Hi-Capa Slide Jamming

GHammer80 · September 4th, 2010, 00:00

Hey guys,

Having some issues with my WE Hi-Capa 5.1. The slide is getting stuck on this part:

I think its part #50, it has something to do with engaging or disengaging the valve knocker I think. It used to lock down when I pushed it down and then popped up when the trigger is pulled, now it just seems locked in the up position, which is why the slide gets hung up on it when it racks back. I've taken the gun apart a few times with no issues so I'm pretty confused as to why this is suddenly happening. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

MadMax · September 4th, 2010, 01:15

Remove the slide. Is this part jammed in the up position no matter what position the hammer is in?

If it's always stuck up in any hammer position, I suspect that the spring (#14) might be bent out of shape or that some piece of junk is in the way.

GHammer80 · September 4th, 2010, 11:25

Yes that piece is always stuck in the up position no matter if the hammer is up or down. I have taken apart the valve knocker assembly and reassembled it and that piece still locks ups. I remember before that it used to move up or down dependent on how I pushed on the valve knocker with my finger. And looking at the exploded view of the manual I don't see any pieces missing.

GHammer80 · September 4th, 2010, 12:23

Ok think I figured it out, that piece snapped apart:

Should be one piece

Anyone know what its called? It is pushed up and down by the valve knocker.

Thanks,

Slono · September 4th, 2010, 13:31

It is called a disconnector. Disconnector sets come with 2 pieces, and that's one of them.

StrikeFreedom · September 4th, 2010, 22:21

The next question is what caused it to snap?

RacingManiac · September 4th, 2010, 23:00

thats actually the valve reset, this trips and reset the valve knocker.

disconnector is on the opposite side.

why did it snap? its because its shit WE....

StrikeFreedom · September 5th, 2010, 00:47

Well the one from TM is made of crappy metal as well, but it's not something people usually upgrade...

MadMax · September 5th, 2010, 01:16

Is it chrome plated? I think the TM ones have a hard chrome finish which gives it good sliding lubricity. A plain aluminum part would slowly wear away the anodizing in the frame and bind in the frame. TM's firing pin lock may be crappy cast aluminum, but their chrome finish performs very well. I have had much less wear with my chrome plated Hicapa parts than with my plain aluminum WA trigger parts.

That part is not heavily loaded. All it does is pop upwards when the firing pin is pushed forwards by the hammer and latch the firing pin forwards until it's pushed back down by a surface in the slide to unlock the firing pin. I suspect that your part may have had a casting defect to start with. How old is your gun?

TM has much better material selections than most GBB brands.

GHammer80 · September 7th, 2010, 09:52

For whatever reason it snapped, crappy metal, improper wear, I'm not sure.
I have found some solid stainless steel upgrade parts. But they are priceeey!

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=6847

ILLusion · September 7th, 2010, 10:01

I have OEM Marui parts available if you need that part. Not as expensive as AS or IK, only $6.

GHammer80 · September 7th, 2010, 10:21

Thanks Illusion..I'll PM yah. Cheers.

pusangani · September 7th, 2010, 13:24

Had 2 of those snap on me before, both were WE. Had to order one from the UK as ILLusion didn't have any in stock at the time.

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September 4th, 2010, 01:15	#2
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	Remove the slide. Is this part jammed in the up position no matter what position the hammer is in? If it's always stuck up in any hammer position, I suspect that the spring (#14) might be bent out of shape or that some piece of junk is in the way. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

September 4th, 2010, 23:00	#7
RacingManiac Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada/US	thats actually the valve reset, this trips and reset the valve knocker. disconnector is on the opposite side. why did it snap? its because its shit WE.... __________________ My Arnies' Album My PBase Album Custom Pistol Whore...

September 5th, 2010, 01:16	#9
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	Is it chrome plated? I think the TM ones have a hard chrome finish which gives it good sliding lubricity. A plain aluminum part would slowly wear away the anodizing in the frame and bind in the frame. TM's firing pin lock may be crappy cast aluminum, but their chrome finish performs very well. I have had much less wear with my chrome plated Hicapa parts than with my plain aluminum WA trigger parts. That part is not heavily loaded. All it does is pop upwards when the firing pin is pushed forwards by the hammer and latch the firing pin forwards until it's pushed back down by a surface in the slide to unlock the firing pin. I suspect that your part may have had a casting defect to start with. How old is your gun? TM has much better material selections than most GBB brands. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

September 4th, 2010, 00:00	#1
GHammer80 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	Hi-Capa Slide Jamming Hey guys, Having some issues with my WE Hi-Capa 5.1. The slide is getting stuck on this part: I think its part #50, it has something to do with engaging or disengaging the valve knocker I think. It used to lock down when I pushed it down and then popped up when the trigger is pulled, now it just seems locked in the up position, which is why the slide gets hung up on it when it racks back. I've taken the gun apart a few times with no issues so I'm pretty confused as to why this is suddenly happening. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

September 4th, 2010, 11:25	#3
GHammer80 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	Yes that piece is always stuck in the up position no matter if the hammer is up or down. I have taken apart the valve knocker assembly and reassembled it and that piece still locks ups. I remember before that it used to move up or down dependent on how I pushed on the valve knocker with my finger. And looking at the exploded view of the manual I don't see any pieces missing.

September 4th, 2010, 12:23	#4
GHammer80 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	Ok think I figured it out, that piece snapped apart: Should be one piece Anyone know what its called? It is pushed up and down by the valve knocker. Thanks,

September 4th, 2010, 13:31	#5
Slono Slow mo. Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GTA	It is called a disconnector. Disconnector sets come with 2 pieces, and that's one of them. __________________ The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

September 4th, 2010, 22:21	#6
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	The next question is what caused it to snap?

September 5th, 2010, 00:47	#8
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	Well the one from TM is made of crappy metal as well, but it's not something people usually upgrade...

September 7th, 2010, 09:52	#10
GHammer80 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	For whatever reason it snapped, crappy metal, improper wear, I'm not sure. I have found some solid stainless steel upgrade parts. But they are priceeey! http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...oducts_id=6847

September 7th, 2010, 10:01	#11
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	I have OEM Marui parts available if you need that part. Not as expensive as AS or IK, only $6. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

September 7th, 2010, 10:21	#12
GHammer80 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	Thanks Illusion..I'll PM yah. Cheers.

September 7th, 2010, 13:24	#13
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	Had 2 of those snap on me before, both were WE. Had to order one from the UK as ILLusion didn't have any in stock at the time. __________________

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