IronWolf Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Uncanny, I've the very same issue as of today kingdong! Very annoying as I rather liked the HK logo on the bolt... I've posted it on VFC's facebook page, hopefully the more of us that do so, the more likely they'll re-design the part . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Umm , I notice there is a part missing from both your pictures =/ , You might have taken it out but any way there should be a black oblong piece of plastic which sits in the gap where both of yours have broke :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Yeah that's in the photo above, in the middle of the picture. It was cracked in half, right through the middle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Yeah that's in the photo above, in the middle of the picture. It was cracked in half, right through the middle Boo! So eventually this is going to break , Sucks man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 not eventually mate, i havnt even skirmished this yet! IronWolf- its a shame as i expected more from this but the only thing that seems to be the problem is the bolt. As soon as the Prime RA-TECH steel bolt turns up i will let you guys know if its ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 So , Is the system in this just WA? :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Its similar but the VFC GBB uses real steal specifications just like Prime does. Im not sure about the internals but i had spoke to jonny from RA-TECH and he said the RA-TECH Prime complete bolt will fit. He also said it doesnt increase the performance but it will deffinately make it more reliable with the steel bolt. My other intention is to try a Prime upper receiver with the VFC lower in the future but not yet as i dont have £400 just for the upper receiver i want lol. In my opinion the VFC HK416 gbb is not going to be reliable as a standard weapon on the airsoft field due to the things that me and IronWolf have come accross with the bolt. I would recommend going with a RA-TECH steel bolt (if it works and fits) My bolt should be here soon i will post picture up and maybe do a video if all goes to plan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Well , I am not impressed ! Uploaded with ImageShack.us FFFF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 shame, really didnt expect this from VFC, IronWolf- how is your trigger mech doing? and what are you going to replace the BCG with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm looking at replacing it with an Prime allu BCG as I worry about the possibility of sluggishness caused by the heavier steel BCG. No problems with the trigger unit, but I have noticed that part of the bolt catch has become malformed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) Yeah i thought i would go for the steel one to stop the bolt catch chewing up the ALU BCG. What part of the bolt catch mech has malformed? the bolt catch plate or the bolt catch itself? Edited March 4, 2011 by kingdong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Emailed LW today , They are going to contact UMAREX about getting a spare part ^.^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I think i should do the same. just to get my moneys worth lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amadem Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 shame, really didnt expect this from VFC, VFC complete BCG costs $25 So there is nothing more to expect. http://www.wgcshop.com/wgc2008/main/product_detail1.php?search_From=searchItem&item=VFC-PT-BLT-M4GZN02&search=searchItem&rs=vfc%20gbbr&catid=&cat= Let us know how the Ra-T's BCG will work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 VFC complete BCG costs $25 So there is nothing more to expect. http://www.wgcshop.com/wgc2008/main/product_detail1.php?search_From=searchItem&item=VFC-PT-BLT-M4GZN02&search=searchItem&rs=vfc%20gbbr&catid=&cat= Let us know how the Ra-T's BCG will work. Will do mate, its still in customs at the moment but not long now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 But is that made out of pot metal? =/ Hopefully LW will send me a BCG from the VFC M4 which i hope is not made out of pot metal I can always take the BCG to the jewellers to get HK engraved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 To be honest mate there all probably made with the same material, so i doubt they will be any better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) I just pulled back the charging handle and released it , Did it again and it got stuck took it apart the it had finally broke -.- FFFF I hope LW email me back today Edited March 7, 2011 by gijohn2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Not cool, im still waiting for my damn BCG, still pending customs inspection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Not cool, im still waiting for my damn BCG, still pending customs inspection. This makes me a sad sad panda Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I was told that VFC did the revisions for their bolt carriers, and my retailer says VFC will do 1 for 1 broken Bolt carrier swap. Make sure you get the prime dimension steel Bolt Carrier if you get one. WA ones are not compatible. My BCG hasn't broken yet, neither has the bolt or the bolt plate. I am quite pleased with that actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danielsilva Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I was told that VFC did the revisions for their bolt carriers, and my retailer says VFC will do 1 for 1 broken Bolt carrier swap. That's actually a pretty cool thing for them to do. Pitty my WE's work so good ... Might buy a VFC again in the future if the open bolt kits for the WE don't come out soon though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gijohn2 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I was told that VFC did the revisions for their bolt carriers, and my retailer says VFC will do 1 for 1 broken Bolt carrier swap. Make sure you get the prime dimension steel Bolt Carrier if you get one. WA ones are not compatible. My BCG hasn't broken yet, neither has the bolt or the bolt plate. I am quite pleased with that actually. Do we just email them directly and they will send us the details about sending one back? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingdong Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Well it has been released from customs now, dont get paid until thursday so i doubt ill have it this week now Customs + Parcelforce = the devil himself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Actually I dunno, my local retailer said that I had to pay for shipping and thats about it and they would sort it out for me. Edited March 9, 2011 by 3vi1-D4n Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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