tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47788580161724242102024-03-07T22:49:09.483-06:00Airsoft Gun RepairsA Wisconsin Airsmiths Blog about airsoft gun repairs, upgrades and good airsoft maintenance practicesArmsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-19221343991939120012013-12-11T15:15:00.002-06:002013-12-11T15:22:49.906-06:00Airsoft Gas Pistol Repairing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you sitting on a pile of broken airsoft pistols? Have you been searching the interwebs for airsoft pistol repairing information? Some friends of ours have started putting together a DIY gas pistol repair help website. The website, <a href="http://airsoftpistolrepair.com/" target="_blank">Airsoft Pistol Repair</a> features owner manuals, repair guides, and replacement pistol parts diagrams for many popular air soft gas pistol models.<br />
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The site is still under construction but we found several popular pistol manuals already listed with some nice replacement parts diagrams and lots of troubleshooting and maintenance information. The repairmen who are providing this information for free, said they will be adding more DIY repair manuals plus; plan on adding video repair tutorials for many more gas pistol models.<br />
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Gas airsoft pistol preventative maintenance is covered extensively in the step by step pistol repair guides.<br />
One problem with trying to get pistol repair parts is matching the airsoft gun manufacturers item number with the airsoft repair parts retailer number as the part names are not always listed in the owners manuals. The parts diagrams here are clearly listed in a easy flip through library book format. Must say the site is a bit slow and information seems to be updating, moving and changing often but the site is scheduled to be fully updated in early 2014.<br />
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So if you find yourself searching this season for some help with a gas airsoft pistol repair problem, check out this site, they can most likely help.<br />
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We will be updating our repair parts catalogs for 2014. Already you can visit the <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/" target="_blank">airsoft gun repair parts catalog</a> pages and find many new air soft parts and models have already been added. The electric airsoft gun parts catalogs have had many additions and upgrades in 2013 and will be transforming again in 2014. I have been logging many repair articles and will be posting many here now that Wisconsin's winter has set in hard and early slowing things down enough around here that I can finally push out some more repair information soon.<br />
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<br />Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-77562920532260696642013-01-18T07:48:00.001-06:002013-01-18T07:48:08.498-06:00Advanced Combat Rifle Repairing<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Many customers over at the airsoft service center keep asking us to do an article on repairing the ACR or Advanced Combat Rifle. In this article we will simply take a look at this particular airsoft gun model (A&K ACR), there are other <a href="http://www.wisconsinairsoft.com/airsoftcompanies.html" target="_blank">airsoft gun companies</a> who make this model, but I just happen to have this particular rifle on my bench. We will examine and discuss a few of the internal parts, plus discuss a bit about the ACR's external build and some of the qualities found in this replica. I have uploaded many <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/airsoftarmsdealer/AKAdvancedCombatAirsoftRifleRepairs?authuser=0&feat=directlink" target="_blank">airsoft gun repair photo's</a> for this model, so be sure and use these as references.<br />
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The ACR feature's a one piece, full metal upper receiver, that is extremely solid and precision machined with a one piece twist lock front barrel (easy field strip) design that makes hop up repair work in the field not only possible but simple! I found even after my field abuse for months the barrel or stock does not wobble or flex at all. The precision fit between the metal upper and the custom lower unit definitely lends a hand to the overall awesome stability of this rifle.<br />
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The hand grip or "lower receiver" is a one piece design that includes the mag well and trigger guard. The precision joining of these pieces as one, creates by far the strongest, hand grip I have seen on an airsoft gun to date. The ambidextrous selector switches feature an easy timing selection which makes gearbox removal and re-installation a breeze.<br />
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Speaking of gear box removal, the ACR features a standard version two metal gear box. This means all standard upgrade parts ie; gears, bushings, air cylinder, motors and other internal parts, easily fit this model with the exception of the air nozzle and the selector plate which are model specific. I wrote a great <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/articles/article/7239601/169476.htm" target="_blank">airsoft gun cylinder repair</a> guide on the version two which would pertain to this model as well. The magazine release is ambidextrous and fits most standard airsoft gun model M4 magazines, I tried jg, ca, tm and agm and all fit the ACR nicely and had no feed issues.<br />
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All in all the ACR looks to be a top performer in the airsoft gun market. The first production models started showing up in 2011 but the US market did not see many until 2012. Rumors has it that Magpull Ind. already has some cool new additions for the 2013 ACR model airsoft guns.<br />
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Till next time,<br />
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Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-19999282160266566272012-11-17T07:24:00.001-06:002012-11-17T07:24:27.201-06:00Airsoft Gun DIY Service GuidesSo, how many airsoft guns do you own? Do you target practice or skirmish with them? Chances are unless you just collect replica guns to decorate the man cave walls, you will need to perform at least some basic tune up procedures and eventually will need full blown repairs. So how does one go about servicing or repairing your airsoft guns you ask... <br />
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So what to do when your guns need serious service, repair or upgrades? DIY. Don't know how...Learn. If you own more than one airsoft gun, the time will come when you will need repairs. The techs over at airsoft gun repair have been publishing step by step airsoft gun service manuals that can walk you through many troubleshooting, repair and or upgrading procedures for both gas and electric airsoft gun models. You may have to search for your particular model of airsoft gun, but most common designs are included in the <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftguntroubleshootingguide.html" target="_blank">airsoft gun troubleshooting guide</a>.<br />
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Airsoft gun companies have started evolving the standard gearbox of several years back into a more refined and durable power plant by upgrading the internals and re-engineering the piston and electrical systems. Many airsoft models now include springs with easy adjust FPS features, MOSFET controls for electronic trigger, and controlled burst fire, high speed, high torque and helical gears for almost any application. But just like your vehicle or any other mechanical device it will still be up to you to have at least, a basic understanding of how to fix and tune the airsoft guns you own.<br />
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Armsdealer...OUT!!!Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-67525996723071179532010-01-30T07:37:00.000-06:002012-11-17T07:29:37.709-06:00Airsoft Modified M16<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The entire Midwest USA has now entered the late January deep freeze stage of Winter. I have been staying busy writing some <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftguntroubleshootingguide.html">airsoft gun troubleshooting tips</a> over at the airsoft gun repair website but this deep freeze for me seems like a perfect time to bench some of my own guns and get them ready for the upcoming 2010 airsoft season.<br />
My backup loadout includes among others a TM M16-A2. This gun was upgraded with a 120% spring (380-400FPS), steel gears, metal 6mm bushings and a V2 metal spring guide in July 2009, in October the gun started double and triple firing bb's and I lost most range. The problem was not real hard to locate as seen in the photo. My options are to just replace the gearbox shell knowing that at the current 390 FPS I will have to replace the gearbox again in 3 to 4 months cost ($39.90). I could, downgrade the FPS to 350 or lower and not worry about cracking the gearbox again, or I could install one of the new V2 upgraded gearbox shells and see if it works as claimed. ($59-89)<br />
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All of my M16 TM components transferred into the modify torus design and fit nicely. I am impressed with the look and solid feel of this unit. I also like the idea of the open maintenance viewing ports machined into the face of this gearbox. This allows for lubrication and field inspection without opening up the gearbox.<br />
Once assembled this gearbox unit fit perfectly into my TM M16-A2 replica body and the completed airsoft gun chronographed at 397 FPS. Perfect. Now to see if it can hold up all season, under my heavy trigger finger.<br />
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The second decision in owning an airsoft gun (right after which eye protection you will use) should be what style and or model are you going to purchase. A huge part of that decision should include doing some research on the availability of replacement airsoft gun parts. Yes you will need them sooner or later. Perhaps you will want to upgrade your airsoft guns external parts to an assault style that better suits you. If you make sure the airsoft gun you purchase uses standard internal and external parts it will make repairs and maintenance procedures less frustrating and quicker when airsoft gun breakdowns do occur.<br />
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For those of you who are searching for and even willing to pay big bucks for the airsoft gun that never breaks down, you will be disappointed. What you can do however is learn how to maintain and repair your airsoft guns yourself. I view it as an airsoft gun owners responsibility to maintain your guns in good working order just as you would with any other hobby or collection. Once you learn how to care for your guns the hobby is not nearly as expensive or frustrating and you can begin a quest to build your own airsoft gun that does not breakdown, heres how...<a name='more'></a><br />
