WETTI Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Shown are prototypes, all tested on my personal weapon yesterday during skirmish. Works great without any issues all day. The bolt catch is particularly sweet!! Well..... everything's VERY sweet ... & I ain't giving these back!!! T.S. Custom is now a WETTI-approved 3rd-party custom manufacturer of after-market improvement parts for WE's products. OK, here's what T.S. Custom will be releasing very shortly (starting next week ): (1) Steel hammer + steel disconnector set (2) Steel match triggers (in 2-3 different styles) (3) Anti-rotation pins (2 types) - these actually work to prevent the trigger set front pin from loosening due to vibration. A must-have item!! (4) Steel ambidextrous safety - just lovely!! (5) Trigger guards (2-3 styles) - drop in replacement, very comfy!! (6) Totally-redesigned bolt catch for the magazine (drop-in replacement) - we're especially excited about this!! This thing assures 100% bolt lock after last round by providing a 'flat' , larger contact surface with the bolt, thus eliminating the chance of any wear on both contact areas. These will come in 3-packs & will costs less than USD10.00/pack (7) Selected copies of the counter-weighted M4 spring guides (2 versions) - these will 'increase' as well as 'solidify' the recoil feeling of the gun. Depending on the power level of your gun, one of these versions will give optimized result. (8) Custom lower receivers in different markings (either laser or engraved) - all anodized finished. Rumored designated markings incl. "DD", "MK18 Mod0", "Stag Arms", etc... (feel free to give suggestions here, people ) (9) CNC upper & lower receivers set(s) in T-7075 aircraft-grade aluminum - No speculations here, but I'm getting serial # 0001 on the style I want. I'll leave this as a VERY, VERY pleasant surprise to everyone later on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Otto Thanks. I haven't had a chance to take the barrel apart yet, but when I do I'll look for the bearing. I never noticed it being in there the very first time I took it apart and it was still firing normal when I put it back together, so I'll have to see. It is the only thing that makes sense now, though. If it is in fact missing, is there an everyday item I can use as a replacement? Regarding a cheap source of Krytox, after some heavy duty googling I found a lubricant for bikes called Krytex. Its meant for bike chains and pedals but contains the magic stuff. It also includes something called Molybdenum which apparently is used in real steel guns! A bottle costs about £4 for 60ml. Generally as long as it doesn't contain petroleum (it usually says contains petroleum distillates on the container) it should be okay. I would get it and try it on something else before putting any on anything important. The molybdenum thing is kind of interesting, the Wiki article makes it out to be another semi-hi-tech lubricant. Not sure how well it would work with airsoft stuff though. My forward assist button keeps popping off when fired and see people say they have glued it in place. But could tell me please what part you have glued an to where? Does this mean it will no longer work? All help appreciated If you pop it off and look into the spot in the receiver that it fits into, you'll see a small square bar of metal sticking out which will also be attached to some other metal bits. There will also be a small square slot on the inside of your FA knob. Basically you just put a bit of glue (I recommend using some sort of 5-minute epoxy or something similar) in that square slot and then properly align and press together the square metal assembly and the knob. You'll probably need to pop the pin that holds the assembly in and pull it (the FA assembly) out. It's really likely that the two pieces are covered in dirt and oil, which would be bad for the epoxy. Just wash the two parts in hot soapy water and quickly towel dry. Then you can glue them together, lightly oil, and re-install. Be sure to make note of the direction of the angled bit of the forward assist bar before you take anything apart. _________________________ Edit: Ooh, liking the new recoil spring setups and mag bolt catch activator. Edited February 23, 2009 by Chris North Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) awesome. could i suggest a VLTOR upper reciver? Edited February 23, 2009 by Horsem4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WETTI Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'll have ordering info. posted here once the parts are released. These parts will only be available through selected dealers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Great news about the custom lower receivers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blazed99 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Cheers mate will try it now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devilstar2k2 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Regarding a cheap source of Krytox, after some heavy duty googling I found a lubricant for bikes called Krytex. Its meant for bike chains and pedals but contains the magic stuff. It also includes something called Molybdenum which apparently is used in real steel guns! A bottle costs about £4 for 60ml. The shop is cyclestore.co.uk Would be grateful if the more mechanical/scientifically gifted WE M4 users would confirm if this would work or feel free to tell me i'm just p***ing in the wind!! Number 47 I'm also using a bike grease called 'Buzzies Slick Honey'. Its a shock grease that I used to use in my high end paintball guns. Good stuff, its ultra slick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Chef Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Nice to see support is growing for this little baby. I'm sure the people that need to know are taking note of the points of failure of this gun and are remedying the situation in a timely fashion. Looking good there WE, keep it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Countfloyd Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey guys I´m sorry for not reading all 135 pages , but I´ve got a problem with my WE M4A1.One piece of the charging handle has broken off here you have the pic: I would like to know if you recomend me to get another charging handle or continue without this piece, because it looks like it don´t has any function. Thanks for all mates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 some people were having that problem a while ago. its advised not to fire your gun withought the charging handle lock. you need a new charging handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wait, can't you replace it with a R-S or AS latch? Like a real PRI one or something? Those aren't to costly and look cool to boot(not to mention they won't break ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Countfloyd Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I see guys thanks for the info , but I still don´t understand which is the function of the charging handle lock.But Horsem4n if you recommend me not to use it I won´t use it xD.Thanks man! Vercingetorix can you give me a link or pm me? I´m very interested in what you are to talking about but are you sure about compatibilities? Thanks Edited February 23, 2009 by Countfloyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) if