Forum: Doctor's Corner
November 16th, 2023, 13:30
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Forum: General
April 10th, 2023, 14:26
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Views: 8,866
Be mindful of who you trust
Happy Easter Monday to everyone, I thought I'd share an experience with you all so you don't end up in a potentially precarious and illegal scenario as I nearly did
Requesting rare items as a...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
January 18th, 2023, 13:04
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,617
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
January 18th, 2023, 12:59
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,667
Cure that wobble
Sometimes high density, thinly sliced foam or plumbers Teflon tape, electricians tape can be applied to loose fittings. Be careful not to lay it on too think, just enough to fill the slop or you make...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
January 18th, 2023, 12:46
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,267
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
January 18th, 2023, 12:40
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,267
Gearbox shimming
I like to remove everything from the gearbox shell during shimming.
The first gear (spur) generally uses a very thin shim to keep it from bottoming out against the shell
Then you can build the...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
January 18th, 2023, 12:31
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Replies: 12
Views: 17,267
Gearbox shimming
I like to remove everything from the gearbox shell during shimming.
The first gear (spur) generally uses a very thin shim to keep it from bottoming out against the shell
Then you can build the...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
July 15th, 2022, 08:28
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,154
AEG life expectancy
Most well set up aegs will be reliable for years with the only thing requiring maintenance is the hop bucking, if even that
11.1 lipos on a non mosfet or even some "listed as" 11.1 lipo ready are...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
July 14th, 2022, 18:22
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,154
Struggling to shoot
Rainy is right, you might also want to check your motor brushes and stator. brushes are cheaper than a motor if you can find them and a stator cleanes up well with some fine emery cloth if its not...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
May 30th, 2022, 10:22
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Replies: 3
Views: 19,327
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
April 19th, 2022, 02:07
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,718
Kwc uzis
The inner barrel and bucking are proprietary
Replacement parts and aftermarket upgrades would be great
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Forum: General
April 19th, 2022, 01:49
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Replies: 25
Views: 25,867
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
March 28th, 2022, 14:47
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,766
Some magazines over time and use develop worn...
Some magazines over time and use develop worn areas on the plastic surfaces the bb's move along, this can cause a bb to bind and the spring tension forces the double stack design to overlap the bb's...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
February 12th, 2022, 12:04
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,452
AK choices
LCT for out of the box reliability ( some plastic hop units have been molded skewed but qc has improved over the years. Finish is the most accurate to Russian Federation Black
Steel bodied Cyma...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
January 23rd, 2022, 13:55
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,894
Western Arms
These were a Japan gas only item, although there were upgrades available, metal slides, other internal / external parts to make them green gas or propane friendly
Somebody might be willing to...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
December 24th, 2021, 17:40
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,828
Which part fits what
Research is your best friend and once you've done that research again. Usually people post their builds to various forums and sometimes on YouTube regarding what they've done, how they've done it and...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
December 24th, 2021, 08:42
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,169
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
December 20th, 2021, 12:31
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,169
hope this clears a few thing up
Real Sword are highly collectible now but also the die hard airsofters don't mind gaming them. The Druganov is the most sought after, the AK line and the Type 97/97B also very popular but the Type...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
December 19th, 2021, 17:58
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,169
Which AK do I choose, so many but only two arms
Tokyo Marui if it's left stock and you don't mind a lower fps but excellent airseal, excellent accuracy and a proven hop design that patiently and accurately sends BB's to their intended targets
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Forum: Newbie Tank
November 19th, 2021, 21:45
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,491
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Forum: Newbie Tank
November 17th, 2021, 22:10
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,491
Got your back up slide
Make sure you cock it, lock it on the slide catch, pull the takedown firmly on both sides all the way down and hold it down, release the slide and in a forward sweeping motion with your other hand...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
November 17th, 2021, 09:57
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,107
Inokatsu parts
Those items you're looking for are pretty hard to find. They're specific to a less than common item not typically found or imported here
I would send an email to some of the og airsoft retailers,...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
November 15th, 2021, 12:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,078
Ok, make sure to check all electrical contacts...
Ok, make sure to check all electrical contacts from point A to B
Do this because you're running the 11.1 batteries
The increased torque, speed of rotation, current and heat produced will cause...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
November 14th, 2021, 17:02
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,078
Firing issue
While you're at it also check your motor brushes and motor contacts . Since it's a rock n roll support gun it could be wearing them down and the contact becomes sluggish, random and then not at all. ...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
October 30th, 2021, 20:34
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,184
T O_o snipe or not to snipe
What you could do is invest in or build an accurate, select fire AEG where, at range you can fire full auto and suppress with effect or semi auto and snipe and when you close the distance switch to a...
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Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
October 28th, 2021, 16:22
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,131
Galil mags
Possibly but try testing it carefully. Don't force it because you could damage the hop unit feed tube.
I own an ICS Galil ARM and it can fit VFC, Cyma, G&P, MAG brand 74 magazines and mag brand 47...
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Forum: General
October 19th, 2021, 16:44
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Replies: 16
Views: 28,561
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
September 21st, 2021, 18:06
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,914
Lens protector
Buy a cheap pair of single lens safety goggles, pop out the lens, trace out the size, you can cut it with decent scissors and file the edges easily. Cut a thin perimeter piece of double sided foam...
