Marky [UE] Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I think somebody had that same problem same pages ago! Guess it's not normal by any means. Let's not jump to conclusions here. My #42 (brass) can be moved around if you try (this is a low power assembly). That being said there have, as you mentioned, been problems with #42 reported earlier in the thread. I am not sure we ever had enough detail to ascertain the actual cause though. Some pictures for the experts of this thread to review (not me) might be a good starting point. It is indeed a shame that nodoby at TS1 noticed the missing #45 before shipping Edited March 31, 2009 by Marky [UE] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) chris, hows the color of the RS charging handle? Is it black or does it match the AB bluish/grey? Hey redline, Apparently it is a flat/semi gloss black but I'll confirm that when I get back home. Is anyone using a Hurricane EoTech on their WE M4? I really want an EoTech 553 but I'm unsure if an ACM will hold up to the recoil so I thought I would spend a bit more and go for the Hurricane version in tan. However I just want to make sure that it will hold up to the recoil because it wouldn't be so bad if the ACM version broke but a $200 Hurricane...not so good Edited March 31, 2009 by chris u'5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Net Ronin Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hey redline, Apparently it is a flat/semi gloss black but I'll confirm that when I get back home. Is anyone using a Hurricane EoTech on their WE M4? I really want an EoTech 553 but I'm unsure if an ACM will hold up to the recoil so I thought I would spend a bit more and go for the Hurricane version in tan. However I just want to make sure that it will hold up to the recoil because it wouldn't be so bad if the ACM version broke but a $200 Hurricane...not so good I can confirm that ACM will not survive WE's recoil. My friend has tried that and failed. I just want to have EoTech replica as well. So far I cannot find one that can stand WE's recoil. Been thinking about Hurricane as well. Just only could not find one who has tried it on WE. So now, I have G&P Aimpoint on my WE. It works great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I can confirm that ACM will not survive WE's recoil. My friend has tried that and failed. Exact same thing here. That's why I ordered a 556 (which they actually call 557 because they don't have a clue). It works pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I thought you bought an ACM 556 though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Yeah I did. Sorry when it came out wrong. ACM calls it a 557 even if it's acutally a replica of a EoTech 556. The real Eotech 557 is longer than the 557 clone. But anyways it looks good, it sits on tight and it works plus it has nice markings. 'bout $90 shipped from dragonredairsoft.com Edited March 31, 2009 by somegirls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Steel boltcarrier: http://www.airsoftbuddy.com/index_eproduct...products_id=253 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redline Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hey redline, Apparently it is a flat/semi gloss black but I'll confirm that when I get back home. Cool. I hope it matches the WE AFC version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redline Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Steel boltcarrier: http://www.airsoftbuddy.com/index_eproduct...products_id=253 So what's better? Aluminum or steel? Won't steel be heavier, so slower cycle and more gas? (but the momentum once traveling will probably be more recoil)..and our stock bolt carriers..what material are they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 I dunno. Guess steel is more durable than the stock carrier. I won't get one of these until the stock bolt carrier I have brakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marky [UE] Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Steel boltcarrier: http://www.airsoftbuddy.com/index_eproduct...products_id=253 The stock bolt carrier is steel and I assume this is the spare part. Edited March 31, 2009 by Marky [UE] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marky [UE] Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) So what's better? Aluminum or steel? Won't steel be heavier, so slower cycle and more gas? (but the momentum once traveling will probably be more recoil)..and our stock bolt carriers..what material are they? Your points are indeed valid. The stock steel carrier will provide the normal cycle rate and strong recoil. It won't use more gas as this should always be the same. That being said in low temperature conditions or when gas in the mag is low the cycle cannot be completed and things get messy. The aluminium carrier would produce a faster cycle rate at the expense recoil but should be less affected by temperature changes in the environment or the gun. I did hear rumours that under certain circumstances the aluminium carrier was cycling too fast and causing jams, double feeds etc. I would still like to try one in the odd weather we have here though. Another grapevine rumour mentioned that the aluminium bolt carrier was a limited run and at this time no further runs are planned at this time. Edited March 31, 2009 by Marky [UE] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yeah I did. Sorry when it came out wrong. ACM calls it a 557 even if it's acutally a replica of a EoTech 556. The real Eotech 557 is longer than the 557 clone. But anyways it looks good, it sits on tight and it works plus it has nice markings. 'bout $90 shipped from dragonredairsoft.com So it's holding up to the recoil so far then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trinco Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 william AB just uploaded some pictures on WE Gas Blow Back M4 - Limited Edition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redline Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Your points are indeed valid. The stock steel carrier will provide the normal cycle rate and strong recoil. It won't use more gas as this should always be the same. That being said in low temperature conditions or when gas in the mag is low the cycle cannot be completed and things get messy. The aluminium carrier would produce a faster cycle rate at the expense recoil but should be less affected by temperature changes in the environment or the gun. I did hear rumours that under certain circumstances the aluminium carrier was cycling too fast and causing jams, double feeds etc. I would still like to try one in the odd weather we have here though. Another grapevine rumour mentioned that the aluminium bolt carrier was a limited run and at this time no further runs are planned at this time. Hmmm...I didn't even think about temperature conditions..any reviews on the aluminum bolt carrier floating around? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redline Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 william AB just uploaded some pictures on WE Gas Blow Back M4 - Limited Edition lol.wut??!! I guess they just didn't paint it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 So it's holding up to the recoil so far then? Yeah it's working flawlessly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WETTI Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 So what's better? Aluminum or steel? Won't steel be heavier, so slower cycle and more gas? (but the momentum once traveling will probably be more recoil)..and our stock bolt carriers..what material are they? The steel one is just the stock bolt carrier, not an upgrade part. There will not be any 'upgrade' bolt carrier from us , as this stock one is already hardened & made as good as it is going to get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WETTI Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 The steel one is just the stock bolt carrier, not an upgrade part. There will not be any 'upgrade' bolt carrier from us , as this stock one is already hardened & made as good as it is going to get. The 'REAL' Limited Edition will be coming soon.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I heard through the grapevine that AB would be releasing this! I'll look forward to the 'real' version. Edited March 31, 2009 by chris u'5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gsquared Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Needs a red eye going back and forth. its a CYLON!!!! william AB just uploaded some pictures on WE Gas Blow Back M4 - Limited Edition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eliminator Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Wetti: Any news about TS Customs new bodies? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LordElpus Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Needs a red eye going back and forth. its a CYLON!!!! And this is probably what the modern day A-Team would use instead of chrome Mini-14s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 My modern day A-Team is The Unit and Jonas wouldn't be seen dead with one of those!! He he Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rottenotto Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) So what's better? Aluminum or steel? Won't steel be heavier, so slower cycle and more gas? (but the momentum once traveling will probably be more recoil)..and our stock bolt carriers..what material are they? Also,... the aluminum bolt carrier is a "no go" on rifles operating at 500fps. This was told to me from William and also by the good guys at Horizon Tactical. A lousy surprise to anybody who bought the aluminum bolt carrier early. They are pretty much "not for sale" at the moment. (Steel bolt carrier all the way) Edited March 31, 2009 by rottenotto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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