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Be prepared to spend some money on high quality custom airsoft gun parts and components. I currently use modular style gears in all of my AEG's and some are on the second year without a failure and only general lubrication and maintenance needed. These gearsets will set you back about 84 bucks a set but well worth every penny. I typically will spend around 150 dollars to purchase a gun. I typically spend 150 to 200 dollars on the gearbox replacement parts I add to make it a durable gun.<br />
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Basically if I decide I want a certain model airsoft gun, I buy it based on the external build quality and style and it's ability to accept standard parts. The internals in most cases are gutted and replaced with custom airsoft components based on the build specifications of the particular gun. If I want to turn any gun into a high rate of fire support gun then its high speed modular gears with a 16:1 or even 13:1 gear ratio and a 110% spring capable of 350 FPS velocities or less. For a higher velocity gun I would change the internal parts to heavier duty torque style components.<br />
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If you take the time to learn some <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.shoppingcartsplus.com/airsoftguntroubleshootingguide.html">basic airsoft gun troubleshooting and repair techniques</a> you will find you can take most any gun and turn it into a bb spewing threat that will be feared in any airsoft skirmish. The game will be way more fun with less airsoft gun breakdowns and loss of valuable trigger time.<br />
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Armsdealer...OUT!!!Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-63396366866709503652009-10-08T08:41:00.005-05:002009-10-08T09:30:04.788-05:00Airsoft Gun Custom PartsI have been busy in the airsoft laboratory cooking up some custom airsoft gun parts and even some new airsoft gun designs. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Ss32qLGlJ6I/AAAAAAAAM8A/Z-9Ja3_VC7g/s1600-h/Custom+Zombie+Airsoft+Gun+007.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390235533427681186" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Ss32qLGlJ6I/AAAAAAAAM8A/Z-9Ja3_VC7g/s320/Custom+Zombie+Airsoft+Gun+007.jpg" /></a>Hope to have most of these projects ready for upgrade customers by the spring 2010 airsoft season. I should have some pics soon of the new AK-14 Assault airsoft gun I have built.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Many gas airsoft pistol parts and AEG style parts are becoming very hard to find or obsolete. As a result we have decided to buy the machinery and begin manufacturing our own custom airsoft replacement parts right here in the USA. These parts will be listed in our <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftgunpartscatalog.html">Airsoft Gun Parts Catalog</a> along with our standard airsoft gun parts as we bring the production process online.</div><div> </div><div>We have currently brought a manual mill and manual lathe online to make "one off" custom parts and tooling and have started the shopping process for a CNC lathe and mill unit for airsoft production purposes. Once the setup and programming for this unit is completed we will begin updating our custom airsoft parts inventory.</div><br /><div></div><div>Armsdealer...OUT! </div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-84060649683649261752009-08-19T08:26:00.004-05:002009-08-19T09:38:49.295-05:00Airsoft Gun User Tips<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SowNVTE_LzI/AAAAAAAAM70/DscpdBOD3fo/s1600-h/Airsoft+Gun+User+Tips.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371683115095764786" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SowNVTE_LzI/AAAAAAAAM70/DscpdBOD3fo/s320/Airsoft+Gun+User+Tips.jpg" border="0" /></a> So you bought an airsoft gun, and now your ready to use it.<br /> If you did your homework before hand you will now have a brand new, well built, metal gearbox AEG or if it was a handgun model most likely one of the gas blow back pistol replicas. Regardless of why you bought it *Congratulations* on your purchase, and welcome to the world of airsoft. If you are like the majority of players I know, one airsoft gun will not be enough, you will crave more, you will seek more information and you will need some basic airsoft gun user tips, so for what its worth here ya go...<br /><br />New Airsoft Gun Owner User Tips<br />1st. Safety = Treat your airsoft guns like you would any real firearm.<br />2nd. Always use anzi rated safety glasses or goggles when firing your airsoft gun.<br /><br /><br />1. Buy a gun case and use it.<br />2. Use high quality, seamless .20 gram or heavier airsoft bb's for AEG's and gas guns. .12 are only for low powered airsoft spring guns.<br />3. Do not use petroleum products to clean or lubricate your airsoft gun. Use only liquid silicone oil.<br />4. Thoroughly clean your airsoft gun barrel after each use with silicone oil, cleaning patches and barrel cleaning rod.<br />5. Fully charge your air soft gun battery the day before you intend to use it.<br />6. Do not excessively dry fire your gun.<br />7. Clean and oil after each use.<br />8. Stop firing and clear your barrel of jams immediately. Do not try to "fire out a bb jam" or damage to your gun can occur.<br />9. Only use your airsoft gun in approved location's and out of public view.<br />10. Never re-use your bb's. Airsoft bb's once fired will not be round anymore and these used bb's will jam and break your gun.<br />11. Find a local group of responsible players and attend large air soft events.<br />12. Do not leave bb's loaded in your airsoft gun magazines as it will weaken your magazine springs and cause bb feeding issues<br />13. Leave a small amount of gas in your gas airsoft gun magazines. This will keep the valve seat shut so dirt and debris cannot accumulate.<br />14. Oil GBB valves after each use to keep the o-ring seals from shrinking during storage periods.<br />15. After each use of your AEG put fire selector swith on semi auto and fire one shot. This will relax the spring and keep FPS from falling due to spring compression memory.<br />16.Turn hop unit counterclockwise or fully off after each use to maintain better accuracy.<br />17. Buy a good battery charger and battery for your gun, it is the power plant for your airsoft weapon and the ones provided with most guns are only basic starter packs. Many performance issues can be tracked to inadequate battery supply.<br />18. Keep a few tools with you when using your replica gun. Many issues can be fixed in the field with a few basic tools. I recommend a metric and standard set of hex key wrenches, small size slotted and blade style screwdrivers and unjamming rod for starter kit.<br />19. Check and tighten all pins and screws on your airsoft gun after each use. Vibrations that occur during firing will loosen these up quicker than you might expect.<br />20. Read all user manual cautions and warnings...if possible.<br /><br /><br /><br />I could go on and on but I think you should have the basics here. Much information is available online by using simple google searches or visit some air soft forums online and just ask. For information on specific user tips on individual airsoft models please visit our <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">airsoft gun repair library</a> on the website.<br /><br /><br /><br />Armsdealer.....OUT!Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-14512844145022390062009-07-01T10:05:00.009-05:002009-07-02T08:23:26.454-05:00Airsoft Gun Upgrade TipsSo now you have played airsoft war games with some friends or maybe played in a large MILSIM game at a field, decided you love it, own your own airsoft machine guns and are ready to take your game to the next level. Where to start? Well I would recommend you start with your current airsoft gun, it is the center piece of Kit you will depend on to perform every time you need to use it. So you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options available, 100, 110, 120 springs, bore up kits, tight bore barrels, bushings, bearings, spring guides, gears and so much more, where to begin? <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SkyzeqwmzvI/AAAAAAAAMNU/hb8qGMpHePc/s1600-h/Airsoft+Gun+Repair+needed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353851396492283634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SkyzeqwmzvI/AAAAAAAAMNU/hb8qGMpHePc/s320/Airsoft+Gun+Repair+needed.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Metal Gear box of your gun is the starting point you want to focus on and you are looking for 3 primary performance points for upgrades; 1.Durability 2. Accuracy 3. Fire Volume <div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Airsoft Durability Upgrades</strong> -To upgrade for durability you must first decide what <strong>FPS</strong>, <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Foot Per Second</span></em> and <strong>ROF</strong>, <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Rate Of Fire</span></em> you would like your gun to shoot and then replace all stock airsoft gun parts that are not capable of operating in your desired range. Many airsoft gun manufacturing companies use a base grade of plastic airsoft gun internal parts in stock models to keep manufacturing and retail costs low. Plastic spring guides and plastic bushings are quite common in many models and should be upgraded to metal parts as soon as possible. Other considerations are the piston, cylinder head and cylinder as these are plastic composite in most stock airsoft guns. These items will not wear out as fast as the plastic bushings and spring guides but if you plan on a high speed or high FPS upgrade you should consider upgrading these parts to metal for durability purposes as well. </div><div> </div><div> Your airsoft gun battery size, type and voltage must also be considered with durability. Some airsoft gun configurations will only allow for a certain size or style of battery. Your gun battery voltage can speed up or slow down your ROF. Be sure your chosen battery will fit in your gun and power it for at least 4 hours of moderate use.