VFC HK416A5 GBB Bolt Lock Failure and Solutions

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
  • On this video I outline a few solutions for the bolt lock failure on VFCs HK416A5 GBBR.
    If you have any other suggestions, please chime in the comments section.
    Music:
    Cool Jazz - Good Music Mood (Bada Bing Pictures Main Theme)
    Verdi - Anvil Chorus
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Комментарии • 191

  • @thisisbadstuff
    @thisisbadstuff 6 лет назад +37

    I took a different approach and modified that front lever instead. Didn't do anything else just bent the rear hooked portion down very slightly and it worked first time. Careful not to bend too much otherwise it'll start actuating on the second to last shot. Try a full auto burst with 3-4 rounds in the magazine if it stutters on the last 2 shots or locks back with a bb still remaining you've bent it too much.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +1

      That’s interesting. I thought about modifying the front lever but decided to focus on the rear one. Very interesting nonetheless.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +3

      *Pinned* 😉

    • @thisisbadstuff
      @thisisbadstuff 6 лет назад +1

      You should consider giving it a try. Much simpler, much more reliable, and much less frustrating solution I think.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      I’ll certainly give it a shot. Thanks!

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +5

      Update: I've spent a little time trying this out. Yep, its certainly an easier option than chopping springs and such.
      I've tuned my mags to get by using the stock springs and I'm getting a rough 90% success rate. Sometimes it fails to lock, but the majority of the time it is a success.
      I've ran into the issue where it locks up with 1 bb left in the magazine. As you say, bend it a little back and its on!

  • @mmaciu8627
    @mmaciu8627 5 лет назад +8

    hello, first of all, great content, your channel is amazing, keep up the good work, second, i have purchased recently de hk 416a5 gbb of vfc, and i must say that it doesnt have any of the issues you mention in the video, apparently the new version corrects them all, the outer barrel is rock solid, the bolt locks back everytime(at least for the moment) and they have reinforced some of the weakspots, the only change i made was the hop up rubber for a maple leaf one. I hope this information helps others, i am speaking about the version 2 by the way

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks!
      Yes. I’ve heard lots of good feedback from many people over the last year.
      One or two users have experienced problems but the majority are positive.

    • @mmaciu8627
      @mmaciu8627 5 лет назад

      @@BadaBingPictures Well let's hope vfc has learned from the past errors(I have a vfc block II forging series and the hop up it's a complete mess), I will continue testing the gun in the field, but for the moment I'm really happy with it

    • @iota515
      @iota515 4 года назад

      Hey, where did you buy it form? I'm thinking of purchasing the A5 but I want to steer clear of the bad batch

    • @mmaciu8627
      @mmaciu8627 4 года назад +1

      @@iota515 Powair6, a French Airsoft shop, they have a fast delivery to Europe, very recommendable shop, i do recommend using the hk416 gbb mags from vfc for the hk416a5 they work better, at least on my model

    • @iota515
      @iota515 4 года назад

      @@mmaciu8627 Thanks, you're a real darling

  • @opairsoft8100
    @opairsoft8100 6 лет назад +62

    VFC, Very Frustrating Company

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +3

      Haha! Exactly!

    • @mooseoperator7288
      @mooseoperator7288 6 лет назад +2

      BadaBingPictures I wonder if you still would have bolt lock issues if you modded her to use GHK m4 mags? Honestly I’m shocked you haven’t done so already since you have a GHK. The efficiency of GHK is mags are supposed to a ton better then VFC anyways.

    • @Alan__Chiu
      @Alan__Chiu 6 лет назад +2

      Love , hate relationship .....

    • @Live1509
      @Live1509 6 лет назад +2

      On GBBR yes!

    • @shihchen168
      @shihchen168 5 лет назад +1

      LOL

  • @penguinjolt
    @penguinjolt 6 лет назад +1

    You are da Savior of VFC users

  • @boobe92
    @boobe92 6 лет назад +5

    That's what I was talking about...
    I mean externally it is beautiful. But the internalswise it is the opposite unfortunately :(
    I'm rolling with the Marui M4 and still will :)
    Edit: and of course nice video Badabing :thumbs up:

  • @giulianofracchetti8635
    @giulianofracchetti8635 4 года назад +5

    Final solution: put something below the bolt catch release pin ( the pin that is operated by mag lever) and tighten togheter with heat shrink tubing for wire. Works 100%. 🤙

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  4 года назад +1

      I tried gluing a strip of an old credit card to the underside of the catch pin but the loose tolerances on the magazine levers (where they were wobbling around) mine was never reliable.