you fire the gun without the lock, the charging handle may move and when the bolt returns forward and hits the charging handle, it will break the charging handle. Edited February 23, 2009 by Horsem4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkSCU Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 CountFloyd: Dont worry you dont need a whole new charging handle, just the latch which is the bit thats broken. This was something that seemed to be pretty common in going on the first versions, newer ones should come with a steel one. I think AB sell the steel one seperately too for not much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1st Commando Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 WETTI , very interesting new parts ! I'm very interested in the new bolt locks as that will certainly eliminate the wear and tear as much as possible. Also very interested in new recievers etc . Let this be known as the "summer of WE" Gaz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I see guys thanks for the info , but I still don´t understand which is the function of the charging handle lock.But Horsem4n if you recommend me not to use it I won´t use it xD.Thanks man! Vercingetorix can you give me a link or pm me? I´m very interested in what you are to talking about but are you sure about compatibilities? Thanks This page: http://www.skdtac.com/index.asp?PageAction...mp;Category=204 Dunno if they fit, but I'd think they would, or at least could be minimaly modded with say a drill or dremel to fit at the most. I am pretty sure you can fit em to AEGs, and I am almost positive they fit as drop ins for PTWs and WAs Edited February 23, 2009 by Vercingetorix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vercingetorix Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Don't quote pics dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slu Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wow, those aftermarket parts truly make the WA versus WE debate even more interesting. I was about to commit to a G&P WAM4 given the wobble fix and the new PGC mags, but this changes things entirely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WETTI Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Wow, those aftermarket parts truly make the WA versus WE debate even more interesting. I was about to commit to a G&P WAM4 given the wobble fix and the new PGC mags, but this changes things entirely. This is only the beginning! Edited February 23, 2009 by WETTI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 the PGC mags are supposed to fit both WA and WE rifles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Countfloyd Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) @Horsem4n: Thanks for the info mate , now i´m pretty sure I will not use it. @MarkSCU: Also thanks a lot for the info Mark will contact AB, even if I got to buy a new charging handle it´s not too much money, but got a problem I can´t go through shipping services because it puts me 1 error found, I think I´m not the only one with this problem. @Vercingetorix: Nice items!!! thanks and they are very cheap now if someone knows about compatibility. WETTI as you are from WE brand in my opinion you should give some advice and support for this problem that as they have said it´s not only mine. Best regards guys. Edited February 23, 2009 by Countfloyd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redline Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey guys, there seems to be some minor reoccuring problems that some of the rifles have: charging handle o-rings hop-up etc. Since airsoftbuddy carries a list of spare parts, which parts would you guys recommend I pick up as an "in case it breaks" scenario? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris North Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 @Horsem4n: Thanks for the info mate , now i´m pretty sure I will not use it. I was able to use mine for a long time by stretching a rubber band over the back of the handle and over the front of the upper receiver. I should for the most part prevent the charging handle from moving back on its own while the bolt is cycling. which parts would you guys recommend I pick up as an "in case it breaks" scenario? Part #42 is basically a drop-in fit in most cases. Getting to the stock part is pretty easy, but you're probably going to need a pair of vise grips and needle nose pliers. It should bring your muzzle velocity down substantially if your WE is shooting 400+ FPS, and it's the only thing to reduce FPS as far as I know. If you're bolt catch isn't steel, you're going to want a new one of those as well. Besides that you should be fine for a long while. You may want to get a few replacement o-rings (part #122), but if you polish the opening of the BB cylinder and keep the nozzle assembly tight and straight you should be okay without. Look here for a great sum-up of this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rottenotto Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) ^ Hi Chris To answer your question about the small bb for the hop.... I always dreaded being in the shoes you are now - trying to come up with another bb that will work. First, if you indeed lost it,....William sells the replacement part on his AB site as MANY people have lost it swapping out their barrels. If I had to "make do" with something around the house? I would take apart the smallest sealed bearing I could find - rollerblade or smaller. Sealed or not. Just cannibalize the bb's inside. The inner ball bearings have to be ridiculously tiny. It will suck not having the original to compare to, but you will see the hole drilled in the inner barrel - test fit there. Again its SMALL. As for the last page and a Bike Shop product called "Krytek" or something like that, it is likely the same as many of the bike shop lubes. It contains >some< Krytox but very little - since it is soooooo expensive in pure form. Im sure it will work fine. As will any good lube applied there (op rod). The Krytox is a bit overkill, but I use it because it has outstanding cold temp performance. It just laughs at the frosted inners of the WE when it cools way down. WETTI Dont tease with those photos - get them to market FAST! Im still astonished why the aftermarket isnt all over this opportunity of making/selling upgraded parts. And to all the "quitters" who sold their WE M4's, what a shame. Hang in there, anybody struggling with bugs.... this gun will be a world beater by summer. Edited February 24, 2009 by rottenotto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JM360 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 NO update yet as of now; but the factory ppl are indeed working on it. One good news: I've already gotten inquiry by several barrel makers to start making afrer-market 'ultra precision' barrels for our new hop-up system. One of them is EDgi EdGI does make pretty decent barrels, hopefully you'll allow him to sell it independently as well. These are the things i need to be able to use this on the field 1. Power Down kits to make it shoot around 400fps 2. 50 rounders or higher cap mags 3. New hop chamber Although I think I have to wait until june-july before i'll ever use this in an actual game.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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