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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 9th, 2017, 22:59

Replies: 23 Anybody have experience with the ARES G36 line? Views: 26,420 Posted By forge I bought an Ares G36 with a bipod from Toronto... I bought an Ares G36 with a bipod from Toronto Airsoft about 3 years ago, it shot like a laser for about 30 bbs, and has not worked properly ever since. Absolute POS gearbox/airseal/hopup; there was...

Forum: Newbie Tank October 22nd, 2013, 14:56

Replies: 43 So, Halloween's coming up Views: 24,364 Posted By forge I agree with the above: ask your school, and/or... I agree with the above: ask your school, and/or just forget it. Cardboard and duct tape are your friends :) I remember helping a roomie in university make a dalek costume in about 2 hours with...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 2nd, 2013, 13:45

Replies: 3 SRC G36c Views: 4,951 Posted By forge I pretty much agree with everything said so far:... I pretty much agree with everything said so far: SRC is pricey, and has some oddball bits/assembly details that will make you pull your hair out. Oh, and if you are unfortunate enough to get the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 16th, 2013, 14:23

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Yup, you guys are right: the internals are the... Yup, you guys are right: the internals are the same :) That F91 part is just hard to see, so I overlooked it on my first inspection. I still have not found the time to reinstall the Lonex parts,...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 7th, 2013, 04:25

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Thanks for the link Whoablah, I have been looking... Thanks for the link Whoablah, I have been looking for an Ares g36 exploded view for awhile now :) Unfortunately, I have the G36V, not the C...I don't know if there are any significant differences...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 4th, 2013, 17:38

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Hmmm, thanks Whoablah, that sounds like a logical... Hmmm, thanks Whoablah, that sounds like a logical step to take since most of the issues with the Lonex seemed to stem from that large gap in the hop up chamber: a gap which might be fixed with your...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 4th, 2013, 14:15

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Well, even after re-installing the OEM Ares hop... Well, even after re-installing the OEM Ares hop up, bucking, and related bits...the damn thing STILL won't shoot consistantly; or with much power for that matter (chronos at 230-250). I seem to have...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 30th, 2013, 17:30

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge I am having multiple issues with the Lonex hop up... I am having multiple issues with the Lonex hop up unit: double-feeding (particularly on semi-auto), jams, and poor to very poor airseal. The problem seems to stem from a couple of differences in how...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 28th, 2013, 12:53

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Wow, lots of great information for the masses... Wow, lots of great information for the masses being posted here :) For the record, my gun had intact seals, and did not in any way appear to be futzed around with. While I am disappointed in...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 9th, 2013, 15:16

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Jayernie, are you saying that your friend's gun... Jayernie, are you saying that your friend's gun came with TWO springs? Mine certainly did not, but it would have been a nice option to have. I never considered that the stock spring might be to beefy...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 5th, 2013, 15:18

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge I agree lurkingknight; it was just the luck of... I agree lurkingknight; it was just the luck of the draw, and I happened to get the one with a bad piston. Kind of like the shopping cart with one buggered wheel...leave it to me to find the lemon in...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 31st, 2013, 14:13

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge More input from the masses...awesome :) ... More input from the masses...awesome :) Yes, the gun was completely bone-stock; minus the xt60 connector. I soldered that in myself right after receiving the gun. I had to, in order to test it,...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 20th, 2013, 21:28

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge lol, I 've heard that saying applied to just... lol, I 've heard that saying applied to just about every brand out there; and not just airsoft....Ford vs. Chevy arguement anyone? Anyway, I finally got a chance to open up the gearbox on my Ares,...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 20th, 2013, 15:50

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge I agree that the blowback system leaves a little... I agree that the blowback system leaves a little to be desired, but that was not the problem in this case. Ironically, the blowback (the piece that connects the piston to the charging handle) is...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 19th, 2013, 16:18

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Nope, just sighting the scope and pulling the... Nope, just sighting the scope and pulling the trigger. All of a sudden it just started making a whirring sound, like the motor/geartrain was spinning without any load on it. There was no snap, bang,...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 19th, 2013, 15:00