  • @InsalataFresca
    @InsalataFresca 3 года назад +2

    I've solved mine perfectly bending down a little the lever on the rifle bolt catch, it works flawlessly, never had a single issue in an year

  • @extremepain9816
    @extremepain9816 6 лет назад +17

    4:11 the best part :)
    Korean airsoft gamers say 'VFC=Very fxxxing Company'
    They never improved for years....
    Tm is the best always..

    • @peponida2796
      @peponida2796 5 лет назад +4

      to be fair, their newer stuff is way better than it used to be. the old internals from their gen 1 gbbs were garbage, the newer stuff is steel and relatively well functioning other than the crappy bolt carrier design

  • @stevethompson5312
    @stevethompson5312 6 лет назад +2

    Great use of the Anvil Chorus! Choreography was on point too lol

  • @bubbaDFPD
    @bubbaDFPD 4 года назад +3

    Man after I had my next GBBR choices narrowed down to 3 (this VFC416 A5, TM MWS M4 ZET, or a GHK M4/Mk18) and then I watch this video. Budget wise I was leaning towards the A5, but now with the possibility of having issues out of the box I guess I’ll front a little more coin for better quality internals with either GHK or TM.

  • @srenstrke5469
    @srenstrke5469 6 лет назад

    I just bought this gun but I do not have any problems with the bolt locking. However my copy was not without a flaw as I did have some issues with the hop-up adjustment. I had to take it apart and file the grooves in the front hop-up unit as the casting marks were still present. These caused it to seem very tight when rotating and since I didn't want to end up like you destroying it, I performed the surgery. Now it works great :)

  • @JSmithski
    @JSmithski 4 года назад +2

    You’re just like myself, messing around with every gbbr you get. I recently bought a TM m4 MWS and modified it the next day. It now runs with 370 vfc barrel (removed the bridge), ml nub and bucking and a KWA rocket valve(!). Shooting 450fps and 14rps.

  • @alvisepastorello25
    @alvisepastorello25 6 лет назад +3

    Min. 4:08, best epic moment ever. Your laugh reminded me Mark Hamill acting Joker 😂

  • @lifeofslade
    @lifeofslade 5 лет назад +4

    the ending was priceless 🤣🤣🤣

  • @marchantal9
    @marchantal9 4 года назад +1

    Awesome. Mine should arrive in the coming weeks!!! Thanks for all your content !!!

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  4 года назад +1

      Congrats on your purchase. Hope you have a great time with it.
      Thanks for watching my material, I appreciate the support. 👍

    • @marchantal9
      @marchantal9 4 года назад

      @@BadaBingPictures I really enjoy your material. Keep it up !!!! BTW I am looking into optics and was wondering if you ever tested this : www.umarex.com/products/optics/pointsights/2.1033.html
      or this one : www.umarex.com/products/airsoft/optics/2.1550.html and in this case I'd add a red dot on an off set /side mount /basically canted...
      And if you have any mid-budget suggestions I'm always interested ;-)

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  4 года назад +1

      @@marchantal9 Thanks bud!
      I haven't tried those optics. Only ones which I reviewed several years ago on this channel. Holosun and Vortex optics are considered some of the best for low-mid tier budgets, so you could look into those.

    • @marchantal9
      @marchantal9 4 года назад

      @@BadaBingPictures Thanks!!!

  • @FernandoSoffa
    @FernandoSoffa 6 лет назад +4

    Damn...I´m glad I´m buying a Marui :D
    Great video BadaBing!

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks for watching!
      This rifle is a pain in the ass to get the bolt lock working the way it should. But now it’s basically fixed, I can finally enjoy using it.

    • @FernandoSoffa
      @FernandoSoffa 6 лет назад +1

      I see you have a TON of gbbr, which one do you use the most? I mean...you gotta have a favorite ahahha :D Anyways...have a great weekend Badabing :)

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +2

      GHK AKM is one of my favourites.
      Just because AKs are awesome, it’s gas blow back and it’s just fun to use.