</div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong> Airsoft Gun Accuracy Upgrades</strong> - To upgrade your gun for accuracy you will look at the hop up unit parts and the inside diameter of the stock barrel your gun came with. Most stock barrels are 6.04 diameter size and work great with most upgrades but there are tighter bore airsoft barrels available. Keep in mind the tighter the bore of your barrel the higher the quality your bb's will need to be. If you have upgraded the gearbox beyond 350 FPS you will want to try out heavier bb's. The .23 or .25 gram seem to work nicely in most guns that are upgraded to higher velocities. For more information and pictures about hop up repairs and upgrades visit; <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsofthopuprepair.html">http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsofthopuprepair.html</a></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong> Airsoft Gun Speed Upgrades:</strong> To upgrade your gun for speed or a higher ROF you can increase the battery voltage for a quick speed upgrade or you can install high speed gears for a more durable increased ROF. There are high speed airsoft gun motors available but I recommend a battery upgrade to 9.6 volts, as most stock airsoft guns use an 8.4 volt battery. This will increase your ROF significantly with minimum cost as most stock airsoft gun motors can run efficiently on up to a 12 volt battery, which brings me to my next point. The new High discharge Li-Po style 11.1 battery systems. These batteries bring a whole new level of fast bb fire into the airsoft game but most stock airsoft gun parts are not engineered to handle these extreme RPM's. I recommend high speed modular type gears be installed for this kind of high speed upgrade for durability. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SkyzeofIVsI/AAAAAAAAMNM/8bKwOrjIzDQ/s1600-h/airsoft+gun+gears+of+war.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353851395882112706" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SkyzeofIVsI/AAAAAAAAMNM/8bKwOrjIzDQ/s320/airsoft+gun+gears+of+war.jpg" border="0" /></a>I use modular gears, metal tooth piston and metal cylinder head (See Photo) in all my guns using the Li-Po style batter. These guns feature a M100 spring and metal spring guide with bearing along with hard steel bushings. Despite my heavy trigger finger and extreme ROF My last yearly PM showed hardly any internal parts wear since last years PM. That equals allot of welts shared since 2008!</div><div> </div><div>Armsdealer...OUT </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-85880062709551828142009-06-11T22:54:00.004-05:002009-06-12T00:12:37.697-05:00Airsoft Gun Care and Maintenance 101As the responsible owner of a new airsoft gun you will have many new things to learn. Google airsoft safety procedures and you will find a million suggestions so I will assume you already know and follow the safety basics of airsoft. Just remember airsoft is only as safe as you make it. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SjHiJvhRxFI/AAAAAAAAKeA/2VJ1k3mYO4A/s1600-h/airsoftgun+maintenance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346302889668232274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SjHiJvhRxFI/AAAAAAAAKeA/2VJ1k3mYO4A/s320/airsoftgun+maintenance.jpg" border="0" /></a>This article is not about internal gearbox care or upgrades of your guns gearbox. This article is about basic airsoft gun care and maintenance practices and procedures.<br /><div><div> </div><div>Get to know your airsoft gun and its anatomy. Be sure and check screws and pins after each use. Airsoft guns vibrate allot while in use and parts have a tendency to loosen. Tighten any loose part immediately.</div><div> </div><div>Get to know the sounds of your airsoft gun as they are clues to performance or maintenance issues before they become major gearbox crashes. If a bb jams there will be a noticeable change in the sound of the gun, you should take out the magazine and attempt to fire once or twice to clear jam if it does not clear unjam with unjamming rod immediately DO NOT KEEP FIRING it will damage the gun internally. Always use good quality, seamless airsoft bb's as bad bb's can damage your gun. Check your airsoft guns manual for other adjustments your gun may periodically need.</div><br /><div>Learn how to use and care for your hop up unit. Always adjust counterclockwise on M4 replicas to lessen hop effect, turning clockwise will add more hop. On other models it is different but again, read your guns owners manual. What does the hop up do? It adds a backspin to your bb's as they pass down the barrel, giving you more aerodynamic accuracy and farther bb travel. If you turn it to high the little rubber nub (see hop up photo below) pushes into the barrel to far and will jam the gun. You should take some time and adjust your hop up precisely to achieve maximum distance and a straight flat trajectory of your bb's. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SjHiJxNVsMI/AAAAAAAAKeI/sP0SHwLsIvI/s1600-h/Airsoft+Gun+Care+101.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346302890121474242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SjHiJxNVsMI/AAAAAAAAKeI/sP0SHwLsIvI/s320/Airsoft+Gun+Care+101.jpeg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>Airsoft Gun General Maintenance is needed after each use. Begin by putting 2 drops of 100% silicone oil in the bb feed tube located in the magazine well of your airsoft gun, and dry fire the gun several times to lubricate the hop up bucking and the piston O-ring. Next clean and oil your barrel with the 6mm barrel cleaning-unjamming rod for your gun. Airsoft bb's leave a residue in the barrel that can build up and cause frequent jamming.</div><br /><div>Basic airsoft care and fundamentals would include learning to care care for your battery and charger. Leaving a battery plugged into a charger can cause a fire or ruin the battery. Smart chargers are recommended. Your airsoft gun will need to be internally serviced every six months with heavy use, once a year for light to moderate use sooner if internal repairs are needed. This should only be done by experienced <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">airsoft gun technicians</a>. Till next time,</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Armsdealer... Out</div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-26376830432859691672009-05-03T09:07:00.009-05:002009-05-03T10:42:17.841-05:00Airsoft Gun Improvements<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Sf26FCbOKHI/AAAAAAAAKbE/RVo9piS-yfo/s1600-h/tn_Airsoft+Gun+Repair+Manual+Header+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331622129589692530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Sf26FCbOKHI/AAAAAAAAKbE/RVo9piS-yfo/s320/tn_Airsoft+Gun+Repair+Manual+Header+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here at the <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">airsoft gun repair website</a> one of the more FAQ's emailed to us is how can I improve my AEG's performance? My first question back is always performance improvement? or velocity increase? As many players seem to confuse the two and they are definitely not equal.</div><div>Please note* This article does not pertain to Airsoft Training type weapons by Systema or other custom manufactured components. </div><div>First I will address airsoft velocity upgrades. I have performed FPS upgrades on just about every brand and model of airsoft gun on the market today. I have compiled data that clearly indicates that airsoft guns with upgrades beyond 400 FPS fail prematurely. The leading cause of failures, regardless of internal improvements or upgrades performed is gearbox housing nose blowouts more commonly known as a cracked mechbox. This is not a case of maybe, this gun will <strong>Fail Quickly</strong>. You should expect a dozen games or less from 9o percent of any airsoft gun upgraded beyond the magic 400 FPS mark. </div><div> Now if you are looking for performance improvements from your airsoft gun here is what I would suggest: For starters have your gun chronographed with .20 competition grade airsoft BB's to see what your stock velocity or FPS truly is. Manufacturers tend to err on the high side of the FPS scale and many listed airsoft gun FPS ratings are made with .12 gram bb's that I strongly do not recommend using in Metal gear box AEG's. </div><div>Durability Upgrade: Includes proper size steel bushings for your airsoft gun and metal spring guide with thrust bearing for durability and FPS increase if needed. These parts will greatly improve the overall durability of your gun. Any spring upgrades should be made, based off your starting FPS chronograph reading with a goal of around 350-375 FPS. Next determine your starting ROF measurement and decide if it is OK or would you like to increase it? If you are currently running an 8.4 volt battery then simply try out a 9.6 volt for a nice little ROF increase of about 3-5 bb's per second. High speed gears are a great option as well but other factors and upgrade components must be considered once you make a gear ratio change in this area of the gearbox. </div><div> </div><div>For the most part many players can see improved durability and performance simply by practicing better airsoft gun hygiene. Use of proper silicone oil combined with cleaning and lubricating after each use and keeping your barrel clean and oiled as well will prevent your piston O-ring from drying out. Lubricate your hop unit for long lasting, increased durability and performance. A clean barrel at the start of each game means less jamming and other mechanical issues that can be caused by major barrel jams. Remember to back the hop unit all the way off on your replica weapon at the end of each game and you will see instant accuracy improvements. </div><br /><div>*Caution* following the advice above will lead to your opponents noticing great improvements in your ability to "share some welts" with friends or family...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Armsdealer...OUT! </div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-57932637338883949282009-04-20T10:40:00.007-05:002009-04-20T10:53:55.171-05:00Airsoft Cyber Thompson Machine Gun<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SeyYgEHEdQI/AAAAAAAAKWg/wfleBRudLlc/s1600-h/Cyber+Thompson+019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326800135899084034" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SeyYgEHEdQI/AAAAAAAAKWg/wfleBRudLlc/s320/Cyber+Thompson+019.jpg" border="0" /></a> The way I see it the WWII airsoft players should be shaking in their trench coats right now.<br /><div><div><div> </div><div>Just buttoned up the internals of one of the new Cyber Thompson airsoft AEG's and have to commend the makers of this airsoft machine gun for a job well done. Who makes it? Well, some people say Cyma is the manufacturer but I found no clear markings except the nicely done trademarks from <a href="http://www.tcarms.com/">Thompson/Center</a>. What I do know for certain is that it is compatible with standard version 6 gear box parts that are available at most <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">airsoft gun parts stores</a> in the USA.<br />The stock build is a full metal body with a full metal magazine and an imitation plastic wood stock that can easily be replaced with the wooden set found at several retailers online. The stock gearbox is a metal V6 with plastic bushings and spring guide that were easily changed out with a standard V6 metal bushing set and a version 2 metal spring guide with thrust bearing for a little push up in FPS.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SeyX9etwHMI/AAAAAAAAKWQ/tVCE2w7E2xg/s1600-h/Cyber+Thompson+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326799541745228994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SeyX9etwHMI/AAAAAAAAKWQ/tVCE2w7E2xg/s320/Cyber+Thompson+006.jpg" border="0" /></a> The stock on the Cyber Thompson does feature a large foam filled compartment that easily accommodated my 9.6 1100 Mah battery upgrade once the foam was removed.