frogfish Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 My KJW M4 and my TM/Hirricane 416 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amblin83 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 My KJW M4 and my TM/Hirricane 416 Oh, hurricane 416 kit? That's quite rare, and a painfully expensive kit back then. Nice to see someone else out there actually brought it... Mine was the 2nd/earlier Version. it was my first 'serious' build. I went mad and brought a SF M971 big head .... which was waaaaay too heavy and impractical.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) I'm not sure what version mine is, I actually picked it up second hand, Do you have the same issue where it spits out any of the non-hurricane H&K mag? I've been trying to fix it so I can use regular mags, unsuccessfully. Edited March 28, 2012 by frogfish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amblin83 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm not sure what version mine is, I actually picked it up second hand, Do you have the same issue where it spits out any of the non-hurricane H&K mag? I've been trying to fix it so I can use regular mags, unsuccessfully. I think it's the third/final version, the engravings were a bit different and true to the real deal. I'm using G&P steel mag catch, which is okay with most mags i've been using (TM stock, Magpul and STANAG low-caps made in Hongkong.) except those 'Dboys' H&K marking hi-caps. I think it's more of an issue with the mags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hrmm, I've been using Mag mids for a while, and this thing pretends to hold onto them, then mid run I'll look down and there won't be a mag in the magwell.... no bueno. I tried swapping the catch from several weapons and none worked, but as the mags work in every other weapon I've used I'm a little confused, it seems there is a little too much play in the well for what I have and they eventually wiggle free. I'm fine for the time being but I'm sure my supply of mags that work with it will dwindle... and I'll be forced into trying a more permanent solution... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amblin83 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) lol, maybe it's because the locking head of mag catch being too short/thin and unable to reach into the mag's socket OR maybe it's the feeding nozzle of the included metal hop-up unit being too long/thick/wrong diameter and preventing the mags to fit into place. Either way i think you'll have to modify the parts abit. EDIT: btw, the mag well of HE's 416kit was somehow 'larger' than other 416 models (eg, VFC's) , so most mags i used r quite loose, several layers of duct tape onto the inside of the mag-well fixed it nicely. Edited March 28, 2012 by amblin83 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 That's essentially what I had to do on all my VFC SR-15's (all 4 of them). I'd be mid game and realize I lost a mag somewhere. Mags were loose enough at one point, and I'd be so paranoid about dropping mags that I started holding the mag into the magwell (magwell grip) and that's not how I shoot RS. I didn't want to develop training scars so I took another look at it. Friends had mentioned shimming inside the mag well with various different materials such as tape or gluing some polystyrene sheets in there. Most tape would get torn up eventually then I remembered I had some Gorilla Glue Duct tape (which is stronger than regular duct tape) left over from when I was repairing some damaged duffel bags, and used 2 to 3 layers of that on either side of the mag well. Worked like a charm! And after a years' worth of gaming, it still hasn't shown any signs of wear. One of my buddies suggested another alternative: It's a common occurrence, loose mags, sometimes to the point where you'll drop mags and not know it, often you'll have some feeding issues. The most common band aid is tape inside the magwell. I did that for years, but even still I had moments where my mag wasn't secure in the receiver, it was just friction fit; so I decided to fix this issue. My modded mag release is on the right, a brand new stock mag release is on the left. Right off the bat you can see that it was butchered. I squared up the engagement area at the top of the mag release, using a file just take a few swipes to create a nice sharp corner. The back of the mag release (closer to shooter) is rounded. I did this because sometimes when pressing the mag release, it seems to come out a bit too far and get stuck on its way back in the gun, a minor annoyance but not an issue any more. Then, I filed down the tip of the mag release (farthest from the shooter). Filing this area down is what actually allows the mag release to sit inside the gun. Next, I bent the mag release inward slightly. I did this to help it engage the magazine even more. Note that if you do not file tip of the mag release (where the locking lug is) you cannot have the mag release sit inside the body any more than it is. You need to file the tip and then bend the mag release to get the result. Perhaps that'll help solve your problem. Personally, I've modified mag releases in the past by filling the top face of the catch hoping that'd hook into the mag better, but that still didn't do the job. That said I never tried bending the mag release though. And my buddy said that was key to getting a good engagement into the mag. I will also add that at one point I used those old school norgon style ambi mag catches for AEGs. I think they were made by G&P. They SUCKED. Never held a mag in place. I'd strongly suggest trying the solution my buddy detailed on a spare mag catch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 sounds like a plan, one way or another I'll make it work.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Not having to worry if your mag will drop out of your gun is huge. It made my VFC SR15's go from good lucking but frustrating to being totally awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kojak Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks, I've had the same issue with certain mag catches and my HurricanE M4 bodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 If the magwell needs shimming or to reduce wobble if you fix the mag catch, try using loop side velcro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pedlar Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 My SR25 EMC in its Final Configuration : Kit List A&K SR-25 Base G&P M110 URX II Rail System G&P M110 Barrel machined down to 16" G&P M110 Gas Block Machined to EMC Configuration MadBull Surefire FH Accu-Shot BT10-LW17 - Atlas Bipod with ADM 170-S Lever Mount Magpul AFG Gear Sector Rail Mount QD Socket Larue Index Clips Tango Down Scar Panels VFC PEQ-15 : Debating on changing this over to the G&P DBAL Gear Sector Offset Flashlight Mount with Surefire M600C Scout Light Surefire SR07 Rail Mounted Switch : Trimed to fit between the 12 and 9 O'Clock Rails. Larue Tactical (LT724) Angled CQB QD Mount with an Aimpoint Micro T-1 Larue Tactical (LT135) SPR / M4 1.93" QD Mount with a Millett DMS 1-4 x 24 (Fitted with Bulter Creek Scope Covers) Troy Rear BUIS Magpul ACS Stock Magpul MOE Grip Magpul Trigger Guard Ares Armour Husky Amentum Slider Sling in AOR1 Not Shown : Mapul LR20 P-Mags 4 Off MadBull Surefire Suppressor 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 what optic is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pedlar Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Millett DMS 1 - 4 x 24 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvlyssup Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 V2 WE OB M4 reborn. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finbarqs Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caaw Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 My CAR 15 originally tm now has hurricane body systema high speed gearbox. just need acu mosfet and a diffrent motor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Can anybody tell me is G&P MRP upper anodized or painted ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmypie Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 painted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmypie Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 couple of changes to the Block2 build, FDE 1-4x Specter DR, Gear Sector QD mount, BFG sling Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noveske Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Alternatively, another view of my Noveske: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRF Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hmm... Nice face mask integrated with glasses. What kind/brand is it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noveske Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hmm... Nice face mask integrated with glasses. What kind/brand is it ? I run Oakley M Frame 2.0s; the face mask is just the lower half of one of those old school Sansei masks. I've used this set up forever. I've noticed that the lower half of the Sansei mask is much more lower profile than other mask types enabling a closer cheek weld for lower-mounted optics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noveske Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Some new additions to the Noveske: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QDRenegade Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thats beautiful. Really got my eye on that PEQ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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