    • @FernandoSoffa
      @FernandoSoffa 6 лет назад +1

      Nice to know :D I will try one AK sometime :) Ty

  • @joochabee5955
    @joochabee5955 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks!
    your video is helpful to me
    my vfc gbb success fixed!

  • @22Marcovp
    @22Marcovp 8 месяцев назад

    Just got mine 2024 no issues with it so far , also I noticed the new vmags seems like have fixed the issues . Gun still smooth out of the box

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  8 месяцев назад +1

      Great to hear. Thanks for the feedback.
      I would like to pick up a new V3 A5.

    • @22Marcovp
      @22Marcovp 8 месяцев назад

      @@BadaBingPictures brother that’s the one I got !!! That might be the reason!! Also the vmags with the red selector are running great !!

  • @cypiongm8698
    @cypiongm8698 Год назад

    i never shot straight with this vfc. it took a long time to try to upgrade it ,but it only stay a nice looking weapon. nb : i was in barcelona to see il trovatore;great one!!

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  Год назад +1

      Wow. I bet that was great to see that! I think it went well with the successful bolt locks, haha.

    • @cypiongm8698
      @cypiongm8698 Год назад

      @@BadaBingPictures gonna try it, hope it will work.

  • @gbbhungary
    @gbbhungary 6 лет назад

    Ahm, did you tried the following mods? Use them in WA M4s and WE M4s as solution.
    - Magazine spring: use KJW M4 mags, you can order them from KJ directly. Not expensive and you won't trow out an AEG Mag because for the missing magazine spring. You can use any plastic as addictional compression on the weak magazine spring.
    - Bend the Bolt catch latch also. I think it is also need to make the Bolt catch raise higher to catch the Bolt carrier in bigger surface.
    - I often file down the Bolt catch in WA M4s where it touch the upper receiver, than the Bolt catch can catch the bolt carrier much higher. Worth to check it also.
    - You can fill the hole in the Bolt catch lever part and drill a smaller hole, it will fit much better but I think it much better if you are print a new part - it will be around 1 hour to design this part and you can print as many you need.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +1

      I looked at modifying the bolt catch but it has enough up and down movement (with the upper receiver removed and a magazine inserted into the lower). So when magazine fires the last bb, the bolt catch does not quickly flick up and engage. It’s is slow and the bolt is already making its way back.
      The tab at the back of the magazine would really benefit from being reproduced with a small hole. Even a little loose play on the lever, will not be positive enough to give the correct interaction with the bolt catch.
      My old mid capacity magazines were broken anyway, so it all worked out well ;-)

  • @jessjess3369
    @jessjess3369 4 года назад +1

    Love the content !! Love the humorous too

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  4 года назад +2

      Hi Jess,
      Thanks! Glad you’re loving my stuff.
      👍

    • @jessjess3369
      @jessjess3369 4 года назад +2

      BadaBingPictures thank you sir!

  • @CROWAIRSOFTNI
    @CROWAIRSOFTNI Год назад

    fancy reviewing the vfc hk416 gbb gen3 ive obtained one bramd new 😁🙏

  • @Jakalamenmen
    @Jakalamenmen 6 лет назад +4

    Does the A5 have the same internals as the new gen 2 HK416? Seems like an unfortunate problem with VFC guns. The forged sopmod block II looked really interesting too. My WE gbbr scar may have internals breaking left and right but at least the design is functional and parts are available.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +3

      Yes. The A5 has the latest generation internals.
      It’s a shame really as the A5 is the most usable VFC GBB I’ve owned so far. It’s just silly little things that have let it down.
      People like to moan about WE, but as you say the basic design and functionality is bang on. Spare parts availability is also excellent.
      In regards to VFC, they’re a little difficult to obtain.

    • @gbbhungary
      @gbbhungary 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures As I know, VFC also offer customer service. You can order parts from them directly, as fro example from KJ Works.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +1

      Yes, I have received spares directly from VFC. It is nice being able to get parts direct from them, at the same time it would be nice for them to be more readily available. Like GHK for example.

    • @gbbhungary
      @gbbhungary 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures Agreed. GHK much better out of box but the build quality of VFC way better. The first batch of GHKs also had issues like this, I think this issue will gone soon.

  • @goro76ljjm
    @goro76ljjm 6 лет назад

    If you wrap the shrink tube in the bolt stop that connects to the magazine, the bolt stop works well, and if the VFC GBB buffer is a little longer, cut 5mm, it will take more bolt stop.

