Frakk2k Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I wonder if the metal body is of such quality, that I could perhaps get it engraved with some markings aswell. Im looking forward to this gun, even if its just a wallhanger, I could always take it down and plink with it. But I am kinda hoping it will be good enough to run singel shot with decent groupings, it would be a sweet starter gun for practical shooting if so. Pew pew! Link to post Share on other sites
chas Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I've been watching some video reviews and FPS tests (on the WA) last night and the main issue was the unconsistency of power between shots. Can that be solved with aftermarket parts? Link to post Share on other sites
MDK_Marshal Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I've been watching some video reviews and FPS tests last night and the main issue was the unconsistency of power between shots. Can that be solved with aftermarket parts? Seeing as the gun has literally JUST been released, where have you found these reviews and fps tests? Link to post Share on other sites
KWP Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Please see if the carrier and bolt stop are made of steel (magnet test). Carrier and bolt stop are made of alloy (did the magnet test). Nozzle is plastic. The hop up seems plastic too is maybe also alloy. The recoil buffer is plastic. Weighed it myself now: Gun: 3.2kg, Magazine: 0.65kg. VIDEO: Link to post Share on other sites
Pulsipher Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Cool stuff Link to post Share on other sites
poison123 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Interesting very very interesting. Been a long time since I did battle with my WA......it might be time to pick up one of these and see how it works out this time. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Carrier and bolt stop are made of alloy (did the magnet test). Wait, there's still hope. It could be stainless which also fails the magnets test (who am I kidding, but thanks anyway). At least that's one part to look out for. edit *I meant 2 parts* Magazine: 0.65kg. Holy *suitcase*! You mean to tell me all the guys previously lugging 10 WA mags are in fact lugging 6.5kg of metal? Link to post Share on other sites
ertgunner Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 $25 for an extra mag isnt bad at all i am looking forward to getting one of these Link to post Share on other sites
KWP Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Wait, there's still hope. It could be stainless which also fails the magnets test (who am I kidding, but thanks anyway). At least that's one part to look out for. edit *I meant 2 parts* Holy *suitcase*! You mean to tell me all the guys previously lugging 10 WA mags are in fact lugging 6.5kg of metal? Yeah, too bad stainless steel would also attract the magnet. What's the weight of a loaded real Stanag magazine? Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I think the WA/GHK/Bomber mags are in the 400-500g range according to PGC's chart.... Again, higher zinc/lead content of potmetal used probably contribute to the extra weight... Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 ^Knowing ACM material, that's definitely true lol. But it won't matter if the mag holds up and functions fine. Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmike Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 ^Knowing ACM material, that's definitely true lol. But it won't matter if the mag holds up and functions fine. My hope will be,since this not in the day where airsoft players were limited to the isolated areas of Asia- Japan,Hongkong,few countries in the South East Asia,meaning the market,while by no means tiny but never been anything global like today,where we have airsoft on all 5 continents(not counting australia off course),US's market alone would have been bigger than any two continents combined(ok,i'm only guessing),the size of this global market should be a magnet for innovation,i'll optimistic to see much attempt at improving the GBB platform to becoming a mainstream alternative to AEG where it attacts the type of players who prefer vivid,heightened-realism skirmish experience over body count,rounds per mag capacity,rounds per minute or feet per second(ok,at least 400fps). With the events in GBB arena gathering momentum i don't see why not. It'll sweet if a branch of US Military officially adopt it as a training tool. Link to post Share on other sites
xerxes Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 STANAG thirty-rounders are about half a kilo loaded, so the weight is about right. Link to post Share on other sites
