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Forum: General December 14th, 2012, 16:07

Replies: 67 Grenades and CQB Views: 38,925 Posted By Silverthorn I do not allow it because it's just too easy. A... I do not allow it because it's just too easy. A big part of the pleasure in airsoft is sneaking up on the enemy, trying to get in a good firing position, trying to flank, etc... If all that fun...

Forum: General December 14th, 2012, 15:19

Replies: 67 Grenades and CQB Views: 38,925 Posted By Silverthorn As an organizer and player I personally frown... As an organizer and player I personally frown upon this and specifically do not allow it in my game. You throw something and yell grenade? It better be a grenade. It's just too to easy to pick up...

Forum: General December 10th, 2012, 12:52

Replies: 67 Grenades and CQB Views: 38,925 Posted By Silverthorn I use this general rule for pyro-grenades in my... I use this general rule for pyro-grenades in my games : A BB must hit you or you need to be within 5 feet of it to be considered hit. Tornado grenade : BB must hit you.

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 26th, 2012, 22:36

Replies: 2 Loose safety on a KJW hi-capa 5.1 : how to fix? Views: 6,331 Posted By Silverthorn What happens is that one of the two levers can... What happens is that one of the two levers can come out about 2-3mm on the side of the gun when I pull when I pull on it and it feels loose compared to before. I was playing in a game, having no...

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 26th, 2012, 14:35

Replies: 2 Loose safety on a KJW hi-capa 5.1 : how to fix? Views: 6,331 Posted By Silverthorn Loose safety on a KJW hi-capa 5.1 : how to fix? Hello, The safety latch on my hi-capa 5.1 is loose. It seems to the cause of my pistol sometimes not firing as if the safety was engaged. How to do I tighten it? Is there a way to do it without...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 26th, 2012, 17:51

Replies: 6 Need infos on where to start to change hop-up rubber on the G&P Baby Monster Views: 7,533 Posted By Silverthorn Thanks for the quick answer ShelledPants but I... Thanks for the quick answer ShelledPants but I have no idea where the front receiver pin is located. Total newb with M4 (I never even fired one!). Based on the pics on the ehobbyasia website,...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 26th, 2012, 17:12

Replies: 6 Need infos on where to start to change hop-up rubber on the G&P Baby Monster Views: 7,533 Posted By Silverthorn Need infos on where to start to change hop-up rubber on the G&P Baby Monster I recently bought this awesome little beast : the G&P Baby Monster http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/gandp-baby-monster.html The hop-up does not seem to be very good so I would like to change the...

Forum: Newbie Tank July 5th, 2012, 10:57

Replies: 9 Is ARES the only quick change spring gearbox manufacterer? Views: 11,631 Posted By Silverthorn Real Sword Type 97B (and I assume type 97) have a... Real Sword Type 97B (and I assume type 97) have a quick change system.

Forum: General May 9th, 2012, 16:03

Replies: 42 Whatever Happened to Respect and Co-operation? Views: 39,480 Posted By Silverthorn We had the exact same discussion last year among... We had the exact same discussion last year among Quebec organizers and one of the answer was : the player and organizer pool has grown so much that more and more games were organized to satisfy a...

Forum: Gear Discussion April 24th, 2012, 15:57

Replies: 7 Problem with Wouxun KG-689, any specialists out there? Views: 12,458 Posted By Silverthorn 1. The problem happens both when I use the radio... 1. The problem happens both when I use the radio directly or with my headset. 2. The programming of the channels themselves didn't change. They are still programmed as before and been using these...

Forum: Gear Discussion April 24th, 2012, 13:24

Replies: 7 Problem with Wouxun KG-689, any specialists out there? Views: 12,458 Posted By Silverthorn 1. Do I need to plug the radio in the computer... 1. Do I need to plug the radio in the computer for this or just use the software as a reference for these settings? How do I know if the ctcss and dcs match without the software? (they both should be...