  • @rurushu8094
    @rurushu8094 5 лет назад +2

    My friend has the Asia edition and it locks back every time. He told me they fixed it on that model.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад +4

      Yes. The asian edition has been out for a little while and they fixed the issues that this model was known for.
      If only it didn’t need fixing in the first place but that’s VFC for you.

  • @dungnguyenviet6921
    @dungnguyenviet6921 3 года назад +1

    ha ha ha :))))) I love you and I love this video !

  • @truegrits257
    @truegrits257 3 года назад

    Seems that shimming the bolt stop were the magazine engagement is a must and doing mag mods to give positive force in junction to said shimming might help without having to limit round count. I also thinks that modified ghk mags might work well if not better then the vfc ones I hear a lot of good things from ghk.

  • @dave_riots
    @dave_riots 5 лет назад

    I actually got the Asian Market version in RAL8000, having no problems with it so far. :)

    • @YAVV92
      @YAVV92 5 лет назад

      How can i know which version is the Asian market version and the Europe market version?

    • @dave_riots
      @dave_riots 5 лет назад

      @@YAVV92 The Asian market version removed some of the issues people experienced with the European version, usually being a slight wobble to the stock/barrel and the bolt not locking back at all in some cases. Bolt locking issues aren't as extreme as experienced in the EU version, but they can still happen if you get a defective product. You can return it, and ask to get one that works properly. :)

    • @YAVV92
      @YAVV92 5 лет назад

      @@dave_riots Thanks!!

    • @dave_riots
      @dave_riots 5 лет назад +1

      @@YAVV92 No problem! :)

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад +1

      The EU version lacks some of the HK proofmarkings on the upper receiver that the Asian version has.
      You can tell by looking at the one in my videos, or photos on EU retailers and comparing to images you see on sites like WGCshop. That’s a visual indication.
      👍

  • @bilalkubilaykeskin1836
    @bilalkubilaykeskin1836 4 года назад

    I have the European series HK416A5 so i am lucky about this issue. but its not mean that i am all free about magazine. I tried the PMAG-looking magazine first, but it was pretty bad. it has even this problem and It has already started to smuggle gas from the first week. I have to buy the new magazine and I will buy 3. But I'm still undecided about what I should get. Which magazine do you think you would recommend except for its stock magazine? Another question is, does umarex / KWA HK416D GBB 40Rds Magazine fit like its own stock magazine? Thank you Badabing ! i will buy after your recommed. ( Oh btw, i am still waiting a video about TM FNX 45 but its another topic )

  • @RogueSystem087
    @RogueSystem087 6 лет назад +4

    LOL 4:00 XD haha still smexy A5 must gettt

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +1

      Haha!
      I will look forward to seeing the A5 on your channel 😉

    • @Alan__Chiu
      @Alan__Chiu 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures That's the channel I introduced you! You two are underrated RUclipsrs! Keep on !

  • @JamesStMichael
    @JamesStMichael 2 года назад

    Just got the 416D. Ready for the problems. How was your experience with the GHK Mags? Did it help the bolt catch issue at all? I gotta get a whole bunch of mags now but dont know if I should get teh VFC Vmag or GHK Gmag? ANy help is greatly appreciated!

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  2 года назад

      Congrats on your purchase. You shouldn’t see any issues with their AR GBBR’s at this stage as they’ve ironed out much of the flaws.
      The GHK mags weren’t directly compatible. The valves weren’t being activated properly as they were too long for the valve striker. You’d need to modify them or the trim the valve striker.
      Perhaps it’s best staying with VFC mags.

    • @JamesStMichael
      @JamesStMichael 2 года назад

      @@BadaBingPictures Appreciate it Badabing! Im unfortunately in for problems. Had to get mine used because its not for sale anywhere new in the US and its a 416 Gen 2 so im probably screwed, but im gonna make the best of it and try to just perfect it far as it can go. D you know how to make the cycling smoother on the 416? It sounds very inconsistent and would like to try and get to at least be more consistent like a ghk? Any insight is appreciated!

