intinerious Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Anyone managed to test one of these with an Aplus bucking? Thanks BTW: read at a review that the stock barrel is 6.04mm, is this correct? Sorry, don't have a set of calipers I can't measure the bore diameter. Perhaps if I get one in the future I'll measure the 18 PX4s I have access to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have a set of digital calipers but I wonder if they are precise enough to measure the inner barrels accuratly. I can give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Dont worry, its not so important, just wanted to know if someone could confirm the veracity of this review http://www.airsoftretreat.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=458 They are a very reputable forum, so I dont think they are BS-ing, just shocked me how a "cheap" gun could feature a precision barrel OOTB Thank you people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I just have to say, having had this sitting in the box for a while not liking it, took it back out and dang, it's nice! Love the de-cocker and rotating barrel etc. Also my initial feel that it felt bad in the hand has gone away now after settling in on the small back strap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I have a set of digital calipers but I wonder if they are precise enough to measure the inner barrels accuratly. They're not, they'll always give inaccurate readings for an inside bore as small as an airsoft barrel which is probably why people always think some stock guns come with tightbores. I'd be willing to bet the person who has done that review of the Px4 has measured the inner barrel using a standard set of measuring calipers, if that is the case then I'd assume it's a 6.08mm barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Icon Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Excuse me for the rather late reply, but I wanted to check up on the PX4s of other owners. Within a mag or two of shots the little piece on the slide where the outer barrel slams into inevitably snapped off. Trying to JBweld it back, I found that the epoxy was not strong enough, and it disappoints me to see how soft of a metal the outer barrel is, considering the rest of the gun is rather nice for the price. So my question is...how are the pistols fairing with this piece of slide missing/about how long is the life span of the outer barrel granted it wears quite fast as the slide returns to battery? I want to upgrade the pistol but I'm reluctant to if I know it will fail soon due to premature mechanical wear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Excuse me for the rather late reply, but I wanted to check up on the PX4s of other owners. Within a mag or two of shots the little piece on the slide where the outer barrel slams into inevitably snapped off. Trying to JBweld it back, I found that the epoxy was not strong enough, and it disappoints me to see how soft of a metal the outer barrel is, considering the rest of the gun is rather nice for the price. So my question is...how are the pistols fairing with this piece of slide missing/about how long is the life span of the outer barrel granted it wears quite fast as the slide returns to battery? I want to upgrade the pistol but I'm reluctant to if I know it will fail soon due to premature mechanical wear. Read the other posts here in this thread. I don't have issues with mine but apparently it doesn't affect the function of the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Icon Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Read the other posts here in this thread. I don't have issues with mine but apparently it doesn't affect the function of the gun. I did read through the thread and I understand that that piece is susceptible to breaking, even after the "revisions" that have been supposedly made in the newer models. . If I remember correctly, someone's PX4 started to have jams further down the road because the outer barrel chipped away at the contact point so much that the slide no longer pushed it back, so he used a WE thread adapter to serve as as contact point at the front, but I don't really fancy that. I suppose Ill just see how far the gun takes me; it was really meant as a backup/loan gun anyways, but if yours is still holding up I guess I shouldn't worry too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intinerious Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I did read through the thread and I understand that that piece is susceptible to breaking, even after the "revisions" that have been supposedly made in the newer models. . If I remember correctly, someone's PX4 started to have jams further down the road because the outer barrel chipped away at the contact point so much that the slide no longer pushed it back, so he used a WE thread adapter to serve as as contact point at the front, but I don't really fancy that. I suppose Ill just see how far the gun takes me; it was really meant as a backup/loan gun anyways, but if yours is still holding up I guess I shouldn't worry too much. Well I'm not in the society anymore as it's a 1 year thing, but so far there hasn't been issues yet and I know they've been taken out to a couple of games already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Quick tip to others: don't Loctite a silencer adapter to the PX4's outer barrel threads. Mine came loose once, then wouldn't screw on - seems like the Loctite actually took off some of the internal threads of the outer barrel. Weak metal FTL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Probotector Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Plumber tape > Loctite. Try it and you'll love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I need a new outer barrel lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Just an FYI, pretty cool comparison side-by-side of the TM vs. HK3P by KIC Taiwan; https://www.facebook.com/notes/kic-airsoft-shop/3px4-custom/202617106454150 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kungpho Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm going to pick up a PX4 in pretty good condition from a guy for $55, worth it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krydel Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Are the slides compatible with the TM version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kungpho Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Are the slides compatible with the TM version? Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garry Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Bump for an old thread, but I may get one of these soon. Any updates on reliability from you owners? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garry Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 So I take it no-one has one anymore then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShinSeiki Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hey garry! I have a compact one for a few months now, other than my grubby hand managing to break the pin on the hop chamber(the one that holds the ajustment wheel), everything has been peachy! Even with the broken pin she manages to hold just enough hop for 0.20's although i'm currently on the hunt for a replacement(might need to have one made, can't find this part anywhere). The recoil is super snappy, the accuracy is pretty good once the hop-up nub has been re-bent slightly and on the compact the normal mags stick out of the magwell just a bit to give it that extended mag look i love about the m93r(for example). I have fired around 500-700 bb's out of her and so far i have no major signs of wear, i thoroughy recomend it, with 2 slight footnotes. 1- be careful when you get to the hop-up, that pin snaps off like a twig if you are not careful 2- if you are the type to put supressors on pistols, you can give this one a pass(at least the compact), as the spring guide rod is too close to the outer barrel, hitting the supressor and knocking it off its threading. Almost ruined the guide rod figuring this out, even tried a ccw to cw adapter on top of the pistol adapter to give it a bit more clearence, but no dice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garry Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks buddy........ I'm going for the full size one, but from what you say looks like a good bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garry Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Finally got one of these today. I didn't realise until I got it that they seem to have lost any trades now. Never mind, I still like it. Seems like a good solid pistol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingmann Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Yeah, that's the WE version. The one that had trades was the HK3P one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hey Gary, I know it has only been a few days but how is it holding up for you? I have the TM but was considering the WE just so I can shoot green gas without feeling guilty. I'm somewhat concerned about how the robust the finish is on the slide and barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garry Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi, The paint is nicely applied with almost an RS look, as the XDM. It seems to hold up reasonably well for what it is. It's not wearing fast on the outer barrel or rotating breech at the moment. In saying that, it is what it is...Few manufacturers of either airsoft or air pistols seem to use a very durable coating (adds to the cost!!) I epoxy coat pistols in my spare time for people anyway (which is very tough - harder than Duracoat) - so if and when mine wear, I'll just coat them. The gun itself is pretty good, very solid and seems to have good tolerances. Kicks like a mule. Yeh, quite impressed so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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