ICS AK-74M Canadian Review UPDATE

mcguyver · March 17th, 2006, 00:06

Hasn't happened to me yet. But I have heard it's happened to others. All I can say is make sure the top cover is properly attached and secured with the pushbutton.

Berkut · March 17th, 2006, 07:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Avtomat]

hmm interesting. SO are you guys having that problem with the receiver cover popping out because the selector switch is hitting it?

I had to superglue small piece of metal at the bottom of receiver release pushbutton, works so far. From a look of it the hole in top receiver is a bit too big on mine...

Trader rating · March 17th, 2006, 22:12

ok, well, my motor is acting up.
I stated above that it failed after 15 rounds, but after exposing the motor, it started working again.
Well, was gonna break in the hopup today, but after a dozen rounds, it died again. removed the mechbox and tested the wiring. Motor seems to be the problem. Its the turbo 2000, might explain why the offical batches of AKs are released witht he turbo 3000.

[Avtomat] · March 17th, 2006, 23:50

holy crap thats not good. But how hard is changing the motor?

SHaKaL · March 17th, 2006, 23:54

Had the same problem with the motor of my m4a1... Magnets inside the motor where not properly glued... They detached themselve from the casing, blocking the rotor.
I Replaced it with a TM EG1000

Trader rating · March 18th, 2006, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Avtomat]

holy crap thats not good. But how hard is changing the motor?

a motor swamp is very easy.
I emailed DEA explaining the problem.
the 1st batch of ICS AKs obiously shipped with less then perfect motors, thats why the AK officially ships with the turbo 3000. Some on Arnies have had problems already with their AKs also.

[Avtomat] · March 18th, 2006, 18:29

Oh, cuss i thought they can take ICS motors only.

Are all of you planning to swap your 2000 motors?

Trader rating · March 20th, 2006, 01:31

well, i shouldnt say the turbo 2000s in the AKs are bad, but I have heard of problems...and voila, mine is fubar.
now for the waiting game

sherlockbonez · March 21st, 2006, 13:13

I guess this is a bit off topic, but have anyone here tried the CA version? If so, anyone care to do a comparison?

mcguyver · March 21st, 2006, 21:12

I have both. The SLR105A1 by C.A. is a nice gun, but the ICS is still the winner IMHO. The ICS has a very balanced, solid "feel" to it and has some nice touches like the fully retractable bolt and disassembly is much easier on the ICS.

My C.A. is a little quirky.You can't rapid fire in semi as the trigger is really slow to return, but works fine in full auto. I haven't had time to look at the problem yet and it could be something really quick and easy to fix, or maybe not. The best I can hope for now is 1 shot every 5 to 6 seconds. ICS works fine.

Parts like the bolt cover are not interchangeable though between Marui, C.A. and ICS (tried that already).

Drake · March 21st, 2006, 22:16

Curious, dunno if anyone's tried it... but would the whole mechbox/motor assembly be swappable (as a whole) with a TM box/motor?

mcguyver · March 21st, 2006, 23:39

I do believe so. Sure looks like ICS made a copy of the Marui. But then you'd have a shiny silver look if you pull back the bolt (unless Krylon is your friend).

Drake · March 22nd, 2006, 01:32

hey'd i'd gladly paint it black and even airbrush in a 7.62x39 for effect if it saves me grief.

I guess I'll wait to see more opinions of the "final version" with the 3000 motor and all when ppl start using it/upgrading it.

Trader rating · March 22nd, 2006, 17:29

quick video of the bolt
sorry about the background noise
http://media.putfile.com/Mar22-107

Dallas · March 28th, 2006, 22:27

new to airsoft and wundering if its difficult to set the hop up

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March 17th, 2006, 00:06	#31
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Hasn't happened to me yet. But I have heard it's happened to others. All I can say is make sure the top cover is properly attached and secured with the pushbutton. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

March 17th, 2006, 23:50	#34
[Avtomat] Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario	holy crap thats not good. But how hard is changing the motor? __________________ Army Glock 17 KJW M700 - gone ICS Ak74 - gone WE hi-capa 5.1 striker - gone TM Ak47 - gone Western Arms Inifnity 3.9 - gone Get your answers here! Answers: $5 Good Answers: $10 Correct Answers: $20 Well-researched Answers complete with reference: $150/hr plus materials

March 18th, 2006, 18:29	#37
[Avtomat] Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario	Oh, cuss i thought they can take ICS motors only. Are all of you planning to swap your 2000 motors? __________________ Army Glock 17 KJW M700 - gone ICS Ak74 - gone WE hi-capa 5.1 striker - gone TM Ak47 - gone Western Arms Inifnity 3.9 - gone Get your answers here! Answers: $5 Good Answers: $10 Correct Answers: $20 Well-researched Answers complete with reference: $150/hr plus materials

March 17th, 2006, 22:12	#33
Droc Guest Trader rating	ok, well, my motor is acting up. I stated above that it failed after 15 rounds, but after exposing the motor, it started working again. Well, was gonna break in the hopup today, but after a dozen rounds, it died again. removed the mechbox and tested the wiring. Motor seems to be the problem. Its the turbo 2000, might explain why the offical batches of AKs are released witht he turbo 3000.

March 17th, 2006, 23:54	#35
SHaKaL Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trois-Rivi?res	Had the same problem with the motor of my m4a1... Magnets inside the motor where not properly glued... They detached themselve from the casing, blocking the rotor. I Replaced it with a TM EG1000

March 20th, 2006, 01:31	#38
Droc Guest Trader rating	well, i shouldnt say the turbo 2000s in the AKs are bad, but I have heard of problems...and voila, mine is fubar. now for the waiting game

March 21st, 2006, 13:13	#39
sherlockbonez Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002	I guess this is a bit off topic, but have anyone here tried the CA version? If so, anyone care to do a comparison? __________________ Солдаты Свободы

March 21st, 2006, 21:12	#40
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	I have both. The SLR105A1 by C.A. is a nice gun, but the ICS is still the winner IMHO. The ICS has a very balanced, solid "feel" to it and has some nice touches like the fully retractable bolt and disassembly is much easier on the ICS. My C.A. is a little quirky.You can't rapid fire in semi as the trigger is really slow to return, but works fine in full auto. I haven't had time to look at the problem yet and it could be something really quick and easy to fix, or maybe not. The best I can hope for now is 1 shot every 5 to 6 seconds. ICS works fine. Parts like the bolt cover are not interchangeable though between Marui, C.A. and ICS (tried that already). __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

March 21st, 2006, 22:16	#41
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Curious, dunno if anyone's tried it... but would the whole mechbox/motor assembly be swappable (as a whole) with a TM box/motor? __________________

March 21st, 2006, 23:39	#42
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	I do believe so. Sure looks like ICS made a copy of the Marui. But then you'd have a shiny silver look if you pull back the bolt (unless Krylon is your friend). __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

March 22nd, 2006, 01:32	#43
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	hey'd i'd gladly paint it black and even airbrush in a 7.62x39 for effect if it saves me grief. I guess I'll wait to see more opinions of the "final version" with the 3000 motor and all when ppl start using it/upgrading it. __________________

March 22nd, 2006, 17:29	#44
Droc Guest Trader rating	quick video of the bolt sorry about the background noise http://media.putfile.com/Mar22-107

March 28th, 2006, 22:27	#45
Dallas Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weyburn Sask	new to airsoft and wundering if its difficult to set the hop up

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