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Forum: Airsoft Media January 6th, 2008, 14:59

Replies: 39 My First M4A1 In My Life..... Views: 41,409 Posted By SBranson23 What makes it an M4 or not? The look? It... What makes it an M4 or not? The look? It started as an M4, added a long rail and low profile gas block. Barrel is M4 length (and profile no-doubt)

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 29th, 2007, 03:15

Replies: 28 Arnie's reporting ICS Galil in early 2008 Views: 29,990 Posted By SBranson23 Not exclusively true. "Although also produced in... Not exclusively true. "Although also produced in caliber 7.62mm to increase its sales on the world market, the Galil rifle as issued to the IDF is chambered for the 5.56mm. "...

Forum: Airsoft Media December 17th, 2007, 20:56

Replies: 13 m40a3 Views: 17,091 Posted By SBranson23 Nice M40a3! Check out the paint on the Real... Nice M40a3! Check out the paint on the Real Steel versions: http://www.deathfromafar.com/htm/iba_weaponpainting.html If only I had $6k laying around...

Forum: Airsoft Media December 17th, 2007, 00:14

Replies: 71 Lerch's L119A1 project (56K beware) Views: 70,478 Posted By SBranson23 Dentrinity had the barrels last time I looked Dentrinity had the barrels last time I looked

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 14th, 2007, 22:08

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 I hear you mcguyver... I just figured I had to... I hear you mcguyver... I just figured I had to say it. I'm mostly surprised to have not heard anything from anyone else about them. PDI says they're out of stock so maybe the big stores bought...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 14th, 2007, 18:59

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 Well I responded to PDI's email but have not... Well I responded to PDI's email but have not heard a reply: "I was waiting to hear if others had the same experience with your new barrel before replying to your email but no one has come...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 12th, 2007, 03:46

Replies: 8 Make guns look aged Views: 9,073 Posted By SBranson23 What kind of metal is it? quick google search... What kind of metal is it? quick google search and I found this: Aging Metal Parts: To make new steel or brass parts look old, you can use this formulae: (2) oz. Lemon or Lime juice (2)...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 11th, 2007, 01:16

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 I only meant that whatever Systema did, it works... I only meant that whatever Systema did, it works and what PDI did does not. Not implying anything specific about the manufacturing, just the result.;) But now that you mentioned it, I never did...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 11th, 2007, 00:48

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 And yet every Systema barrel I've looked at has... And yet every Systema barrel I've looked at has done so very handily. Still waiting to hear of someone else even trying one. Yup, not even close.

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 10th, 2007, 23:05

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 I've got the draft email already saved. I just... I've got the draft email already saved. I just want to be sure that someone else doesn't get one that drops in no problem. I'd feel a little stupid berating them for a one off misfit... I'm not...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 10th, 2007, 22:52

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 Thing, is is that filing the piece down is not... Thing, is is that filing the piece down is not only tough because the damn piece is so small but it can also get off centered and cause the hop-up to cant to one side which will cause the bb to veer...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 10th, 2007, 22:31

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 PDI responded. I think they basically they say... PDI responded. I think they basically they say the undersizing is on purpose so the fit will be tight. Then essentially blames the tolerances of the aluminum pieces for the mismatch. Lame excuse...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 9th, 2007, 13:47

Replies: 38 PTW laser engraved (56K warning) Views: 27,136 Posted By SBranson23 Very Nice! How deep is the cut? It looks like... Very Nice! How deep is the cut? It looks like it has "cut" the upper layer of anodizing. Did it go all the way through to the Aluminum and if so how did you colour it. I'd like to get mine done...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 9th, 2007, 00:50

Replies: 34 PDI PTW barrel Views: 23,972 Posted By SBranson23 I hear you on that and if the only option for... I hear you on that and if the only option for those barrels wasn't over $300 I would likely have done it. Like I said, there were a few things that led me to get the PDI. I didn't like the idea of...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 9th, 2007, 00:10

Replies: 34 PDI PTW barrel Views: 23,972 Posted By SBranson23 Compared to the Systema 6.04.(haven't had the old... Compared to the Systema 6.04.(haven't had the old 6.10 for some time now, if in fact I ever did. I may have gotten my gen3 sck after the switch. I never did measure it) I know Systema says they...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 8th, 2007, 23:42

Replies: 34 PDI PTW barrel Views: 23,972 Posted By SBranson23 Well, as mentioned in my other thread about this... Well, as mentioned in my other thread about this barrel, there are some problems. I did file the little piece down and got the barrel to fit. I used it today and it's a tough call on the...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 7th, 2007, 21:26

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 $309 according to the website. ... $309 according to the website. http://www.systema-europe.com/Sales.aspx?c=7

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications December 7th, 2007, 19:33

