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Post by predator06 on Nov 16, 2005 16:32:56 GMT -5
I Just ordered one from Airsoft extreme about 10 minutes ago. I Did not order a battery with it for the following reason.
Using a Stock TM AEG with a 9.6v battery is Unhealthy for the gun. It generally results in Chopped up pistons and sometimes even stock gear damage after relatively minimal usage.
I Was under the Impression that People were using 9.6v battery's with there Top MP40s.
Is this true? I Suspect that this may be a major reason for malfunctions.
I Am Asking this because If people Have ben using 9.6v battery's,, then I am going to have an 8.4v custom built.
If people have ben using 8.4 V Battery's, then I Will have a 7.2v built instead.
I really do suspect that Battery size is the Major reason for The Mech box failures.
Also,, Dose any one know of any Stores/retailers that may stock magazines for this AEG? Airsoft extreme only had 2 in stock. And I am looking for 3 more.
Thanks guys!
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Post by CharleyNovember on Nov 16, 2005 16:43:36 GMT -5
Failure of that weapon may have something to do with crappy craftsmanship of the mechbox? It scared me away from buying one.
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Post by predator06 on Nov 16, 2005 16:59:47 GMT -5
Probably true. In which case more powerful battery's would be more likely to damage the mech box. Especially If people are using 9.4v battery's.
A Weaker battery will Induce less stress on the mechbox.
I Owned an Academy L85SA80 a few years back. You dint get much crappier than that. The mechbox was PLASTIC.
But Using a 7.2v battery,, the "Piece of crap" mech box never failed. (I used it as a loaner gun) a buddy of mines 10 year old kid is still using it with no problems. and the weapon is 3 years old now. I am certain that If I Had ever used an 9.6 volt battery, it would have crapped out long ago.
Which is why I am asking,,,
What size battery's Have people with broken guns Ben using?
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Post by schmitty on Nov 16, 2005 17:44:53 GMT -5
I have a Top MP-40 but I can not comment on its durability, I have only used mine in the backyard with a 9.6v and have not had any problems yet. I do agree that higher voltage= quicker wear to the internal parts. But only in the same way that driving a car faster will wear out the tyres quicker. I am using 9.6v on several TM guns and have not noticed that they are more prone to wear or damage than the ones using 8.4v
On a side note, I am still waiting for the assault drum for my MG42 I ordered from Airsoft Extreme, Realizing that they don't actually make these so aren't responsible for the delays, I will say that the Customer service is not very good, It takes several inquireies to get a response.
Schmitty
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Post by Gordak on Nov 16, 2005 22:14:22 GMT -5
i used a lower voltage and it cooked it's gears after about 20 mags.
-Gordak
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Post by gunfreak on Nov 17, 2005 5:17:39 GMT -5
i had a top m60 that i used a 8.4 insted of 9.6 it helpt, but if the gun is gonna break it's gonna break.. just i question about when, it's a big diffrens with 20 mags for a top and it breaks, and 70 000 rounds for a TM and it's still has not died..
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Post by Capt. Zak on Nov 17, 2005 7:37:11 GMT -5
The TOP MP-40 flat out sucks! It is the only airsoft gun I regret buying. I wish I went with a Tanaka K98 instead. There is supposed to be a gearbox upgrade coming ut. I hope so...and I hope it is a VAST improvement over the TOP gearbox. I might get to use it then. Right now my TOP MP-40 is a $450.00 paper weight!  |
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Post by Mikkel on Nov 17, 2005 11:00:48 GMT -5
I just don't get TOP, they make really nice and unique guns, but then power them with some of the worst internals known to airsofters.
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