pwor Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 the hurricane 416 weighs more than the 417 as i own the hurricane 416 and have tried out the 417.i must say vfc did a great job on externals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FTZ-WildeCard Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 What a gorgeous beast. Hope manufacturers pick up on the opportunity for spare mags and start producing asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frogfish Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 the hurricane 416 weighs more than the 417 as i own the hurricane 416 and have tried out the 417.i must say vfc did a great job on externals. yeah my Hurricane 416 kitted up weighs the same as my buds ino '60... good to hear VF Cs is lighter, I was debating on getting one and overly weighty weapon was a concern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Looks like VFC missed the holes in the side rails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikline Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) where ? i did'nt find missing holes ? Edited August 14, 2012 by nikline Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) On HK USA's site: Not sure if that's a production or prototype.... Edited August 14, 2012 by Panoptes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L85FREAK Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Here's a picture from HK's website: From most of the pictures I can find only about 1/2 have the holes in the rails. Like you said it could be the difference between a preproduction/prototype and production models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Can any owner please to an in depth comparison of the internals and V2/V3 internals? I'm particular interested if I can fit an internal V2 mosfet like the Stealth and pistonhead /cilinderhead . Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I also would be interested in the above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doc11 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Update: VFC have no plans to release a 20" Barrel RIS Kit. Well, that's not what they replied to my e-mail a few months ago. It seems that they plan to release a 16" and 20" versions around the end of the year. There has been some infos around from other sources that seems to go the same way. It's not clear if it will be complete replicas only, or upgrade kits, or both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panoptes Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes, I updated with that info earlier, too. Elsewhere, probably. Unless they get rid of the 'Licenced' rubbish though, it's still no sale! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 There's a load of info on one of the Facebook pages. VFC, I think. There's going to be some special edition with longer barrel limited to 350 units, after which they'll then start with regular production. Wasn't 100% clear to me if 20 inch or 20 and 16 inch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baddbaz Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 The magazine price is very high on these ! Nearly gas mag prices 40 pounds ish for a high cap 500 rounds and 25/ 30 pounds for mids 100 rounds Maybe it will get cheaper when the cloners get busy copying them !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan le Fou Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have two questions: -Grip compatibility. Can it be changed for another AR type grip? ie MOE. -Stock tube, can the stock be changed for another model? ie UBR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boom3r Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 -Stock tube, can the stock be changed for another model? ie UBR. No, Stock tube is bigger than those on 5.56 versions to replicate full size 7.62 bolt assembly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marksman556 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 but could it be swapped for a normal size one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boom3r Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 but could it be swapped for a normal size one Not unless you know someone who could mill an adaptor. The stock tube fits onto the receiver like the RS one, the receiver is threaded to take the stock tube like PTW or M4 GBBs but has a relatively much wider diameter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marksman556 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Ah ok, thanks for clearing that up Shame I wont be able to fir a UBR on one though :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Probably stupid question but I wonder: Would you prefer a G&P M14 above the 417? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Here comes the SE 417 DMR. Supposedly, after these 350 are sold, in 2013 VFC will come out with "regular" 16" and 20" models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U-TAG Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I've got one Blade runners post the externals are beautifully done, there's been a lot of attention to detail the grip feels slimmer not quite as slim as a PTW or GBB but noticeably different to an AEG. The trigger on an 11.1v lipo is crisp and as long as your keeping the bursts relatively short I don't foresee any issues anytime soon fingers crossed, the ROF on a 7.4v is average, accuracy out of the box for my one seems to be average 50m give or take with a .25 nice decent groupings no uber range or accuracy but it is skirmish able however the FPS on mine seemed closer to 370 so I've trimmed the spring in order to bring it to more acceptable levels should be firing 340-345. As mentioned previously the cover on the ejection port is plastic and feels cheap, so cheap that mine has already broken, the feel of the charging handle feels poor in comparison with my old VFC scar and the cover has also broken it doesn't spring back into position as it should do, minor niggles but for a £425 premium AEG I expected better. I will give it a proper run through at a game this weekend should the midcaps I've just been robbed for arrive. Another issue most airsofers will have to consider are pouches. Thankfully I wear a replica 6094 most of the time. LBT make an insert for 2 mags that fits into the kangaroo pouch which means I've only had to splash out on the insert and a blue force gear 417 double mag pouch there is an airsoft retailer in the UK that I managed to get both from the remaining two mags should in theory fit into a double decker taco but we shall see since the single mag pouch I do have felt a bit tight. I've not owned it long enough to make a proper judgement but despite the minor issues I'm happy with the rifle time will tell as to how the internals hold up, fingers cross it's like my scar which I ran for three years on an 11.1v lipo and used as a loaner rifle for friends who would rape it on full auto with a dozen high caps without any issues at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IBMedic Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 How is the mating between the upper and lower receivers? Any play if you torque the upper reciever side to side? Does the hopup unit wobble? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U-TAG Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 The fit on this is much better than the VFC 416 since that had a mahooosive gap between the receivers, this sits more flush and mine also feels rock solid the hop unit appears to have been redesigned to fit into the receiver and is wider to give it that much more stability. cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U-TAG Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Right bit of an after report on my rifle. Took it with me to a game, charged the batteries etc, set down to bombing up my mags and I hit a snag. turns out you can't fill them up with a marui XL speed loader, which meant I was buggered and unable to use the damn thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U-TAG Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Got a marui pistol speedloader, rewired it to deans and I've got a new hop rubber here waiting to see what the performance is like after a woodland game this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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