<br />My end result was a Thompson airsoft sub machine gun shooting .20 gram bb's at a nice 350-360 FPS with an increased ROF of around 1000-1050 RPM....Perfect! On the range my slightly upgraded Cyber Thompson performed superbly at 50, 75 and 100 feet keeping tight 4' and under patterns. At around 125 feet the groupings had increased to 8" or more but good enough for airsoft trench warfare and not bad for 25.00 dollars worth of upgrade parts. The hop unit is quite responsive to minor adjustments and again another standard part, so buckings will be easy to find when replacement is needed. All in all this gun will surely be showing up en masse to airsoft games around the US. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SeyX9SXB59I/AAAAAAAAKWY/ABU262IQAbs/s1600-h/Cyber+Thompson+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326799538428700626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SeyX9SXB59I/AAAAAAAAKWY/ABU262IQAbs/s320/Cyber+Thompson+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />By the way if you are a die hard Thompson fan rumor has it that a Cybergun Thompson (Chicago typewriter style) with drum magazine is due for release in mid 2009. I can just picture the airsoft games now with everyone in trench coats and fedora's and all you hear is "Eat .20 grams of plastic you dirty coppers, you will never take us alive". Now we just need some solid airsoft gas 38's and someone to write us a good 1930's style Eliot Ness airsoft game scenario so I can share some welts with my upgraded Cybergun Thompson M1911 machine gun. Visit our website for more airsoft Thompson repair pictures, tips and tricks.<br />Armsdealer…OUT</div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-75604738087371641542009-04-06T06:46:00.007-05:002009-04-06T08:22:52.328-05:00Airsoft Gun BB Mechanics<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SdoBJfg-GDI/AAAAAAAAKWA/WvE1wEVPb2s/s1600-h/tn_Airsoft+Gun+Repair+Manual+Header+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321567172281899058" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SdoBJfg-GDI/AAAAAAAAKWA/WvE1wEVPb2s/s320/tn_Airsoft+Gun+Repair+Manual+Header+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Did you know that the weight and quality of your chosen 6mm airsoft ammunition can play a huge role in how long your new airsoft gun lasts?<br /><br /><div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/catalog/item/4613582/6669863.htm">Cheap airsoft bb's</a> are a good thing, Cheaply made airsoft bb's are not. Let me explain...</div><br /><div>Todays stock airsoft guns are shooting hotter than ever and many airsoft manufacturers now feature brand new Airsoft Electric Guns known as AEG's that are shooting 350 FPS plus out of the box. For instance the newest line of AGM full metal airsoft clones are shooting 380 FPS with .20 gram bb's out of the box with no upgrades installed. If I use lighter .12 gram bb's in one of these guns my FPS will jump to 450 plus which is to high for most official airsoft fields in the USA. Most fields designate any gun that chronographs over 400FPS as a sniper weapon and strict rules of engagement are levied on the player. 6MM .12 gram bb's are not as dense as the heavier .20, .23, .25 and higher weight bb's and do shatter often in the barrel causing dangerous shards of bb's to be propelled at your target. Besides the obvious safety issue this causes it will also create excessive jamming that will lead quickly to expensive repairs.</div><br /><div><strong>Airsoft BB Rule Of Thumb:</strong> If your gun shoots faster than 300FPS then only use .20 gram or heavier bb's. </div><div> The other big difference between cheap airsoft ammunition and precision grade airsoft ammunition will be the hardness of the material used to make the bb's. If you squeeze a bb with a pair of pliers it should flatten, deform and finally crack on the edges when enough pressure has been applied. If the bb shatters it is too hard of material and can shatter in the gun as explained above. Also of concern is the quality control parameters held for the Diameter of the bb's. Today's airsoft guns feature precision tight bore barrels that can only handle micro variations of size before big problems set in. Proper barrel cleaning procedures are a must and are shown in the picture to the right. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SdoBJDsTboI/AAAAAAAAKV4/k-5oXvTJvS4/s1600-h/Airsoft+gun+barrel+cleaning.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321567164813241986" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SdoBJDsTboI/AAAAAAAAKV4/k-5oXvTJvS4/s320/Airsoft+gun+barrel+cleaning.jpg" border="0" /></a>Excessive jamming, broken air nozzles and broken tappet plates are almost always caused by jammed bb's. Jammed bb's can be attributed to a dirty barrel, a faulty hop up bucking or irregular airsoft ammunition. If you are having allot of mechanical and repair issues with your airsoft gun and you are properly cleaning the barrel after use and are not having hop up problems, then you may want to examine your current bb's or try using a new brand of bb to see if this helps alleviate problems. Airsoft gun repairs can be both frustrating and expensive even if you DIY so be sure you are using high grade precision bb's as this is the first step to good airsoft preventative maintenance. For more tips and tricks to keep your airsoft guns in the field sharing the welts or if you are looking for tried and tested precision 6mm .20 gram airsoft bb's visit us at <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/</a>. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Armsdealer....OUT! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-58482711599455215112009-03-19T10:06:00.007-05:002009-03-19T11:17:17.215-05:00Airsoft Gun Maintenance<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/ScJuVl6R2lI/AAAAAAAAJq4/6Kp1KmDrXFg/s1600-h/AGM+Full+Metal+M16+CQB+112.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314931827483466322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/ScJuVl6R2lI/AAAAAAAAJq4/6Kp1KmDrXFg/s320/AGM+Full+Metal+M16+CQB+112.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Today's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">airsoft</span> guns can be tweaked and modded to perform to the likes of just about any shooting or shooter style. You can add stronger springs for higher FPS, high speed gears for a faster <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ROF</span>, tight bore barrels for more range and accuracy, and countless internal upgrades for added durability. There are also many little things you can do to maintain and improve the overall durability of your metal gearbox style <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">airsoft</span> gun.<br /><br />The following is a short list of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">do's</span> and do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">not's</span> to help extend the durability and maintainability of your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">airsoft</span> gun between full repair service sessions. This is not a complete list, just a few suggestions:<br /><br />DO NOT<br />Use .12 gram <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">bb's</span> they are to light and will shatter when used.<br />Use petroleum based lubricants<br />Use used <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">bb's</span><br />Upgrade <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">airsoft</span> guns beyond 400 FPS<br />Continue shooting a jammed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">airsoft</span> gun...Unjam immediately or damage can occur.<br />Fire prolonged full auto burst of 1 minute or more<br />Continuously dry fire your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">airsoft</span> gun<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Over tighten</span> screws<br /><br />DO<br />Oil your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">AEG</span> with <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/catalog/item/4613582/6697198.htm">100% <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">airsoft</span> gun silicone oil</a><br />Clean and oil barrel after each game<br />Check your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">bb's</span> for defective ones<br />Tighten all screws after each game<br />Perform motor adjustment when gear noise (whine) increases<br />Learn how to repair your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">airsoft</span> gun<br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Airsoft</span> guns are much like any other mechanical appliance or vehicle you own and must be maintained and serviced regularly for safe, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">continuous</span> and proper operation. Spend some time in the off season learning to diagnose, tear down and rebuild your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">airsoft</span> gun and find a good <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftgunpartscatalog.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">airsoft</span> gun parts supplier</a> and you will ultimately save yourself a lot of cash. Many common issues arise from worn parts that need to be replaced on an annual basis like the hop up rubber bucking and nub. Failing to properly assess and maintain these in a timely fashion can lead to more severe and costly repairs like a cracked air nozzle or broken tappet plate. For more in depth repairs and upgrades it may be best to send your gun to an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">airsoft</span> gun repair center. In most cases a few minutes after each game performing simple preventative maintenance on your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">airsoft</span> guns can keep you in the game "sharing the welts" twice as long as your competition.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Armsdealer</span>...Out!Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-38946784045791570642009-03-01T09:26:00.009-06:002009-03-01T11:23:48.141-06:00AGM Full Metal Airsoft Gun Parts ReviewHave you seen the new AGM full metal airsoft gun series that are now trickling into retailers in the USA.?<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Saq95ndfeAI/AAAAAAAAJqQ/fmPCYZJpas8/s1600-h/AGM+M16+CQB.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308263908352423938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Saq95ndfeAI/AAAAAAAAJqQ/fmPCYZJpas8/s320/AGM+M16+CQB.jpeg" border="0" /></a> My airsoft gun wholesaler called me up the other day to inform me the new AGM Full Metal M-series guns had arrived, so I ordered a few specimens to review and test to see how these compare to other airsoft brands.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Several days later the UPS guy dropped off my new airsoft guns and I excitedly ripped open the packing material. I was impressed with the solid packing and nice looking boxes these new guns are packaged in. The kit contained 1 poly cleaning rod, 1 8.4 volt battery and charger, 1-1 1/2 inch sling, 1 VN style metal hi-capacity magazine (180 rnds) and 1 metal m16 vented flashider and 1 almost user friendly operators manual.