WE M4 GBBR version 2 mags? What's the dif?

[paulwes83]

Hey guys,

What's the difference between WE M4 GBBR version 1 mags and version 2. I see the upgrade kit on WGC, but it doesn't give me any description. Looks to me like the gas resevoir design is different, but is it worth it?

[MultipleParadox]

Different, better design
Easier to maintain
Better seal

Get gen2 if you can

[paulwes83]

Cool, thanks man.

Merçi!

Originally Posted by MultipleParadox

Different, better design
Easier to maintain
Better seal

Get gen2 if you can

[EchoFourTwelve]

Well since this thread is resolved.. gonna de-rail it for a sec. Is there always a cedille in the word merci? lol that's the first time i've seen it.

[Girock]

Originally Posted by EchoFourTwelve

Well since this thread is resolved.. gonna de-rail it for a sec. Is there always a cedille in the word merci? lol that's the first time i've seen it.

Nop .but the effort was there.

[Danke]

Back on track.

V1 uses a big square gasket that covers the whole back side and a curved cover with multiple screws Prone to leaking and while fixable it will leak again at the most frustrating time.

V2 uses and O-ring and a 2 piece (like a TM 226 with a single long screw holding it all together. So less likely to let you down.

[MaybeStopCalling]

To contrast:

Gen 1: Broke when I hit one magazine against the other in a sloppy tac reload

Gen 2: Survived being tossed out of a rifle onto concrete 4 feet up and 4 feet away

(I'd advise not trying this out and benefiting from my stupidity)

[Tankboy]

Does that mean a Gen 2 mag will fit in my old WE GBB M4 that uses Gen 1 mags? Are they interchangeable?

Thanks

[daishi]

Yes they are interchangeable.