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Forum: Doctor's Corner November 16th, 2023, 13:30
Replies: 0
Views: 11,830
Posted By Ratters
VFC Mk.18 V3 GBBR inner barrel diameter

Does anyone know what the inner diameter is in a stock VFC Mk.18 gbbr?
Forum: General April 10th, 2023, 14:26
Replies: 0
Views: 2,741
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner January 18th, 2023, 13:04
Replies: 6
Views: 9,221
Posted By Ratters
Make sure your tappet plate is working and isn't...

Make sure your tappet plate is working and isn't worn. Some manufacturers, not mentio ingredients names, make their tappets out of a very soft plastic which flex, twist and squish over time. Factory...
Forum: Doctor's Corner January 18th, 2023, 12:59
Replies: 2
Views: 5,259
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner January 18th, 2023, 12:46
Replies: 12
Views: 8,078
Posted By Ratters
One thing, very important is the tappet plate. It...

One thing, very important is the tappet plate. It must lay on a horizontal, neutrally flat plane across the gear, in a neutral fashion. If the gear is shimmed too high it will push the tappet against...
Forum: Doctor's Corner January 18th, 2023, 12:40
Replies: 12
Views: 8,078
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner January 18th, 2023, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 8,078
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner July 15th, 2022, 08:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,936
Posted By Ratters
Thumbs up 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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner July 14th, 2022, 18:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,936
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion May 30th, 2022, 10:22
Replies: 3
Views: 12,708
Posted By Ratters
Can ad to list if you want

SHS and PPS PP-19 variants
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 19th, 2022, 02:07
Replies: 14
Views: 13,504
Posted By Ratters
Kwc uzis

The inner barrel and bucking are proprietary

Replacement parts and aftermarket upgrades would be great
Forum: General April 19th, 2022, 01:49
Replies: 25
Views: 8,726
Posted By Ratters
Duck Duck Go Browser shows no ASC website at all...

Duck Duck Go Browser shows no ASC website at all (when searched) for four days so something very screwy is going on
Forum: Doctor's Corner March 28th, 2022, 14:47
Replies: 3
Views: 3,442
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 12th, 2022, 12:04
Replies: 7
Views: 5,750
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 23rd, 2022, 13:55
Replies: 3
Views: 4,761
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 24th, 2021, 17:40
Replies: 12
Views: 5,825
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 24th, 2021, 08:42
Replies: 20
Views: 9,084
Posted By Ratters
Should of been a writer

Thanks folks, I appreciate the kudos

All the best to you all over the holidays
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 20th, 2021, 12:31
Replies: 20
Views: 9,084
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 19th, 2021, 17:58
Replies: 20
Views: 9,084
Posted By Ratters
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
...
Forum: Newbie Tank November 19th, 2021, 21:45
Replies: 10
Views: 4,944
Posted By Ratters
24/7

Hey congrats!
Forum: Newbie Tank November 17th, 2021, 22:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,944
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner November 17th, 2021, 09:57
Replies: 1
Views: 6,493
Posted By Ratters
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,...
Forum: Doctor's Corner November 15th, 2021, 12:01
Replies: 5
Views: 4,270
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner November 14th, 2021, 17:02
Replies: 5
Views: 4,270
Posted By Ratters
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. ...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 30th, 2021, 20:34
Replies: 2
Views: 2,320
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 28th, 2021, 16:22
Replies: 1
Views: 4,479
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: General October 19th, 2021, 16:44
Replies: 16
Views: 23,301
Posted By Ratters
You break you buy, they buy it then break it,, return it and you buy. Now dontcha luv airsoft ?

My philosophizing....pay and pray and always PreCheck, pretest all airsoft purchases whenever possible, some local retailers have been know to sell NIB guns with deans connectors and labels half...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 21st, 2021, 18:06
Replies: 10
Views: 10,385
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Canadian Airsoft News Stand August 23rd, 2021, 14:23
Replies: 10
Views: 22,223
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 31st, 2021, 13:11
Replies: 5
Views: 6,480
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner July 23rd, 2021, 01:11
Replies: 14
Views: 5,022
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Canadian Airsoft News Stand June 28th, 2021, 13:22
Replies: 10
Views: 22,223
Posted By Ratters
Definition breakdown and questions regarding Bill C-21 related to Airsoft

Does prohibited mean we can no longer transport recreational-use Airsoft toys to and from a reputable Airsoft field?

Are considerations being made for recreational-use owners who have or will need...
Forum: Retailer Resolution Center June 28th, 2021, 12:37
Replies: 0
Views: 20,000
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Canadian Airsoft News Stand June 21st, 2021, 15:33
Replies: 11
Views: 18,062
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Newbie Tank June 14th, 2021, 22:11
Replies: 2
Views: 3,553
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 22nd, 2020, 21:54
Replies: 12
Views: 19,538
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 16th, 2020, 15:47
Replies: 0
Views: 6,397
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: General October 23rd, 2020, 12:51
Replies: 11
Views: 25,553
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: General October 7th, 2020, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 11,330
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 7th, 2020, 13:41
Replies: 6
Views: 14,067
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Newbie Tank October 7th, 2020, 13:27
Replies: 1
Views: 6,439
Posted By Ratters
Welcome aboard

Welcome aboard
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 6th, 2020, 23:54
Replies: 5
Views: 11,943
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 15th, 2020, 15:27
Replies: 15
Views: 23,256
Posted By Ratters
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.
...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 7th, 2020, 15:07
Replies: 15
Views: 23,256
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 5th, 2020, 15:16
Replies: 15
Views: 23,256
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner August 18th, 2020, 19:00
Replies: 2
Views: 19,128
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner August 17th, 2020, 20:02
Replies: 2
Views: 19,128
Posted By Ratters
TM Gen 4 Glocks and their insatiable appetite for chewing up slides

I'm putting this out into the community to find out if I've been the only one out here experiencing this sad but true experience.

I bought the new TM Glock 17 Gen 4 and I must say, a beautiful...
Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 17th, 2020, 19:06
Replies: 4
Views: 22,262
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Doctor's Corner August 1st, 2020, 20:35
Replies: 6
Views: 26,993
Posted By Ratters
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...
Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 19th, 2020, 23:13
Replies: 1
Views: 12,358
Posted By Ratters
Updated info: Nova has now released an upgrade...

Updated info: Nova has now released an upgrade slide and outer barrel kit for the gen 4
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