TheFull9 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I can see the demand in the marketplace for the M1, not for the Sterling though. Obviously I'm not saying they shouldn't make it, but it seems an odd choice. Then again they are literally just a *fruitcage* tube with a barrel at one end and threaded end cap at the other, though I'm not sure how they'd fit in something which could strike the release valve on the mag. The trigger mechanisms on straight blowback SMGs are insanely simple, like a striker-fired pistol, just a sear that moves down and lets the bolt go. It's all sheet metal though, no 'room' for a 'hammer' of sorts to swing about in a sterling; not sure how they'd link any such mechanism to the trigger either. Unless the bolt somehow tripped a switch on the mag as it went forward and the trigger worked like a real one? ... I don't know enough about GBB airsoft to guess really. Link to post Share on other sites
Brigg Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I imagined they'd just do it similar to the kwa mac11, and put a striker partially in the mag well. Link to post Share on other sites
Katotaka Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 hmmmmmm, I saw someone said sterling, I say E-11 blaster!!1!1!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 GBB Sterling. Yeeeeeeeees. Link to post Share on other sites
NightFury Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 hmmmmmm, I saw someone said sterling, I say E-11 blaster!!1!1!!!!!!! this needs to happen. Link to post Share on other sites
Brigg Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 You know, I have to say that I'm still a bit worried about durability with the firing mechanism on the Thompson. Im thinking of how the valve strikers tend to work on existing *actual* open bolt Airsoft gbbs, like the mac11s, mini uzis and those old maruzen mp5s. Where there's a kind of hook in the bolt that pushes forward a striker. The one in the kwc Uzi is the beefiest I would say, and the kwa one the most fiddly with tiny parts. I'm kind of iffy on how well a similar system will hold up, considering its WE's first open bolt smg. I can imagine lots of problems with wear. Of course, that's if they decide to actually go with an open bolt and not just make it closed, or cosmetically open. Link to post Share on other sites
Alias1983 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'm hoping for actual open bolt Link to post Share on other sites
svman Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I know i want me a stirling, drum mags are A must for me too before i would consider a thompson. Link to post Share on other sites
fabio Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 hmmmmmm, I saw someone said sterling, I say E-11 blaster!!1!1!!!!!!! This 100 times over Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCalvin Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I would've preferred the pre-war version a bit more. I guess I'll just wait for KA to deliver on that one... Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I heard their M1 carbine was a let down despite being a clone. Wouldn't hold my breath for an in-house design plus more than likely it's going to be released under Cybergun. Link to post Share on other sites
NightFury Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 You know, I have to say that I'm still a bit worried about durability with the firing mechanism on the Thompson. Im thinking of how the valve strikers tend to work on existing *actual* open bolt Airsoft gbbs, like the mac11s, mini uzis and those old maruzen mp5s. Where there's a kind of hook in the bolt that pushes forward a striker. The one in the kwc Uzi is the beefiest I would say, and the kwa one the most fiddly with tiny parts. I'm kind of iffy on how well a similar system will hold up, considering its WE's first open bolt smg. I can imagine lots of problems with wear. Of course, that's if they decide to actually go with an open bolt and not just make it closed, or cosmetically open. I thought their P90 was essentially an open bolt design. Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 No, that's a weird misunderstanding between Asian translations. Remember when we released the m4 and the scar with the "closed bolt" system. And then called the new system the "open bolt" system for a while? That's the confusion. Link to post Share on other sites
Alias1983 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I thought the "closed bolt" was awss? Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 It is. Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCalvin Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I don't see why it wouldn't be open bolt in the firearm sense. It'd be be a simpler mechanism. Seems to me like they're trying to get away from their definition of open/closed bolt anyway when they started describing their p90 as firing from the closed bolt position. Link to post Share on other sites
bankz5152 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Tbh I think it is pretty obvious that WE will never go back to their AWSS "Closed Bolt" system. It would be safe to assume each new rif will be a new system or a reiteration of the "WE Open Bolt" system. When the P90 came out and they mentioned "closed bolt" it did not even cross my mind it was that AWSS systen. on my phone, my spelling will suck Link to post Share on other sites
Korppi Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 The sterling looks like an Asahi so no go there most likely. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 And the Thompson started out as a Hudson PFC. Point being, there's really no other reason why they chose to put it beside their production samples other than to fish for interest. Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Mars Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I wish it was WE doing an MP40 GBB and not KWA. Be cheaper, be out faster, and probably better, too. It's cool that they're willing to make GBBs that aren't AKs or M4s, though. And when I can find a source for this M1A1 in Canada I'll be ordering it. Link to post Share on other sites
Korppi Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Mmm, but not much to go on concerning the Asahi. It's just a tube of plastic with some bits of steel. None the less, gbb sterling would be very nice. Externally powered that is ofc >: ) Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 My Sterling gets lots of admiring glances when I take it out - the new S&T steel version. Very nice although the range is <meh> due to the hop and the hop is a <fruit> to access. I think I want a GBB Tommy but already have the superb AEG m1928 from KA so it might just sit in the box... Also confused by the talk of drum mags - these do not fit into an M1A1 frame in the real world. They fit the m192x variants and slide in from the slide, unlike the very wrong AEG versions. Link to post Share on other sites
bankz5152 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Its airsoft. Nothing is 100% there would be mass out cry if they released a drum mag and it didnt fit. on my phone, my spelling will suck Link to post Share on other sites
BioRage Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 ^ X2 - Fun factor > All. Link to post Share on other sites
tquilha Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 History buffs and realism guys will likely flame me for this, but if WE makes a M1928 like GBB with a drum mag I'll be al over it. Just put the charging handle on top and adjustable sights please Link to post Share on other sites
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