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Forum: Doctor's Corner October 5th, 2021, 09:13

Replies: 48 Sticky: Never EVER look into the loading nozzle when unloading an AEG!!! Views: 219,898 Posted By dpvu Not saying safety's not important but I'm... Not saying safety's not important but I'm impressed you managed to necro a 15 year old post that was last active 12 years ago as the first thing you did. Damn we got old...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion July 27th, 2020, 22:20

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 2,387,709 Posted By dpvu Get Age Verified and there's a few for sale on... Get Age Verified and there's a few for sale on the classifieds here. I honestly wouldn't go for a new one at the current exchange rates and when you're going to have to invest in cylinders and...

Forum: Reviews September 7th, 2018, 17:31

Replies: 17 Eotech Review - Real Steel vs Clone - Comprehensive Views: 22,902 Posted By dpvu If you can find one the Bushnell Holosight is the... If you can find one the Bushnell Holosight is the same as an older 511 without the shroud (and you can install an Eotech shroud on it). They're hard to find but excellent value.

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 25th, 2018, 12:02

Replies: 16 HK MP7A1 Body Cracked Views: 20,863 Posted By dpvu My KWA MP7 cracked pretty much the exact same... My KWA MP7 cracked pretty much the exact same place. Super glue actually seems to be holding up pretty well. I don't game it anymore but it's holding up to the basement commando-ing for the most part.

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 17th, 2018, 11:33

Replies: 4 Systema Revolution. Anyone familiar? Compatible pistons? Views: 7,415 Posted By dpvu There's lots of aftermarket PTW cylinders these... There's lots of aftermarket PTW cylinders these days. You could try a real cheap one. Alternatively, if the piston head itself and piston are fine and the rack gear is just destroyed you can buy...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 21st, 2017, 20:29

Replies: 2 King Arms barrel conversion Views: 6,577 Posted By dpvu It should be fine as long as it's an AEG barrel... It should be fine as long as it's an AEG barrel (assuming you have a KA AEG). Be careful taking the barrel nut off. Use the right tool and a vice if you can. Some are torqued very tightly.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 21st, 2017, 22:55

Replies: 19 G&G gc16 Carbine Rear Wiring Views: 22,537 Posted By dpvu The bottom needs to be flat or have a channel in... The bottom needs to be flat or have a channel in it. The picture below is of a Lonex style buffer tube that screws in instead of sliding off but it's the best picture I could find. ...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 21st, 2017, 18:29

Replies: 19 G&G gc16 Carbine Rear Wiring Views: 22,537 Posted By dpvu It's not impossible and I haven't done it with... It's not impossible and I haven't done it with your particular gun but I have done it with a couple others. Some modifications you may or may not need to make: -Some front wired guns do not have a...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 21st, 2017, 03:46

Replies: 5 Do I need a spring change? Views: 9,037 Posted By dpvu If you bought it brand new from a Canadian... If you bought it brand new from a Canadian retailer it likely has been upgraded to 366+ fps to meet requirements for importation. The only way to know for sure is to chrono. Unfortunately, I...

Forum: Doctor's Corner February 12th, 2017, 00:03

Replies: 11 (AEG) Air comes out of Hop up at Mag / No BB Shoots Views: 11,741 Posted By dpvu Try turning the hop completely off. If the... Try turning the hop completely off. If the friction of the hop up is still too much something has likely gone wrong with the R-hop patch or the nub is too thick.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications February 4th, 2017, 16:07

Replies: 4 Painting Frame of KWA/KSC USP Views: 9,972 Posted By dpvu I can't recall which generation of KWA USP the... I can't recall which generation of KWA USP the smoked lowers were but I believe it's the same as what's in the detailed instructions here:...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 4th, 2017, 15:37

Replies: 23 First Airsoft gun mainly for CQB Views: 23,238 Posted By dpvu I agree that you need to be careful when buying... I agree that you need to be careful when buying used guns even here but I find most people are quite up front with issues. It just opens up a whole new set of options for OP. Without being AV'd you...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 4th, 2017, 01:56

Replies: 23 First Airsoft gun mainly for CQB Views: 23,238 Posted By dpvu Get age verified and get a better gun from the... Get age verified and get a better gun from the classifieds here that's closer to what you actually want, probably better maintained and more suitable. There's lots of selection in the classifieds to...

