Well the drop in kit is in stock at RA-Tech, so I think I'll go with that after what you said about the hop-up.

Thanks for the insight guys

Just an fyi, the we scar open bolt kit has really really!!!!!! Strong recoil. I've smashed 2 hinge plates (part 66 on scar), with only 7 shots to each plate. Has anyone else installed the open bolt kit and have this issue. I will post pictures of the hinge plates tonight.

Are you using c02 or gas mags?

Not surprised, GGI had few people where they break hinge plate within 1 mag. Don't shoot scar stock folded. It's the best solution, Second one is use hfc134a.

Well that would make sense. There's not enough support to hold off those recoil.

I'm using GG mags in the basement. Both hinge plates were snapped shouldering the scar.

Here are the hinge plates.

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...h/IMG_0891.jpg

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...h/IMG_0892.jpg

What fps is it shooting at? And did you upgrade to a steel bolt ?

It is shooting at 415 average with .2's and the bolt is the one that came in the kit.

Whats the serial number on the receiver?

for the black scar i have its 0000185 and for the tan scar it is 0000673

http://static.bf2s.com/files/user/31...0a%20Bingo.jpg

BINGO!!!

There is your reason right there. Both those SCARS are gen1 and do now have any of the upgraded or reinforced parts that the current gen does.

Good to know! Now the next question would be, what was reinforced and where can I get it. I ordered 2 new hinge plates from Evike, will those be the next gen reinforced ones?

The hinge plate, and the nozzle as well as the mag was changed. As well as some internal parts. I don't recall all as they are currently on gen3 SCARS. I suggest you read the AWSS thread on asc as well as go to gasgun info.

http://gasguns.info/forum/viewforum.php?f=7

There is bound to be an itemized list for you somewhere. And the new hinge plate is suppose to be reinforced.

Avoid Evike like STDS.

Good luck.

Great thanks for the advice. I don't mind buying from evike because I have a cousin in LA that knows the owner. So I just get her to pick it up and ship it to me :)