wdahm519 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 It is heat shrink tubing used in electronic/electrical work. I cut about 5mm in length and inserted it on to the arm and shrunk it with a lighter. I'll try to post pics tonight. Ah that makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnyew Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Here's the pic showing 2 layers of tubing. By johnyew, shot with KM90 at 2010-01-31 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie Ab Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 That's a great idea.Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Speed= Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I don't mean to pry at you t hum, but at this point do you think the new mags will be ready for sale soon enough that it wouldn't be worth it to buy the normal mags if I'm just going to jump all over yours when they come out anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t_hum Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Ive been meaning to do a mag update for a while. They are still under development. We came across a few great ideas along the way and so we are doing some redesign to accomodate those innovations. I dont have a release date in mind at this point. There are just too many variables to consider and I don't want people to delay in making full use of their rifles. So Id say go ahead and buy those mags. The website and new videos and all that stuff is being worked on. I do all of that stuff myself as well as prototyping new ideas and fabricating most of what is made for sale. Add in my "real" job, a double major, and family and I get strapped for time ocassionaly. This month has been one of those times. I really appreciate all the support you guys give. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHawksan Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 you sir, are a credit to the airsoft industry and having to wait for mags is hardly a price to pay for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdahm519 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Ive been meaning to do a mag update for a while. They are still under development. We came across a few great ideas along the way and so we are doing some redesign to accomodate those innovations. I dont have a release date in mind at this point. There are just too many variables to consider and I don't want people to delay in making full use of their rifles. So Id say go ahead and buy those mags. The website and new videos and all that stuff is being worked on. I do all of that stuff myself as well as prototyping new ideas and fabricating most of what is made for sale. Add in my "real" job, a double major, and family and I get strapped for time ocassionaly. This month has been one of those times. I really appreciate all the support you guys give. Thanks. You can keep telling me not to wait as many times as you want Travis, I'm still waiting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TechnoMagi Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 After reading all 70 pages in this thread (Wow. what a read) I need to know: -How is the kick on the KJW compared to the WE, WA, WOC, and small calibre rifles? Will it knock off my aim? Does it push against your shoulder hard? -What threading is the flash hider? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t_hum Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) I haven't shot a WE so I cant compare to that but I have shot an AGM a bunch. It definately "kicks" (I think all GBBRs vibrate more than kick) less than the AGM. I feel though that the recoil is much crisper and more refined. Its percussive. A snap instead of a cachunk. No GBBR is going to knock your aim off substantially. Slightly more than an AEG maybe, but certainly nothing compared to a real .223. Think somewhere between an air rifle and .22. If you want arm destroying recoil dont get a KJW. If you want a snappy rifle that is going to last instead of give you a headache, get the KJW. Edited February 10, 2010 by t_hum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHawksan Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I was giving this some thought, but surely putting a much tougher spring would increase the recoil substantially, if not increase wear and gas consumption per shot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pantelis Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 After reading all 70 pages in this thread (Wow. what a read) I need to know: -How is the kick on the KJW compared to the WE, WA, WOC, and small calibre rifles? Will it knock off my aim? Does it push against your shoulder hard? -What threading is the flash hider? I have in my collection almost all gbb platforms (WE M4, WE M16, WE SCAR, WA M4 patriot, WA M4 cqb, GHK AK74, KJ M4. About Recoil the best from top to bottom is: WA = WE CO2 WE green gas KJ = GHK I like KJ for reliability and accurasy (WE is the less accurate, horrible hop-up) I like WA for the tons of aftermarket parts available and recoil I like WE for recoil (with CO2) at low price. I don't like GHK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t_hum Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I was giving this some thought, but surely putting a much tougher spring would increase the recoil substantially, if not increase wear and gas consumption per shot? This is true. The stock spring and buffer that came with serialized guns was much weaker than the upgrade parts KJW sent later. Recoil went up a lot. Im sure a stiffer spring or buffer could be incorporated but Im sure efficiency and wear could quickly become a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHawksan Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) this is probably going to sound retarded but I thought I remember seeing somewhere that AEG uppers were compatible? Or should I crawl back into a hole and hide for a few weeks? Edited February 10, 2010 by WhiteHawksan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrTreble Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 AEG outer barrels work with a bit of modification. Maybe that's what you read or heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHawksan Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 