Forum: Newbie Tank February 1st, 2017, 12:11

Replies: 8 BOLT B4A1 Carbine Views: 13,304 Posted By dpvu Oils from inside the mechbox. The piston going... Oils from inside the mechbox. The piston going forward in the cylinder is what propels the BB out. The piston head has an o-ring that seals against the cylinder and there is grease and lube to help...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 30th, 2017, 23:38

Replies: 7 G&G MP5 (HK markings, EBB version) Views: 9,511 Posted By dpvu If you want blowback and you want an MP5 go the... If you want blowback and you want an MP5 go the gas route. EBB is pretty gimmicky and the "recoil" isn't substantial enough to increase the "fun factor" enough to justify the extra hassles. I...

Forum: Newbie Tank January 30th, 2017, 23:26

Replies: 8 BOLT B4A1 Carbine Views: 13,304 Posted By dpvu Start with the hop up. Disassemble the unit and... Start with the hop up. Disassemble the unit and clean the bucking as others have suggested. There could be excess oils getting in there if the mechbox was overlubed and the lube used for the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 28th, 2017, 01:42

Replies: 4 Honey Badger - Only use Ares mags? Or BBs issue? Views: 7,163 Posted By dpvu AEGs have such a wide variety of tolerances now... AEGs have such a wide variety of tolerances now you really just have to find a brand of mags that work and you like. With the BBs that don't work if when you release the mag no BBs fall out and...

Forum: Accessories Discussion January 28th, 2017, 00:39

Replies: 48 1-4 times optic? Views: 59,390 Posted By dpvu I would recommend an aimpoint with a 3x magnifier... I would recommend an aimpoint with a 3x magnifier on a flip to side mount. Quality variable zoom in the 1-4x range is really hard to find for a good price. Airsoft aimpoint clones are very good (way...

Forum: Doctor's Corner June 8th, 2013, 19:27

Replies: 13 First A&K PTW Issue Views: 8,421 Posted By dpvu If you can, check the pinion and bevel gears but... If you can, check the pinion and bevel gears but this requires you know how to disassemble (and consequently) reassemble the lower. From your video it seems to cycle under no load fine so it's most...

Forum: Doctor's Corner June 8th, 2013, 18:58

Replies: 13 First A&K PTW Issue Views: 8,421 Posted By dpvu I think your sector gear is not engaging the... I think your sector gear is not engaging the first tooth of the piston gear rack. If you have another cylinder, try that. Check to see if there is any wear on the first tooth of the piston. If the...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 10th, 2013, 15:20

Replies: 42 Is a 11.1 volt 25c lipo too strong? Views: 39,756 Posted By dpvu What spring is in the mechbox? What spring is in the mechbox?

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications March 10th, 2013, 14:36

Replies: 42 Is a 11.1 volt 25c lipo too strong? Views: 39,756 Posted By dpvu What spring is in the gun? What is the capacity... What spring is in the gun? What is the capacity of the battery (need this to know what the rating in amps is)? 25C is just a rating which means the battery is capable of drawing that much current...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 10th, 2013, 01:51

Replies: 18 KWA USP Tactical compatibility with... Views: 19,551 Posted By dpvu While there's no extended mags for the KWA USP,... While there's no extended mags for the KWA USP, the match mags I believe are the same mags with a different base plate so a match mag may fit and feed properly but stick out.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications January 6th, 2013, 13:48

Replies: 17 Is Removing the Fuse OK? Views: 11,022 Posted By dpvu Full size Deans is just fine as long as they fit... Full size Deans is just fine as long as they fit which I'm sure they do. It usually just simple to wire all your guns to one connector (i.e. deans) for charging and battery interchangeability anyway.

Forum: Accessories Discussion December 19th, 2012, 14:20

Replies: 18 Holosight versus Mag sight Views: 12,987 Posted By dpvu It's much easier to use than a magnified ACOG if... It's much easier to use than a magnified ACOG if that's what you're using. The problem with magnified ACOGs is they have pretty short eye-relief and because they're so small you have to line up just...