</div><br /><div>The full metal body and RIS system are very nicely made and well balanced, NO WOBBLES!!The M16 CQB version features a mini full stock and comes with a large size battery that uses a small tamiya connector. The custom contoured handgrip and full metal adjustable rear site are very nice extras and add to the sleek design of these AEG's.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Saq9jTGfK_I/AAAAAAAAJqA/9CuVZ1yeZ7k/s1600-h/AGM+M4+CQB.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308263524930104306" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Saq9jTGfK_I/AAAAAAAAJqA/9CuVZ1yeZ7k/s320/AGM+M4+CQB.jpeg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>I charged up the battery and commenced test firing...These AGM models chronographed at 380 FPS out of the box, with a smooth 850-900 round a minute ROF. Slipped in a 9.6 volt battery and the rate of fire increased to around 1100-1150 RPM....SWeeeeeeeeeet! Tried out my JG 300 Round Hi capacity M4 Magazine and it fed BB's flawlessly through this AEG.</div><div> </div><div> At 15 yards I was holding 2 inch groupings without any effort. The hop up adjustment is easy to dial in and features a wide degree of adjustment allowing for easy dial in accuracy. </div><br /><div>As is customary, my first thought when a new AEG arrives is lets tear it apart and see what makes it tick. The tear down was very easy and standard as far as airsoft repairs go. The hop up unit on the AGM guns is standard in size but they have used a clear poly for the hop body allowing you to see how the internals of the unit work. The V2 gearbox internals are standard and pre-upgraded with 8MM metal bushings and a metal spring guide...Very Nice!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Saq9j8Nc3PI/AAAAAAAAJqI/e3XrTgJl-H0/s1600-h/AGM+Full+Metal+M16+CQB+112.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308263535965166834" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/Saq9j8Nc3PI/AAAAAAAAJqI/e3XrTgJl-H0/s320/AGM+Full+Metal+M16+CQB+112.jpg" border="0" /></a> The tappet plate , selector plate, piston, cylinder head and other internals were easily interchanged with JG, and marui parts...Another huge plus! The mechanical safety lever is made of metal and gives the trigger a solid lock when the selector switch is in safety mode. The hi speed steel gears are smooth and quiet running. </div><div> </div><div>All in all I think the AGM M-series full metal airsoft guns are a great bang for your buck and will share many welts in 2009 on airsoft fields across the USA. If you are shopping for a new full metal airsoft gun then I would not pass these by. See all the <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/airsoftfullmetalguns.html">M-series full metal agm airsoft guns</a> here. </div></div></div></div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-85252640331310158952009-02-07T10:45:00.010-06:002009-02-07T11:54:11.095-06:00Airsoft Gun Diagnostics<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SY3GTa7pzUI/AAAAAAAAJiw/za_vK0ZYc9k/s1600-h/Airsoft+Gun+Hop+Up+Diagnostics.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300110373434281282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SY3GTa7pzUI/AAAAAAAAJiw/za_vK0ZYc9k/s320/Airsoft+Gun+Hop+Up+Diagnostics.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong>If</strong> you use your airsoft guns on a regular basis sooner or later you will experience a broken airsoft gun. Properly diagnosing these issues can save you money and time. Preventative maintenance can help keep your airsoft guns firing under most conditions but the time will come when a bench repair is needed. If you need more airsoft gun repair tips visit us at:<br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/</a> </div><br /><div> <strong>H</strong>ere are some simple steps you can use the next time your airsoft gun needs troubleshooting:</div><div> </div><div>Airsoft Gun Performance Diagnostics: </div><div> </div><div>Symptoms = Airsoft Gun jams allot, Gun is not accurate and has a noticeable decline in distance. BB's may roll out of the barrel.</div><div>Diagnostics and Solutions:</div><div>1. Check, Clean and Oil Barrel</div>2. Remove inner barrel and hop up unit. Check bucking and re-align or replace as needed. Check hop up nub for wear.<br /><div> </div><div>Symptoms = Airsoft Gun Cycles (fires) but no bb's come out</div>Diagnostics and Solutions:<br /><div>1. Check for Jammed BB's in barrel</div><div>2. Check magazine and magwell for problem.</div><div>3. Turn gun upside down and shine flashlight in bb entrance in magwell (where you insert your magazine) with hop up dialed off dry fire gun once or twice and see if the air nozzle is moving back and forth. If not tappet plate is most likely broken...bench repair needed.</div><br /><div>Symptoms = Airsoft Gun Does Nothing</div><div>Diagnostics and Solutions: </div><div>1.Check battery</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SY3G9HZd6QI/AAAAAAAAJi4/PVeS_g3D17w/s1600-h/tn_V2+motor+adjustment.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300111089745127682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SY3G9HZd6QI/AAAAAAAAJi4/PVeS_g3D17w/s320/tn_V2+motor+adjustment.jpg" border="0" /></a>2.Check Fuse<br /><div>3.Check all connections</div><div>4.Check motor leads </div><div>5. Bench repair needed</div><div> </div><div>The Illustrations to the right show you where to make your airsoft motor adjustments I address in the next paragraph. </div><br /><div>Symptoms = Airsoft Gun Makes a loud squealing noise when trigger is actuated.</div><div>Diagnostics and Solutions:</div><br /><div>1. Make sure hand grip and all parts are tight and have no wobbles.</div><br /><div>2. Perform airsoft gun motor adjustment by turning motor adjustment screw clockwise until resistance is felt. Now turn counter clockwise 2 or 2 1/2 turns. Try to fire gun. If you feel the motor trying to work continue adjusting 1/4 turn at a time until gun sounds smooth when firing. </div><div>3. Bench repair needed</div><div> </div><div><strong>J</strong>ust a few more tips to keep in mind for the proper preventative maintenance of your airsoft gun:</div><div> </div><div>1. Never Use Used BB's<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SY3F1JII5lI/AAAAAAAAJig/nFlkhiT6wa8/s1600-h/tn_AK+47+Hand+grip+Hold+Down+Screw.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300109853258737234" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SY3F1JII5lI/AAAAAAAAJig/nFlkhiT6wa8/s320/tn_AK+47+Hand+grip+Hold+Down+Screw.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>2. Do not use .12 gram bb's in any gun that shoots 300 FPS</div><div>3. Only use seamless BB's</div><div>4. Stock guns will typically work best with .20 gram bb's</div><div>4. Oil your airsoft gun after each use</div><div>5. Clean your airsoft gun barrel after each use</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Well thats all for now...Hope it Helps</div><div> </div><div>Armsdealer...Out </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-29784469892551758562009-01-16T08:57:00.010-06:002009-01-16T15:18:32.396-06:00MP7 Airsoft Gun Repairs<div>The MP7 series is a compaq little mini airsoft sub machine gun. These are now being manufactured by at least 4 airsoft gun companies including Well, TM, Galaxy and Tactical Force airsoft.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SXDzZEVFBVI/AAAAAAAAJgU/eVVgIbO6wj4/s1600-h/MP7+Airsoft+gun+repair+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291997174144763218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SXDzZEVFBVI/AAAAAAAAJgU/eVVgIbO6wj4/s320/MP7+Airsoft+gun+repair+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> The stock FPS averages about 250 FPS with a ROF of around 600 bb's a minute. This is perfect for indoor CQB style airsofting.<br /><div><div><div> </div><div>I have had the opportunity to perform repairs on this mini machine gun and I have to say they are fairly difficult to work on. The internals consist of a 4 gear transfer unit instead of the more common 3 gearset found in other AEG's. Airsoft Gun Parts for the MP7 can be hard to find as well. I do not recommend upgrading these above 300 FPS as the gear shafts and pinion gear are maxed out at this velocity.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>There is nothing standard on this gun compared to other gearbox versions. Even the hop up units are unique to this gun.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292002889378716466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SXD4lvPCWzI/AAAAAAAAJgk/a96tEj43gEk/s320/MP7+Airsoft+gun+repair+019.jpg" border="0" /> I have added more <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/mp7airsoftgunrepairs.html">MP7 airsoft gun repair pictures</a> here for you to use should you decide to attempt upgrades or repairs on your own. The mini size gearbox is easiest to remove from the rear of the gun once you have removed the sliding stock. Gear shimming is crucial to the proper operation of this gearbox and should be performed very carefully.</div><br /><div><div>The MP7 is an extremely fun airsoft gun and great to carry as a secondary back up weapon. You can expect if using .12 gram seamless bb's to accurately shoot 60 to 70 feet. As I said above these are great close quarters weapons for indoor airsoft games. I would suggest getting one or two extra 7.2 volt batteries as these small packs seem to die after a few hours of sharing the welts with friends. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SXD4-7OhM9I/AAAAAAAAJgs/G94AKbnfX1I/s1600-h/MP7+Airsoft+gun+repair+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292003322094498770" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SXD4-7OhM9I/AAAAAAAAJgs/G94AKbnfX1I/s320/MP7+Airsoft+gun+repair+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div>Till next time....</div><br /><br /><div>Armsdealer Out!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-32336621751163576312008-11-28T12:54:00.005-06:002008-11-28T13:17:12.384-06:00Cracked Airsoft Gearbox Repair Facts<strong>Airsoft Gun Fact:</strong> Standard and re-inforced airsoft gun gearboxes are not engineered or designed to handle the stresses created by airsoft gun upgrade velocities over 400 FPS.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/STBBDOhcq2I/AAAAAAAAIIU/eBUtlHjY4mU/s1600-h/Cracked+gearbox+Repairs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273786687344651106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/STBBDOhcq2I/AAAAAAAAIIU/eBUtlHjY4mU/s320/Cracked+gearbox+Repairs.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><br /><div>Actually I find most <strong>metal gearbox</strong> airsoft guns, If properly upgraded to 350 FPS and with proper hop up maintenance to be the longest shooting and most durable working upgrades for most airsoft OEM gearboxes. The Re-inforced gearboxes do <strong>absorb vibrations</strong> and the increased weight helps with noise dampening, but the spot that breaks on most V2 boxes was not really re-inforced by this upgrade leaving them just as susceptible to nose cracking as the non re-inforced versions.