for ages and couldnt work out why, I think my mags/gun/hop didnt like the mix of bb weights. And I have 2 x B&T tracers, they are ace!! just remember to keep fresh batteries in with your gear, I find they go almost instantly. One mag is fine, then all of a sudden, its like your using normal bbs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted January 12, 2018 Supporters Share Posted January 12, 2018 Look up AceTech tracers. Slighty more expensive but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albiscuit Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 11 minutes ago, ImTriggerHappy said: Look up AceTech tracers. Slighty more expensive but worth it. These? https://jdairsoft.net/silencer/acetech-tracer-unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted January 12, 2018 Supporters Share Posted January 12, 2018 These https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01HHN8EZA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515770043&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=acetech+tracer&dpPl=1&dpID=410h3zw%2BpkL&ref=plSrch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albiscuit Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 LOVE my tracer, may have to invest in one soon. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Haynes Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Albiscuit said: Sounds obvious use the same weight bbs and tracer bbs though... I mixed .2s normal and .25 tracers and had feeding issues for ages and couldnt work out why, I think my mags/gun/hop didnt like the mix of bb weights. And I have 2 x B&T tracers, they are ace!! just remember to keep fresh batteries in with your gear, I find they go almost instantly. One mag is fine, then all of a sudden, its like your using normal bbs.. Yeah I always use 0.2 for cqb as they never have to fly far. And yeah think I'll give there ones ago as I might start using them and hate it don't want to drop £70 on what might just become a fashion accessory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albiscuit Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Eh? the last bit doesnt make much sense, and thats coming from me haha EDIT***(May have been my screen, not just your post. have closed down and opened up again and all seems well, apologies, unless you edited it too, but there was something up with a different tab too, poxy computer) My only concern with the Acetech is it looks longer than my B&T ones, and for CQB id rather the shortest option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted January 12, 2018 Supporters Share Posted January 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Albiscuit said: Eh? the last bit doesnt make much sense, and thats coming from me haha My only concern with the Acetech is it looks longer than my B&T ones, and for CQB id rather the shortest option. That extra inch makes no difference in CQB. In a tracer unit that is, the other sort of CQB well I don't want to ruin the lies some of you have been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshOnSnow Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Shaun Haynes said: But I want to run tracer unit on my cm 16 for cqb.Been looking at the asg b and t which looks nice and compact as want to keep the gun length small as possible. But i want to do is use normal and tracer rounds. So roughy means that very 3rd or th round is a tracer. Will this have a a bad effect on the tracer unit..plus can any one recommend a tracer unit It won't do anything bad to the tracer or the normal ammo - I think (correct me if I'm wrong folks) that the tracer is simply a small strobe light that gives photoluminescent BBs a brief charge of light as they pass through. Now, a 1st year Oxford physics student will probably give you some crap about photons creating electromagnetic curvature or something affecting the magnus effect on your BB, but you can go ahead and punch them in the face. The only downside to doing this is that it's going to be a bit of a PITA to load the mags shot-by-shot (you'll need to do this on low or mid caps) but also pretty cool effect once you do. If you're not that fussy, then get a bowl on some scales, load in 2/3rds normal ammo and 1/3rd tracer ammo and give it a good shake and mix, then pop it in a bag (label it!) and you're good to go with slightly uneven patterns in a high cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperslucky Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Buy a shop tracer, i've dabbled in installing the brightest LED strips into a silencer and it doesn't work as well. Incase you ask : 3 rows of led strip approx 100mm long 50:50 led's, also tapped a length into my G18C where the mag slides in and still not that effective. but i tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperslucky Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 also why are you worried about the additional length, correct me if wrong but : 1.Using a tracer means your in the dark ! ( So won't see end of unit) 2. Once you start firing with tracer bb's Again they will know where you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Haynes Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Personally I prefer a more compact look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted January 12, 2018 Mostly Retired Moderators Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, ImTriggerHappy said: These https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01HHN8EZA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515770043&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=acetech+tracer&dpPl=1&dpID=410h3zw%2BpkL&ref=plSrch That's my rifle in the reviews! REALLY Happy with the AceTech. I get good comments on how bright it is which is nice. And the little LEDs are UV Purple instead of white which makes it less likely to give you away. Plus looks well kewl innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted January 12, 2018 Mostly Retired Moderators Share Posted January 12, 2018 Also, if you're really after keeping the size down, then tracer built into the hop up might be your only other option. While we're at it as well, you really should be comfortable with disassembling your rifle down to the level of removing the barrel and the hop up at least. It's almost like owning a car and not knowing how to fill the tyres with air. How would you sort your rifle on a game day if you needed to replace your hop rubber etc. On an M4 it's as easy as removing the front Receiver pin and sliding the upper receiver off. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Go on, try it yourself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted January 12, 2018 Supporters Share Posted January 12, 2018 34 minutes ago, Shaun Haynes said: Personally I prefer a more compact look If looks are more important than function maybe re-enactment might be more your thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albiscuit Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Looked a lot longer than an inch longer than the B&T one, your right though wont make much difference. They seem superb though. Will be adding to my wants list, once I sort out a tri shot base and grenade pouches and another pistol mag or two I will look to upgrading my tracer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Haynes Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 The trouble is the list is never ending New lid black chest rig Multi shot and 2nd trmr And tracer. 3rd pistol mag Is my list. Hopefully cross 3 of those bits this week though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted January 15, 2018 Supporters Share Posted January 15, 2018 If you're dead set on tracers but want to be compact without opening the gun, look at tracer mags. Unfortunately they're expensive, not very bright and unless you spunk all your rounds in auto then the first few shots you fire won't glow (they fade pretty quickly once they leave the mag itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Haynes Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lozart said: If you're dead set on tracers but want to be compact without opening the gun, look at tracer mags. Unfortunately they're expensive, not very bright and unless you spunk all your rounds in auto then the first few shots you fire won't glow (they fade pretty quickly once they leave the mag itself. No defintey going with the suppressor type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostly Retired Moderators L3wisD Posted January 16, 2018 Mostly Retired Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2018 @Shaun Haynes just found the thing for you! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077ZWZSY8 It's tiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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