RedSpartan Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 My hope will be,since this not in the day where airsoft players were limited to the isolated areas of Asia- Japan,Hongkong,few countries in the South East Asia,meaning the market,while by no means tiny but never been anything global like today,where we have airsoft on all 5 continents(not counting australia off course),US's market alone would have been bigger than any two continents combined(ok,i'm only guessing),the size of this global market should be a magnet for innovation,i'll optimistic to see much attempt at improving the GBB platform to becoming a mainstream alternative to AEG where it attacts the type of players who prefer vivid,heightened-realism skirmish experience over body count,rounds per mag capacity,rounds per minute or feet per second(ok,at least 400fps). With the events in GBB arena gathering momentum i don't see why not. It'll sweet if a branch of US Military officially adopt it as a training tool. Well the US Army already uses the latest WE M4 as a training tool at Ft. Riley: Right now I'm torn between the WE M4 and the newer AGM M4, or waiting for JG and other Chinese companies to enter the GBB rifle world. Sorry if someone said before, but what's the AGM M4's magazine capacity really? Has anyone tried fitting GHK magazines, or any aftermarket accessories (RIS kits, stocks, ect)? Link to post Share on other sites
Mirska Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Boomarms has them in stock now with proper details: http://www.boomarms.com/sc/viewproductdeta...?ProductID=2953 Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmike Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well the US Army already uses the latest WE M4 as a training tool at Ft. Riley: Right now I'm torn between the WE M4 and the newer AGM M4, or waiting for JG and other Chinese companies to enter the GBB rifle world. Sorry if someone said before, but what's the AGM M4's magazine capacity really? Has anyone tried fitting GHK magazines, or any aftermarket accessories (RIS kits, stocks, ect)? Kudos to guys in Ft.Riley then! Wonder if any other units is looking into this? Questions,many questions about the AGM,looks like the next 10 days will make or break for AGM when post-games reports begin coming in and findings from early adopters putting in WA-compatible part into it. Can't wait.. Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well the US Army already uses the latest WE M4 as a training tool at Ft. Riley: How'd you draw that conclusion? The guy in the video said he was part of the Fort Riley airsoft team. I assume they're a bunch of squaddies who also airsoft and get to use the base MOUT facility on their time off. Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmike Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well the US Army already uses the latest WE M4 as a training tool at Ft. Riley: Right now I'm torn between the WE M4 and the newer AGM M4, or waiting for JG and other Chinese companies to enter the GBB rifle world. Sorry if someone said before, but what's the AGM M4's magazine capacity really? Has anyone tried fitting GHK magazines, or any aftermarket accessories (RIS kits, stocks, ect)? Kudos to guys in Ft.Riley then! Wonder if any other units is looking into this? Questions,many questions about the AGM,looks like the next 10 days will make or break for AGM when post-games reports begin coming in and findings from early adopters putting in WA-compatible part into it. Can't wait.. Link to post Share on other sites
AustinWolv Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 How'd you draw that conclusion? The guy in the video said he was part of the Fort Riley airsoft team. I assume they're a bunch of squaddies who also airsoft and get to use the base MOUT facility on their time off. Exactly the case. Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yeah, too bad stainless steel would also attract the magnet. What's the weight of a loaded real Stanag magazine? "All austenitic grades have very low magnetic permeabilities and hence show almost no response to a magnet when in the annealed condition" Depends really, but most commercial grade stainless is the not magnetic kind. And a fully loaded Stanag mag weighs roughly between 500g to 600g depending if the casing is steel or aluminum. Link to post Share on other sites
snorkelman Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 How'd you draw that conclusion? The guy in the video said he was part of the Fort Riley airsoft team. I assume they're a bunch of squaddies who also airsoft and get to use the base MOUT facility on their time off. better still is the jumpy edit at around 1.55 "and what we do once a month is.." CUT skip a wee bit where he presumably clarifies things lol Link to post Share on other sites
KWP Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Boomarms has them in stock now with proper details: http://www.boomarms.com/sc/viewproductdeta...?ProductID=2953 They state 4.8kg that includes the packaging. Gun plus mag is 3.2kg. I am also not sure if it's a function forward assist. The ones I tested did nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Damn. This is now actually quite tempting - One of these plus an NPAS nozzle from RATech and some GHK mags isn't all that expensive... Bugger! Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Bob the Sniper Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 http://ebaybanned.com/product_info.php?products_id=2266 http://ebaybanned.com/product_info.php?products_id=2267 Only a 2 dollar difference? Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Shows you what a chinese RIS costs to make. Link to post Share on other sites
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