WarMonger Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 (edited) thats the trigger switch inside the gearbox, they tend to fry once in a while too if you using a higher voltage, higher amp battery damnit, i spent so much time and money turning my para into an SPW, and they go and release one ready-made. I WANT THAT NEW FEED MECHANISM!! curse you STAR cuurrseee yooouuuu Edited January 21, 2007 by WarMonger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WP_Goldman Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hey folks, Just got my Star M249 Para based on what I read here, I'm really happy with it! I have a quetion though, I only saw one post about cold weather mechbox breakage... Has anyone else blown the plastic box with the stock spring while playing in the cold? - Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghoosti Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Yo yo yo! I think my M249 is finally working, or at least it did the last to games. It was about the time for it to start working, althou I think it still could be better. But I'm not gonna take out the gearbox anymore unless I absolutely have to. I have a quetion though, I only saw one post about cold weather mechbox breakage... Has anyone else blown the plastic box with the stock spring while playing in the cold? Hey, nice to hear you got your para and are actually happy with it. What comes to playing in cold conditions, the last two games I mentioned above were both played in deep snow and the temperature was clearly below zero degrees. My M249 is running on basic plastic gearbox and Prometheus M110-spring and well, the gearbox didn't crack so I guess it handles cold just fine, so don't worry about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WP_Goldman Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Yo yo yo! I think my M249 is finally working, or at least it did the last to games. It was about the time for it to start working, althou I think it still could be better. But I'm not gonna take out the gearbox anymore unless I absolutely have to. Hey, nice to hear you got your para and are actually happy with it. What comes to playing in cold conditions, the last two games I mentioned above were both played in deep snow and the temperature was clearly below zero degrees. My M249 is running on basic plastic gearbox and Prometheus M110-spring and well, the gearbox didn't crack so I guess it handles cold just fine, so don't worry about it! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looks like I've located a spare plastic mechbox, so if all goes well i'll be giving my STAR a thourough game day on saturday, with a high of -10 and a low of -14. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Has anyone tried to fit a MKI butt stock to the MKII? I just detest the way the MKII and Para stocks look! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ECRRRainman Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 A team mate of mine has a STAR para with a MkI stock on it, pretty sexy if you ask me, I will try to get some pics of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 A team mate of mine has a STAR para with a MkI stock on it, pretty sexy if you ask me, I will try to get some pics of it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> can you ask which brand of stock it is and where he got it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ECRRRainman Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 can you ask which brand of stock it is and where he got it? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Will do, but it may be a while since I don't see him on a regular basis. I will see if I can track down a number or email and get a reply for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosti Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Sorry, I didn't bother to read whole thread... Does the carry handle work? I mean can you actually carry the thing with it. I've heard rumours that it doesn't work, or it just breaks down. Edited February 25, 2007 by Ghosti Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cougarkiller Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I carry the gun by the handle no problem. Alot of people put star down even when they have never actually had one of these guns in there hands. Even I thought the L85, was not gonna be that great. For the first time i held one of the weekend and i was shocked to see how solid and metal it was. I think the m249 was one of there first guns designed. So alot of people put our rumors and *beep*. Yes it's plastic but it's not a bad gun. So to tell.. in short lol. The carry handle works perfectly... at least for me.!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosti Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) That's good to hear, thank you I've just ordered one and now I've come nervous... Edited February 26, 2007 by Ghosti Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghoosti Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Oh man. My M249 made a really weird sound a few days ago. Can't really find any energy to explain properly what happened right now, all I know is that something went really wrong inside that gearbox. So, before I go to sleep, has anyone found any aftermarket pistons that would fit properly to Star M249 gearbox? I've been told, and read here that only the original piston will fit, just wondered if someone has found something else that would fit. Excuse me, I am tired as caged fruits and just want to go to sleep now. I'll write more and better later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyCntlGT Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hope to get one of these soon, this review has basically made my mind. A couple questions on this if you guys don't mind me asking. Doe's the box-mag rattle? Are the M249's designed to lay down 100+ rounds at one time(as opposed to a regular AEG) or do you have to do bursts, and does the MK2 have the same flash-hider as the para? Thanks everyone, EB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghoosti Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Okay, now I have a bit more energy to write properly. So, I was just testing my 9,6v 1700mAh battery on my M249 as I had just changed some connectors from Tamiya to Deans. Just wanted to see if that made any difference to performance. It really seemed to have gained quicker ROF, but I didn't manage to hear more than 5-6 shots when my gearbox started to make the same sound that chainsaw makes. The spring is now compressed as much as it can be, and it won't move thou I press the spring release catch. It looks like the metal part of the piston has come off and jammed the whole thing. I'm gonna open the gearbox today and see if the whole thing blows my head off. Well, probably there's nothing mysterious. Doe's the box-mag rattle? Are the M249's designed to lay down 100+ rounds at one time(as opposed to a regular AEG) or do you have to do bursts, and does the MK2 have the same flash-hider as the para? Thanks everyone, EB. I'm not sure if you want to know whether the BB's in the mag