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Problem Solving / Re: CA m16 pulling the trigger makes a crackling sound but it won't shoot.

« on: May 17, 2008, 08:31:17 PM »

Crackling or buzzing noises generally point to stripped gears, where the remains of gear teeth grind on each other. If that's not the case, then a short-circuit in your wiring is much more likely.

EDIT: You may also want to check your motor height, but if the problem is indeed a short circuit, you won't want to try firing the gun until you know that's not it.

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Problem Solving / Re: What would cause a battery to become super hot

« on: May 17, 2008, 08:28:45 PM »

Honestly, I have no idea. The only reason a battery would expel that much heat would be if it was overloaded with energy (which probably isn't the problem because it wasn't plugged into anything that can feed it), or if it was sent into a hard discharge, which is much more likely. While I don't know what would cause something like that to happen, you may consider slow charging batteries that haven't been in storage for a while, as the sudden heat that usually comes with fast charging may have caused something inside to go wonky, and when you tried to shoot it, it started bleeding energy like crazy.

If that's not it, then I'm at a loss for words.

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AEG Discussion / Re: g&g full metal mp5a4 battery

« on: May 17, 2008, 08:23:32 PM »

Probably not. If the stock is capable of holding a large battery, all a mini battery will do is bounce around in there with fun clunk noises that you probably dont want.

You will have better luck looking at 8.4v batteries. They are one cell smaller than 9.6v, and in my experience tend to make your shooting platform more stable in the long-run. Look into 8.4v 3300mAh batteries, particularly GP (gold peak) types.

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AEG Discussion / Re: FF P90 Box Mag help

« on: May 17, 2008, 08:18:41 PM »

It's tricky to get that battery out of that space, so I would advise just leaving it in and plugging it in while the battery is still there. However, I'm somewhat lost on where the wiring is, on my P90 with the box mag, the wiring is showing externally and feeds through a filed hole on the baseplate, which can be accessed simply by removing the baseplate. If your wiring goes inside the gun, you may have better luck removing the mag by first removing the gearbox inside.

While you could replace the plugs by cutting the old ones off and re-soldering the new plugs on, it would probably be easier to just find the correct slow charger and/or get the correct leads for your fast charger.

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AEG Discussion / Re: TM AK47 sight question

« on: May 17, 2008, 08:13:05 PM »

If you have problems, you can do what I used to do with pretty much any weapon that had low sight lines, but it does involve a bit of cutting, and a piece of heavy fabric, the pocket from a pair of jeans works quite well. Just cut the bottom corner of the mask where your cheek would rest on the stock, and tie the piece of fabric tightly (but not too tightly, that sorta defeats the purpose) to the hole. That way, you're still given the protection the mask would give you, and by using your color of choice, it doesn't look too terrible.

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Review & Article Discussion / Re: Technical Guide; AEG Guts and You: A Guide to Your Mechbox

« on: December 03, 2006, 03:18:08 AM »

Holy jesus, I was browsing the boards after hearing about Chaser's farewell, and decided to check up on some of the things I've written, and I came across this thread.

Allow me to introduce myself, I wrote this article. And it took me 2 months of editing and HTML work.

I don't really visit ASR that much anymore due to things going on in my burgeoning music career, but when I saw these comments, I was very heartwarmed. I'd like to thank all of those that gave so much praise to this piece of my work, and wish all those that use this guide success with their future endeavors.

Again, thank you guys for making my short-lived visit a happy one. I'll be back writing more stuff someday. Save me a spot cheesyboy.

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General Airsoft Discussion / Re: A Final Message to ASR

« on: December 03, 2006, 02:47:30 AM »

Well god dammit, the ASRPD and ASR itself is losing one of its best.

Yeah, I know, I didn't exactly have many dealings with you Chaser, but when it came to Xplosive and Spiggy nudging me into classics, they kind of pointed me in your direction. Even if I myself have waned off airsoft in an extreme sense, I still use my limited breaks to try and organize events with airsofters at my school, and I won't be quitting for at least a while. However, I can't compare that to your situation. You certainly have a damn good reason and if I had the money (college application fees are killing my wallet), I would certainly be interested in your final offer.

Damn straight you should do something with passion. I looked into many different options over the past few years and this past year or relative inactivity (in which I added a Tanaka M24 to my gunrack, a beautiful piece of work), but I was always an AEG nut. Those of you that remember the epic CA vs. TM duels that took place in the AEG discussion should be delighted, no, let me rephrase, absolutely horrified to know my M933's shot count.

