poopstania

Why did you go with the DDM4 instead of LaRue? Looks really rad, though. A classy rifle, all in all.

I've only had one mag since I got it, which was close to a year ago. I've only ever had to do a field reload once. And, like I said, you don't need a TBB. Nor do you need a specific brand of bbs. This isn't a Ferrari, this is an airsoft gun. As long as you give it decent ammo, it will do what you need it to. Also, I ran mine stock for at least 5 or 6 months without problems. The only reason I got the upgrades was because I saw Raven1's tests, and wanted mine to stay in good shape (though he's definitely pushing it more than I have). Again, seriously, if you prefer the look of o

Well, I love the AR-15, so that's why I went for this. I love all the options. I love the style. I love the firing mechanism. Et cetera. If you prefer a different type of gun, don't let possible problems from a weapons platform deter you -- you might be sorry in the end if you don't like the way your weapon looks. If you like the look of an M14 more, get an M14. This is airsoft -- if you weapon dies on you, you can fix it. It won't be prohibitively expensive, and it won't put your like in danger to have a faulty gun. That said, reliability is nice. I chose the KJW over the Viper and ot

T_hum said a while back that mags will be coming out in STANAG form (did I hear PMag too, or am I mistaken?). Otherwise, you'll have to look around for the regular mags. The carrier extension takes stress off the buffer detent so that your lower receiver won't break. It's probably not necessary in the short run, but it's an easy and cheap upgrade that will extend the life of your lower receiver.

People are getting their rifles, so as long as you order from a reputable retailer, I think you should be ok. Apparently the RA-Tech upgrades are sub-par. I've heard that their piston x-ring is ######. I'd stick with what is proven and made in USA -- t_hum's Cradle Airsoft parts.

I got mine from Airsplat with no problems. So, that is what I recommend. I originally used .28s, but ran out, so now I'm using .25s. There's not enough of a difference to me to justify buying more .28s right now.

You can get a TBB from t_hum, though it's not necessary -- I haven't noticed that big of a difference between the standard and the TBB. You can also get a velocity reducer (which I don't use) for places with FPS limits. Otherwise, there aren't any necessary performance upgrades to my knowledge. The mags take GG, yes -- I use propane with a drop of silicone oil, which is essentially GG.

I made the opening wider and deeper than it needed to be -- it loads the mag without a problem. I'll get pictures later today.

I've widened the opening on the mag loader cap using sandpaper, in order for it to fit a speed loader -- now I don't need any other tools! I only have one mag, and people with high-caps run out of ammo more quickly than me.

It's not, I just make one build for RS and make a copy of what I like onto my GBBR, or my AEG. I find a set-up I prefer, and use it for everything.

Ok, so from last night until just now, my KJW GBBR has gone from this: To this: In response to just receiving my RS LaRue handguard. It is awesome. And I definitely enjoy SBRs -- the other one was a bit too heavy and "out there." Now I need to replace the grip with a MagPul MOE or MIAD -- wasn't there some problem with those on the KJW? I am putting either my Troy BUIS or my LMT BUIS on there, and need to make a FH work with this incorrectly-threaded barrel. Thoughts?

It should come off. Just try wiggling it to get it to loosen. That's how it works for me.

If you take the buttstock off (pull the adjustment lever instead of squeezing it), there will be a screw head on back of the buffer tube. This hold the buffer spring (which is very large) inside the tube. Remove the screw, but keep that in mind. The buffer tube external should then slide off, along with the plate.

As soon as someone gets one, please post it up here. If it looks good, I might go for a spare. I'd prefer CNC aluminum, but whatever.

I've been skirmishing multiple times with the rifle, and when things go poorly, I come up with a fix and move on. I do, however feel wary sometimes -- there's an Operation this upcoming weekend, and I want to use my rifle, but don't want it to explode. I am seriously considering getting an AEG of similar performance and appearance (except for the FPS) for when this happens.

Just wanted to post my DIY success!! Replacement Spring I got a set of these for pretty cheap on Amazon here. They had too much tension to use just one, but I attached two together and linked them securely. Now, my rifle is shooting better than before, presumably because the springs are higher quality. So, if any of you guys need replacement BCG-cylinder springs, these are quite suitable.

With those added features, I would be interested in the part.

Got my mount, and my rifle is (probably) done, externally. Also ordered a set of 10 springs that are the closest I could find to how they're supposed to be, and they should be here in two days. Here's hoping they work!

That's great news! I definitely want to pick one up when they're available.

I think I found a set of replacements for the broken extension spring... but it's a 10 pack, so I have to drop more on it than I want. In other news, my LaRue mount should be here for my Millett DMS-1 soon!

Test-fired the gun... It seems that the blowback isn't working right because the spring connecting the BCG and cylinder is missing. The hammer no longer cocks after each shot. And it vents a ton of gas each time, too. I'm not sure if it is firing a round; I can't tell. This kind of sucks... maybe I can find a suitable spring.

Haha, thread lock? What thread lock? Anyway, the spring that attaches to the BCG and cylinder went bye-bye, apparently. Didn't notice it until now... Damaged cylinder compared to unused cylinder: Yikes. Well, at least I've got a back up. The gun still works, I think. In fact, I'm sure it does. I just don't think I should be using it like that... Also, I was looking into the new cylinder... and there were 2 stock KJW piston cups in there... odd, huh? I think I might revert to that mechanism for a while, to save on x-rings and ensure th

Had a failure today. Switched to the shorter inner/outer barrel set up briefly, and fired off a mag. It was around 100F today. First few shots had a lot of gas venting, then it normalized. Fired great -- accurate, kicked hard. After I was done, I went to open up the receiver to check the status of things, and it wouldn't open. Took off the front pin, and to my disappointment, the piston had unscrewed, the X-ring had lots of wear, the rubber band was very oddly-shaped, and the cylinder was broken in a couple spots. Golly, how did that happen? I have a spare cylinder and rubb

That blows!!! At least this is a reliable platform, and the breakages are well-contained. I'm sure there will be either aftermarket bodies/new parts, or they will start sending them again.

The inner barrel is definitely not 6.01 stock. I don't think any guns do that -- it would be too prone to jamming out of the box. It's more reasonably 6.08 or something.