HK MP7A1 Body Cracked

Sash · January 30th, 2018, 00:04

Gents, I've got a crack at the back of HK MP7A1. Having hard time finding HK body, so I was curious where can I get a replacement or what are the brands that are compatible with this model and/or require least modifications done?

Styrak · January 30th, 2018, 11:35

GBB? Then that's likely a KWA. HK is a real steel brand, not an airsoft brand (stuff is just branded/marked with real markings by some companies)

BioRage · January 30th, 2018, 12:09

You can jbweld it to prevent future cracks.

I've heard stories where if you call Kwausa they can ship it, but not responsible if seized. (Replacement body)

RainyEyes · January 30th, 2018, 12:22

Can you post pics of the breakage? I'm testing some experimental repair methods and would love to see what it can do on a polymer body. Allegedly much stronger than JB weld. Since it's experimental it would be for free of course

MartinAirsoft · January 31st, 2018, 00:01

If it's the kwa version and the crack is near the pinhole - does it affect function or performance at all? I have the same issue

Sash · January 31st, 2018, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinAirsoft

If it's the kwa version and the crack is near the pinhole - does it affect function or performance at all? I have the same issue

yep, this is exactly where the crack. Going through one pin hole at the back.
It cracked after I've been shooting this gun outside at a +30 temperature. Mags were pretty hot as well. I could even hear that shots were extremely loud, which probably kicked the bolt back too hard, or something along those lines. I'll post a picture later tonight.
It does effects the performance as the bolt got stuck occasionally when I tried to play it.

Sash · January 31st, 2018, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

GBB? Then that's likely a KWA. HK is a real steel brand, not an airsoft brand (stuff is just branded/marked with real markings by some companies)

Yes, it's GBB. You are probably right about KWA, I just can't find the original box after moving to verify the manufacturer.

Sash · February 2nd, 2018, 01:47

RainyEyes · February 2nd, 2018, 10:28

I can definitely work with that but it depends on how comfortable you are with repairs. I'm not saying you can't get a replacement body but in a last resort effort to keep the gun it can definitely be worked on.

Sash · February 2nd, 2018, 12:03

I've got nothing against repairs, if you want to test out your technique. I'd still want to get a replacement body, since this is my favorite CQC gun and it takes a lot of beating due to crazy game style. LOL, I'd love to get a steel body if I could for it.

Danke · February 2nd, 2018, 12:39

Well since the real one isn't made out of steel you may have quite the wait.

Sash · February 7th, 2018, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Danke

Well since the real one isn't made out of steel you may have quite the wait.

LOL, ya I know. This is just a naive wish list

RainyEyes · February 23rd, 2018, 23:41

So i've just finished trying to repair Sash's MP7. I'm 1/2 for repairs with weldon-16.

The thing snapped off like it was nothing after 2 magazines; doesn't seem like it is holding up well against the recoil vibrations. It seems that the bolt is pushing up extremely hard against the pin that holds on that corner.

I'm still experimenting weldon-16 which is methyl chloride; a solvent used to fuse acrylic sheets and polycarbonate. So far it's proven effective at fixing the hinge on a kriss vector stock but not so much on a high stress point like that of the mp7. There's someone else selling an mp7 right now that has the exact same break on the exact same point so i don't think it's a material defect so much as a design on KWA's part.

I'm going to keep trying but right now i believe that weldon-16 or weldon-3/4 might be better at fixing these cracks than JB-weld.

Sorry i couldn't fix it this time, Sash but i appreciate you giving me a shot.

dpvu · February 25th, 2018, 13:02

My KWA MP7 cracked pretty much the exact same place. Super glue actually seems to be holding up pretty well. I don't game it anymore but it's holding up to the basement commando-ing for the most part.

RainyEyes · February 25th, 2018, 14:48

Yes it held when we first put the bolt in along with the pins. But after 2 mags of fill auto it ended up cracking when we tried taking the pin out. I'm sure it's fixable with the right preparation band maybe I didn't so it properly the first time.

Lately I've just been experimenting a lot with different solvents and epoxies and adhesives because I think there has to be a better substitute for jb-weld when it comes to plastic on plastic welding.

I've seen the exact same break on at least 3 different threads on the forums so it must be a design defect.

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January 30th, 2018, 00:04	#1
Sash Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: GTA	HK MP7A1 Body Cracked Gents, I've got a crack at the back of HK MP7A1. Having hard time finding HK body, so I was curious where can I get a replacement or what are the brands that are compatible with this model and/or require least modifications done?

January 30th, 2018, 11:35	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	GBB? Then that's likely a KWA. HK is a real steel brand, not an airsoft brand (stuff is just branded/marked with real markings by some companies) __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

February 2nd, 2018, 12:39	#11
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Well since the real one isn't made out of steel you may have quite the wait. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

January 30th, 2018, 12:09	#3
BioRage Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto	You can jbweld it to prevent future cracks. I've heard stories where if you call Kwausa they can ship it, but not responsible if seized. (Replacement body)

January 30th, 2018, 12:22	#4
RainyEyes Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Scarbororororough	Can you post pics of the breakage? I'm testing some experimental repair methods and would love to see what it can do on a polymer body. Allegedly much stronger than JB weld. Since it's experimental it would be for free of course

January 31st, 2018, 00:01	#5
MartinAirsoft Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Markham	If it's the kwa version and the crack is near the pinhole - does it affect function or performance at all? I have the same issue

February 2nd, 2018, 10:28	#9
RainyEyes Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Scarbororororough	I can definitely work with that but it depends on how comfortable you are with repairs. I'm not saying you can't get a replacement body but in a last resort effort to keep the gun it can definitely be worked on.

February 2nd, 2018, 12:03	#10
Sash Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: GTA	I've got nothing against repairs, if you want to test out your technique. I'd still want to get a replacement body, since this is my favorite CQC gun and it takes a lot of beating due to crazy game style. LOL, I'd love to get a steel body if I could for it.

February 23rd, 2018, 23:41	#13
RainyEyes Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Scarbororororough	So i've just finished trying to repair Sash's MP7. I'm 1/2 for repairs with weldon-16. The thing snapped off like it was nothing after 2 magazines; doesn't seem like it is holding up well against the recoil vibrations. It seems that the bolt is pushing up extremely hard against the pin that holds on that corner. I'm still experimenting weldon-16 which is methyl chloride; a solvent used to fuse acrylic sheets and polycarbonate. So far it's proven effective at fixing the hinge on a kriss vector stock but not so much on a high stress point like that of the mp7. There's someone else selling an mp7 right now that has the exact same break on the exact same point so i don't think it's a material defect so much as a design on KWA's part. I'm going to keep trying but right now i believe that weldon-16 or weldon-3/4 might be better at fixing these cracks than JB-weld. Sorry i couldn't fix it this time, Sash but i appreciate you giving me a shot.

February 25th, 2018, 13:02	#14
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	My KWA MP7 cracked pretty much the exact same place. Super glue actually seems to be holding up pretty well. I don't game it anymore but it's holding up to the basement commando-ing for the most part. __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP

February 25th, 2018, 14:48	#15
RainyEyes Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Scarbororororough	Yes it held when we first put the bolt in along with the pins. But after 2 mags of fill auto it ended up cracking when we tried taking the pin out. I'm sure it's fixable with the right preparation band maybe I didn't so it properly the first time. Lately I've just been experimenting a lot with different solvents and epoxies and adhesives because I think there has to be a better substitute for jb-weld when it comes to plastic on plastic welding. I've seen the exact same break on at least 3 different threads on the forums so it must be a design defect.

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