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Blitz BBs are Zero One airsoft's own brand. I've since bought some Geoffs Precision and ASG Devil Blasters. Not tried them yet but I'll add BLS to the list ? I agree. Used their .25s and .28s for ages, and their .3s were perfect. Like you say, bad batches happen

Very sensible. Some of the paint jobs just ruin otherwise cracking guns.

Good points well made. I'm trying to resist the urge I always have to shift stuff because I know, as you say, in a couple of years it'll come back around. Partially why I picked up the MK18 rail but am keeping it in reserve. I always thought mounting an optic on the carry handle looked really awkward, but it's absolutely a case of functionality over fashion. Now they have that retro cool look. The BHD/Blood Diamond and Larry Vickers CAR-15 looks are massive. You planning on a paint job or mixing up attachments and tape to break it up?

Loads of people do seem to be going back to that style of M4. It's crossed my mind to buy another MWS and give it the Gary Gordon makeover because they do look cool af. And do whatever flavour mayo you feel like pal. You're not going 100% period/screen accurate (dont blame you as the original trigger guard and grip is painful!) so you'll still have your own design...sort of. Looking forward to pictures

What's the plan for the new set-up?

It's almost finished...for now. Just looking to add a set of BUIS. Not sure whether to add the Magpul MBUS, King Arms MaTech 600 or go for the TM MK18. Open to any suggestions from the group. I'm not going for a specific build, just making something I like. That aside my CQBR has been fitted with: Magpul CTR stock and cheek riser Magpul MOE+ grip Magpul MOE trigger guard PTS Radian charging handle HAO Industries Geissele 9.3" SMR copy WADSN PEQ-15 and weapon light with dual pressure switch Angry Gun SOCOM 5.56 suppressor and flash hider Internally I'm keeping it completely stock, standfast the SixG brass nub. Pleased that I also have the G&P MK18 rail as another option too.

As @SSPKalisaid, the TM M4 loader is the most consistently recommended. I still struggle a bit and adopt the shake and plunge technique when filling, but put it down to my mags being new.

Had a decent day on Saturday, spent mostly range testing my MWS for the first time. Have to say I was really pleased. Gun is completely stock standfast the SixG brass nub. Consistently hitting the 60m target with .30s, which, for me is ideal. I did try some .36s but only managed 3-4 very sloppy shots before getting a stoppage every time. Any theories on why that may have happened? The BBs were Zero Blitzs.

My HAO MK16 rail arrived recently to give me an option besides the MK18 rail on my MWS. To keep it company I've picked up a new PEQ15 and weapon light, some Blaster Devils and Geoffs SP .30s to see which I prefer, some MP7 mags and, because Ground Zero never chrono players and I don't want to be a dick with a hot gun, a chrono

Can anyone share their opinion on the Angry Gun suppressor? Not interested in the version with the tracer installed and I'm impressed with the AG SOCOM I have on my MWS.

No worries. The quality from HAO is tremendous and it was simple to install. I got the Angry Gun SOCOM suppressor, which comes with a really nice flash hider too. Good bit of kit with a great finish and Surefire trades if you're bothered by that

Didn't say I was expecting anything different. It's just not as neat as I'd prefer, but I'm not upset about it. The rail is fantastic, as is the suppressor, which I've fitted purely for the look and no other reason. If you don't like them, don't get one.

I fitted the 9.3" HAO to my CQBR a couple of weeks ago. This is the gap between the rail and suppressor. Not ideal but liveable. Oh, and the rail is superbly made

Hao MK16 rail all fitted and a piece of piss it was too. However, this gap is frickin annoying

That's good to hear. Already had my MWS apart to fit the brass nub, so I'm good to go I think. Mine wasn't threadlocked or if it was my heavy handedness has been an advantage for a change. Just need some M-lok bits and bobs now.

Looking good ?? My Hao rail has just been delivered after ordering it in May, so looking forward to getting it fitted. Did you need any barrel shims or is it a good fit?

Just when I was approaching being content with my stripped back arsenal, I buckled

When you see painted guns in films like Lone Survivor, or on SEAL Team, or even real life like Obi Wan Nairobi/Chris Craighead, they do look cool AF, especially when they're 'worn in'. Sadly, the majority of painted guns I've seen on airsoft sites (or in the classifieds recently ?) look utter dogshit. Your mate's however looks pretty good, but I'd always have in the back of my mind that a paint job is very personal. As others have said, if you want to sell it, your're knocking a few quid off the asking price. But how can you put a price on your enjoyment? In conclusion, do what you feel man and enjoy it. And at the end of the day, it's an MP7, so automatically you're cooler than at least 68% of other players on the field!

I'm having a mare trying to find a replacement spring for the hop up adjustment wheel. All the usual outlets are out of stock and I'm getting desperate now. Does anyone know where I could pick one up, or perhaps have one themselves they'd be willing to sell me?

Any suggestions, apart from Impulse101 or Eagle Six, where I can pick up a hop click pin spring? Nudged the hop wheel earlier when reassembling and mine fucked off into the beyond.

May Magpul sale? Yep. Trigger guard and cheek riser for me

My recent order from Brownells took about two weeks

Got the Angry Gun suppressor on, together with the Magpul CTR stock and MOE+ grip,and mounted the Vortex Crossfire just to see what it looks like. MK18 RIS II rail arrived today, as have a Laylax wrench, a PTS adapter ring and a couple of spare TM hop rubbers. A new trigger guard and cheek riser are inbound and I'm waiting to get either a BCM Gunfighter or Magpul RVG foregrip, some new BUIS and maybe a PEQ and weapon light, then I'll start on the final version...until the HAO SMR arrives ?

I guess we're not putting that band together then ??

So the move to GBBRs begins: From Fire Support TM CQB-R 3x MWS mags Angry Gun 556 SOCOM suppressor From Impulse101 2x piston nozzles 2x piston springs From Dave at SixGun Brass nub From Defcon Vortex Crossfire 2 From Powair6 Magpul CTR stock Magpul MOE+ grip Well impressed with Impulse 101; delivery in nine days from Japan. Not impressed with Border Force who basically raped my Magpul stuff, stepped on the box and threw everything back in a bag without re-packing it. Great service from Fire Support as per and @Davegolf is a diamond. Now, let's start on that blue bow...