Supporters Raggedy_man Posted July 10, 2015 Supporters Posted July 10, 2015 Morning folks of the forum, Looking at getting a WE Raptor Katana brand new, Does anyone have any experience of this weapon and is there any little foibles I need to look out for? Thanks in advance.
Mike636 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I've got one for sale, The only thing I've noticed is you need good magazines that feed well, the usual stock red cylinder chronos about 400 fps with good airseal and you need to keep an eye on the piston. Aside from that its snappy as hell and and a good ROF Raggedy_man 1
Supporters Esoterick Posted July 10, 2015 Supporters Posted July 10, 2015 I've got one for sale, The only thing I've noticed is you need good magazines that feed well, the usual stock red cylinder chronos about 400 fps with good airseal and you need to keep an eye on the piston. Aside from that its snappy as hell and and a good ROF Which magazines do you use Mike? My mate has a Katana and has had no end of feed issues but various techs have not been able to replicate it. Raggedy_man 1
Mike636 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I've used MAG 120rds plastic midcaps currently using Socom Tactical Lancer magazines. Try either changing ammo or the stock hop up unit as the feeding tube is slightly shorter the normal. Esoterick and Raggedy_man 2
Supporters Esoterick Posted July 10, 2015 Supporters Posted July 10, 2015 He's using the same MAG midcaps but also has the same issue with his G&G ones(also tried the old velcro in the magwell trick). Going to get him to try some King Arms BBs I have knocking about next skirmish, not sure if the hop rubber has been changed but last time a tech looked as it they said it would be a waste of money as it's only skipping the odd shot. Thing for him is he's a sneaky bastard and has had the drop on multiple people only for the gun to not feed several shots in a row. Raggedy_man 1
Mike636 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 If its not feeding like that it might be the mags not being seated high enough to reach the short feed tube. Has he had the spring chopped down at all? Raggedy_man 1
Supporters Raggedy_man Posted July 10, 2015 Author Supporters Posted July 10, 2015 Loving the knowledge I'm getting from this.
Supporters Esoterick Posted July 10, 2015 Supporters Posted July 10, 2015 If its not feeding like that it might be the mags not being seated high enough to reach the short feed tube. Has he had the spring chopped down at all? I think he might have but would need to check, could that effect feeding?
Mike636 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 If the mags don't reach the feed tube then it won't feed at all - I got a Prowin hopup to fit, it took some sanding and mags fit fine now.
Mike636 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Link to mine if you're interested http://www.airsoft-forums.co.uk/index.php/topic/26510-we-katana/#entry204966 Raggedy_man 1
Supporters Raggedy_man Posted July 17, 2015 Author Supporters Posted July 17, 2015 Got my gun and I'm a little in love but.... recommendations for best types of batteries and mags would be much appreciated as she is hungry! Thanks folks!
Mike636 Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I use 7.4 LiPos from componentshop.co.uk and for mags MAG plastic midcaps work really well. Raggedy_man 1
Supporters Raggedy_man Posted July 18, 2015 Author Supporters Posted July 18, 2015 Cheers man that's very much appreciated, I did not realise how power hungry the gun can be.
Mike636 Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Stick a mosfet in there too! Very snappy. If you take the cylinder unit out you can see the gears, mine came a bit dry so it might need a dab of lube Raggedy_man 1
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