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Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion February 2nd, 2017, 20:04

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Green devils are all over the place in size,... Green devils are all over the place in size, polish and spherical perfection. One bag is OK, next bag unusable. I stopped using them. No longer PTW-worthy.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 1st, 2016, 23:52

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I usually just dremel out a grip to fit it. It... I usually just dremel out a grip to fit it. It doesn't take much work to do it.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion January 21st, 2015, 18:56

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Tony does have a warranty on his motors. Or at... Tony does have a warranty on his motors. Or at the very least he might cover a rewind cost and only charge the general service portion. If you know where the motor came from, contact him and see...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion December 22nd, 2014, 13:45

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Brilliant financial advice. When you already own... Brilliant financial advice. When you already own dozens of mags, 6 cylinders, 8 batteries, just go spend $1500 on a gun with junk you don't need because a motor is too expensive to justify. I am...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 24th, 2014, 18:50

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver My schemes will work, one day. My schemes will work, one day.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 19th, 2014, 23:21

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I have seen exactly 2 of the 3.0. Better built at... I have seen exactly 2 of the 3.0. Better built at first glance than the 2.5, but not in the same league as one of Tony's 490's. There is no better motor available, but they are pricey. There are a...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 18th, 2014, 19:30

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver If your motor requires a rewind, it is also going... If your motor requires a rewind, it is also going to require a session on the lathe to clean upo the comm. If the damage is severe enough, the comm may need to be replaced, and this is where DIY...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 30th, 2014, 20:54

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Possible. You shouldn't be blowing fuses at all... Possible. You shouldn't be blowing fuses at all unless you have a problem. But replace 35A fuse with 35A fuse.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 30th, 2014, 11:30

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Check wiring between motor and FET board. Check wiring between motor and FET board.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 6th, 2014, 20:48

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver There is a bit more to the modified hopup than... There is a bit more to the modified hopup than that. It is as much to the skill and attention to detail as to whether you get the magic or a slightly improved hopup.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 4th, 2014, 00:08

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Bingo!!! Bingo!!!

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 3rd, 2014, 00:48

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Too much is bad. Carefully executed and minimal... Too much is bad. Carefully executed and minimal is fine. In a PTW with a properly fitted adjuster which must be done each time with each cage and barrel is best. Perhaps, but that is not how a...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 2nd, 2014, 22:25

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I have never seen that. I have never seen that.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 2nd, 2014, 20:40

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Wrong. The PTW hopup is designed to roll around... Wrong. The PTW hopup is designed to roll around the BB. If it is fixed, like with a poor-fitting cage, the only pressure is from the compression of the adjuster material. And that is short lived. The...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion June 2nd, 2014, 20:03

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Stock chamber with modified adjuster is still the... Stock chamber with modified adjuster is still the best. Works well and is time-tested. The pin does float but with the increased dimesnsion of a modified adjuster, it provides counter-pressure to...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion May 31st, 2014, 23:17

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver The MDD had some problems when I got it. It still... The MDD had some problems when I got it. It still has problems, but I think removing the upper pin entirely or cutting it down and gluing it in place so it does not contact the adjuster at all is the...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion May 31st, 2014, 16:55

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver STTS and MDD do the same design. STTS and MDD do the same design.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion May 22nd, 2014, 00:57

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I have some project stuff upcoming. I may be able... I have some project stuff upcoming. I may be able to supply sight tower, handguards and delta ring. I won't know for a couple of weeks, I am quite swamped these days.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 9th, 2014, 00:10

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Properly grease cylinder. Not the silicone... Properly grease cylinder. Not the silicone Velocity used. Modify hopup. If you have an M115, you should get about 400 fps and about 250 feet max range pretty consistantly.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion April 7th, 2014, 18:33

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Milsig Milsig

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 7th, 2013, 23:39

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Yes, replace the sector gear. Yes, replace the sector gear.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 6th, 2013, 22:47

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver No, the Velocity ones are a little oversized, so... No, the Velocity ones are a little oversized, so they work in the over-spec Systema stainless ones. It is just a rare plus of the tolerance game.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion November 6th, 2013, 19:09

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver The cylinder is most likely fatally flawed. I... The cylinder is most likely fatally flawed. I have seen this problem a dozen times now. Eventually, there will be enough wear on the rack gear and sector gear to allow them to to bypass each other. ...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 26th, 2013, 00:51

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver 1) Order desired quantity of MOE (they are really... 1) Order desired quantity of MOE (they are really just repackaged Gen 2) PMags for $20-$25 each readily available in Canada 2) Go buy a Dremel, if you don't already have one 3) ??? 4) Profit...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion October 16th, 2013, 18:56

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I have the MDD with the Orga barrel. I would be... I have the MDD with the Orga barrel. I would be lucky to get a 2ft group at 275 feet at 380 fps (you lose 30 fps going to the widebore). The hopup from factory required a couple hours work just to...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 15th, 2013, 16:26

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I am not sold on the ORGA yet. You get a far too... I am not sold on the ORGA yet. You get a far too large ballistic window, a factory Systema barrel is far better that way. But, I am experiencing better range, at the expense of a 30fps drop and a...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 15th, 2013, 02:12