Replies: 22 New PDI barrel for PTW Views: 15,322 Posted By SBranson23 New PDI barrel for PTW. Uh-oh!! Any one else get one or try to fit one on the hop-up yet. Got my barrel the other day and PDI used the wrong sized cutter for the slot that takes the pin that holds the hop-up assembly on the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 6th, 2007, 20:42

Replies: 34 PDI PTW barrel Views: 23,972 Posted By SBranson23 Guess I got lucky. I ordered mine the day they... Guess I got lucky. I ordered mine the day they were released. I'm sure they'll show up at other retailers though.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 6th, 2007, 10:41

Replies: 34 PDI PTW barrel Views: 23,972 Posted By SBranson23 I bought it straight from PDI ... I bought it straight from PDI http://www.x-fire.org/e.index.htm

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 6th, 2007, 03:33

Replies: 34 PDI PTW barrel Views: 23,972 Posted By SBranson23 Anyone know what Doff does to the hop-up? I got... Anyone know what Doff does to the hop-up? I got some new roller packings and the cushions off him. What else does he change? My PDI barrel (509mm) will be delivered tomorrow and I should get it...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 26th, 2007, 23:31

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 I just started looking at that site. I will post... I just started looking at that site. I will post this up there, maybe tonight. There's not alot of Nam interest out here that I've come across.

Forum: Airsoft Media November 26th, 2007, 23:25

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 Thanks so much for the kind words. It's nice to... Thanks so much for the kind words. It's nice to see others appreciate the older styles. As said, there's nothing wrong with adding scopes and lights and lasers and grips but for me it's the simple...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 26th, 2007, 22:16

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 Yes the mags did take some time. I have done 14... Yes the mags did take some time. I have done 14 of them in total. Some worked out better than others but they all work well now. It's quite involved getting the channels to line up properly then...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 26th, 2007, 20:01

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 That is correct. I used real mags for the... That is correct. I used real mags for the shells. The inner mags were cut down and glued back together. The tough part is getting the holes for the retaining pins lined up....

Forum: Airsoft Media November 26th, 2007, 00:39

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 Well I finally traded for an M16 length barrel so... Well I finally traded for an M16 length barrel so I have built my Model 603. I am having a really tough time deciding whether I should try to lathe down the barrel to the proper diameter but it...

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 23rd, 2007, 04:26

Replies: 17 Systema PTW poor preformance Views: 14,066 Posted By SBranson23 Kokanee had similar problems with one of his... Kokanee had similar problems with one of his mags. I took it apart to look at it and the channels for the 2 little retaining clips (that hold the bb's in) were damaged:...

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 21st, 2007, 20:43

Replies: 47 PTW Buff's needed! Views: 27,296 Posted By SBranson23 Check this out. Has pictures and everything. ... Check this out. Has pictures and everything. http://www.systema-europe.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1399&PN=2

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 21st, 2007, 19:08

Replies: 47 PTW Buff's needed! Views: 27,296 Posted By SBranson23 There's so much wrong with locktite'ing the... There's so much wrong with locktite'ing the nozzle to the cylinder head. That's the simplest way to describe why not. Just the thought... something would surely rip to pieces. That's not a sound...

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 21st, 2007, 18:57

Replies: 47 PTW Buff's needed! Views: 27,296 Posted By SBranson23 No! That is held in by an oring and must be able... No! That is held in by an oring and must be able to come free to load a bb.

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 20th, 2007, 19:08

Replies: 47 PTW Buff's needed! Views: 27,296 Posted By SBranson23 Oh, I agree that there's many knowledgeable... Oh, I agree that there's many knowledgeable people on this forum, it's just that it seems every Systema post ends in some cost vs. performance debate. Kinda boring to listen to over and over... I...

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 20th, 2007, 01:57

Replies: 47 PTW Buff's needed! Views: 27,296 Posted By SBranson23 Some guy asked about getting something like that... Some guy asked about getting something like that for his country Venezuela and was flat out told no by Doff. Maybe I misunderstood what he wanted though....

Forum: Doctor's Corner November 20th, 2007, 01:19

Replies: 47 PTW Buff's needed! Views: 27,296 Posted By SBranson23 Hey Death March... have you been to the Systema... Hey Death March... have you been to the Systema PTW users forum? http://www.systema-europe.com/Forum/ A much better place to deal with PTW issues so we don't have deal with people like nx2001...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 9th, 2007, 21:57

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 I put the battery (11.1v 1200mah lipo) in the... I put the battery (11.1v 1200mah lipo) in the buffer tube. I have to extend the stock to the first stop but that's it. Looks like this with the battery in:...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 9th, 2007, 20:43

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 If I could ever get out to a game I would... ... If I could ever get out to a game I would... Things are a bit slow out here. Now I can't decide to go LRRP or SOG...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 9th, 2007, 20:23

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 Thank you all. I appreciate the comments. Like... Thank you all. I appreciate the comments. Like I said, a lot of work, learning and little changes to get a real authentic looking piece. A big thing to really cap it all off will be a new lower...