</div><br /><div>Systema has a nice airsoft unit engineered to shoot 565 FPS and it seems to work and last....However this does not mean that all you need to do is put systema parts in your standard AEG gearbox and you can achieve this as well. Most gearboxes on the market are engineered with 400 FPS being the Maximum and 350 FPS being the recommended. Most US based <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">airsoft gun service centers</a> will not upgrade above 400 foot per second without voiding any warranty programs. </div><div> </div><div> I prefer to upgrade my airsoft guns to the 350 FPS point and raise the <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/STBBnfJBmOI/AAAAAAAAIIc/FBJhZqoWPsY/s1600-h/v2+diagram.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273787310280906978" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/STBBnfJBmOI/AAAAAAAAIIc/FBJhZqoWPsY/s320/v2+diagram.jpg" border="0" /></a>rate of fire to 20 to 25 bb's a second with steel high speed gears. The Modular airsoft gears are fantastic and last a very long time when installed this way. The spring I use is one that will land my guns in the 330FPS range and the addition of a metal spring guide with a thrust bearing rounds the upgraded gun out to 345-350 FPS when using .20 gram bb's. Plenty of firepower for any airsoft game!</div><br /><div>One final note on the subject...The new KWA 8MM V2 gearbox units seem to have incorporated what might be a solid engineered solution to mechbox nose cracking issues by modifying the actual nose of the gear box and creating an interlocking set of staggered fingers that seem to absorb the shock and vibration created by the piston. Not sure what the actual limitations are on these but one can contact <a href="http://kwausa.com/">KWA USA</a> and I am sure they would be happy to provide the new gearbox specifications. Better yet just buy one of the new KWA M4's as they will keep you in the game sharing welts...Long Time!</div><br /><div>Armsdealer...OUT!</div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-35987485679739809312008-10-24T06:45:00.007-05:002009-01-30T04:54:26.662-06:00Airsoft Gun Custom Gearbox....<strong>Meet the Scirminator Mechbox!<br /></strong><div></div><br /><div>While airsoft players all over the world are searching for the "perfect airsoft gun" we decided to build it one piece at a time from the inside out.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SQG3Hjq2cxI/AAAAAAAAH-c/LUHf40Kec9o/s1600-h/Scirminator+Airsoft+Gearbox.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260687180207387410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SQG3Hjq2cxI/AAAAAAAAH-c/LUHf40Kec9o/s320/Scirminator+Airsoft+Gearbox.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SQG3Hjq2cxI/AAAAAAAAH-c/LUHf40Kec9o/s1600-h/Scirminator+Airsoft+Gearbox.jpg"></a></div><div>Built with all custom after market parts the Scirminator "Scrambler Series" Mechbox will send 25+ bb's a second downrange at 350 FPS. So much for needing a <strong>S</strong>quad <strong>A</strong>utomatic <strong>W</strong>eapon. </div><div></div><div>For those of you looking to pack more .20 gram punch, the Scirminator "Plastic Pain Series" Gearbox features the same sizzling ROF of 25 bb's a second as the "Scrambler" but increases velocity to a blazing and painful 400 FPS. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>AGR has been building, tweaking and testing, the Scirminator series gearbox designs in rental airsoft guns at the <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/">Airsoft Battle Zone</a> field for most of 2008 and players have been impressed with each new build. All year we have been asked <strong>where do I get one</strong>?? Here is the answer: </div><div></div><div>The Scirminator gearbox rebuild kit will fit in any <strong>non reinforced</strong> Version 2 or Version 3 airsoft gearbox. Yes it will fit your Tokyo Mauri or a Classic Army Sportline, Crossman, Jing Gong, Echo1, Cyma and most other popular airsoft brands. The skirminator gearbox rebuild kit comes with all the parts and instructions needed for you to upgrade your existing gearbox to a Scirminator. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SQHBe7YMolI/AAAAAAAAH-k/KEEBEuRGDss/s1600-h/Scirminator+Gearbox+V3+for+AK.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260698576824869458" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SQHBe7YMolI/AAAAAAAAH-k/KEEBEuRGDss/s320/Scirminator+Gearbox+V3+for+AK.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div>For those of you who are mechanically impaired Airsoft Gun Repair Technicians are available to install the kit in your existing gearbox if you ship it to the <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">Wisconsin airsoft repair center</a>.</div><div></div><div>Drop in gearbox models are available for V2 and V3 airsoft guns as well. These include a new gearbox with the Scirminator internals already installed...Just field strip your airsoft gun...remove the old mechbox and drop in your new scirminator gearbox.</div><div></div><div>For more details and specifications you will have to visit the guys over at <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftgunpartscatalog.html">Airsoft Gun Repair .Com</a>, here you can purchase the scirmanator kits or mechboxes and find out all the finer details of this custom upgrade</div><div></div><div>One final note...The scirminator comes with AGR's exclusive 3 month or 30,000 bb airsoft gun guarantee on the drop in style gearboxes. This warranty also applies to airsoft guns sent in to be outfitted with the upgrade by our airsmiths. The DIY kit does not include this warranty although the individual parts are warranted from defects. </div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-2576825943739716692008-09-03T14:46:00.003-05:002008-09-03T14:59:55.597-05:00Modified Airsoft Machine Gun Gears<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SL7p9jn9SxI/AAAAAAAAGtI/OjI_CT5TXuY/s1600-h/The+Scirminator.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241884260049963794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SL7p9jn9SxI/AAAAAAAAGtI/OjI_CT5TXuY/s320/The+Scirminator.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just got done testing out my newly modified SR16 airsoft machine gun at the ABZ airsoft gaming field and all I can say is WOW am I impressed with the new modify modular gear set. This "drop in" modification put my rate of fire in the 20+ BB per second range...For those of you who might be mathematically challenged that's 1200+ bb's a minute. I actually think its higher than that but the chronograph seemed to be giving conflicting readings and my magazines would skip now and then as well, so I will keep testing until I have a large average test group to base my findings on. *Note to Modify company....Please make full metal airsoft gun magazines that feed consistently!!<br /><br />This had to be one of the easiest upgrades I have ever done and only took a total of about 10 minutes to completely install in my Echo1 Gearbox I now have dubbed the SCIRMINATOR. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SL7p9b6wsfI/AAAAAAAAGtA/57kAsHxVfIY/s1600-h/Modify+hi-speed+modular+airsoft+gears.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241884257981346290" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SL7p9b6wsfI/AAAAAAAAGtA/57kAsHxVfIY/s320/Modify+hi-speed+modular+airsoft+gears.jpg" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/catalog/item/4087562/6238076.htm">hi speed modular gear set</a> retails for 89.90 and comes with stainless bushings in 6 or 7mm sizes, that just drop into your Version 2 or 3 mechbox. The whole airsoft gear system is pre-shimmed and fits perfect. The bad news is these sets will not fit the re-inforced gearbox styles but fit well in the standard V2-V3 gearboxes.<br />At first run the gears were a tad noisy despite motor adjustments...but after using all day Saturday I noticed they "Burnt In" nicely and much of the original whirring noise was now completely gone. Sunday morning I sorted out my best Hi-capacity magazines and charged my largest FUBAR airsoft battery and headed out for a serious day of airsoft gaming. After getting chronoed in (387 FPS :) and an hour of extreme target practice, consisting of shooting magazine after magazine on full auto in short 1 second 20 round bursts O_O...... I was ready to deal a days worth of "airsoft funswelts". I have to say these drop in airsoft gun modular gear sets could be my favorite new airsoft product of the year and ruled this day. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SL7p9xtItHI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/R24hb8xNPms/s1600-h/Echo1+Gearbox.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241884263829779570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SL7p9xtItHI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/R24hb8xNPms/s320/Echo1+Gearbox.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The instructions provided are in English and very easy to follow with illustrations included. The Modify company has included a newly designed anti reverse lever that is included in the gear kit with some synthetic grease. The Kit features one simple, helpful innovation (a slotted anti reverse shaft) that airsmiths and airsoft home mechanics alike should appreciate. These new Modify parts have now grabbed my undivided attention and I am anxious to test more <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/internalairsoftgunparts.html">modify internal airsoft gun parts</a> as they become available.<br /><br />Till next time<br />ArmsdealerArmsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-22885436517033204052008-08-16T18:03:00.002-05:002008-08-16T18:12:14.401-05:00Airsoft Gun Gear Improvements<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcx-xeIpI/AAAAAAAAGdo/WtuOduOKm6U/s1600-h/JG+614+001.jpg"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcx-xeIpI/AAAAAAAAGdo/WtuOduOKm6U/s320/JG+614+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> JG 416 or 614 repairs Update after Field Test!<br /><br />The new Echo1 Commando 614's that have begun showing up at <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/">airsoft fields and stores </a>nationwide are pretty sexy looking airsoft machine guns. I recently had the opportunity to field one for the day and must say I was Pleased by the overall performance. When I first saw the odd size battery with a standard large connector (Ni-Ca 4/5sc 1500MaH 8.4V) I was a bit surprised....But a call to my local Wisconsin custom airsoft battery dealer and a new custom battery pack designed for the 614 is on its way. So this airsoft gun chronographed at 350-360 FPS and the accuracy pattern was pretty nice (70' to 100' = 12" inch average pattern) But the smooth firing and quiet operation is what was impressed on me the most as I plinked around the range.<br />Gotta have a look inside this baby....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcxz_7hII/AAAAAAAAGdw/P_Vc6OmlxWQ/s1600-h/JG+614+005.jpg"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcxz_7hII/AAAAAAAAGdw/P_Vc6OmlxWQ/s320/JG+614+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />SOooo about 20 minutes later, there I was with a brand new Echo1 614 in a complete state of disassembly and noticed a few unique airsoft gun design improvements in this version two mechbox. I like the smaller style automotive fuse...easy to replace.