Forum: Newbie Tank October 6th, 2012, 13:28

Replies: 17 Spilled BBs on floor, not fired, still usable? Views: 15,316 Posted By dpvu Your BBs get dirtier going into your mag. Don't... Your BBs get dirtier going into your mag. Don't worry about it. Rinse them if you'd like but they're perfectly fine.

Forum: Newbie Tank August 13th, 2012, 01:11

Replies: 8 King Arms M4A1, Factory Defect or Unlucky? Views: 9,997 Posted By dpvu The pinion gear is the one on the motor. The... The pinion gear is the one on the motor. The bevel gear is the one in the mechbox the pinion gear engages. My guess is the motor height was set improperly which caused either the pinion or the bevel...

Forum: Newbie Tank August 12th, 2012, 12:28

Replies: 10 Lower Velocity on KWA MP7 Views: 10,876 Posted By dpvu It will not. This is the one you are looking for:... It will not. This is the one you are looking for: http://redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Accessories_GBB_Valves_Kits_RA_Tech_NPAS_Valve_KSC_KWA_MP7_System_7_GBB.htm

Forum: Doctor's Corner June 17th, 2012, 12:23

Replies: 17 Very low FPS Views: 14,218 Posted By dpvu How are you checking compression? Try taking... How are you checking compression? Try taking everything except the cylinder, piston, tappet and nozzle out of half your mechbox. Pull the cylinder back, hold the nozzle forward and the cylinder in...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications June 18th, 2011, 13:36

Replies: 4 JG M4 electrical problem (Wrong Forum, please move) Views: 4,955 Posted By dpvu A blown fuse usually means some kind of... A blown fuse usually means some kind of electrical short. If your solder is exposed it could be shorting on anything.

Forum: Reviews October 23rd, 2010, 14:50

Replies: 55 Army MEU ( R27 ) Review & Compatibility Report Views: 77,524 Posted By dpvu That's the one I bought indeed. It's a bit too... That's the one I bought indeed. It's a bit too long and the nub that engages the magazine is a bit short so you can get it into the gun but your slide will never lock back.

Forum: Reviews September 18th, 2010, 11:15

Replies: 55 Army MEU ( R27 ) Review & Compatibility Report Views: 77,524 Posted By dpvu Does anyone know what slide stops will work? Mine... Does anyone know what slide stops will work? Mine broke and I ordered a guarder one and it's a bit too long and the pin that engages the magazine so it locks after the last round is too short so it...

Forum: Accessories Discussion September 16th, 2010, 02:44

Replies: 16 Madbull Ultimate 3 in 1 Hopup Unit. Thoughts? Views: 22,907 Posted By dpvu They're good, solid units. The air seal is very... They're good, solid units. The air seal is very good and the wheel works extremely well and is better than the standard V2 hopup dial. It's easy to install and it has a feature where an o-ring will...

Forum: Doctor's Corner September 11th, 2010, 19:18

Replies: 1 Meister Glock 17 Weak Blowback Views: 4,657 Posted By dpvu Meister Glock 17 Weak Blowback I have a Meister (TM clone) Glock 17 that has been great except a few months ago it got a lot of sand and dirt in it at a game. I took it home and cleaned everything I possibly could and re-oiled it...

Forum: Newbie Tank September 8th, 2010, 04:21

Replies: 23 AEG no nos Views: 18,629 Posted By dpvu Dry firing is bad because without a BB, the... Dry firing is bad because without a BB, the piston head slams forward into the gearbox with almost no resistance. This can lead to your mechbox breaking faster (especially if it's a V2). Sometimes...

Forum: Newbie Tank August 24th, 2010, 00:41

Replies: 4 ICS split gearbox VS full size gearbox Views: 6,743 Posted By dpvu Performance-wise they should be the same. The... Performance-wise they should be the same. The split mechbox uses the same internal components and as long as air seal/hopup parts are comparable the performance is the same. The split mechbox just...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 20th, 2010, 19:57

Replies: 9 I put an M140 spring in my gun now it doesn't work help Views: 10,084 Posted By dpvu http://www.airsoftparts.ca is always the place to... http://www.airsoftparts.ca is always the place to start in Canada.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications August 20th, 2010, 17:59

Replies: 9 I put an M140 spring in my gun now it doesn't work help Views: 10,084 Posted By dpvu You could but you have to be careful because the... You could but you have to be careful because the gun is pulling a lot more current to try and pull such a heavy spring. You could get torque-up gears to help. JG stock motors are actually very strong.