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  2 года назад

      Gen 2 is a recent generation to be fair.
      Check your magazines and see if they are a later version. If you carefully remove the plastic upper, the rubber gas route should tell you which version they are. Their magazines have seen several versions, so you want the newer ones and that should guarantee you better performance.
      Consistency was fine on my A5 and that was gen2 pattern. Make sure you’re getting a good gas fill to begin with. You can do this by making sure the gas bottle is warmer than the magazines before you charge them. If the mags are cooler than the gas bottle you will hear the liquid gas spill into the gas tank a little louder than if both vessels were stored in the same place.
      Then charge about 10seconds and see how it shoots then.

  • @grayman1
    @grayman1 Год назад

    @ BadaBingPictures I should have asked you initially as soon as I bought this gun last month about the the magazines.....BOTH mags I got for the gun SPRAY and LEAK gas nonstop.....do you know all exact tools, sizes, and especially all hex key sizes the magazines need?? I cannot decipher the base plate screws on the 416A5 GEN2 mags.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  Год назад

      I don’t know the specific sizes. I just have a box full of different keys and use whatever fits.
      I don’t own VFC 416 or the mags so I can’t remember the takedown process.

    • @grayman1
      @grayman1 Год назад

      @@BadaBingPictures I am confused I watched a few videos of yours. Did you demo this gun for a friend? I thought this was yours?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  Год назад

      @@grayman1 I don’t own this GBBR anymore. I sold it in 2018, I think. It was a long time ago.

    • @grayman1
      @grayman1 Год назад

      @@BadaBingPictures ah ok thank you! I see you are really enjoying your MP5s. I literally finally decided to invest in the VFC MP5 V2 and then it sold out everywhere......go figure. And I am sure it is worth upgrading to give it the best edge and durability out of it.

  • @xXAust1n46Xx
    @xXAust1n46Xx 6 лет назад +1

    How I feel when using my kwa lm4 😅 Someone needs to design a bolt catch that goes up as high as the real steel... would never fail.

  • @sogerc1
    @sogerc1 6 лет назад

    People keep complaining about vfc guns. That's why last year I got a Marui mp7 even though vfc would be the correct size.

  • @RamonKom
    @RamonKom 6 лет назад

    I wondered if the buffer has any sliding weight in it. The weight will slightly increase the time that the bolt stays at the rear and give more time for the bolt catch to rise.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      Yes it comes with the weight within the buffer as standard.
      Along with the little mods to the rear mag lever (as shown in this video) and carefully bending the front lever that connects with the bb follower (recommended via a suggestion within the comments), it’s has solved the locking issues.

  • @961991
    @961991 6 лет назад

    I fixed the problem the spring tention of the bolt catch is to Much if you remove the spring in de bolt catch lever then the magazine has enough power to lift the catch that worked for me after that i cut few coils of that tiny spring en put iT back works like a charm (BADABING )

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      Hi,
      I tried using this technique by using a smaller spring but it did not work. :-(

    • @961991
      @961991 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures then the lip that touches the magazine you can tweak the snapping Action of the lip (i mean the lip of the bolt catch inside of the magwell (you have to give the magazine Some snapping room ) maten that can work as well i forgot to mention ) that. Was not correct by mine

  • @casinbound5894
    @casinbound5894 6 лет назад

    Weird thing is since I have replaced the BCG in my M27 I have never had the bolt catch fail on me. Perhaps the old pre-V2 magazines have stiffer/less wobbly catches in them?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      Yes, I have heard the older gen magazines don’t have or have very little problems with bolt lock. One A5 user I know has been using them instead of the new ones.

    • @casinbound5894
      @casinbound5894 6 лет назад

      Just took the top off of one my mags to check. There is a tiny amount of play in the catch, but not nearly as much as your magazine. I don't see why the new magazines have more play, as far as I can tell the design for the bolt catch is identical and would have thought they would just use the same parts and moulds.

  • @rodrigomf91
    @rodrigomf91 6 лет назад

    Have you check the bolt catch leaver, maybe it isn't "free" enough to engage the bolt. I don't know if you ever try to do a test with pressing the bolt catch..maybe the bolt isn't full travelling. Try out to break down the gun and insert the magazine and see how fall the leavers up...

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      Yes. The bolt catch has plenty of movement, it just doesn’t jump up to lock the bolt in time because of such a weak force from the magazine spring.
      I’ve been working on this problem since October last year and the solutions I have in this video are the only ones that have worked.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      I have tried swapping out the recoil springs and buffer. But the results are marginal and with no more degree of success than the original VFC parts.
      The GHK magazines don’t have much luck in engaging the bolt catch either.
      The solutions I have done within this video are among the ones with the highest degree of success and 95% it locks back as it should.
      Which is better than 0% when I first bought the rifle.

