azsworst Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 If I put this in the wrong section, please move it. Thanks. First impression: Everything is packaged well, the gun itself was tucked in so tightly it didn't have room to move at all. Which is a good thing... Dboys was nice enough to include a sling, but this one is different from the dboys slings we all know and hate. This one has steel metal parts, and a fake OTK stamp on it.....I thought it was a nice touch.....but it also gives room for people to try and scam.....so burn this image in your head kids.....when you see a sling like this, with a stamp like this.....know that it's a knockoff. Moving along, the first thing I noticed was the very nasty pistol grip. As you can see it's not something to be proud of. The retaining lever isn't going anywhere (unlike previous dboys ak models) Here you can see the handguard cap bulging away from the lower, minus points on the looks department....but it can always be fixed. Cleaning rod was too loose for my taste, will have to be slightly bent so it doesn't slip out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) Nothing special here... Do I spy an izzy stamp? Why yes, yes I do. Mag catch doesn't fit MAG AKM mags, and barely fits STAR 105rd plastic mags. A BIG negative for me. They've made many models with a better mag catch....why not this one? Oh well, a bit of filing never hurt anyone. Also, you can see the clear hop up. Here's the biggest dissapointment for me....This is how far the stock came undone after I pushed the button and let gravity do the work.....I won't open past this point. It'll have to be fixed. MORE COMING Edited July 25, 2009 by azsworst Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 The pistol grip is already starting to chip and break away, I'll be replaceing this.. The gearbox has metal bushings.....I'll be cracking it open tomorrow for you guys to see... While still using the VFC style L shaped peice to hold the hop up in place, dboys also added a spring... I've figured out the stock problem......I'll give the run down in a lil bit... Tomorrow expect a range/accuracy report and a good look at the gearbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-EX- Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Nice Review. I have one of these coming this week, I'm looking forward to your additional findings. The pistol grip is FUGLY for sure. I plan on dyeing it with RIT dye "wine" #10 (yes it works) for that plum colour. Edited August 23, 2009 by -EX- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2dgreengiant Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Very nice indeed, what fps does it shoot at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 VFC also uses a spring to add tension and a positive seal on the hopup unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salvioch (el minime) Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Mag catch doesn't fit MAG AKM mags, and barely fits STAR 105rd plastic mags. A BIG negative for me. They've made many models with a better mag catch....why not this one? Oh well, a bit of filing never hurt anyone. Also, you can see the clear hop up. use a dremmel to cut 1mm in the upper part of the mag catch. there were one of my ak with the same problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 So I found the culprit: The black arrow is showing the original peice that was gumming up the stock. See, the two metal nubs (sorry I couldn't be more descriptive) are riveted in place (rather poorly)....for some reason the black arrow peice came out. That was the original problem. Now there is a new problem. The red arrow is pointing to what your push button actually screws into, however, it too is riveted very poorly. If you tighten your stock button too much IT WILL come right off (effectively making your stock latch useless). It can be replaced, and if I baby it....it will hold. But it will not stand up to normal use as it is now. Does this make me happy? NO :Blackeyesmilie: :ak: > :whipped: :comeandgetsome: Can it be fixed? Yes, yes it can. At first I thought "well I'll just put some epoxy on it, let it dry a few days and voila!".....but I'm afraid the epoxy wouldn't be able to hold permanetly.......so I plan on havin my buddy help me "fuse" the peices together. Once I do that, I'll post the final product. Am I damn happy I got this gun? You bet lenins socks I do. More coming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Did some shooting today: Everything is a rough estimate, so don't quote me on accuracy debates...there was a slight breeze and I was using ECHO1 .28's 1 pace= about 3 feet 10 shots at 16 paces= about 48ft 10 shots at 23 1/2 paces= about 70ft My gas block is also canted to the left More coming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Took apart the gearbox: Apart from 7mm bearing, plastic ball bearing spring guide, and a blue piston head (first one I've seen in a china gun, nothing special about it but the color).....the gearbox is just like any other dboys......with a lot less grease. Here's the peice that will break: And here's what the gun looks like now: More coming Edited August 28, 2009 by azsworst Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 This is what keeps happening: When you push your button, it pushes the thin bar with the three protrusions (sorry for being vauge......lets just call it the peice that broke) out. The illustration around the 'peice that broke' is what keeps your stock locked. What happens is the middle protrusion on the 'peice that broke' comes right out because it was riveted poorly. Then what happens is if you turn your gun on the right side.....the peice will come out, your stock wont work, and you have to disassemble your gun to get it out. Here is what it looks like now: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 What FPS with a .2 can one expect from this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-EX- Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the review azsworst. Looks like I might take that stock piece out and have one made of better metal. Edited August 30, 2009 by -EX- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azsworst Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I wish I could get a peice cnc'd, that would be the end all cure. If you manage to get a peice made could you post pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-EX- Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Ya no problem, Im giving them to a buddy next weekend to CNC some new ones. I wish I could get a peice cnc'd, that would be the end all cure. If you manage to get a peice made could you post pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2dgreengiant Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Very nice seems to be pertty accurate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabianegra Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 What FPS with a .2 can one expect from this? Mine arrived today. 427 fps on average. Also, the front sight is canted to the right too. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-EX- Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Ya whoever they have screwing on the front sight is a bit cockeyed LOL. Mine is just slightly canted to the right as well...good luck getting the grub screw loose to straighten it out. I stopped after I started to strip it. Mine arrived today. 427 fps on average. Also, the front sight is canted to the right too. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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