<br /><br /><strong>Airsoft Gun Gear Improvements</strong><br />Then there is the new gear design, featuring a thrust style bearing unit in the base of the bevel gear. Since this gear is responsible for the transfer of torque from the airsoft gun motor to the gearbox unit it will no doubt eliminate allot of stress and noise that normally exists in the motor to bevel gear transfer of energy in airsoft guns.<br /><br />I see Echo1 is selling these as aftermarket airsoft gear sets and the standard size gears will fit most airsoft guns with version 2 or 3 standard gearboxes. Stay tuned for further reports on these these new Echo1 gear sets and how they hold up to my heavy trigger finger and add to the overall durability of my <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">upgraded airsoft guns</a>. I also have become a fan of the new black style gearboxes with the nickel plated cylinders.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcyMQXDvI/AAAAAAAAGd4/DEoOcyiiNXg/s1600-h/DSC07297.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcyMQXDvI/AAAAAAAAGd4/DEoOcyiiNXg/s320/DSC07297.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This version 2 comes with a metal spring guide for added out of the box durability. The JG airsoft piston seems to be very durable and holds up to extreme full auto firing for sustained periods better than any airsoft piston we have tested to date. I also like the reinforced poly tappet plates they have been installing in the newest AEG releases.<br /><br /><strong>JG 614 airsoft gun update</strong><br />After extensive field testing and trials (shooting my friends) and a full bench assesment this gun ranks about a 6.5 on the BA scale. With a few mods it could easily become a 10. I did only a few simple internal durability upgrades like adding steel bushings and a NNA Power piston hub with a 110 spring and this gun was and "still is" shooting a solid 390 FPS.<br /><br />Bottom line is the JG 416 614 or whatever you choose to call it is a very good airsoft gun for the money whether you are a noob, pro or just backyard airsofter looking for some trigger time. For the average 150 to 175 this airsoft gun costs it is well worth it. It has become a favorite backup weapon for airsoft games but will never replace my beloved SR-16 stoner rifle although I have been kinda google eyed over the new AGM full metal SR-16's a<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcyJ0QKQI/AAAAAAAAGeA/N9C_ZWi_Lg0/s1600-h/DSC07300.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SKdcyJ0QKQI/AAAAAAAAGeA/N9C_ZWi_Lg0/s320/DSC07300.JPG" border="0" /></a>nd 416 style M4's that have just arrived....Mmmmm which one should I tear apart first! Guess I will save that for my next airsoft gun repair blog.<br /><br />Till next time<br />Armsdealer<br />Airsoft Technician <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: right"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; moz-background-clip: initial; moz-background-origin: initial; moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-44250474405700204152008-07-02T06:33:00.004-05:002008-07-02T06:57:45.817-05:00Echo1 Airsoft Gun Gear Improvements<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoKEPcGiI/AAAAAAAAEc0/CB0IVrRcTzc/s1600-h/Airsoft+JG++614.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218379115385330210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoKEPcGiI/AAAAAAAAEc0/CB0IVrRcTzc/s320/Airsoft+JG++614.jpg" border="0" /></a> The new Echo1 Commando 614's that have begun showing up at airsoft fields and stores nationwide are pretty sexy looking airsoft machine guns. <div></div><div>I recently had the opportunity to field one for the day and must say I was Pleased by the overall performance. When I first saw the odd size battery with a standard large connector (Ni-Ca 4/5sc 1500MaH 8.4V) I was a bit surprised....But a call to my local Wisconsin custom airsoft battery dealer and a new custom battery pack designed for the 614 is on its way. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoKUPcGjI/AAAAAAAAEc8/JGJuEd-22Do/s1600-h/JG+416+airsoft+machine+gun+repair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218379119680297522" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoKUPcGjI/AAAAAAAAEc8/JGJuEd-22Do/s320/JG+416+airsoft+machine+gun+repair.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>So this airsoft gun chronographed at 350-360 FPS and the accuracy pattern was pretty nice (70' to 100' = 12" inch average pattern) But the smooth firing and quiet operation is what was impressed on me the most as I plinked around the ABZ range.<br />Gotta have a look inside this baby....<br />SOooo about 20 minutes later, there I was with a brand new Echo1 614 in a complete state of disassembly and noticed a few unique airsoft gun design improvements in this version two mechbox. I like the smaller style automotive fuse...easy to replace. Then there is the new gear design, featuring a thrust style bearing unit in the base of the bevel gear. Since this gear is responsible for the transfer of <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoKkPcGkI/AAAAAAAAEdE/Vj7oQMieElk/s1600-h/JG+614+Airsoft+repair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218379123975264834" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoKkPcGkI/AAAAAAAAEdE/Vj7oQMieElk/s320/JG+614+Airsoft+repair.jpg" border="0" /></a>torque from the airsoft gun motor to the mechbox unit it will no doubt eliminate allot of stress and noise that normally exists in the motor to bevel gear transfer of energy in airsoft guns. Also notable is the new style spur gear with a recessed bottom. Not sure what this does for performance and durability but I am sure it contributes to the lack of noise of this improved airsoft gun gear set.<br /></div><div>I see Echo1 is selling these as aftermarket gear sets and the standard gears will fit most airsoft guns with version 2 or 3 standard gearboxes. </div><div></div><div>Stay tuned for further reports on these these new Echo1 gear sets and how they hold up to my heavy trigger finger and add to the overall <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/durableairsoftguns.html">durability of my upgraded airsoft guns</a>.<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoK0PcGlI/AAAAAAAAEdM/uwxhLL3IdW4/s1600-h/JG+airsoft+gun+gears.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218379128270232146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SGtoK0PcGlI/AAAAAAAAEdM/uwxhLL3IdW4/s320/JG+airsoft+gun+gears.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-55788352053857132822008-04-24T21:21:00.007-05:002008-04-24T22:10:44.063-05:00Airsoft Gun PartsBoy it sure has been hard lately to keep enough airsoft gun parts in stock, Can't seem to predict what repair or upgrade someone will need next. With all the new models available the parts needed by players just keeps expanding all the time. Just look for instance at the AK-47 and how many parts this airsoft gun and its version 3 Mechbox uses. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193003481430413314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SBFBJxQG0AI/AAAAAAAAEYM/l8nBtEZsWik/s320/Airsoft+Gun+AK47+series+parts.jpg" border="0" />Now times that by the other models and adaptations of just the AK and you begin to see the enormity of the situation.<br /><br /><div><div><div></div><div>M4 and M16 airsoft parts alone could fill up a small airsoft warehouse, now add to that the companies that make non standard guns (parts will not fit other airsoft guns) and you have many more options and parts to catalog.</div><br /><div>Then there are the upgrade parts or "High Performance Airsoft Gun Parts" designed to increase your durability, FPS and accuracy. High torque gears, High speed gears, and hardened steel gears, don't forget the bore up cylinder<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SBFD-BQG0BI/AAAAAAAAEYY/vmkS04sR788/s1600-h/Airsoft+Hop+Up+Parts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193006578101833746" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SBFD-BQG0BI/AAAAAAAAEYY/vmkS04sR788/s320/Airsoft+Hop+Up+Parts.jpg" border="0" /></a> sets and silent cylinder sets, spring guides with thrust bearings and tight bore barrels which brings up the importance of properly maintained hop up parts. Some guns feature a stock plastic style hop up and some have a full metal unit, but what is absolutely critical is that all parts are properly assembled and the bucking and nub are in good working order. Hop up unit rebuilding kits are available to purchase now as well.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now if you look at both internal and External airsoft parts available the already large list turns into an encyclopedia size inventory sheet. That's why we tell our customers to call us if you are shopping for parts at our <a href="http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/">online airsoft gun parts store</a> and do not find the part you need listed for sale. We probably have the airsoft part you are looking for...just not online yet. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SBFJUhQG0CI/AAAAAAAAEYk/9LKNQfAHeqg/s1600-h/ICS+M4+Split+Mechbox+Version+2+Repair+Manual+073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193012462207029282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/SBFJUhQG0CI/AAAAAAAAEYk/9LKNQfAHeqg/s320/ICS+M4+Split+Mechbox+Version+2+Repair+Manual+073.jpg" border="0" /></a>Many have asked about the ICS split mechbox parts and G&G L85 and other specialty parts. Yes we carry hard to find airsoft parts, and easy to find airsoft parts as well as upgrade and high performance parts. So the next time you need repair parts for your AEG swing by the Airsoft Battle Zone parts store or visit us at the <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/">airsoft gun repair website</a> and see if "we have what you need" to get you back in the airsoft game quickly.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div>Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-10832392781286881462008-03-19T23:05:00.008-05:002009-01-30T05:04:38.223-06:00Airsoft AGM MP40 Repairs and UpgradesOne of the hot Chinese custom clone airsoft guns seems to be the AGM MP40. World War Two airsoft reenactor's who wish to play German roles at airsoft games are re<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R-HkEjLityI/AAAAAAAAEUs/wPDz0YuVGvc/s1600-h/MP40+Airsoft+by+AGM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179671813267044130" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R-HkEjLityI/AAAAAAAAEUs/wPDz0YuVGvc/s320/MP40+Airsoft+by+AGM.jpg" border="0" /></a>porting these clones to be fairly reliable and I would have to agree. The MP40 features a metal body and barrel and consists of about 70% metal parts. The easy field take down makes jams and other simple field repairs easy and quick. The off and on switch located at the bottom of the pistol style grip functions as a safety switch since the selector switch has semi and full auto positions only. The fully adjustable hop up is located behind the cartridge ejection port.