Forum: Gear Discussion April 24th, 2012, 11:03

Replies: 7 Problem with Wouxun KG-689, any specialists out there? Views: 12,458 Posted By Silverthorn Problem with Wouxun KG-689, any specialists out there? Hello, I won a Wouxun KG-689 radio (dual channel type). I have been using it for quite a while but lately all I can do is receive transmissions but I cannot transmit anything. Whenever I hit the...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 17th, 2012, 18:48

Replies: 4 GBB pistol rate of fire quickly slows down Views: 4,438 Posted By Silverthorn I use mostly TM mags if it helps. I use mostly TM mags if it helps.

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 17th, 2012, 15:33

Replies: 4 GBB pistol rate of fire quickly slows down Views: 4,438 Posted By Silverthorn GBB pistol rate of fire quickly slows down I used to have a plastic TM hi capa 5.1. I never had any problems with it. I could fire 10-12 shots in rapid succession and would still get a decent rate of fire or speed. When it broke down I was...

Forum: Gear Discussion February 11th, 2012, 19:33

Replies: 5 What kind of magnifier/scope/spyglass do I need? Views: 5,407 Posted By Silverthorn What kind of magnifier/scope/spyglass do I need? When I play airsoft I often end up being squad leader or CO and I often find myself lacking means to watch the enemy from afar or ways to identify the BDU. Important : I don't have or want a scope...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 26th, 2011, 20:05

Replies: 13 RS Type 97b downgrading Views: 12,144 Posted By Silverthorn Just so you know, M90 for me was still above 350... Just so you know, M90 for me was still above 350 fps. That's why I use a M85. Might be different for your gun.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 26th, 2011, 10:37

Replies: 13 RS Type 97b downgrading Views: 12,144 Posted By Silverthorn No. It was the stock spring off my Galaxy MP5K... No. It was the stock spring off my Galaxy MP5K and it would only shoot 300 fps in that gun. I assume that springs that shoot around 300 fps in normal AEG would get that result in a 97B.

Forum: Airsoft Media July 25th, 2011, 22:32

Replies: 17 Hitler's opinion on the state of airsoft in Canada Views: 14,775 Posted By Silverthorn It's not THAT bad ;) For the sake of humor I... It's not THAT bad ;) For the sake of humor I overexagarated but there is always an ounce of truth in all jokes :)

Forum: Airsoft Media July 25th, 2011, 21:39

Replies: 17 Hitler's opinion on the state of airsoft in Canada Views: 14,775 Posted By Silverthorn Hitler's opinion on the state of airsoft in Canada I originally created a french Quebec version of this video when I was bored after missing my flight to Sudbury. The players' reception was great so I decided I should share an english and Canadian...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 25th, 2011, 17:37

Replies: 13 RS Type 97b downgrading Views: 12,144 Posted By Silverthorn With my 97B I had to use an M85 spring to get it... With my 97B I had to use an M85 spring to get it to shoot below 350 fps. That thing is so efficient that the spring I use outside (shooting at 380-385 fps) is a spring that used to shoot at 300...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 17th, 2011, 15:17

Replies: 19 Anti-perspirant to prevent goggle fogging/blurring? Views: 21,077 Posted By Silverthorn Apply anti-fog agent (Go Fogtech!) as if you were... Apply anti-fog agent (Go Fogtech!) as if you were painting, not rubbing the surface. Do not touch or wet the surface afterward. Make sure you remove all foam around your goggles if you have any...

Forum: Newbie Tank June 27th, 2011, 16:19

Replies: 14 Type 97B Magazine Compatibility Views: 14,771 Posted By Silverthorn I originally bought 7 Real sword metal mags for... I originally bought 7 Real sword metal mags for my 97B. Worst mags I ever had. A little sand and they jammed. 4 out of 7 were unusable after 2-3 outdoor games. Hard to clean too. I switched to...

Forum: General May 15th, 2011, 14:51

Replies: 21 iPad view changed recently Views: 13,436 Posted By Silverthorn I use safari on my ipad and was forced to switch... I use safari on my ipad and was forced to switch to the mobile view even though I clicked NO or cancel on the popup window. This view sucks.

Forum: General May 13th, 2011, 21:46

Replies: 80 ASC mobile? Views: 46,233 Posted By Silverthorn i am also stuck with the mobile version of ASC on... i am also stuck with the mobile version of ASC on my iad. I don't see any options in user CP or elsewhere to change back...help?