Replies: 54 Ares G36v: a word of caution Views: 52,888 Posted By forge Ares G36v: a word of caution Don't know if this is the proper place to post this, but here goes anyway... I recently (about 2 months ago) bought an Ares g36v from Toronto Airsoft to augment the rest of my H&K collection; it...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion March 4th, 2013, 01:58

Replies: 23 Best LiPo Battery and Charger? Views: 27,546 Posted By forge Good point by Kbarlow: I suppose I failed to... Good point by Kbarlow: I suppose I failed to consider that some people may be charging JUST airsoft batteries.... I use my charger for countless batteries (airsoft, RC, camera, even automotive!) so...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 28th, 2013, 01:57

Replies: 23 Best LiPo Battery and Charger? Views: 27,546 Posted By forge charger If I can throw my two cents in..... after being in the RC hobby for nearly 20 years, and airsoft for 5, I can tell you that spending the extra cash and getting a great (not just "good") charger...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications November 20th, 2012, 01:02

Replies: 30 Cleaning motor in water Views: 21,255 Posted By forge I agree with Sloweddy: back in the days of... I agree with Sloweddy: back in the days of brushed RC motors, I heard of/saw this method countless times: but it had specific limits. 1) it works best on sealed can brushed motors, the softer...

Forum: Accessories Discussion November 19th, 2012, 01:30

Replies: 9 Umarex magazine in KWA Views: 9,203 Posted By forge KWA mags So the guy at Milsig does not know what he is talking about/selling? Nice.... Thanks for all the info guys; very helpful, and much appreciated!

Forum: Accessories Discussion November 17th, 2012, 16:07

Replies: 9 Umarex magazine in KWA Views: 9,203 Posted By forge Umarex magazine in KWA Bit of a silly question here, but I thought it wise to double-check before laying out cash... Does anyone know if the Umarex USP magazines fit the KWA USP.45 pistols (NS2 type)? Umarex appears to...

Forum: Accessories Discussion August 9th, 2012, 16:00

Replies: 16 Good quality ammo Views: 11,324 Posted By forge Bastards all the way... Renegade, when will... Bastards all the way... Renegade, when will the online bastard site be restocked?

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 6th, 2010, 16:48

Replies: 14 Another P226 Issue (AKA don't buy clone guns) Views: 9,725 Posted By forge As near as I can tell, the mags are 100%... As near as I can tell, the mags are 100% identical. They are both SS mags, both are brand new, and neither one has any marks or damage which may cause a malfunction. I checked the release valve...

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 4th, 2010, 18:42

Replies: 14 Another P226 Issue (AKA don't buy clone guns) Views: 9,725 Posted By forge I don't know if "pile of junk" is the phrase I... I don't know if "pile of junk" is the phrase I would use to describe it....I just got mine last week and I am pretty happy with it: no jams or issues yet, however, it is not trouble-free.... The...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 27th, 2010, 18:10

Replies: 13 Plastic Mags for G36/CA36 - too fragile [any advice?] Views: 8,855 Posted By forge I have to try a KA mag and see what happens.... I... I have to try a KA mag and see what happens.... I wonder if it is because the 50 round mag has thicker walls or something? To be fair, I have only used hi-cap mags, so I can't comment on the...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 21st, 2010, 21:13

Replies: 13 Plastic Mags for G36/CA36 - too fragile [any advice?] Views: 8,855 Posted By forge Thanks for the tips guys! I guess I will buy a... Thanks for the tips guys! I guess I will buy a couple of extra mags, sand off the tabs, and hopefully they will stand up to abuse better. Its not that I am having any problems, it is just surprizing...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications April 20th, 2010, 18:17

Replies: 13 Plastic Mags for G36/CA36 - too fragile [any advice?] Views: 8,855 Posted By forge metal magazine Did anybody ever resolve this? I have the KWA G36, and the tabs broke on first use. Not a big deal, but I did note that the actual mag casing cracked around the tab base....Given time and more use,...

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