I just did this test, no wiggle in the hopup, seems very sturdy. I would assume that Ares had a bad production batch that was shipped to your area? That's my only explanation at least.... sorry to hear that your particular gun was sub-par, as this gun is superb for me, in it's properly made state. If i was you i'd be ###### at Ares, i'd demand a new gun... for the price, you'd think it would function right, wouldn't you?