rattle or if the whole feeding mechanism rattles, I just know that the mag makes a lot of noise. When running ammo rattle inside and when firing, the feeding mechanism makes a big BRRZZRR-sound. It's not a big deal, the gun itself makes alot louder noise when shooting. Well I haven't really counted my "bursts", but I'd say that you can shoot continuously as long as you can watch all those BB's going to waste. Not sure about those flashhiders, I've got Mk2, and it has same looking flashhider as basic M4 has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ECRRRainman Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) The Mk2 has a different flash hider than the Para Mk2 Para The boxmag itself does not rattle the slightest for me, but obviously the ammo inside moves plenty and can make a bit of noise when running or moving the weapon vigorously. I have let of 100 round "bursts" with mine before on many occasions. The only damage my gun has sustained was a stripped piston, but I believe that may have been from running an M120 spring in the 2nd position with a 9.6v battery. Although the internal damage has been minimal I cannot say for certain STAR has build this gearbox specifically to be a support weapon Edited March 2, 2007 by ECRRRainman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falconfour4 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Have you ever tried with the option spring guide above also? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> has any thought about adding a spacer or a stack of washers to the star spring guide to get the same effect as this?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slacky Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 has any thought about adding a spacer or a stack of washers to the star spring guide to get the same effect as this?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yea it would work but like all aegs adding washers to the spring guide can result in the spring becoming coilbound. its worth a note star are releasing a bearing spring guide for the M249 click HERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottnj7 Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) [ I have let of 100 round "bursts" with mine before on many occasions. The only damage my gun has sustained was a stripped piston, but I believe that may have been from running an M120 spring in the 2nd position with a 9.6v battery. Although the internal damage has been minimal I cannot say for certain STAR has build this gearbox specifically to be a support weapon <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ECRRRainman what do you mean by in the second position also with the stock mech box they dont recomend using a battery no bigger than an 8.4 because of the internals not being able to handle the power of a 9.6 battery. Edited March 3, 2007 by scottnj7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slacky Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 [ ECRRRainman what do you mean by in the second position also with the stock mech box they dont recomend using a battery no bigger than an 8.4 because of the internals not being able to handle the power of a 9.6 battery. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> not true, and poor grammar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottnj7 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 as far as poor grammar goes it seems like everyone has that issue on this site this is not english class im just asking a question and star themselves state only using a 8.4 battery in the stock gear box so quit busting my balls im only askin a question and stating what i read on the star site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ECRRRainman Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 The "second position" is when you push the stock spring guide into the mechbox past the original position, thus coiling the spring even more. I have noticed that the damage to my gearbox (chewed piston) was probably due to my high powered spring and running a 9.6v battery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger Stubbs Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Cold weather complaints: There have been a few. Played twice with mine where it jammed every five shots, and it hung up more than a few times. Took it home, let it warm up, worked like a charm. Can't even guess why. A warning. The Star's PCG gearbox is made out of polycarbonate, suspected to be a material called Lexan. It's used in both bulletproof "glass" and also more commonly in the sign business to cover illuminated signs to discourage vandals. It's damn near unbreakable, in normal conditions. Any other polycarbonate comes with the same warning. Right on the label, as a matter of fact. It WILL break in cold weather, especially subzero temperatures. The stresses in your gearbox will cause it to eventually shatter over time due to the repeated beating it takes because the cold weakens it substantially. It may not do it right away, but eventually it will. An example? Sign business. Hammer. Polycarbonate sign face. Lightly smack it with the hammer up here in Wisconsin where it's colder than a nun's crotch right now, and she cracks right in half. Bending or torquing it the wrong way will break it too. Had to replace more than enough sign faces in cold weather. Another example? I'm a firefighter, and because sometimes doors have Lexan covers on them, you can't just get inside by bashing it with an axe, or twisting it off with a halligan tool. (Same thing tac teams use for one of their entry tools, btw.) You can hit it all day long and it wont even make a dent in it in the summer. Solution? Spray it with a CO2 fire extinguisher, which of course gets cold enough to freeze your skin almost instantly. Hit the spot you just sprayed and watch everyone run right in after that. So, be careful playing "Arctic Warrior" with your airsoft guns. Pick the ones that use the metal gearboxes if you're playing in an area that has very cold (anything below 20F) temperatures. May not be worth it to skirmish with our SAW that particular day. It'll save you some money and the woe of looking for a new box in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TenKen714 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 What size O-ring did you guys use to replace the stock O-Ring on the star pistonhead? About the last tooth on the piston, would it be better to cut it off? I've done the same on mine and my friends M4's, but I don't know if the same theory can be applied to the Star M249 piston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottnj7 Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I just got back from op Imperial vengence in maryland used my star para for the first time and fired 18,000 rounds thru it and it operated flawlessly! Yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyCntlGT Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 To use a 9.6 battery in the gun do you need a small-to-large connector? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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