  • @danmang923
    @danmang923 3 года назад

    Hi does this gun have 14mm ccw threads?

  • @peponida2796
    @peponida2796 5 лет назад

    Did you have to do any modification to the gmags to make them work in the a5? It seems that the gas release pin is too long for the gun causing the gas to all release at once when i put a gmag in

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад

      On the A5 I owned the GMAG’s cycled but it wasn’t activating the valves properly. As you say they are too long.
      You can choose to file the GHK valves to the same length, so the striker to valve connection is the identical measurement of travel of the VFC magazine. Or go the other way and take some meat off the rifle’s firing pin, however you could only use GHK mags from that point onwards. (Probably the method I would choose)

    • @peponida2796
      @peponida2796 5 лет назад

      @@BadaBingPictures Ah, that's what I was thinking, I'll probably make the mags work for the gun rather than the other way around, thanks for the quick reply. I was wondering if it was just a me problem lol

  • @dodothebird6213
    @dodothebird6213 4 года назад

    Hey Badabing you got any ideas to fix the Barrel wobble some A5s have ?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  4 года назад

      Hi bud,
      I don’t have anything I could recommend. I sold the rifle over 2 years ago and at the time I didn’t look for a solution for that because I was given a custom barrel stabiliser that followed the contours of the internal rail system, and this locked the barrel in place.
      I don’t think the guy that gave it to me makes Airsoft parts anymore.
      Sorry.

  • @mkcsu27
    @mkcsu27 5 лет назад

    Previous "fix" didn't work as well as hoped. Round two:
    1) Squeezed the aft magazine lever as you did in the video
    2) Added a small amount of material to the bottom of the bolt catch arm where the magazine lever contacts
    3) Switched to a weaker buffer spring and used a RS H buffer with a few mm of material removed to render it shorter than the VFC buffer. I think this combination is buying the catch more time to engage
    So far, it's worked 100%

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад

      It’s completely unnecessary for us to go to all this trouble just to make the bolt lock work.
      Although I’m glad you’ve got there 👍

    • @mkcsu27
      @mkcsu27 5 лет назад

      @@BadaBingPictures No kidding, this level of tweaking is ridiculous. I just couldn't bring myself to sell it at a massive loss as the mags would have to go with it.
      With this fix and the addition of the TNT hop up set, it's a great skirmish toy now. It might be a little more competitive than my stock MWS

    • @princesscat_3015
      @princesscat_3015 4 года назад

      @@mkcsu27 hey man what buffer did you replace it with. im not familiar with RS H Buffer.

    • @mkcsu27
      @mkcsu27 4 года назад

      @@princesscat_3015 RS as in real steel AR15 buffer, H weight

  • @MidWestJigga
    @MidWestJigga Год назад

    What Iv come across is the bolt lock release spring is too strong for this I cut only one link off the spring and stretched it till it worked flawlessly the spring is not light enough to allow the follower in the mag to push up

  • @SP-bq7sx
    @SP-bq7sx 6 лет назад

    My point exactly we shouldn’t have to do any of this all this money that we pay for these things and they either break or they have these stupid little problems all that engineering and you basically are stuck with a plug to a point.But I still love it can’t stop won’t stop

  • @ember5935
    @ember5935 3 года назад

    This is why I’ll remove the bolt release once I get a gbbr M4

  • @조대연-t7f
    @조대연-t7f 6 лет назад

    thank you for your helpful information, 1 question. is it possible to use vmag on ghk m4?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      You are welcome.
      You can probably use the VMAG in the GHK but it will work much better with GHK’s own GMAG.

    • @조대연-t7f
      @조대연-t7f 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures yeah. I would like to but I have bunch of vmag have to use in someway LOL. I’ll very appreciate if u can test vmag on ghk m4.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      Haha. I would like to test but I’d be out £50 if it doesn’t work...so no thanks lol.