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">AGM MP40 Internal Airsoft Parts </span>are tucked away inside a modified Version 3 Metal Mechbox that has a pretty decent build for the low price tag on this AEG.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R-HmdTLitzI/AAAAAAAAEU0/XK2d2BHsarg/s1600-h/AGM+MP40+Airsoft+Mechbox+Repair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179674437492062002" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R-HmdTLitzI/AAAAAAAAEU0/XK2d2BHsarg/s320/AGM+MP40+Airsoft+Mechbox+Repair.jpg" border="0" /></a> The motor is easily accessible and adjustable once the mp40 mechbox has been removed from the airsoft gun body. A modified trigger switch assembly features a push rod trigger control that you will notice when you disassemble this airsoft gun. Care must be taken to not bend this rod. I have pics of this airsoft trigger assembly and more <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftgunrepair3.html">Airsoft AGM MP40 Repair</a> pictures here.<br /><br />Once inside this mechbox experienced airsoft technicians will notice the plastic V3 spring guide and plastic bushings. I highly recommend you change these parts or have them upgraded the first time you service this airsoft gun. A simple<a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.com/airsoftgunpartscatalog.html"> metal spring guide and steel bushings</a> will add the durability needed to stand your ground at those big airsoft games. There are many more upgrades that can be added to the MP40 such as a stronger spring, metal cylinder h<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R-HptDLit0I/AAAAAAAAEVA/dSa4kpBITDI/s1600-h/MP40+Airsoft+repair+parts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179678006609884994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R-HptDLit0I/AAAAAAAAEVA/dSa4kpBITDI/s320/MP40+Airsoft+repair+parts.jpg" border="0" /></a>ead and steel gears but these are more expensive performance upgrades and frankly I think the AGM MP40 performs awesome with just the durability upgrades I mentioned above. OH, I almost forgot to mention that the batteries that come with these clones are short lived in most cases and will need to be replaced in 2 to 3 months.<br /><br />In closing let me say that I would recommend this MP40 AEG as an awesome starter airsoft game gun. Add the upgrades mentioned and you will be ready to hold off General Pattons finest when they come marching in on Airsoft game day.Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-65543562970183784032008-02-22T13:50:00.004-06:002008-02-22T14:24:21.325-06:00Airsoft G36 Repairs Echo 1 Quality<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R78oOm9ZqhI/AAAAAAAAESA/56eMqYntKKo/s1600-h/Airsoft+G36+Echo+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R78oOm9ZqhI/AAAAAAAAESA/56eMqYntKKo/s320/Airsoft+G36+Echo+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169895128685980178" border="0" /></a>WOW time flies when your repairing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">airsoft</span> guns, playing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">airsoft</span> games and enjoying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lifes</span> finer things like...well work. Here is one of my recent pictorials and mini reviews on the Echo 1 G36. I have about 30 more pictures of the internals posted on our <a href="http://www.airsoftgunrepair.shoppingcartsplus.com/airsoftgunrepair3.html">Version 3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Airsoft</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mechbox</span> repair pictures pages.</a> This nice little addition to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">any ones</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">airsoft</span> collection retails for an average of $150.00 or less and has some pretty sweet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">airsoft</span> clone attributes and bonuses added in by this company. As I have repaired and fired <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Marui's</span>, JG and double eagle versions of this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">AEG</span> I would have to say these E1's are a bang for your buck and a worthy investment.The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">mechbox</span> has upgraded steel bushings factory installed and the internal build is very nice. Not sure why they have left the plastic spring guide in place and added steel bushings but this is an easy upgrade I would recommend. I have seen these plastic spring guides fail at roughly 30 to 50 thousand rounds in most applications, sooner in some, so be ready to replace this part. This G36 came in chronographing around the 365 FPS average that E1 and other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">airsoft</span> clone companies are getting famous for.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R78oO29ZqiI/AAAAAAAAESI/IkRkEfIdNBk/s1600-h/Airsoft+G36+by+Echo+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R78oO29ZqiI/AAAAAAAAESI/IkRkEfIdNBk/s320/Airsoft+G36+by+Echo+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169895132980947490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R78oPG9ZqjI/AAAAAAAAESQ/iii3ZJLtADU/s1600-h/Echo+1+G36+repairs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R78oPG9ZqjI/AAAAAAAAESQ/iii3ZJLtADU/s320/Echo+1+G36+repairs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169895137275914802" border="0" /></a><br />The sector gear cam is another nice addition that will improve performance and help preserve the life of your tappet plate. All the internals and even the hop up are all standard parts meaning they will be interchangeable with other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">airsoft</span> brands and manufacturers parts, which is another huge plus for these E1 guys. All in all I am pretty impressed...Again, by these Echo 1's and would highly recommend this G36 to any player. Keep it up E1 your making my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">airsoft</span> field in Wisconsin a dangerously fun place to be with all these nice well priced clones showing up!Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778858016172424210.post-49516540030015829692008-01-08T12:00:00.001-06:002008-01-08T13:22:47.272-06:00Airsoft Expo 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R4O6yt6J5KI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/phSaY5UX0Eg/s1600-h/Wisconsin+Air+soft+Expo+08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R4O6yt6J5KI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/phSaY5UX0Eg/s320/Wisconsin+Air+soft+Expo+08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153167779121718434" border="0" /></a>Good to Go! If you have not yet visited the <a href="http://www.wisconsinairsoft.com/">Wisconsin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">airsoft</span> expo website</a> to vote on the location for this years <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">airsoft</span> festivities <span style="font-weight: bold;">then do so now</span>. The WI locations available this year are Milwaukee WI, Green Bay WI, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wausau</span> WI and Madison WI. The voting ends on Jan 31st 08 and the promoters have scheduled the official location and date public release for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">February</span> 4<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Th</span> 2008. I attended last years 2007 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">WAE</span> and met a ton of new players, got acquainted with several <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">airsoft</span> teams, watched everyone else win door prize after door prizes...None for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">armsdealer</span> nope I gotta be one of those do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">gooder</span> types who volunteers for stuff, so since I am on the committee that runs this event...I Can't Win...<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">That's</span> a dumb rule who made that up.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R4PI7d6J5LI/AAAAAAAAERE/4C1kU-RtEjc/s1600-h/2007+Wisconsin+Air+soft+Expo+Pictures.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_3C0IzK1-VKQ/R4PI7d6J5LI/AAAAAAAAERE/4C1kU-RtEjc/s320/2007+Wisconsin+Air+soft+Expo+Pictures.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153183322608362674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Anyway, back at the topic...<br />Last years <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">airsoft</span> expo was a great resource to pick up handy tips and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">DIY</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">airsoft</span> repair and tactical tricks from some of Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota local <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">airsoft</span> repair specialists. One day is hardly enough time to soak in all the information available at this event and did I mention <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Airsoft</span> Shopping! </span>We are talking about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">airsoft</span> super center prices for 1 day a year only. Discounts on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">airsoft</span> parts, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">aeg's</span> game gear and more. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Airsoft</span> Freebies!</span> Yes lots of door prizes and hourly prize drawings from the US Marines and US Army, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Airsoft</span> Extreme, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Airsoft</span> Guns USA, and more. Last years expo was also featured on page 14 of the U.S. <a href="http://www.tacticalairsoftmagazine.com/tacticalairsoftmagazine/index.html">Tactical <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Airsoft</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Milsim</span> Magazine</a>. Kudos to these guys for giving us a full page pictorial by Wisconsin Photographer Aaron <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Slusarek</span>. I also renewed my Wisconsin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Airsoft</span> Association membership at their informational booth as well, and got to chat with some of the safety reps and officers of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">organization</span>, face to face instead of my usual member participation by online forum chat. So if you are a Air Soft <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">geardo</span> or enthusiast who will be in Wisconsin this July, Come on down and see why Wisconsin's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Airsoft</span> Expo is... Good to Go!Armsdealerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16479604736035015916noreply@blogger.com0