Quick Questions & Simple Answers.

[Madhouse]

Also looks can be deceiving, just because the kid is short doesn't mean he's under 12

Seeing my boys playing football, the height variations in the 10-14 age range is huge! I even thought an U13 player was the coach - reckon he'd have got served in a pub ?

Normally 12 is the lowest age for insurance, might have seen one at 11 but couldn't tell you which site that was. Personally I'm waiting for mine to be sensible enough to be let loose with a pew.

 

[LJ-Tactical]

What do people suggest as a pistol sidearm for a sniper, I would prefer it to be gas but I still need it to be quiet?

 

[Shamal]

TM mk23 nbb with suppressor ?

 

[Cannonfodder]

As above, even without the suppressor they're pretty quiet. The ASG Mk23 is a cheaper alternative but as the suppressor is a barrel extension you'll need to run without it, fit an aftermarket one (which will need an adapter) or mod it by removing the inner barrel.

 

[Caj109]

Should I take my spring out my specna m4 if only playing once a month currently? To avoid it sitting for a period of time at tension.

The same gun sat for years and when taking apart the cylinder head, it had an imprint on it from sitting at tension for ages.

It's quick change system so no fuss.

 

[Skara]

Should I take my spring out my specna m4 if only playing once a month currently? To avoid it sitting for a period of time at tension.

The same gun sat for years and when taking apart the cylinder head, it had an imprint on it from sitting at tension for ages.

It's quick change system so no fuss.

Nah, as long as you don't leave it "cocked"..

Remove the grip, manually pull the anti reversal latch and reinstall. That will also release any tension on the tappet plate spring.

 

[Caj109]

Nah, as long as you don't leave it "cocked"..

Remove the grip, manually pull the anti reversal latch and reinstall. That will also release any tension on the tappet plate spring.

Thanks very much, I'll have a look at this.

 

[Rogerborg]

Remove the grip, manually pull the anti reversal latch and reinstall.

On an M4 you can just split the receiver and (assuming a ported cylinder) give it a cycle and observe that the piston and nozzle are both forwards, with some play in the nozzle.

 

[Cannonfodder]

I was always told to fire off a few shots on semi auto to ensure the piston is forward. Any truth to this or is it another airsoft myth?

 

[Skara]

I was always told to fire off a few shots on semi auto to ensure the piston is forward. Any truth to this or is it another airsoft myth?

Yep, 100% truth.

Though it depends on how the gun is set up, in some cases (no electronics, giga fast motor, beefy battery) the gun may overspin and leave the piston somewhere in the middle of its travel. Usually switching to a weaker battery (say 7,4 from 11,1 or one with less mAh/c rating) does the trick.

The procedure I mentioned is only "necessary" (read it's really not necessary) when storing for a looooooong time, to minimize the chance of poor quality springs being stretched/compressed permanently.

 

[Louish118]

Any idea where I can source a replacement or alternative cocking handle for a Tokyo Mauri MP5A5 NGRS? I slapped her a little too hard during a skirmish and the plastic piece has come off. ?

TIA.

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[simonh]

Is there a what’s it worth thread? I picked up a nuprol ak21 as part of a deal that I want to move on. But no idea what sort of value it has 

 

[Tackle]

Is there a what’s it worth thread? I picked up a nuprol ak21 as part of a deal that I want to move on. But no idea what sort of value it has 

It's called the "appraisals section"

 

[djben9]

Coloured RED bit (as on phone and never been able to change it to red in all my years on here! ?)

Q1

need a new battery charger that can charge more than one battery at a time, min 2 tbh

any ideas, kinda out of touch with new chargers ?

Q2

whats new in eye pro?, still use my ESS fan googles or revisions ones but looking to upgrade now my son wants to play more… 

TIA ??

 

[The_Lord_Poncho]

What needs to be done (if anything) to maintain hi-cap magazines, and ideally, to prevent several BBs jamming against each other where they are first picked up by the cogs/wheel?

 

[EDcase]

What needs to be done (if anything) to maintain hi-cap magazines, and ideally, to prevent several BBs jamming against each other where they are first picked up by the cogs/wheel?

Nothing needs to be done.  Do NOT spray any lubricant into the magazine.

If its not feeding properly then there is a problem with the mechanism and may need disassembly.

 

[JinxDuh]

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[Cannonfodder]

Users must know about this!

Know about what? Your crap website that looks like a school project from 2002 which undoubtedly you're going to spam us with adverts?

 

[Erby19]

I need to find an xt60 to mini tamiya for charging my LiPo, sick and tired of using dangerous crocodile clips.

I bought this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XT60-Female-To-Mini-Tamiya-Male-Charge-Battery-Lead-Adapter-Airsoft-Drone-/161253091245?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item258b6ee7ad

my problem with it is when I connect the xt60 to the plugs for my charger all goes well however when I connect it to my battery, the only way it will go in is with the black where the red should be if that makes any sense. Its probably something really stupid however obviously I can't charge like that, and the mini tamiya seems to be the same way round with the picture. What is wrong?

Personally, instead of finding an adapter I would opt for changing out the connector itself (probably to deans) 

https://youtu.be/6iIym3yYhho - skip to 3:00

 

[Cannonfodder]

Does anyone know anywhere in the Hatfield/Hertfordshire area who will refill hpa bottles?