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 17th, 2010, 23:27

Replies: 2 KSC USP Full-Size Metal Slide & Safety Problem Views: 5,739 Posted By dpvu The issue with the safety is common with KSC... The issue with the safety is common with KSC USPs. Just don't pull too hard. Not sure about the other issue.

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 8th, 2010, 17:16

Replies: 12 ICS M4 Electric Whining sound. Views: 8,694 Posted By dpvu The motor height is set by the screw under the... The motor height is set by the screw under the grip. If it's too high or too low you'll hear strange noises. Usually too high and you'll hear more of a mechanical grinding and too low you'll hear a...

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 8th, 2010, 17:11

Replies: 12 ICS M4 Electric Whining sound. Views: 8,694 Posted By dpvu Split the receiver and look in the upper/lower... Split the receiver and look in the upper/lower for signs of damage or a stripped piston or stripped gears (specifically that top sector gear). If you don't see any it's probably your motor height...

Forum: Newbie Tank August 5th, 2010, 16:46

Replies: 16 007airsoft Views: 14,985 Posted By dpvu Ken is a reputable guy and anyone in Calgary will... Ken is a reputable guy and anyone in Calgary will tell you how great he is but he has endeavors outside airsoft as well as a personal life. He will get back to you but dealing with airsoft retailers...

Forum: Airsoft Media August 5th, 2010, 03:17

Replies: 57 Marui P226 FMU 2T (56K Beware) ... NINEBALL Under Mount Rail added Views: 39,134 Posted By dpvu Metal slides are legal. Frames are restricted,... Metal slides are legal. Frames are restricted, however if you get age verified there are some floating around.

Forum: Gear Discussion August 4th, 2010, 12:15

Replies: 28 COBRA CXR825C GMRS - Headset usage Views: 22,910 Posted By dpvu Cobra 1-pin is compatible with Motorola 1-pin... Cobra 1-pin is compatible with Motorola 1-pin connectors as well in my experience. I have a set of Cobra radios and bought a headset/PTT on eBay.

Forum: Doctor's Corner August 4th, 2010, 01:31

Replies: 16 :( Please Help BIG WE m4 GBB problems :( Views: 12,237 Posted By dpvu Be patient... If the seller has good feedback... Be patient... If the seller has good feedback they may just have personal issues getting in the way here. Your AV will go through, there's only a few admins that run the whole site so things take...

Forum: Newbie Tank August 1st, 2010, 00:31

Replies: 8 VFC SR16 mags Views: 6,523 Posted By dpvu Yes they do. Yes they do.

Forum: Accessories Discussion July 21st, 2010, 19:15

Replies: 10 Daniel Defense M4A1 RIS II (12,5'') Views: 18,031 Posted By dpvu He's looking for a 12.5" variant. I have not seen... He's looking for a 12.5" variant. I have not seen any on the market either unfortunately.

Forum: Doctor's Corner July 15th, 2010, 11:41

Replies: 8 KSC USP .45 barrel problem. Views: 7,628 Posted By dpvu Necro post but I guess it save starting a new... Necro post but I guess it save starting a new topic. C-clips can be removed by using a small flat-heat screwdriver and just prying them off the pin (use the screwdriver to push the clip so the pin...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 14th, 2010, 16:02

Replies: 12 Metal ICS M4A1 Views: 8,624 Posted By dpvu Unscrew the base-plate from the grip and pull the... Unscrew the base-plate from the grip and pull the motor out. It'll say what motor it is right on the label. For bushings you have to take the lower mechbox out and just look. If they're metal you're...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications July 14th, 2010, 02:49

Replies: 12 Metal ICS M4A1 Views: 8,624 Posted By dpvu You can if: 1) You have the Turbo 3000 motor... You can if: 1) You have the Turbo 3000 motor (as long as it's newer you should be good here) 2) Metal bushings 3) A good battery. NiMH is fine as long as it's a good size and quality.

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