jameswoods Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 any retailers in the US selling WE m16s? Hey I just pre-ordered the M4A1 co2 Version 3 from Blowback Armory a San Jose, California based retailer so, if you are in the U.S. you won't have to deal with customs yourself! good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfsbane Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) recently modified my nozzle to make it shoot 320+fps. It does that now and is perfect but I have realised that the blowback intensity is very slightly affected (weaker) and will probably be more significant when the whether gets colder over here. anyone experience this and is there a solution? will cutting the buffer spring do anything? also... What is the easiest way of taking out the fire selector? I want to make an ambi switch by drilling and screwing in a spare AEG fire switch to the other side. Anyone done this and how feasible to you think this is? Edited June 10, 2009 by wolfsbane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarChild Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 any retailers in the US selling WE m16s? we'll have the M16, M4, CQB-R and SCAR all in stock within a few weeks. i'll send you a PM once the shipment arrives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chef Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Righty, just a quick one guys. I've solved my bolt stop and hop issues, but now another problem has reared its ugly head. I'm getting a real inconsistency problem. Some shots fire nice and straight and go for a considerable distance, yet others just dribble out of the barrel and curve sharply downward after about 5m. I can't quite determine whether its a hop issue, or a power issue. Any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 sounds like a lack of gas pressure to me. Happens when my mag is almost empty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfsbane Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 if it curves down very quickly rather than simply drop then it is definitely a hop issue. if it merely drops than it a pressure issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L4byr1nth Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sounds like when you over-HOP SGM's in a Tanaka... It goes flat for about 5m, then the HOP kicks in, and it curves into the ground? What about either less powerful gas, or heavier ammo and slightly less HOP applied? Ben. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bbstriker Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I received my CO2 conversion kit today. Does anyone know if there's a guide on how to install it? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chef Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) hmmmm. don't want to run it on anything less than propane... I'll give some heavier ammo a whirl. see if that cures it. Fingers crossed. BBStriker: check out the WIKI http://wem4guide.wikidot.com/ the take down guide is in there. The nozzle assembly goes in your bolt carrier, and the brass cylinder goes in the upper receiver. To get into the upper, you'll need to take the foresight and stuff off. Edited June 10, 2009 by The Chef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hite Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I received my CO2 conversion kit today. Does anyone know if there's a guide on how to install it? Thanks Can't help with how you'd convert it, but here might have something useful. I look forward to hear what you have to say about it! Especially what it's like in our wonderful warm Britain! :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 recently modified my nozzle to make it shoot 320+fps. It does that now and is perfect but I have realised that the blowback intensity is very slightly affected (weaker) and will probably be more significant when the whether gets colder over here. anyone experience this and is there a solution? How have you modified your nozzle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSOJGNILRAD Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Righty, just a quick one guys. I've solved my bolt stop and hop issues, but now another problem has reared its ugly head. I'm getting a real inconsistency problem. Some shots fire nice and straight and go for a considerable distance, yet others just dribble out of the barrel and curve sharply downward after about 5m. I can't quite determine whether its a hop issue, or a power issue. Any ideas? Chef mine just started doing this....the one thing I did also notice was if you fire it about 10 times it corrects itself with mine. Mine seems like the first 10 shots are losing pressure though the velocity is low and causes the bb to go about 15ft then fall to the ground but after about 10 or so shots the velocity kicks up and shoots amazing. Does anyone have a idea what would cause this issue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TDS Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Chef mine just started doing this....the one thing I did also notice was if you fire it about 10 times it corrects itself with mine. Mine seems like the first 10 shots are losing pressure though the velocity is low and causes the bb to go about 15ft then fall to the ground but after about 10 or so shots the velocity kicks up and shoots amazing. Does anyone have a idea what would cause this issue? I'm guessing this is with green/propane mags. It is likely too much liquid in the mags, if you dry fire do you notice the white pfoot of liquid come out the barrel and then it stops once it "breaks in" ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolfsbane Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Chris , I modified the way it was shown on this thread .. dunno which page it is but some pages back there is full instructions to do just this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 By further threading the rod, then screwing it into the back of the nozzle to press the float valve? That shouldn't really have any negative effect on blowback strength. Is it very noticeable, or just barely? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eliminator56 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 we'll have the M16, M4, CQB-R and SCAR all in stock within a few weeks. i'll send you a PM once the shipment arrives. Are you going to have nozzles in stock too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrooklynBorn Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) we'll have the M16, M4, CQB-R and SCAR all in stock within a few weeks. i'll send you a PM once the shipment arrives. NVM, answered my own question. Sorry Edited June 11, 2009 by BrooklynBorn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WarChild Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'll give some heavier ammo a whirl. see if that cures it. Fingers crossed. Heavier BB's are highly recommended...heavier than you would normally associate with an AEG. For best results, shoot 0.30g, 0.34g or 0.36g if you have the 350 FPS bolt. if you have the 500 FPS bolt, try 0.40g or 0.43g. you'll be amazed at the difference. this comes direct from WETTI and was tested ourselves when we shot the guns with the Rangers and SWAT guys last week (videos of that a couple pages back). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leejinwen Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 we'll have the M16, M4, CQB-R and SCAR all in stock within a few weeks. i'll send you a PM once the shipment arrives. awesome, thanks. Will you guys be getting the version with Colt's trades? and will you be carrying replacement and upgrade parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L4byr1nth Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 No definitive review of the M16A3 yet? Ben. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Break100 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I received my CO2 conversion kit today. Does anyone know if there's a guide on how to install it? Thanks I'd like to know the result of the new co2 conversion kit. Does it have a more reliable consistency on fps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chef Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well, just tried my M4 using 0.36's.... still the same problem. I think its definitely a power inconsistency now though. Decided to run it through the crono, and on 0.2's I get a variation of between about 450fps and just below 300fps. There's no pattern to it. Back on the shelf she goes until I can get hold of the CO2 conversion kit. And to cap my day off, one of the mags started leaking again... So no matter what o-rings I try, how often I soak them, or how much PTFE I stick on it, this one continues to defy me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 For the meanwhile, you could troubleshoot it with a mates M4. Just keep swapping parts to isolate just what is causing the inconsistency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Probably the darned Part 117, rubber sleeve, and the steel (non CO2) nozzle. Check if the nozzle is returning fully forward during blowback? If the Nozzle isn't fully forward, then the gas can't go into the valve of the nozzle. The part 117 is too tight. Its the cause of much of my grief RE: the WE platform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rottenotto Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) Well, just tried my M4 using 0.36's.... still the same problem. I think its definitely a power inconsistency now though. Decided to run it through the crono, and on 0.2's I get a variation of between about 450fps and just below 300fps. There's no pattern to it. Back on the shelf she goes until I can get hold of the CO2 conversion kit. And to cap my day off, one of the mags started leaking again... So no matter what o-rings I try, how often I soak them, or how much PTFE I stick on it, this one continues to defy me! Chef, Im guessing you are using the STEEL non CO2 nozzle? It is the root of all inconsistency problems.....it is a steaming pile of c-h-i-t. Erratic FPS is traced back to the size of the ports. The floating valve seals off too fast or too slow. Too slow isnt a problem,.... too fast and the fps drops to a drizzle. Switch back to the brass nozzle with small gas ports ("windows") and all will be well. I have had to do this in 3 WE M4's...all had your problems. All were fixed immediately with a brass nozzle. Edited June 12, 2009 by rottenotto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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