Forum: Airsoft Media November 9th, 2007, 19:53

Replies: 28 Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Systema PTW Views: 16,002 Posted By SBranson23 XM177E2/M16A1 Systema PTW Update: 11/25/07 Got the Model 603 finished. See bottom of page Colt Model 629 XM177E2 Well it's finally finished. My flash hider came in today (which I stripped and blued) and I cut the...

Forum: General November 9th, 2007, 10:21

Replies: 23 Has Customs changed it's tune? Views: 10,690 Posted By SBranson23 Yeah I realize it's a gamble and I hold my breath... Yeah I realize it's a gamble and I hold my breath any time the tracking says "sent to Canada Customs for processing" . It's just odd to see a classification that makes it look like there's someone...

Forum: General November 9th, 2007, 04:38

Replies: 23 Has Customs changed it's tune? Views: 10,690 Posted By SBranson23 Has Customs changed it's tune? Things have been different recently. Almost anything I get has been delayed and openned but no problems (though I haven't bought anything suspect) Of interest though was my package from WGC with...

Forum: General October 30th, 2007, 01:27

Replies: 179 Customs delaying orders... Views: 118,378 Posted By SBranson23 I have had several packages held up in the past... I have had several packages held up in the past and I when I called Customs, they basically said that if it gets into the system (ie. inspection) it will take 3 weeks. Sure enough, any time it's...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 29th, 2007, 19:25

Replies: 240 Lots of PTWs at A&A Views: 180,455 Posted By SBranson23 All things considered I don't think his pricing... All things considered I don't think his pricing is generally that bad except in this case where even a negotiated price, I can't imagine, would even come close to $250 for 6 mags. That's $350...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 29th, 2007, 15:12

Replies: 240 Lots of PTWs at A&A Views: 180,455 Posted By SBranson23 I would understand that if it was across the... I would understand that if it was across the board but this is one retailer going crazy with his pricing, imo. And did he buy all these at a 60cent dollar or something? Anyway, it's just a shame...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 29th, 2007, 15:07

Replies: 240 Lots of PTWs at A&A Views: 180,455 Posted By SBranson23 It's annoying. I'd like to support a Canadian... It's annoying. I'd like to support a Canadian business and all and I don't think his PTW's are priced out of line so why the raping when it comes to the price of mags? I mean if it was even close...

Forum: Showcase October 29th, 2007, 00:35

Replies: 16 Star Arctic Warfare .338 Lapua Magnum - The Finer Details [56K = :(] Views: 51,506 Posted By SBranson23 Ah geezzz, just when I thought I was over the... Ah geezzz, just when I thought I was over the sniper thing. What a beautiful piece.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 28th, 2007, 23:28

Replies: 240 Lots of PTWs at A&A Views: 180,455 Posted By SBranson23 Mags are in short supply right now and you'll... Mags are in short supply right now and you'll likely be waiting some time before you can get any from Empireairsoft. You can always get them from A&A at double the price... geezz. (why does he...

Forum: Upgrades & Modifications October 18th, 2007, 00:09

Replies: 14 Modify srock Systema cylinders (M90, M150, etc) Views: 10,938 Posted By SBranson23 Yup, as mcguyver said, an APS spring is the right... Yup, as mcguyver said, an APS spring is the right diameter if you want to use a custom cut. I was working towards a 400fps or M120 spring so I started with the APS180. If you need 300 and don't...

Forum: Airsoft Media October 12th, 2007, 05:30

Replies: 122 Systema PTW Views: 74,281 Posted By SBranson23 Well another update but this time to my second... Well another update but this time to my second upper. I decided to ditch my earlier CQBR look ala navy seals and copy (somewhat) the Diemaco CQB rifle. This was inspired by converting some...

Forum: Airsoft Media October 6th, 2007, 03:38

Replies: 122 Systema PTW Views: 74,281 Posted By SBranson23 Thanks for all the kind comments. A special... Thanks for all the kind comments. A special thanks to Vince for a couple tips on the build and a great trade for some VN gear. Also thanks Lerch for the pm regarding the parts. My parents and...

Forum: Airsoft Media October 5th, 2007, 23:28

Replies: 122 Systema PTW Views: 74,281 Posted By SBranson23 A new update as this evolves away from the C8... A new update as this evolves away from the C8 towards the XM177E2 version of the CAR15. The first change was to mod my Colt upper receiver without the case deflector. It was a bit of a problem...

Forum: Airsoft Media October 2nd, 2007, 22:09

Replies: 9 MGC Colt Officer rebuild Views: 7,460 Posted By SBranson23 Are the slide and frame painted? I am trying to... Are the slide and frame painted? I am trying to figure out how to refinish the aluminum slide a frame on my M1911 and your's looks exactly how I want it. Nicely done.

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