CatgutViolin Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I got mine today. Since I wanted it to be able to shoot the homemade shells I use in my other revolvers, I had to disassemble it to bore out the chambers, and had a look at the barrel assembly while I was in its guts. That piece that looks like it might be a hop-up unit is just metal, forming an interface between the barrel and the cylinder. There's no hop-up. Since I have a busted WELL Webley lying around I might take apart its barrel and see if there's an easy way to retrofit a hop-up into these guns. Because there's that vertical alignment bar I'm inclined to think it should be easier than on other Wingun revolvers. Edit: Okay, so I took a look at the WELL, and it's basically the same design. The difference is that the 'cylinder plunger' as Brigg calls it is made of rubber, rather than metal as on the Winguns, and it has a nub that projects into a corresponding groove on the barrel. That gives the fixed hop. I'm not sure how easily something like that can be replicated, but I'll think on it. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 You're welcome to try this. Works a treat in those kinds of setups. http://arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/215680-hot-glue-hop-up/ Link to post Share on other sites
CatgutViolin Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 That's a slick process, it's basically identical to the Sugru R-hops I've seen around, but without needing to go buy Sugru to do it with. I actually just cut a section of AEG barrel to the right length (so a 'blank' length of barrel), cut a hop-up window, and transplanted the cylinder plunger from the broken WELL Webley. Muzzle velocity is good and it seems secure, but I won't be able to test actual effectiveness of the hop-up until Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites
CZFan Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Plastic grips tell me real wood is available from somewhere? I came close to getting the webley. still might.. but this looks even jucier, except for the grips Link to post Share on other sites
CatgutViolin Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Plastic grips tell me real wood is available from somewhere? I came close to getting the webley. still might.. but this looks even jucier, except for the grips All the CO2 revolvers have plastic grips, because they have to go around the CO2 capsule housed in the grip. If you were to buy wooden grips, you'd have to essentially hollow them out, making them extremely susceptible to breakage. I'd prefer wood grips too, but it's not viable with the design of the guns. The Webley at least has plastic grips on the real thing. Anyways, here's my Schofield. It's the black finish, but I've rubbed Renaissance Wax into the surface to give it a better 'blued' sheen. I've also bored out the chambers as mentioned to accommodate my homemade shells. Lack of hop-up aside, this is a pretty good replica. It feels solidly constructed, locks up well, and sounds impressive. The only part I'm concerned about is the cylinder alignment pin on the extractor, which is the same design as on my WELL Webleys, both of which sheared their pins under stress. That said, the Wingun seems to be made of better materials than the WELLs, so it might not prove to be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Silly question, but what shells does this use? Or no spare shells out yet? Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Silly question, but what shells does this use? Or no spare shells out yet? A few sites have spares shells but I've been told that they will work with Dan Wesson although I haven't tried them yet. The 'Angry Gun' (not Well) Webley shells do fit though. Link to post Share on other sites
CALLAHAN_88 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just ordered two silver ones! Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 A few sites have spares shells but I've been told that they will work with Dan Wesson although I haven't tried them yet. The 'Angry Gun' (not Well) Webley shells do fit though. Update: Dan Wesson shells don't fit. They'll go into the chambers but the pistol won't then close. Link to post Share on other sites
k.a Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Update: Dan Wesson shells don't fit. They'll go into the chambers but the pistol won't then close. Do Webley ones work perfect harborne ? Link to post Share on other sites
CatgutViolin Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 The shells say 'Webley' on the base, so it appears that they are, in fact, Wingun Webley shells. The cylinder appears to be identical to the Webley's as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Cesare Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Yup I confirm well shells fit just fine too Link to post Share on other sites
sandstorm Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Meh, went to order a pair of silvers from RedWolf, and they had only one left. With my luck they'll call me to tell me that even that was rounding error in an hour. Link to post Share on other sites
k.a Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 The shells say 'Webley' on the base, so it appears that they are, in fact, Wingun Webley shells. The cylinder appears to be identical to the Webley's as well. Yup I confirm well shells fit just fine too Thanks guys. Link to post Share on other sites
CALLAHAN_88 Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 I wonder how true the sizing is to the real deal? Going to order som new holster for mine. Link to post Share on other sites
CALLAHAN_88 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Ordered this tonight! Link to post Share on other sites
harborne blue Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Nah... this is what you want, together with a prairie belt for your Springfield rounds: https://www.civilwarsutler.co.uk/products/indian-wars-equipment-accoutrements/1875-military-holster/ Link to post Share on other sites
CALLAHAN_88 Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Wait and se thats the example picture from the shop! I have ordered it in an diffrent color and with border tooling and some other stuff. Here is my old set up! Will use the same belt. Link to post Share on other sites
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