Forum: Gear Discussion May 6th, 2011, 16:41

Replies: 1 What kind of vest/webbing/rig/setup for a crawler? Views: 4,144 Posted By Silverthorn What kind of vest/webbing/rig/setup for a crawler? I am wondering if anybody has any great suggestions for an outdoor rig for an assault-type player that likes to crawl around. Obviously, nothing big on the front of my chest otherwise it gets stuck...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 14th, 2011, 18:01

Replies: 14 KJW hi-capa 5.1 doesn't lock on empty mags Views: 14,326 Posted By Silverthorn I will test it tonight and let you know. I will test it tonight and let you know.

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 14th, 2011, 08:25

Replies: 14 KJW hi-capa 5.1 doesn't lock on empty mags Views: 14,326 Posted By Silverthorn All mags are TM mags so the slight difference... All mags are TM mags so the slight difference with KJW mags might explain the problem. So I guess my idea to stick a thin layer of plastic on top of the follower would fix the problem by making it...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 13th, 2011, 18:42

Replies: 14 KJW hi-capa 5.1 doesn't lock on empty mags Views: 14,326 Posted By Silverthorn I see what you mean. Thanks. I tested it... I see what you mean. Thanks. I tested it without the slide and with the 3 "faulty" mags the slide stop lifts up but very weakly. With the other mag it gets puushed up enough to move all the way...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 13th, 2011, 16:17

Replies: 14 KJW hi-capa 5.1 doesn't lock on empty mags Views: 14,326 Posted By Silverthorn KJW hi-capa 5.1 doesn't lock on empty mags Hi, I just purchased a brand new out of the box KJW hi-capa 5.1. I have tested with 7 different mags and when the mag is empty it locks back with 4 of the mags and with 3 of them it never locks...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 12th, 2011, 09:26

Replies: 155 guns you refuse to use Views: 106,223 Posted By Silverthorn Anything related or close to a M4/M16. Everybody... Anything related or close to a M4/M16. Everybody has one! Let's be original!

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 8th, 2011, 18:35

Replies: 74 Ultimate Bullpup Airsoft gun ?? Views: 59,299 Posted By Silverthorn I have been using a RS 97B for a year and am... I have been using a RS 97B for a year and am never going back to anything else. It is now my main inside and outdoor gun. The fact that it's spring can be switched in less then 3-4 minutes is just...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 24th, 2011, 13:15

Replies: 48 Silicone Oil Alternative? Views: 36,914 Posted By Silverthorn Won't jigaloo attack the rubber of the hop-up? I... Won't jigaloo attack the rubber of the hop-up? I tought all those products were to avoid for AEG and GBB...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 19th, 2011, 13:44

Replies: 12 M870 shorty Shotgun cheap version Views: 10,789 Posted By Silverthorn Be careful that this shotgun will put over the... Be careful that this shotgun will put over the usual legal limit for CQB games (430 fps vs 350 fps) or even outdoot games (400 fps).

Forum: Gear Discussion January 4th, 2011, 12:11

Replies: 8 Bought LiPo for the first time and confused by the connectors Views: 7,701 Posted By Silverthorn Ok so what are the names of the different... Ok so what are the names of the different connectors and such? I'd look for some on the Net but I have NO idea what they are called.

Forum: Gear Discussion January 4th, 2011, 11:36

Replies: 8 Bought LiPo for the first time and confused by the connectors Views: 7,701 Posted By Silverthorn It's a charger that balances and charges at the... It's a charger that balances and charges at the same time (it has two holes, one for 2 cells and one for 3 cells).