175,000 rounds.

Not a single break. Nothing at all. The only thing that is happening is a slowing motor, and even then, I still pull off 11 RPS with an 8.4v 1700mAh.

Point being, take Chaser's advice. If you're looking to make a new purchase, don't be an impatient little nut and buy eleventy bajillion spring pistols, invest in something big and make yourself happy. I would even come back and write reviews like I used to again if I had the chance, but sad to say, I don't exactly agree with the way reviews have been handled since the switch to the new interface. No bother, I still have all of my old ones saved to my computer, and have even used some of them as writing examples for letters of rec. And in that time I've been absolutely balls out keeping all my airsoft guns in good order, while keeping my music on a rolling spree.

Atilla, glad to see you're still bashin' heads.

Good luck with the rest of your jobs and life, Chaser, you will certainly be missed.

P.S. I'll tell Xplosive to drop you a line, ^^.

EDIT: And those of you that remember the redonkulus (new word, take heart) amount of hair I had from my old review pics...there's about 10% of that on my head as of currently. It's ok, I'm no longer weird. Or something.

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General Airsoft Discussion / Re: What makes ASR so good?

« on: September 10, 2006, 10:44:52 PM »

Wow, reuniting of the oldies.

What the hell, I'll pitch in.

I enjoyed ASR when I was a regular poster because there was so much I could learn while still providing my own knowledge of scary things like gearboxes. I think the reason I got so into airsoft in the first place was this forum, and the opinions and experiences of people like Agent J, Harenil, Blackjack, and ThaFlash (just to name a few) eventually inspired to get some people started with it in my community. To this day, that same group of friends, minus Xplosive, who moved up north, still plays together, and I still have to fix all their guns.

Of course, there was the share of inside jokes, the ASRPD, and the annoying, but horribly well-debated topic of CA vs. TM.

It's a pain in the ass to me to have to "forcibly" quit posting on forums and writing publications, which I enjoyed very much doing. It's just that recently, I've been getting much more involved with my music, and it's simply too little time to split up. 120 minutes of practice a day will do that.

I'll be back. Someday.

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AEG Discussion II / Re: tm m733 or ca m15a4 carbine

« on: March 30, 2006, 01:07:27 AM »

Oh, so you want to play the picture game, do ya? And you weren't gonna forget me, hm?



Here's what you get when you do a general overhaul of everything. All the parts on this gun (and the gun itself) cost about 700 dollars total. Would of been cheaper if I got a Guarder body, but the HurricanE happened to be sitting right there at that exact moment when I got struck by impulse...so...

Currently, that little piece is going somewhere into the 6-figure shot count on an M100 spring and metal bushings. Period. The gears are stock TM, as is the motor and piston. Long-term durability makes me happy, as you can see. ^^

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Problem Solving / Re: Stripped out screws

« on: March 07, 2006, 02:05:20 AM »

www.airsoftadvantage.com has them. I've ordered an extra set of screws from them when the heads on mine stripped out. Shoot 'em an e-mail and I'm sure they could assist you.

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AEG Discussion II / Re: CA M15-A4 Tactical Carbine: Good For Starter?

« on: March 04, 2006, 03:30:25 AM »

Sure, I don't see why it can't work as a first AEG, but allow me to express some brief concerns.

This argument has been put through the wash so many times in the past, Agent J (as he was known) made a huge copy-paste argument to prove some points, and it was a damn good one. In the end, the agreement was that TM internals, kept stock or mildly upgraded and not beaten to a pulp by irresponsilbe use, can and will last upwards of 40000-50000 rounds, some even going twice that far, at the cost of less durable external material. Meanwhile, for a slightly higher price, the CA will give you a solid, durable external structure (for you clumsy people) and a slightly higher FPS that, quite honestly, will probably not hit the 40000 round mark.

Allow me to throw my ultimate suggestion out there, go TM. After 28 months, a 6-figure shot count, 330 FPS, stock gears, and stock motor, mine just simply refuses to die. Quite honestly, I don't understand it anymore, but it works and I like that. I expect all my guns to simply work, not just look good, even though after the 28 months it's been in my possesion, it still looks pretty damn good. By the way, Marui's with Guarder metal bodies are a mere 20-30 dollars more than a stock CA from UNCompany, just so you know.

However, do not let this and other interesting facts deter you from getting the CA. It is a solid stock platform as well, giving external prowess. Just don't expect to get 6-figure shot counts out of it is all. If you don't plan to go that high before eventually deciding to upgrade or revamp, then go ahead and be lazy (^^).