no definitely was AEG uppers, possibly in the news thread that was revived earlier hmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdahm519 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 no definitely was AEG uppers, possibly in the news thread that was revived earlier hmm AEG Uppers don't have the threading for the brass buffer, so no. Also, I don't think KJW's upper has the same threads as a normal buffer tube, I think it has a smaller diameter, so I can't see this working out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TechnoMagi Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Anyone know if the flash hider threading is 14mm CW or CCW? Also, I thought the KJW had a separate tube inside the actual buffer, that have it the smaller diameter. Couldn't that smaller tube be slipped into an AEG upper? Anyone wanna try it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raven1 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 this is probably going to sound retarded but I thought I remember seeing somewhere that AEG uppers were compatible? Or should I crawl back into a hole and hide for a few weeks? No AEG uppers will not work with the KJW GBBR. The upper lacks the take down pin block (the pin block you need in the back to lock the upper down to the lower at the rear), also the KJW has a proprietary attachment point for the hop up assembly in the front of the upper. The BCG assembly will slam into the lower portion of the front attachment point (Where the outer barrel is fastened to the upper by the barrel but) of the upper. So there is no possible way for an AEG upper to work on the KJW platform. @wdahm519 The threading for the buffer tube resides on the lower receiver assembly,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteHawksan Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 at least I wasn't going crazy as I went through the news post and found it. RenegadeCow mentioned that it'd take AEG uppers, tho it doesn't, but what a funny read, it'll be rubbish, worse reliability than a WA, love to see them back up those statements now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdahm519 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 No AEG uppers will not work with the KJW GBBR. The upper lacks the take down pin block (the pin block you need in the back to lock the upper down to the lower at the rear), also the KJW has a proprietary attachment point for the hop up assembly in the front of the upper. The BCG assembly will slam into the lower portion of the front attachment point (Where the outer barrel is fastened to the upper by the barrel but) of the upper. So there is no possible way for an AEG upper to work on the KJW platform. @wdahm519 The threading for the buffer tube resides on the lower receiver assembly,,, Oh man, I must have totally misread that post then. My bad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trustkill Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Anyone know if the flash hider threading is 14mm CW or CCW? Also, I thought the KJW had a separate tube inside the actual buffer, that have it the smaller diameter. Couldn't that smaller tube be slipped into an AEG upper? Anyone wanna try it? It is a 14mm CCW thread. The flash hider is secured by a 1.5mm hex key. When you loosen that the flash hider will come off revealing a brass sleeve that fits over the threading, unscrew that and you're good to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdahm519 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Quick question guys: Has anyone had any experience with this mag pouch: http://www.ebairsoft.com/tmc-mag-556-qd-ma...rg--p-2361.html I'd like to know if it will fit the fat thermold-type KJW mags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wotty33 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Magpul PTS MIAD Grip - OD Magpul XT Texture/Ladder Rail Cover - OD G&P Aimpoint LaRue Cantilever mount (copy) Magpul PTS CTR Stock - OD Noveski back up sight Troy Pro Grade Reciever Sling Adapter G&P Rail Eotech 3X Magnifier with FTS Mount (copy) All fitted with no adjustments necessary apart from slight filing required to metal arm bit that attaches the rail to the silver pipe. Also had to add tiny resin filler in to the MIAD grip internals to stop the selector spring that presses down from upper into grip (there's a space on the magpul grips where its blocked up on the kj ones) looking forward to fitting all T hums new parts for the internals. Although i'm starting to worry a bit as its getting heavy and i'm only a pretend soldier! Once i order the 8 additional mags i expect i may have to get a friend to help me carry it Any one had experience lugging 8 mags about with a pimped up kjw? I imagine it's a right old workout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t_hum Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Looking good wotty. If it helps youll save a few fractions of an ounce with the aluminum piston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kai_Wolf Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Awsome list wotty! I love the look, it looks a lot like my real steel. As for the last question, yes. Pimped out KJW and 8 mags is my loadout, and yes, it is a workout. Magpul PTS MIAD Grip - OD Magpul XT Texture/Ladder Rail Cover - OD G&P Aimpoint LaRue Cantilever mount (copy) Magpul PTS CTR Stock - OD Noveski back up sight Troy Pro Grade Reciever Sling Adapter G&P Rail Eotech 3X Magnifier with FTS Mount (copy) All fitted with no adjustments necessary apart from slight filing required to metal arm bit that attaches the rail to the silver pipe. Also had to add tiny resin filler in to the MIAD grip internals to stop the selector spring that presses down from upper into grip (there's a space on the magpul grips where its blocked up on the kj ones) looking forward to fitting all T hums new parts for the internals. Although i'm starting to worry a bit as its getting heavy and i'm only a pretend soldier! Once i order the 8 additional mags i expect i may have to get a friend to help me carry it Any one had experience lugging 8 mags about with a pimped up kjw? I imagine it's a right old workout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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