    • @조대연-t7f
      @조대연-t7f 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures I mean Vfc mag on Ghk m4.. sorry for bothering you lol

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      No bother at all. :-)
      I tried the VFC 416 magazine in the GHK. The rifle cycles but not as well as the original GHK.
      The striker doesn’t make a positive connection with the valve. The VFC valve is not as long as GHK’s, so you would either need to make the GHK firing pin longer, or VFC valve longer to make a good connection.
      Long story short you are better off with GHK mags. They work perfectly and are generally better than the VFC magazines. That’s why you see VFC owners convert their rifles to use GHK mags.

  • @maddragon3457
    @maddragon3457 6 лет назад

    From my experience it might have to do with the buffer spring. I use GHK GMAGs and the basicly do the same thing, cathing the bolt once when the stars align and putting something on the bolt catch lever to raise it with more power doesn't seem to fix it. :P What I noticed with high FPS recording that when the bolt goes back the bolt catch DOES go up BUT it also goes down in an instant, seemingly from the recoil?
    Also did you find any good soluitons for the outer barrel wobble?

    • @961991
      @961991 6 лет назад

      MadDragon yes what i have done is that de 4 screws on the outer barrel that connects with the hop up unit are tigh en locktighted end then i put a rubber o ring in the barrel nut to pres the hop up unit more on the receiver
      I hope that its gonne work for you for me iT did

    • @maddragon3457
      @maddragon3457 6 лет назад

      I actually did exactly that but it made little difference unfortunately. :/

    • @961991
      @961991 6 лет назад

      Hmm o i forgot Next because of the gas block if i shimmed my gas block tight in the front rail then in doesnt wobble tho i did that exacly o Hope iT works for you

  • @martinsstruka138
    @martinsstruka138 5 лет назад

    Hi! could You please advise where to buy a mid-cap magazine spring that would fit for this "upgrade"? :) preferably in Europe.

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад

      Hi
      I got mine from some old AEG mid capacity magazines that I had in my parts bin. I’m not sure where you would find them being sold on their own.
      Try searching for AEG magazine springs through google, and used the advanced settings to search within your region.

    • @martinsstruka138
      @martinsstruka138 5 лет назад

      @@BadaBingPictures I already tried this option but thanx anyway. Will look to buy used magazines. One more idea - I saw someone to sell VFS MP7 magazine spring - do You think it could fit? The mp7 is a 40 round magazine so I asume the spring is longer...

  • @L1qu1d_5h4d0w
    @L1qu1d_5h4d0w 5 лет назад

    How can I tear appart the V-Mag (plastic) there is a leakage and ffs I cant find anything on how to tear it appart?!

  • @nikolaossamaras1225
    @nikolaossamaras1225 6 лет назад

    @Badabingpictures does the ghk mag fit the vfc?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      It fits yes. But either the release valve on the GHK needs to be filed off a few millimetres or the VFC valve striker needs to be filed for a positive activation

  • @filbertjonathan9433
    @filbertjonathan9433 6 лет назад

    I have a same issue. But mine when the bb is empty the bolt is locked but after release the mag the bolt catch can’t hold the bolt. I think the engagement between bolt and bolt lock has already wear out

  • @CMBelite-FR
    @CMBelite-FR 6 месяцев назад

    is that with GEN 2 . Does the GEN 3 still have those issues ?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 месяцев назад

      This is the Gen 2. Sadly the bolt lock issues still exist on the Gen 3.

    • @CMBelite-FR
      @CMBelite-FR 6 месяцев назад

      @@BadaBingPictures I see, because i was trying different npas setting with the gen 3 and the bolt was not locking back after an empty mag but i thought maybe that it was because there was too much energy given to the BB and not enough for the Bolt ?

  • @puddumbig
    @puddumbig 4 года назад +1

    does someone know how to take apart a vmag v2?please i need to swap the leaking valve but i can only remove the bb chamber:(:(:(:(:(:(S.O.S.

  • @alexhandzhiev
    @alexhandzhiev Год назад

    Are these problems still persisting? If I buy an A5 in 2023 will this problem be there?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  Год назад

      As far as I hear from the community VFC fixed these early problems.

    • @alexhandzhiev
      @alexhandzhiev Год назад

      @@BadaBingPictures nice!!! Going to order this bad boy! Thx.