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AEG Discussion II / Re: What inner barrel should I get?

« on: March 04, 2006, 02:59:38 AM »

The 6.03mm won't cause any more jams than with looser bore barrels, given that you use high quality BB's and maintain the barrel well.

Don't simply cut off the end of the barrel. It's ridiculously hard to get a clean, clear cut on the end, and the crown would be virtually gone. This results in possible obstructions at the end of the barrel, and can contribute to pressure loss. Also do not bring FPS into the game with tightbores, as the change is miniscule. You should be aiming for tighter groupings when you get a tightbore.

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AEG Discussion II / Re: tm m16 a2 hop up question

« on: March 04, 2006, 02:54:55 AM »

Yes, it can and is supposed to turn, assuming you're talking about the big, cogwheel lookin' thing inside. It's probably just a little tight because it's so new. If you aren't able to force it, you can take a really small screwdriver, loosen the screw in the center of that cogwheel lookin' thing, and then try to turn it. Just be aware you'll need to tighten it again to keep the setting from going off track.

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AEG Discussion II / Re: Nunchuck battery in RIS

« on: February 19, 2006, 02:14:28 AM »

The only RIS units that will house a battery are the Mosquito Molds RIS units specially made to house either 8.4 small packs or 9.6 nunchucks. If you look at your RIS unit, the spaces in between the rails have holes cut out at regular intervals, while on these "battery" RIS units, that space is almost completely cut out. Any RIS unit that doesn't have that space completely cut out will not house a battery of any sort, there is just not enough room.

Your options are to either get the battery versions (which in my opinion, look really goofy), or to buy a separate battery box like a PEQ or a ready mag to house your battery.

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AEG Discussion II / Re: Accuracy and Range Upgrade

« on: February 16, 2006, 08:15:37 PM »

Therein lies a problem. If you wish to really get a noticeable change in accuracy, you will inadvertently be forced to take apart your gun. There's only so much routine maintenance and hi-quality BB's can do.

Luckily, the list of upgrades that will mostly affect your accuracy are not very hard to access. I do believe the SRC guns can 1-touch disassemble, by removing the rear body pin and lifting the upper receiver off the lower. The hop-up unit and barrel assemblies are what you'll mostly be looking at. I would suggest a Systema 1-piece metal hop-up unit, a Prometheus soft bucking, and a Prometheus 6.03mm tightbore, but thats about all you can do without having to open the mechbox.

If you were willing to have someone do it for you, you can ask for a few parts that will increase the consistency of your mechbox's overall pressure output. These include the air nozzle, cylinder and cylinder head, piston head w/ bearings, spring guide w/ bearings, and a slightly tougher spring, somewhere along the lines of an M100.

If you really aren't confident with the insides of your gun, I would suggest just taking it to someone else and maybe watch so you can learn.

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Sniper's Perch / Re: VSR-10/ APS 2. which has better hop up?

« on: February 16, 2006, 08:09:18 PM »

I believe you're looking for the VSR-10. The APS hop-ups are somewhat notorious for mishandling extremely high FPS levels, but from pretty much everything I've seen and heard, the VSR-10 stock hop-up unit can remain somewhat consistent at those ridiculous FPS levels.

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AEG Discussion II / Re: hopup reinstall - noob question?

« on: February 16, 2006, 08:05:19 PM »

Ok, you should have a few parts in front of you, including the barrel, the hop-up bucking, that brass ring, and a semi-circle plastic clip. Look inside the hop-up bucking first, if you will notice a long stripe on the underside and the nub on the top. All you got to do is slide that bucking onto the barrel with the stripe on the underside of the barrel (there is a groove on the underside of the barrel) and the nub on the top side (where the square hole is on the barrel). The brass ring acts as a stabilizer between the barrel and the inside of the hop-up unit, so slide it on the front side of the barrel to a point just forward of the hop-up bucking.

At this point, it's a good idea to lube the outside and inside of the bucking with 100% silicone oil, as it makes the rest easier. Slide the barrel, bucking-first, into the front of the hop-up unit, gently inching it forward so the bucking doesn't scrunch up. Once the grooves on the side of the barrel line up with the space on the front part of the hop-up unit, replace the semi-circle clip and push the brass ring into the hop-up unit.

To test if you aligned the bucking correctly, turn your hop-up on and look directly down the hop-up unit. As you turn the hop-up more and more up, you should see the nub protrude into the barrel from the top. If it's skewed to one side or not coming out at all, you'll need to disassemble and take another shot at it.