weekenny Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Got to try one of these in a shop today. Was too cold after being in the warehouse to cycle. Think it's a summer only choice for the uk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 How cold was it? I had my gun and mags sitting in a low 40f room for a while and it was still able to fully fire a mag on full auto. Though I'd imagine it's colder there in the UK than it is here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weekenny Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Outside it was just above freezing. The back store room probably a few degrees C. So 40f at a guess. Front shop where I tried to cycle it was an ok room temp. I was impressed by the weight of the gun, thought the mags wernt as heavy as I'd been lead to expect. There was a lot to like about it. But I was hoping for better cold performance. That said it was brand new so could have been lacking in lube but I wasn't in the shop to buy so didn't mess about trying to get it working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brigg Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Does anyone know if there are any fixed stock buffer tubes that will work for the LM4? I see that Guarder makes an M16 length barrel which I could get, but I would need a stock as well to turn the LM4 into an m16. Is there anything out there that will work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WTF?Shane Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 I picked up a LM4 not too long ago to replace the aging KJW that is now sitting around collecting dust. I haven't took it out to the field yet, but trusting everyone's reviews I should expect good results. I already started adding and replacing things. I just broke it down to do get some work done on the upper. Here's a hint of what's to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I happened to snag a PTS rifle with a "00022 US" serial. I guess that's pretty neat, low volume serial and whatnot. I've run my PTS for a month or two now. Love it. It's dead reliable, recoils well and has a clean trigger. I haven't had issues with the hop yet, though I do have this odd issue where the bolt will shove BBs into the magazine gasket under certain conditions. It's bizarre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm on the verge of picking up one of these instead of a new G&P for a couple of reasons, mainly the issues I'm having in actually obtaining the WOC, but also partly due to the 'Pick it up and go' nature the LM4 seems to possess; Anyone able to answer these 2 questions? A ) Does anyone know if the LM4 PTS uses a 2 piece outer barrel? If so, is it just a case of unscrewing the 4" extension and replacing the inner barrel with an appropriate length? B ) Does anyone know if KSC nozzle assemblies are compatible with the KWA? RA-Tech do a complete NPAS nozzle for the KSC, which I'd prefer to chopping the inner barrel if I can help it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm on the verge of picking up one of these instead of a new G&P for a couple of reasons, mainly the issues I'm having in actually obtaining the WOC, but also partly due to the 'Pick it up and go' nature the LM4 seems to possess; Anyone able to answer these 2 questions? A ) Does anyone know if the LM4 PTS uses a 2 piece outer barrel? If so, is it just a case of unscrewing the 4" extension and replacing the inner barrel with an appropriate length? B ) Does anyone know if KSC nozzle assemblies are compatible with the KWA? RA-Tech do a complete NPAS nozzle for the KSC, which I'd prefer to chopping the inner barrel if I can help it. A) Yes. It's glued in place, so most people use a heat gun then a padded vise clamp to get it off. To replace the inner though, you need to get the barrel nut unscrewed, which is also glued in place. Some people have broken their uppers improperly messing with the barrel nut and a wrench. From what I understand, you should lock the front and rear points where the reciever pins go into a clamp and then use the barrel wrench and a heat gun. Sorry, I'm not sure about that. You should check the KWA technical forums > LM4 section for info on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emp3ror86 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 B, Yes. They are the same. Check the KSC CQB-R review topic for more info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Excellent, cheers for the help guys. I've dealt with glued barrel nuts before, so I should be able to overcome that and the barrel nut - And knowing the NPAS will work means I know I'll be good to get it within FPS limits. Awesome news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Excellent, cheers for the help guys. I've dealt with glued barrel nuts before, so I should be able to overcome that and the barrel nut - And knowing the NPAS will work means I know I'll be good to get it within FPS limits. Awesome news Just be sure to look up the experiences of people who have done similar, and definitely clamp the rifle correctly. You really don't want to destroy that upper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emp3ror86 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 You can check the barrel question at the KWAUSA website on the exploded parts diagram of the rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just be sure to look up the experiences of people who have done similar, and definitely clamp the rifle correctly. You really don't want to destroy that upper. Thanks man - I'll borrow a few clamps and ensure it's all set up correctly before attacking it with the wrench; If anyone reading the thread has any good tips or hints (precisely where to clamp the upper etc) it'd be greatly appreciated. You can check the barrel question at the KWAUSA website on the exploded parts diagram of the rifle. Good plan, should have thought of that The exploded diagram confirms it does indeed have a two piece outer barrel, which is awesome news! Bring on Christmas day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks man - I'll borrow a few clamps and ensure it's all set up correctly before attacking it with the wrench; If anyone reading the thread has any good tips or hints (precisely where to clamp the upper etc) it'd be greatly appreciated. Well, to clarify; SOME rifles need to be clamped down because the barrel nut is so tight. Others just need heat and a properly-fitting armorer's wrench, anything from a hairdryer to a propane torch. Here's a takedown guide: http://kwausa.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8778 Discussion on the heatgun and clamp stuff: http://kwausa.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9721 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks man, that doesn't look too tough of a job. I'll remind myself to sign up to the KWA forums once it arrives 'n all. I'm used to G&P barrel nuts being extremely difficult to remove, but then they have one piece upper receivers so there isn't so much of a worry about damaging them. I'll make sure I get a vice in and go at it the sensible way rather than just plain assaulting the thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks man, that doesn't look too tough of a job. I'll remind myself to sign up to the KWA forums once it arrives 'n all. I'm used to G&P barrel nuts being extremely difficult to remove, but then they have one piece upper receivers so there isn't so much of a worry about damaging them. I'll make sure I get a vice in and go at it the sensible way rather than just plain assaulting the thing. Lemme know how it goes, I actually want to convert my LM4 PTS into an SBR. That, or remove the FSB and turn it into a 14.5 middy carbine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Will do, I'm planning on chucking a Madbull SWS 9.28 rail on it; Anything over a 12" barrel and I just end up beating the *suitcase* out of trees for no good reason. Still trying to decide what stock and grip are eventually gonna go on it, but the fact I can't afford a stock and grip until the end of January should save me stressing about that for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 mate! welcome to the club I'm putting a Dytac 12" KAC style on mine, I'll post some pics on the AR15 thread when I'm done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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-Clover- Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm confused, are you saying a KWA licensed HK 416 wil be hitting the market? I tried googling "LM4 416" and only really came up with your video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L2E Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Its a joke... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yeah it's meant to be a creative build video as a few people didnt believe it was a LM4. Also for the barrel nut, I had my brother hold down the receiver, I used an armorers wrench, and tapped it with a rubber mallet. It came off after a few taps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Clover- Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 "5th quarter of 2014"... shows me for skipping through the video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 mate! welcome to the club I'm putting a Dytac 12" KAC style on mine, I'll post some pics on the AR15 thread when I'm done. Heh, cheers - Just managed to snag the last one from LWA, so it'l actually be here for Christmas day. Nothing says festivity like a replica AR15 Yeah it's meant to be a creative build video as a few people didnt believe it was a LM4. Also for the barrel nut, I had my brother hold down the receiver, I used an armorers wrench, and tapped it with a rubber mallet. It came off after a few taps. The 4:16 on the phone after the waking up part genuinely gave me a good chuckle... Shoulda posted the vid on the 1st of April though really! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emp3ror86 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Those Dytac barrels are pretty okay, and suprisingly lightweight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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