gameofdeath69 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Appologies guys I forgot to add I downgraded mine with a 1joule spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) I recently handled a PDR an Airsoft Extreme guy brought to Hollywood Sports Park here in Cali. I didn't get to fire it, and I forgot to check the serials, but it seemed very sturdy. The mag catch was much stiffer than I'd imagined, but mags locked in solidly and came out without binding, and it was fairly easy to hit the catch. Apparently it chrono'd 350 while at their shop, but 370 at HSP. I'll chalk it up to variance between chronos, but I'm not looking forward to downgrading a gun with a 10.5'' barrel just to use it in CQB. I was finally able to get out and play with mine last weekend (serial no. 487 if anyone is curious).It chrono'd right around 350 (first couple shots were around 360, then it settled between 345-350) and it performed great. I probably put a couple thousand rounds through it and did not experience a single jam. On mine, both the mag release and the two stage trigger feel just right. I had no problems firing semi without slipping into auto. The mag catch doesn't give you much feedback when inserting a mag, but a quick tug after you insert a mag solves any question of the mag being locked in.I only had a couple minor complaints, but they weren't really performance issues. The gun does not like King Arms PMAG hi-caps. Would not feed more than a few rounds before shooting blanks. I switched to a G&P hi-cap and it fed flawlessly, mag after mag. No problems with any other mags that I tried. Also, after a few hours the lower part of my right hand got a little sore from holding the tiny grip, but not so bad that I had to stop using it.Strangely, I did have that same broken body tab, but it doesn't have any effect on the assembly or performance of the gun so I got over it.This is the first time I haven't switched back to my TM Type 89 halfway through the day. EDIT: Funny thing, the AEX guy I saw was using King Arms highcaps without an issue... odd. He did say the same thing about the grip, but mostly regarding its angle. Edited March 25, 2013 by John_234 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manxmadman Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I wouldn't worry about downgrading it, it has the same quick release system as ARES, so just pop the buttpad off and you have access to the spring guide and spring, a fairly quick change out really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_234 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Ah. That's reassuring. I'll probably pick one up at some point. Being out of disposable funds means I have more time to observe quirks of the design, I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadmeat Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I think the second batch will be released very soon in HK, if it hasn't already been released. Still now news on the next batch being released to HK shops... :-( eHobbyasia don't have any yet... Looks like I'll have to pay a visit to Kwong Wah St to see what I can find out from the shops myself, although I'm not sure if I really want one from the first batch!!?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawaiianjuggernaut Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I wish they made the PDR with a normal trigger with a semi-full auto switch. I really love my AUG, but I had to work a lot to get the trigger to work with fast semi auto shots. -Hawaiian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandvad86 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 My PDR-C Arrived for a couple of weaks ago, now i just upgraded it a bit.Video oploaded by my good freind Trinity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3SiYJVQWFwWhat do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Infadel Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I Thought Blimey that is a strong Irish accent... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baddbaz Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Still got a very long trigger pull on this gun . Really puts me off it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandvad86 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I Thought Blimey that is a strong Irish accent... I'll take that as a compliment 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Infadel Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'll take that as a compliment I Take it your Pal's not Irish... It was supposed to end up saying: Sound's Like a Right good Nipper for CQB! and i'm not even a fan of High ROF's! but my Keyboard's being a *Censored* Thing and neglect's to let me type certain thing's at speed anymore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandvad86 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) I Take it your Pal's not Irish... It was supposed to end up saying: Sound's Like a Right good Nipper for CQB! and i'm not even a fan of High ROF's! but my Keyboard's being a *Censored* Thing and neglect's to let me type certain thing's at speed anymore Right you are, He aint Its (For me) Perfect, its so *curses* compact and small, and that makes it better for CQB than my Sidearm. At the site i'm playing its kinda in the mid to low ROF .. But .. i Did make it like this to get a faster trigger response for fast tapping, not for going 'Full Retard' You sir, need a new keyboard. Edited April 5, 2013 by Sandvad86 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blam360 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I was at the WGC shop yesterday and asked about the PDR, they said they aren't sure when they will receive the next batch 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadmeat Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I am pleased to report that I luckily managed to catch the latest batch released by PTS over the weekend in Hong Kong. Unsurprisingly eHobby have too much of a pre-order list to let any new stock become available for anyone... But a quick trip to PTS Steel Shop had me secure one of only four they had received that day. There are some still available in Kwong Wah St in HK but I doubt they'll be hanging in the shop windows for long!! Just wish that PTS make a new torch mount under the barrel soon! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadmeat Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Ok so I thought I'd share the love and upload some new pics for everyone! ;D Some of the items... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blam360 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 any updates anywhere for new batches being shipped out? wgc had stock last weekend when i visited the shops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFV Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Just going to have to revive this thread for a few questions. 1) What upgrades do you advise (and where would you recommend purchasing them from -im no techie) 2) What company mags is this compatible with (would this work with elite force mags ect) 3) What optic would you recommend? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baddbaz Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Go to pas and let Chewie the tech upgrade it . He has done a brilliant job on his own one , and solved all the issues with it . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFV Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 aye that is where im going to purchase it. Shame they dont stock the VFC 416c..........oh well. Isnt Chewie on arnies anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baddbaz Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Yes he is and airsofters forum and rift Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFV Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 then i'l send him a PM with my questions cheers. (his username is Chewie i presume?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
venger Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Was a little confused by this post. At the beginning it was a review and a breakdown of the internals. The middle was full of how sh@te it was and that nobody was going to buy one. The end is full of, when are they re-stocking and I want one nows??? I bought one the other day and am now terrified and confused Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 That's forums for you. End of the day, only a very small percentage of owners are going to actually post about their guns, whether good or bad. So you can never truly get the overall facts of the matter based on a forum thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baddbaz Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I did not buy one purely for the fact of it not being 100% out of the box . It is skirmishable but to realy shine it needs a bit of work put into it . Which = more money . Have seen modded examples and its not bad at all once the niggles have been sorted .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
venger Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 What do you think gearbox aside whould be the first things you would do to your PDR? The reason I ask aside from the gearbox is that I am under the impression that a number of people had a problem with gearbox cracks in Masadas because they were modding it with upgrades the gearbox couldn't handle. This is to be expected from a gearbox that was really meant to stay the way it was. The other thing being the use of 11v over 7.4v Lipos and high torque motors that can add to much stress to the internals. I'm assuming the PDR would be much the same. It's a shame to think that we will have to wait for another manufacturer to bring out a solid drop in gearbox that can take upgrades without cracking. http://www.aztecairsoft.com/#!store/c1yws So what other options do you have other than tight bore barrels. Don't even mention a mosfet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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