L2E Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I will say that I am disappointed that the 20" kit is just an outer barrel extension. I guess I will wait on Zparts to come out with a one piece 20" outer barrel. I assume the same for the 16" kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Btw when I used the loader adapter they added with the gun I noticed that the BBs can get damaged while loading them(I noticed white dust on the feed lips). Can't really tell if it effects the accuarcy, since I couldn't shot it much in a bigger place yet. I used the GHK adapter for the time being tough it requires a bit of a dexterity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I use the GHK speed loader and it's been fine. Anyone had jamming issues with their mags? Maybe just an off batch I had from Sniper-as. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 10 mags through the mag that came with mine with no jamming issues. (Thankfully as there's not much that's more annoying) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Only issue I have that the full-auto rof sometimes is inconsistent. I think it has something to do with the feeding or the bolt catch as once I had the bolt locked back on full-auto while there were still BBs in the mag. Tough it only happened once so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 My full auto is slower than everyone else's that I've seen but consistent. Can do two FA mag dumps in a row on one charge of gas. Not that I really care that much it's just out of interested really. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atsalakotos Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Got mine yesterday (from WGC, their service is amazing), recoil feels amazing and its LOUD. My hop up is consistent enough when using it in semi-auto (I would say very accurate)... In full auto it just spews BBs everywhere (Only like half of them fly straight)... Unlike nugentgl's 417, my outer barrel came out just fine... But I am having troubles with removing the barrel nut, as its screwed in too tight and I have no specialized tools. And after seeing that video I am way too scared to put too much strength in it!! .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 The barrel nut was very tight on mine too, I used a simple M4 buffer tube nut wrench(there are two holes on it where you can place the tool) to unscrew it. Note that you should put a small sponge or a few tape on the lower part of the tool or it might sracth the nut a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) A few things I've noticed: WA system hammer springs don't fit as they aren't wide enough for the back of the hammer. Think I tried a g&p 150% spring. Other hammer springs may be wider so may fit but that's all I had. Also, once the mags get cold, because they are insulated by the plastic shell, they take bloody ages to warm up again. It's obvious but something I hadn't thought if you can do what you might normally so which is warm the mag with your hands....../armpit/groin. Wear on the internals is very very minimal after about 300 rounds from what I can see. Bolt catch is steel as is the front 8mm or so of the bcg so no real wear there. Edited September 25, 2014 by christhesecond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 My full auto is slower than everyone else's that I've seen but consistent. Can do two FA mag dumps in a row on one charge of gas. Not that I really care that much it's just out of interested really. Also, since removing the brass restrictor the full auto has improved massively to what I would say is the norm from what I've seen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 So my FPS went all over the place and the BBs sometimes just fell instantly. I wanted to take out the nozzle to check/switch the o-ring but I couldn't take out the two screws in the front of the bolt that holds the nozzle inside, they refused to move. Are they glued or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Threadlocked. Mine were stiff but came out without an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 So far it works well for me except for full-auto which misfeeds/doublefeeds due to the insane rof. Can the gun take M4 buffer/recoil spring or the sizes are too different? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) The size of the buffer and spring is indeed larger than the M4. Mine double feeds all the time now, it isn't the nozzle as I tried a new one and still performs the same. No damage to magazine feedlips or hop up ramp/chamber either, I don't get it. Edited December 11, 2014 by Bada Bing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The same thing has started to happen to my vfc mp7. I'm gonna change the hop rubber ASAP as I believe that to be the issue. Hopefully it's just the same issue on the 417? Hoping it doesn't happen to mine. Not even taken it to a game yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I thought it might have been the hop up rubber too, sadly not. I emailed VFC for some guidance and they said that it may be that the hop has been adjusted too much and to turn it off to relieve pressure. This didn't work. I've only taken mine once since I got it all those months ago. Hope you get your MP7 sorted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Have they replied since? Might be worth fully disassembling the hop unit and reassembling just to be sure mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zereck Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well I replaced my hop-up rubber with a Maple Leaf 60 degree one. Again its good on semi but on full auto it just misfeeds/doublefeeds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 No they haven't got back to me after I replied to their suggestion. I have it in pieces time after time, trying with different barrels and all cleaned out. My nozzle retainer guide (steel piece which also acts as the bolt stop) has broken where it connects to the bolt cam. So it could have the double feed issue here as the nozzle has a bit of play up and down. Zereck have a look at this part on yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Mate that must be it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I hope so, part on order. Probably be after Xmas to find out if it works. In an another discovery enhanced mag valves by Azimuth meant for the 5.56 mags actually work in the 417 magazine. I just didn't realise that they could be unscrewed thus being within good contact with the striker. (Screwed in were far too short). Results are INCREDIBLE! A+studios have also released a valve specifically for it, results are also as pleasing, although a bit of a pain to get working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good news! I'm looking forward to trying my ramjet valves. When you say a pain to get working what do you mean? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) The piece at the end of the valve isn't connected to the main valve body. It's difficult to explain but requires very careful insertion into the magazine housing so it doesnt misalign. Also some of the valves I have noticed can't be fired when screwed all the way in tight. They require back tracking slightly until the pin can be depressed. Some of them can be screwed in tight and are able to be fired and some aren't as willing. I might have not taken the greatest care of a couple of them in assembly, I'll revisit at some point. Have been far too preoccupied with the double feeds and trying to make it shoot straight. But the new Ramjet valves are certainly strange, I've not seen that design before. But when it's working, its a magnificent experience. All my stock valves lost pressure and made the rifle cycle very sluggishly. Edited December 13, 2014 by Bada Bing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bada Bing Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Update: I replaced this broken part and now there's no double feeds and fires just as she ought to. Also the ramjets on my mags weren't working correctly because of the idiot installing them didn't notice the factory O rings from the original valves caught inside. Oops. Anyway she runs like a monster now, recoil is violent, crisp and fast. This upgrade is a must in my book, much more impressed now then when I first took it out from its box. Also upgraded is the Maple Leaf 75 degree Monster VSR bucking which puts a .30 on the tip of the front iron. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christhesecond Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Great news. Still waiting for mine to be fitted. Any idea on the fps rise from the new valves mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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