Slic3 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I wonder what the odds of Western Arms (or, some clone, let's be realistic) making 20-round style magazines for the gun are...I don't see them being viable just due to lack of space overall, but would be nice to see some mags to go with the Inokatsu kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wupjak Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 That'd be cool for an SPR type rifle, too. Â Unfortunately, as you say, the reservoir would likely be too small. However, if WA went full-on 'real' for the mags and just had them hold 30 or 20 rounds, it'd probably work, maybe, kinda. Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hmmm looks like I may have lucked out on the Magazines.....should have 3 more here on the 21st. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wupjak Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 From boomarms, Poison? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 From boomarms, Poison? Â Â Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Unfortunately, as you say, the reservoir would likely be too small. However, if WA went full-on 'real' for the mags and just had them hold 30 or 20 rounds, it'd probably work, maybe, kinda. How does the WA mag hold BBs? In the front with an open spring and follower style like a regular GBB, right? If it's like that then presumably a shorter mag would have to hold less BBs right? Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 How does the WA mag hold BBs? In the front with an open spring and follower style like a regular GBB, right? If it's like that then presumably a shorter mag would have to hold less BBs right? Â Â Nope not a open follower. There's a cover you take off and the spring will pop you in the face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wupjak Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) It's a staggered channel arrangement as you'd see on any number of magazines. The spring is mounted along the front and down under the baseplate. The front 'edge' of the magazine can is actually a removable, L shaped piece that covers the follower, BBs, and feed channel. Â To answer your question, Chris, yes, a shorter magazine would allow fewer BBs. Edited May 19, 2008 by Wupjak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fade Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 FYI, Redwolf now has them on pre-sale for a whopping $3.00 less per mag. Â http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airs...il?prodID=24649 Â Â Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 FYI, Redwolf now has them on pre-sale for a whopping $3.00 less per mag. Â http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airs...il?prodID=24649 Â Â Well....finally a flaw that could kill the entire gun. Those mags are worth about 80 tops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It's a staggered channel arrangement as you'd see on any number of magazines. The spring is mounted along the front and down under the baseplate. The front 'edge' of the magazine can is actually a removable, L shaped piece that covers the follower, BBs, and feed channel. To answer your question, Chris, yes, a shorter magazine would allow fewer BBs. Ah, thanks for the info.  I don't think anyone's mentioned, does this thing seem to be picky about the quality of ammo you feed it?    Also, I think it's a bit funny that RW listed the WA's mag under "AEGs." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inq Eisenhorn Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) Perhaps we're looking at these mags all wrong....( I know, what a turn around ) if you compare these mags to a "normal" AEG mag, then yeah its very expensive....but perhaps we need to compare these mags to an AEG mag and a Battery...because the mag actually acts as the rifles power source as well.....  I don't think the cost of the mags will kill the desire for this rifle at all, sure this rifle will be more exclusive than a PTW, but since when was exclusivity a bad thing  I tell you this for nothing, if I ever see a Chav with one of these, don't worry about him mugging old ladies, cause I'll be mugging him Edited May 20, 2008 by Inq Eisenhorn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lupus78 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 This definitely won't stop me from buying the sucker and some mags for it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vtb Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 And WGC now has mags for pre-prder for $104. Â Price wars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-FIDO- Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Perhaps we're looking at these mags all wrong....( I know, what a turn around ) if you compare these mags to a "normal" AEG mag, then yeah its very expensive....but perhaps we need to compare these mags to an AEG mag and a Battery...because the mag actually acts as the rifles power source as well..... you should also add the countless bottles of gas you need to feed that beast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trasher Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Anyone care to shoot 50m groups with the stock hopup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vtb Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Anyone care to shoot 50m groups with the stock hopup? Â At the beginnig of the thread was stated that groupings are chest-size target at 160-170 feets. When i'll recieve mine - i'll post the shoot-out results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inq Eisenhorn Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) you should also add the countless bottles of gas you need to feed that beast  True, but batteries don't recharge themselves, you need to plug them into a wall and hope Mr. Electricity company hasn't turned off your supply because of unpaid bills  The more I think about it, the more it doesn't seem that bad....and look at the weight of those bad boys, 500g!! Edited May 21, 2008 by Inq Eisenhorn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Here's hoping WA will also release replacement mag seals as most of my GBB magazines dont last more than 2 to 3 years without developing leaks. Â I have ten year old AEG magazines that still work just as well as the day i got them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Woot 3x Mags for 83 shipped a piece I love vendor screw ups Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hokeyplyr48 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 man i was just about to buy a vfc 416. now i'm not sure which to get, they're about the same price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spade Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 hhaha. well considering most WA pistol mags fun about 50 bucks. We shouldnt be that suprised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SFOD-D Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Well here's another review by RW: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airs...il?reviewID=188 Â Pretty honest for a retailer I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Well here's another review by RW: http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airs...il?reviewID=188 Â Pretty honest for a retailer I guess. Â Â Ya it highlights one of the major problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan490 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Looks like Airsoft Surgeon is kicking out parts for the WA M4 as well now. Â http://redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/...tail?newsID=825 Edited May 26, 2008 by spartan490 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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