  • @skyfilmercz6468
    @skyfilmercz6468 3 года назад

    were u using first gen mags or the new one?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  3 года назад

      These are the Gen 2 HK style magazines

    • @skyfilmercz6468
      @skyfilmercz6468 3 года назад

      Ho shiat
      I am actually thinking about KWA 416D or this one

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  3 года назад

      I'd buy the VFC version instead of the KWA. I heard lots of negative feedback on the KWA rifle.

  • @zpaz
    @zpaz 6 месяцев назад

    This problem has nothing to do with the magazine! There is a simple solution to bolts not locking back in all M4 type GBBr's. The problem is a stiff little spring behind the bolt catch lever on the rifle. Just take out this spring. Now try again and watch your bolt locking every time. Leave the spring out or cut it in half and put it back. That's it, your bolt will lock every time guaranteed!

  • @misterninemilli9340
    @misterninemilli9340 3 года назад

    Isn't this the kwa version?

  • @kgino1045
    @kgino1045 6 лет назад

    is it still good after your modification?

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад

      I don’t know how it is now, I sold it months ago.
      But it was working 9 times out of 10 before I sold it.

  • @ww_Jeff_ww
    @ww_Jeff_ww 6 лет назад

    Try to smooth out the flash on those levers on magazines. They are stamped part, not very smooth on all edges. Most of manufacturers are not care about this little details but affecting the performance quite alot.
    I have a 416C before, just smooth them out and more bending on the rear lever then worked fine. But faced other problem such as insufficient blow back and inconsistent rate of fire. Quite a headache, but solved and sold.
    Again, very fxxking company, cannot shoot is normal.

  • @DevilGTTi
    @DevilGTTi 4 года назад

    My 416D GBBR never failed a bolt lock once, with, stock BCG, nor with the latest version BCG and now with Z-parts BCG no problems what so ever. Only had 2 nozzle stop failures hence now upograded to a steel BCG.
    Guess it's only a thing on the A5's???

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  4 года назад

      I’ve never heard of bolt lock issues with the 416D variants. Seems to be just the early A5’s that suffered from bolt lock problems.

  • @Gamer_LW-404
    @Gamer_LW-404 3 года назад

    How the fuck im already using a 40cm aeg mag spring and the bolt catch still dont works

  • @BerserkerX86
    @BerserkerX86 6 лет назад

    Fortunately, I didn't have any barrel wobble or bolt locking issues with my Asia ver. 416A5 that I got a few days ago(FINALLY!!!)
    They might have improved the internals or something :)

    • @exodus2oo
      @exodus2oo 6 лет назад

      Hi Berserker can I have your email address? I'm planning on getting the A5 when it hits the stores here in my Country and I just want to keep tabs with you every few months to see if you have any issues with it.

    • @exodus2oo
      @exodus2oo 6 лет назад

      Sweet cheers! just sent you an email.

    • @BerserkerX86
      @BerserkerX86 6 лет назад +1

      sry typo ^

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +2

      Hey Berserker.
      That’s great to hear you haven’t had any issues. They’ve obviously refined it for the Asian release.
      But it should have been like that when it was originally brought to the European market, no?
      Their whole process really stinks.
      Do you know if yours has the improved Hop up which features a removable steel pin that holds the HU lever?

    • @seppalastname4574
      @seppalastname4574 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures they did there is now a v2 of it in the shop

  • @正男-c5m
    @正男-c5m 5 лет назад

    I think this problem is solved in the new generation ...

  • @smoothairsoft9724
    @smoothairsoft9724 5 лет назад

    So it's a mag issue this time 😅

  • @1911a1-t
    @1911a1-t 6 лет назад

    very fucking company

  • @Dany.79
    @Dany.79 3 года назад

    min 4.40 ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  3 года назад +1

      😉 cost me $47 for the Verdi Anvil Chorus license.
      But I think the result was worth it!

  • @TheAnytony
    @TheAnytony 6 лет назад

    First =]

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  6 лет назад +1

      Haha! I think that must be the first time that someone has declared ‘first’, on my videos. 😂

    • @TheAnytony
      @TheAnytony 6 лет назад

      BadaBingPictures haha well my first opportunity ever, and I took it ;)

  • @lifeofslade
    @lifeofslade 5 лет назад +2

    the ending was priceless 🤣🤣🤣

    • @BadaBingPictures
      @BadaBingPictures  5 лет назад +2

      😉 Glad you like it.
      The license for that piece of music wasn’t cheap but I HAD to have it for the comedic element.