SixtyNiner

New upper and lowers coming from Laylax… http://www.popularairsoft.com/news/cerakote-de-receivers-tm-m4-negs It has been a while since I've tinkered with my SOPMOD, I might have to get a set. I can't read the Japanese Laylax site the story links to but I'm assuming they come in other colours as well as the Magpul approved Dark Earth.

Damn. Just as I had decided I was happy with my recoil gun and the upgrade cravings had settled down... and now you've show me that link. Must resist - but a new reciever would make me the best airsofter that has ever lived.

It *might* sort itself out if you allow the gun to completely dry out at room temperature for a couple of days (without the battery connected). But if I were you I'd contact BTC and ask for their advice. The customer service they offer is excellent and I'm sure they'll do everything they can to help. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that they saw your initial post and messaged you straight away.

There are other manufacturers who make alternatives. Search for 'barrel base' on Fire Support and a few options come up.

I got a tan M&P9 a couple of days ago and I'm really impressed with the gun. The finish on the slide, the V-Tac sights, the rubberised grips, the handling, the feel - it's perfect. I've only plinked with it so far but it feels like a typical Marui pistol so I'm confident it'll perform well and prove to be reliable. I hadn't previously read that the tan pistol comes with an extra tan mag bumper, so that was a cool surprise. Also, I followed the recommendation of Bovinedog and bought a Warrior Universal Holster. Very impressed. The body of the holster is fabric but it's very stiff onc

Now that looks very cool. A UK retailer or from HK?

I'm not sure that a gearbox jam would cause the trigger to be stiff - wouldn't that need something to be obstructing the trigger pull in some way? Something do to with the selector plate being out of position?

It's not essential at all, but you will get a small fps boost - 5-10fps.

A new upper board arrived from BTC yesterday and once fitted my problem was resolved. Thank you again to Frank for his help. Don't repeat my dumb mistake, discharge yourself of static before and during installation of the Spectre. BTC have shown the best customer service you could imagine and I'm very grateful, but it has still meant stripping down the gun again which is always a chore. Now it is working my first impressions of the Spectre are very positive. The trigger is snappy and crisp - definitely comparable to my PTW.

I had to heat it before it would budge. That thing nearly gave me a nervous breakdown.

Wow - excellent customer service from Frank at BTC. He thinks the upper board has been damaged by static during installation, which is entirely possible as I have sausage fingers and the brain of a caveman. Frank has gone above and beyond to get the problem fixed as quickly as possible, no fuss or excuses. If only every company in airsoft were that good. I'll update as soon as I can but in the meantime a big public thanks to BTC, and remember to be careful with those circuit boards. Maybe I should Google 'how to discharge static electricity' before the next installation…

I have recently installed a Next-Gen Spectre into my SOPMOD and I'm having a problem that I'm hoping someone might be able to help with… As soon as I connect the battery, irrespective of whether the trigger is pressed or not, the gun fires in full-auto until I pull the plugs apart again. The fire-selector can be set to any position, nothing makes a difference. It's as if the battery is wired straight to the motor. I've had the gear-box apart again and can't see any obvious problems. All the relevant parts (trigger, sector gear/cut-off cam, selector plate, empty mag thingy) all seem to

I'm in the same position, completely spoilt for choice with all the great Marui pistols on offer. Additionally I've got the XDM on my list. In the end I think I'll end up choosing based upon which pistol I can get a Safariland holster for.

...and sold out! Hope you got your order in if you wanted one.

Same here. Can't really afford it this month but I've been waiting for over a year and who knows when the next batch will be ready?

And maybe, one day, we'll be able to buy the Spectre.

AOD: Thanks for the detailed write up, especially your solution to getting the wiring in. I like what you've done, although I'm assuming you insulated the exposed wire after taking the photo. BlackTalon posted on Airsoft Mechanic that the first batch of Spectres will be available for sale at the end of May/early June. Credit cards at the ready. On your marks, get set…

All that and the HK45 plus the M&P. Marui are on a roll at the moment. (Assuming they all perform well and I'd bet money on them being better than most)

I noticed that a couple of days ago but it's back this morning! Phew, I started to panic then.

I have one as well - great mosfet for the size and price. Doesn't have all the features of the larger 'fets but it is about the same size as a deans plug. I got mine from FireSupport in the UK.

Thanks for taking the time with to do the review. And good job with the wiring! Edit: just watched the videos. That is an amazing difference.

Here's a picture of the UBR 'lug'… And while I'm at it, here's my UBR conversion to fit a SOPMOD with a battery in the stock. I was planning to write up a 'how to' but I don't think I'll get time until my kids have grown up and left home. Since taking the photo I've managed to make enough space for a PEQ-15 type lipo inside, although you have to removed the rubber butt plate to slide it in. The largest mah battery I've gotten through the side door is this 7.4v 850mah lipo… http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11898__Turnigy_nano_tech_850mah_2S_25_40C_Lipo_Pack.html

If it's anything like the Magpul UBR stock then the castle nut isn't needed. As you tighten the stock to the buffer tube a 'lug' slots into the small circular cutout in the receiver, just below where the buffer tube meets the receiver. Normally this is covered by the receiver end plate. Once fully tightened the lug prevents the buffer tube and stock from rotating and keeps it locked in solid.

Kobayashi Torque-up Motor is in stock at Eagle6 http://eagle6.co.uk/shop/upgrade-part-s/upgrades-aeg/motors-parts/echigoya-kobayashi-torque-up-motor-long-type.html Very impressed with mine, smooth and a quiet. I haven't used enough of the alternative motors to say it's better than X or Y but I'm happy with it.

Motor is an Echigoya Torque Up http://eagle6.co.uk/shop/upgrade-part-s/upgrades-aeg/motors-parts/echigoya-kobayashi-torque-up-motor-long-type.html FPS is around 300. A little low for the M100 spring I'm using, possibly because of the piston head, as discussed a page or two ago. I haven't looked into the causes or a fix. The only reason I discovered the burst shot was because you posted your observations and I thought, 'I wonder if mine does the same?' I hadn't spotted it before with normal use. As the gun works okay, and the Spectre will hopefully be available imminently, I'm going t