jkpics Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Real H&K pistol grips are about 70 USD but should fit right om no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vilerk Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 The VFC grip will work but it still requires drilling for the selector detent spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyr Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks, now just to find one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vilerk Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 http://www.wgcshop.com/wgc2008/main/product_detail1.php?search_From=searchItem&item=VFC-GRP-416G-BK01&search=special&rs=vfc%20grip&catid=&cat=&view_choice=c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't see the spring and detent for the selector switch on that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_komodo Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Anyone knows if the ready mag system (ics or g&p) will fit the we m4? or will the feeding lip on the we m4 magazine be in the way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazdarren Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Hey guys, this grub screw fell out of my WE Raptor M4 It isnt the screw under the OB, or the hop up screw. Do any of you  know what it is? http://imgur.com/Qp0k5JH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_komodo Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Only thing that comes in mind is underneath the gasblock/front sight, flash hider or somewhere on the hop up housing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyr Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 You were lucky to find that thing falling out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodsword Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Heres my custom WE M733. I have a modified RS Bushmaster upper receiver as well as RS buffer tube, castle nut, stock, stock plate, pistol grip, front grips, front sight, and some various other small bits I mgiht have forgotten about.  PICS   Ive got probably over 15,000 to 20,000 rounds through this easily. The only internal upgrades Ive done are an RA-Tech aluminum nozzle (I would consider this more or less a necessity for a WE M4 based system). everything else is going strong still. It was more then accurate enough with the stock barrel and hopup that I didnt want to change it, and I didnt bother upgrading the trigger components because they're so cheap that if one of them breaks Ill just replace it. I haven't had to replace anything yet though, and I have used this gun every weekend for the past year or so (Because I had already used this well before I turned it into a 733)  I have two more custom WE AR's that Im slowly working on. Another M16a2, and a Colt 601 (Though I might just settle for an early M16a1)  How do you have a grey Colt lower on that? Was it the normal black one with no trademarks before? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brigg Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 The lower was from an older WE closed bolt that I converted. WE used to have trademarked versions and they went through a couple of different colors, apparently. Â This one happened to be dark colt grey rather then black. It matched the Bushmaster upper quite well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinydata Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'm debating between a WE M16A1 and a G&P AEG version of the same gun. I had a WE M14 a while back and it was mostly trouble free, but I plan on running a M16 much harder than I do a DMR-type rifle.  If you guys could answer a couple of questions, I'd greatly appreciate it.  1) How long are your stock trigger groups holding up in summer temperatures? 2) How long are your loading nozzles/bolt carriers holding up in the same conditions? 3) How is shot to shot consistency in rapid semi-auto fire?  Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 On my stock setup I had no problem doing a semi only mag dump in 20-25c weather, probably cooler than where you are. Â I broke one of the fake lugs off on my nozzle so I swapped it out after a year. I went to the full RA-Tech alloy/steel setup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bucko Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Anyone knows if the ready mag system (ics or g&p) will fit the we m4? or will the feeding lip on the we m4 magazine be in the way? IDK about those two, but I know the RS one will! Â I've got one for sale if you're looking... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macocosta Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 nice choice man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BLZeebub Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Mornin All,  Ive got a 4168 and the roller bearing on the top of the hammer has gone walkies. the pin is still there but no bearing. It was second hand and has been working fine and I believe its an RATech version so that would mean the RAT hammer. Firstly, Is there any way of confirming its a RAT hammer as I understand they sit higher than stock? I'd rather not have to buy an entire new hammer at £30 so was thinking of trying to get a replacement bearing. Secondly, would a stock bearing fit and/or does anyone have the dimensions so I can order a bearing from an engineering company.  Cheers  Nat B-> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brigg Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Magnet. RATech hammers are some form of steel, We hammers are pot metal.  Obviously dont check the pin, just the hammer itself. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyr Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Can I just check something that's probably a dumb question.. Â The latest WE M4 is exactly the same internally as the latest WE HK416? Â Are the external qualities any different? Â I'm looking to spend a little bit to make a bullet proof primary GBBR, but don't know which of these base platforms to start from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 The external quality will depend on wether or not you get the straight non-traded WE or the custom traded AFC version. But all in all I think they are comparable. Â As for the internals, considering that the open bolt kits are the same for both rifles I would say yes, they are the same internally. Â Choose which ever one you think looks best and feels best for you. Â Personally, I think the M4 platform is better as you can customize it more. The 416 is kind of fixed to using it's proprietary rail system which limits your customization choices. Â And besides the rail, they are the same rifle pretty much. Â So yeah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jkpics Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Can I just check something that's probably a dumb question.. Â The latest WE M4 is exactly the same internally as the latest WE HK416? Â Are the external qualities any different? Â I'm looking to spend a little bit to make a bullet proof primary GBBR, but don't know which of these base platforms to start from. Â Yes, I can say 100% that the are the same, but another thing to keep in mind is that the 416 Â can't use P-mags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyr Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Thought the lowers were the same, why don't pmags fit the 416? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Right, there is that one differense. The magazine well is shaped differently. You have to file down the PMAGs in the front curve to make them fit. Another disadvantage for the HK416. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyr Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Bah. Apart from looking nice, I'm guessing there isn't any real advantage to the PMAGs though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jkpics Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 The lower is NOT the same, the 416 magwell is cut at a lower angel so it cover more of the mag, In the RS world the 416 is the reason why Magpul made E-Mags, as RS P-Mags won't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brigg Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Heres my latest custom job, a WE GBBR version of a Colt Slab Sides Carbine. If anyone knows a pla ce that could machine me a proper outer barrel, I would like to get in contact with them and have a proper 16" pencil barrel made. Â I used a modified WE A1 lower that I worked on to make it a slab side type. reprofiling the back of the magwell was a pain. The upper is a RS SP-1 upper. I didnt modify the upper, but rather modified the triggewr pack and hopup chamber to work with the unmodified upper. The stock is a proper 2-position buffer tube with a colt aluminum stock and correct single hole stock tube nut. The barrel is obviously incorrect but I will have to have one made. Â This is also a halfway point for me, as the next build is going to be a proper Colt 601. Â Edited May 24, 2014 by Brigg 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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