Forum: Gear Discussion January 4th, 2011, 11:11

Replies: 8 Bought LiPo for the first time and confused by the connectors Views: 7,701 Posted By Silverthorn Bought LiPo for the first time and confused by the connectors I just bought a 7.4V 910mah LiPo battery for my 97B as advised in a thread. The battery I bought has unknown connectors as shown in the first picture. My problem : I need the "charging" connector...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 21st, 2010, 10:09

Replies: 19 Type 97B Battery space Views: 17,372 Posted By Silverthorn Does this one : ... Does this one : http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=THP610C simply plug in the wall or you need a special power supply for it? I don't see any wires with it or anything related to...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 21st, 2010, 08:04

Replies: 19 Type 97B Battery space Views: 17,372 Posted By Silverthorn and that charger also acts as a balancer? and that charger also acts as a balancer?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 20th, 2010, 17:39

Replies: 19 Type 97B Battery space Views: 17,372 Posted By Silverthorn Since I have some lipo users on this thread I... Since I have some lipo users on this thread I might as well ask my question about them here (never used them). I would be buying this charger :...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 20th, 2010, 15:46

Replies: 19 Type 97B Battery space Views: 17,372 Posted By Silverthorn What is the ROF that you get with that? It must... What is the ROF that you get with that? It must be way high up there...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 19th, 2010, 17:26

Replies: 19 Type 97B Battery space Views: 17,372 Posted By Silverthorn What kind of ROF do you get with a 7.4 lipo? How... What kind of ROF do you get with a 7.4 lipo? How many BBs per second?

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 19th, 2010, 12:05

Replies: 19 Type 97B Battery space Views: 17,372 Posted By Silverthorn Tankdude : that battery is only 910 mAh. can you... Tankdude : that battery is only 910 mAh. can you really survive a long day of gaming (20-25 mags for example) with that?

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 22nd, 2010, 22:25

Replies: 17 TM hi-capa 5.1 : hammer unlocks only after 4-5 pulls of the trigger Views: 11,762 Posted By Silverthorn Well I don't know what I did but now the problem... Well I don't know what I did but now the problem is different. It feels like I am on safety all the time when I try to fire the gun. Plus when I pull the trigger without the beaver tail being...

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 22nd, 2010, 22:06

Replies: 17 TM hi-capa 5.1 : hammer unlocks only after 4-5 pulls of the trigger Views: 11,762 Posted By Silverthorn The disconnector is the silver part that rests... The disconnector is the silver part that rests under the right prong? The part that goes up and down?

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 22nd, 2010, 21:40

Replies: 17 TM hi-capa 5.1 : hammer unlocks only after 4-5 pulls of the trigger Views: 11,762 Posted By Silverthorn Pus : The stirrup visually looks very... Pus : The stirrup visually looks very straight to my eyes. I tried bending it a bit but no help. When you say check how smooth it slides do you mean if it blocks anywhere or if strength is...

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 22nd, 2010, 20:57

Replies: 17 TM hi-capa 5.1 : hammer unlocks only after 4-5 pulls of the trigger Views: 11,762 Posted By Silverthorn would it be bent inward or outward to cause that... would it be bent inward or outward to cause that effect?

Forum: Doctor's Corner October 22nd, 2010, 19:19

Replies: 17 TM hi-capa 5.1 : hammer unlocks only after 4-5 pulls of the trigger Views: 11,762 Posted By Silverthorn TM hi-capa 5.1 : hammer unlocks only after 4-5 pulls of the trigger Hello, I have recently disassembled and reassembled my hi-capa 5.1 for cleaning following some guides found on the Net (video and pdf). Now that it's reassembled when I cock the gun the hammer...

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 27th, 2010, 11:50

Replies: 5 Two problems with my Real Sword 97B : a lot of misfires and stops shooting in full auto Views: 6,394 Posted By Silverthorn That would be inside the mechbox right (the... That would be inside the mechbox right (the trigger contact)? I only used the stock battery with it (9.6V 1200 mah). I did some long bursts in full auto a few times tho.

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 27th, 2010, 08:13

Replies: 5 Two problems with my Real Sword 97B : a lot of misfires and stops shooting in full auto Views: 6,394 Posted By Silverthorn Makes sense. Thanks. What about the motor that... Makes sense. Thanks. What about the motor that suddendly stops firing in full auto? Any ideas?

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 26th, 2010, 14:54

Replies: 5 Two problems with my Real Sword 97B : a lot of misfires and stops shooting in full auto Views: 6,394 Posted By Silverthorn Two problems with my Real Sword 97B : a lot of misfires and stops shooting in full auto Hello, I own a RS 97B as my main weapon since february 2010. Been using it pretty much every game. Never had a single problem with it. Last time I used it for a whole day I didn't experience...

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