Tokyo Marui L96 Not Catching

Aquamarine · May 7th, 2014, 22:09

So Im attempting to field a used Tokyo Marui L96 and while I love the rifle, it has one major issue... the sear (from what I've read online) just doesn't want to catch UNLESS I ***SLAM*** the bolt down almost to the point where I feel I'll break the damn thing. I can pull the bolt back, push forward, load a bb and pull the trigger with -nothing-, it's not locked in place, it's not stuck, the trigger pulls back as though the gun isn't loaded.

The only way I can get it to fire at this point is if I lift the bolt arm up (to the point where I could pull it back) only to slam the darn thing down again.

Would purchasing the Zero Trigger solve this issue? As it was explained to me by the previous owner, this is a "common issue" with these guns. Whether it is or not is neither here nor there, I just want to use the gun on the field without giving away my position too easily by getting up, swearing at the gun, kicking it across the grass before taking out a pistol, shooting myself in the foot, yelling hit and saying "fuck this!' before going back to the car to get my AEG.

Help?

chaz · May 7th, 2014, 22:17

I know its not a TM L96 but my CA M24 had an issue similar to that. It was the spring that locked the piston sear in place that was too weak. I just put a stronger spring on mine and voila problem went away.
Worth a look.

And dont buy a zero trigger. Buy this --> S-Trigger

Kos-Mos · May 7th, 2014, 22:59

If you remove the trigger block, there is supposed to be 3 thing protruding.

From the rear, is the bolt-locked lever, spring guide lock and sear.

Your bolt-lock lever seems to stick. That disconnects the trigger from the sears.

Check that, and maybe adjust as needed (sand/file).

Aquamarine · May 7th, 2014, 23:15

Im not going to try and open the gun any more than taking off the body shell. I'm simply afraid things will go awry like they did back in 2001 when I tried to take apart my TM SPAS 12.... a rifle that blew up in my hands.

chaz, I don't quite understand but what does that S-trigger DO?

chaz · May 7th, 2014, 23:18

Its a less expensive hand built version of the zero trigger basically.

Aquamarine · May 7th, 2014, 23:28

Doesn't seem to be available :\

Kos-Mos · May 7th, 2014, 23:29

Comparing a TM tri-shot to a L96 is like comparing taking apart a car to opening a jar of PB...

There is only a few screws, and if you don't open the cylinder, there is nothing that is under tension or pressure.

Also, if you want to swap the trigger, go with the best:

http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/laylax-ps...l#.U2rrUlfRZNE

NOTE, this does require you to open the cylinder. Still a LOT easier than an AEG or a spring shotgun.

ThunderCactus · May 8th, 2014, 00:02

bring it to me, I'll troubleshoot it

Aquamarine · May 8th, 2014, 00:34

Thundercactus.... I ALWAYS forget your name... where are you?

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May 7th, 2014, 22:09	#1
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Tokyo Marui L96 Not Catching So Im attempting to field a used Tokyo Marui L96 and while I love the rifle, it has one major issue... the sear (from what I've read online) just doesn't want to catch UNLESS I *SLAM* the bolt down almost to the point where I feel I'll break the damn thing. I can pull the bolt back, push forward, load a bb and pull the trigger with -nothing-, it's not locked in place, it's not stuck, the trigger pulls back as though the gun isn't loaded. The only way I can get it to fire at this point is if I lift the bolt arm up (to the point where I could pull it back) only to slam the darn thing down again. Would purchasing the Zero Trigger solve this issue? As it was explained to me by the previous owner, this is a "common issue" with these guns. Whether it is or not is neither here nor there, I just want to use the gun on the field without giving away my position too easily by getting up, swearing at the gun, kicking it across the grass before taking out a pistol, shooting myself in the foot, yelling hit and saying "fuck this!' before going back to the car to get my AEG. Help? __________________

May 7th, 2014, 22:17	#2
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	I know its not a TM L96 but my CA M24 had an issue similar to that. It was the spring that locked the piston sear in place that was too weak. I just put a stronger spring on mine and voila problem went away. Worth a look. And dont buy a zero trigger. Buy this --> S-Trigger Last edited by chaz; May 7th, 2014 at 22:19..

May 7th, 2014, 23:15	#4
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Im not going to try and open the gun any more than taking off the body shell. I'm simply afraid things will go awry like they did back in 2001 when I tried to take apart my TM SPAS 12.... a rifle that blew up in my hands. chaz, I don't quite understand but what does that S-trigger DO? __________________

May 7th, 2014, 23:18	#5
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	Its a less expensive hand built version of the zero trigger basically.

May 7th, 2014, 23:28	#6
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Doesn't seem to be available :\ __________________

May 8th, 2014, 00:02	#8
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	bring it to me, I'll troubleshoot it

May 8th, 2014, 00:34	#9
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Thundercactus.... I ALWAYS forget your name... where are you? __________________

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