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Forum: Canadian Airsoft News Stand
August 23rd, 2021, 14:23
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Replies: 10
Views: 29,471
Something to consider
Corruption amongst federal and municipal employees, those on the take, or turning a blind eye and law enforcement targetting a large majority of voting base for enabling illegal smuggling operations...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
July 31st, 2021, 13:11
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,795
TM Steyr AUG GBBR
I haven't seen one by TM but It sounds pretty cool if you ask me. If they're built anything like the MWS line and new TM AK I would say it's a great choice if you can find one with adequate spares...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
July 23rd, 2021, 01:11
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,165
Ares parts
Rainy Eyes is correct, Ares are notorious for using soft plastic in their tappets. I replaced two Ares tappets ordered direct from Ares for replacements and within a week they were destroyed
Do...
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Forum: Canadian Airsoft News Stand
June 28th, 2021, 13:22
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Replies: 10
Views: 29,471
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Forum: Retailer Resolution Center
June 28th, 2021, 12:37
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Replies: 0
Views: 42,235
Moaihobby
I have ordered a small upgrade accessory approximately two weeks ago with order still listed as "processing"
Upon opening the "Contact Us" page for status on the order it is stated
"This...
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Forum: Canadian Airsoft News Stand
June 21st, 2021, 15:33
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Replies: 11
Views: 24,467
Codename roidrage
First time i've witnessed that kind of blatant disrespect and hostility on this forum
Flexing meatheads with potty mouths suk and ruin the experience for everyone
I hope field refs take note...
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Forum: Newbie Tank
June 14th, 2021, 22:11
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,397
Spring length
hey, refrain from clipping because you don't want a short spring flopping around inside your gearbox during firing
a quick change style gearbox won't indicate this but a standard gearbox rebuild...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
December 22nd, 2020, 21:54
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Replies: 12
Views: 21,290
LCT AK variants
Owning one LCT, one gen 1 E&L and one PPS (E&L) PP-19 I can say the LCT color is matched close to the real black paint used on Russian AK's and I don't worry about rust
Plastic hop units can be...
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Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
November 16th, 2020, 15:47
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Replies: 0
Views: 8,111
Tokyo Marui V10 UC inner barrel compatibility
I picked up a V10 and I'm curious if the PDI Detonics inner barrel (also 74mm) will fit in this pistol. I'm assuming it will based on the assumption that the inner barrel uses standard tm spec hop...
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Forum: General
October 23rd, 2020, 12:51
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Replies: 11
Views: 26,945
Realism, weight, affordability
Some of the more recent TM pistols are now 1/1 scale with correct function and drop hammer safeties if you want your kids to eventually transition to real steel.
One that comes to mind is the...
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Forum: General
October 7th, 2020, 14:03
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Replies: 4
Views: 12,029
GBBR M4 types
Two weeks ago a fellow gamer was kind enough to let me fire his WE "new type" M4A1 open bolt GBBR and I loved it. The trigger felt solid like a real steel trigger breakm The kick was fast and punchy...
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Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
October 7th, 2020, 13:41
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,974
Most avid gamers over time generally have more...
Most avid gamers over time generally have more than one aeg. This allows you time to work on one that may not be performing well. As said above, airseal is vital to compression. I would watch some...
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Forum: Newbie Tank
October 7th, 2020, 13:27
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,992
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Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
October 6th, 2020, 23:54
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,921
older TM aegs
It would be a wise move to upgrade the piston, gears and bushings. TM nozzles and airseal components are pretty good but go with an o-ring nozzle upgrade.
A ball bearing spring guide, a ball...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
September 15th, 2020, 15:27
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Replies: 15
Views: 25,355
E&L mag options
I have found that VFC, CYMA and Battleaxe mags work on my Gen 1 AKS74N. I have not yet owned any AK74 G&P magazines but i'm thinking probably? Maybe someone viewing this can confirm or deny this.
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
September 7th, 2020, 15:07
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Replies: 15
Views: 25,355
E&L gearbox
so far the gearbox looks like an e&L gearbox. I'd clean out all the gunky grease and re-grease. First of all you will need to properly shim the gears. If you haven't done this before I would...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
September 5th, 2020, 15:16
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Replies: 15
Views: 25,355
E&L wtf moments
First word that came to mind "yikes"
Second thought was let someone look at it that has experience with AK platforms, version 3 gearboxes and hopefully someone who knows that ak's have long and...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
August 18th, 2020, 19:00
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Replies: 2
Views: 21,394
TM Glock issues
Ok, thank-you for sharing. I appreciate what you have offered about yours.
I am hoping that these big to some, not so drastic to others issues can continue to be shared.
It may help with future...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
August 17th, 2020, 20:02
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Replies: 2
Views: 21,394
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Forum: Upgrades & Modifications
August 17th, 2020, 19:06
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Replies: 4
Views: 23,269
hop improvement
Maple Leaf may make an improved hop tensioner with included "I" key for that pistol. The "I" key occupies the top space of the hop bar so it evenly distributes the downward pressure. One of the...
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Forum: Doctor's Corner
August 1st, 2020, 20:35
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Replies: 7
Views: 137,901
Doctors out to lunch
Yeah, I noticed the same thing while I was being a couch potato covid chairsofter. It bugged me at first but then I thought hmm, ok. Good training to transition from dot to actual sites or invest in...
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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion
July 19th, 2020, 23:13
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,122
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