Internal tracer mod for the AEGIS AFG-9

[MistakenMexican]

A little while ago, I got an AFG-9. The AEGIS TM spec one. I thought “wouldn’t it be cool if you could fit a tracer in that internal dead space”… Long story short (and several dead tracers later), I have a working prototype.

 

it’s a removable unit that fits in the space between the charging handle and the front of the kit. It’s been challenge as there’s not a lot of space between the front of the kit and front of the charging handle slide racker. 

I plan to sell these as a complete drop in kit for those who have an AEGIS AFG-9 in the U.K. However I still have refine the design and see which tracers can be modified to fit internally. 

 

 

I’m also working on a thread adapter that doubles as an inner barrel stabiliser, as you can run a 160mm TBB right up to the end of the FMG-9 kit. 
 

 

I’ll probably end up sharing the CAD files online for those who don’t live in the U.K. or don’t want to pay for a complete kit.

[TheFull9]

Not personally a tracer fan, but I do have the extended inner+outer barrel combo that was sold briefly a long while back inside my PTS FPG and it'd make sense to do that in the Aegis too for sure.  Thanks for the reminder.

[MistakenMexican]

I’m working on a barrel extension/ stabiliser kit for the FMG9. It should have printed today, so I’ll be collecting it tomorrow 😊

 

On 19/03/2023 at 14:34, TheFull9 said:

Not personally a tracer fan, but I do have the extended inner+outer barrel combo that was sold briefly a long while back inside my PTS FPG and it'd make sense to do that in the Aegis too for sure.  Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Rogerborg]

Nice idea, but is that that an Acetech Lighter-S in there?  If so, I'd note that I've had two fail on me.

[MistakenMexican]

1 hour ago, Rogerborg said:

Nice idea, but is that that an Acetech Lighter-S in there?  If so, I'd note that I've had two fail on me.

So right now it’s a Lighter S, but for a similar reason, it failed on me, so it’s not costing my anything to cut and grind it down to fit. I’m able to run power through it to check I’m not shorting or disconnecting anything… but functionally it’s U/S.

 

Acetech have also informed me that the Lighter S and the Lighter C are discontinued so my next Acetech option would be the lighter R.

 

I’ve been recommended to look at the Xcortech or G&G equivalent. If either of them fit and are reliable, I’ll probably

go with that.

Got a second round of prototypes out of the printer. Will test them tonight. Ones a barrel extension stabiliser and thread adapter. The other is the tracer adapter with a protective front face.

[MistakenMexican]

So it fits exactly as I’d hoped! I just need to modify the design slightly to allow for a longer inner barrel to be fitted.

[MistakenMexican]

Small update.

I’ve not had much time on this due to cash flow bottle necks and family stuff.

 

I’ve got a final chassis that holds the tracer in place. I just need to buy various tracers and see which fits best.

 

I’m also very close to getting the long barrel adapter sorted.

[atacam]

@MistakenMexican Any update on the tracer side of things?

Got one for my son for his birthday and he'd love to put a tracer in his.