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver The PDI is 6.04 They are a good barrel, the... The PDI is 6.04 They are a good barrel, the best of the aftermarket barrels. But a solud hopup is far superior to any barrel upgrade.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 4th, 2013, 10:55

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Current limiting + inductive loads = motor... Current limiting + inductive loads = motor repair. This is the problem with lipo batteries as they reach the end if their discharge capacity.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 4th, 2013, 00:09

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Gear ratio. The gear train in a PTW in standard... Gear ratio. The gear train in a PTW in standard ratio will run up to an M170. It is very hard on the motor though, and you need to give it lots of current and keep voltage upwards of 14 volts. ...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 3rd, 2013, 23:42

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver It takes me about an hour to do a MiAD. I use a... It takes me about an hour to do a MiAD. I use a sanding drum on a Dremel. Most of the time is spent on fitting and adjustment to get it just right. If you could cut it on a CNC machine, it would...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 2nd, 2013, 11:45

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I prefer NiCad, it is the superior chemistry... I prefer NiCad, it is the superior chemistry across a wider temperature range, and it's discharge curve is superior to lipo. What is not superior is the weight, and the "memory" component is largely...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 2nd, 2013, 01:24

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver They never did for me. They never did for me.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 2nd, 2013, 01:12

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I used to put the armature on a lathe and true... I used to put the armature on a lathe and true the comm. I also used to solder the pole joints with silver solder after scraping away the Litzing, as relying on the folded copper tab was really...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 2nd, 2013, 00:58

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver My biggest concern is not the water you get in... My biggest concern is not the water you get in your motor while you are seating your brushes. Hell, this is not a new procedure, guys have also used alcohol for decades in this fashion. My main...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 1st, 2013, 23:56

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I will clue you in a bit here. The motor is not... I will clue you in a bit here. The motor is not the only part of the PTW that would be affected if you submerged it in water, or allowed water to penetrate and stay within the motor. Or debris,...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 1st, 2013, 15:05

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver You are not going to dissipate the heat from a... You are not going to dissipate the heat from a PTW motor by drilling holes in the endplate, or even leaving it open. Run a PTW for a few hundred thousand rounds and get back to me. What you will...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion September 1st, 2013, 14:43

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver You must be joking because nobody worth his salt... You must be joking because nobody worth his salt with tools would ever say something like that with a straight face. Water is the enemy of a motor. So is debris, sand, dirt, even dust. Magnetic...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 31st, 2013, 14:33

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I don't believe that they make an MOE+, just an... I don't believe that they make an MOE+, just an MOE.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 31st, 2013, 13:02

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver You can buy an FCC MOE, but it is not the MOE+,... You can buy an FCC MOE, but it is not the MOE+, so there is a huge gap around the endplate. I custom cut my own MIADs. You can buy alot if other grips from many other companies, like G&P, King...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 30th, 2013, 13:13

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver If the mag if out of the gun, the gun should... If the mag if out of the gun, the gun should fire. If it doesn't, there is a problem. If mag is in the gun and empty, gun should not fire. If mag is in the gun and full, gun should fire. No...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 29th, 2013, 18:17

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver That's probably what it does. Bolt stops... That's probably what it does. Bolt stops tend to to be open at most unfortunate of times.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 29th, 2013, 18:04

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver It is an OEM part, probably for 2013 as it bears... It is an OEM part, probably for 2013 as it bears a Systema part number. It probably can be retrofit.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 26th, 2013, 21:13

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver If I can not be putting $60 cash per hour into my... If I can not be putting $60 cash per hour into my pocket, it is not worth my time. There is not that kind of margin. The 2012 hopup was pretty good. With a better cushion, it would have been...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 26th, 2013, 20:54

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver The problems are several, windings, poor... The problems are several, windings, poor comm/pole joints, untrue comms. I think you are overstating the proliferation of PTWs in Canada that do not have modified hopups. Most of them do...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 26th, 2013, 19:29

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver I used to do the soldering of the comm joints and... I used to do the soldering of the comm joints and true the comm on a lathe, but I do none of those anymore. Sold my equipment years ago. I no longer do the hopup mod commercially. I have no desire...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 26th, 2013, 16:20

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver There are very few guys in Canada that have a... There are very few guys in Canada that have a hopup done by Tony himself. Nearly all of them weer done by me or DTT. Hopup on a 2012 was better than previous years. But a mod takes care of...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 26th, 2013, 14:11

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver No. No.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 25th, 2013, 16:18

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Perhaps, if he didn't share it with me all those... Perhaps, if he didn't share it with me all those years ago.

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 24th, 2013, 13:35

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Sure it is DIY, if you have the material to do... Sure it is DIY, if you have the material to do it, the expertise to get it right and the experience to know when it has gone wrong before you hit the field with it. I have the material custom made...

Forum: Airsoft Guns Discussion August 24th, 2013, 00:33

Replies: 474 Sticky: Systema PTW Basic Info and FAQ Views: 1,509,050 Posted By mcguyver Short answer, yes. Long answer, yes. It is a... Short answer, yes. Long answer, yes. It is a specific modification to the adjuster to be able to withstande prolonged use with heavier BBs, and be able to effectively sweep far enough for lighter...

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