Changing receivers
 

Hey guys, im thinking about getting the G&G GR16 R4 Commando that comes with the plastic lower receiver since its difficult for me in finding a full metal M4. However, Im planning to purchase/install a full metal receiver. Will all metal receivers be compatible with this G&G AEG?? Thanks guys

Changing the recievers are very easy. Depends which metal body you get. Higher cost of the metal body = the quality of the metal body (KingArms, G&P).

Thanks for your reply Hitman. So I know that the higher the cost of the metal body, the higher the quality of the metal body. Do u know which metal bodies are compatible with G&G M4's? Thanks

All of them except for systema I would assume. And you would be getting a top and lower reciever so they would fit perfectly together anyways.

Just be aware when you get a metal body, you do not always get the hardware for it, it's usually just the body. Armalites (M4/M16) for example typically do not come with body pins, dust cover, fake bolt, trigger guard, sights, charging handle & spring or mag release. You have to get these either from the gun you're replacing the body on (providing they're not cheap shit and are compatible) or from hardware kits.

Dboyi
 

I here there are some metal bodies to stay away from, Is this true?

Dboys is the lower end of the metal bodies. They're cheap, readily available but also have some issues with fitment. Expect to do a few modifications on the body to get everything to work (I'm still tinkering with one here).

hmmmm
 

So what is the ideal company to go with for a reciever?

Would you be able to give me some sort of idea as to exactly what type of modifications you are having to do with a D-boys metal reciever for proper fitment..I'm guessing a dremel tool is essential?..I am thinking of a D-boys metal reciever just because of the availability...will it be more of a headache to work with ?..would it be advisable to try to locate a better quality reciever..just to avoid the potential frustration?..EDWARD

hmmmmm
 

Can a real steel 80% finished lower reciever be fitted for an AEG?

Very unlikely. A PTW can take modded upper receivers but that's about it.

hmmmmm
 

I have a friend on here that is a land weapons tech and he has a PTW with a real steel upper and he has been talking about the specs of an 80% finised lower being compatible with some mod to fit the lower part of the PTW. Can you confirm this?

I kinda doubt it, because a RS gun doesn't have gears...
Anyways, G&P is probably the best, then King Arms, then CA.

Seriously?

I see full metal M4's for sale in the classifieds far more often than M4 recievers.

King Arms and G&P.

Hey Kalnaren, yeah Im trying to find a brand new full metal M4 that comes with RIS/RAS with a crane stock. I prefer G&P, but if not, then CA or WA. Ive been checking the AV retailers and the for sale section each day and pm'ing retailers but alot of them either dont do custom orders or dont have it so buying a G&G M4 and swapping the receiver is my best bet. If you know anyone that is selling brand new M4, give me a shout, thanks bro

Hey,

will these two receivers fit on the G&G GR16 R4 commando?

http://www.shootsoft.ca/clearsoft/pr...roducts_id=125

http://www.shootsoft.ca/clearsoft/pr...roducts_id=122

These are both from G&P, so i take it they are good and require minor modifications to fit?

THANKS!

yes they will!

Hey turok_t, if I may suggest it. I did the exact same thing as you buya G&G and then a full metal receiver for it. It may actually cost less to just buy a full black gun to begin with .

Dboys receivers sometimes have tight mag wells. Usually high-caps will fit well, as well as some plastic mags. But low and midcap mags will be very tight. So it involves sanding down the areas in the mag well that are too tight. Also, the little disc on the selector switch is often quite thick, causing problem with switching or putting pressure on one fo the bushings and gear axels, causing the bearbox to lock up. That can also be fixed with a dremel, or just buying a new selector switch.

That's pretty much all you may encounter with a DBoys receiver.

+1 Crunch is right.

just remember DBoys is cheap pot-metal

Hey notom, thanks for the input. Ive been trying to find a G&P or WA full metal M4 that comes with a RIS/RAS but im having no luck. So my only is to buy a G&G and exchange the receiver :( I rather just buy a full metal M4 with RIS/RAS to begin with unless if ure willing to sell me yours?? ;)

EDIT: Believe me, if I was to be buying a full metal receiver, it would be G&P ones that I have posted in my previous msg, NOT Dboys.

I plan to buy a g&p metal body for my g&gm16a3... i asked around and they are the best bang for the buck you can find. King arm seem to be better but didnt find any seller in Canada for them.

Hey there CRUNCHMEISTER..Thank you very much for a reply to a future project..I am one for detail's and your explanation was really insightful and will assist me in my jouney into the unknown..lol..I actually am really looking forward to building a weapon from the receiver out..gotta real cool stock on the way and currently window shopping here ,there, everywhere for internal's as well as external's to finish er' off..get it looking like a reeeaal kick-ass, fire breathin', turn around an' run before I shoot you with my gun feelin'..YEAH BABY!! YEAH!!..AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!....MARYJANE!!!..WHEW!.. WOW!..lol..alright now..thank's for the greatly valued input Crunch(Airsoft fountain of knowledge)..peace ..EDWARD..lol..

To my knowledge, the only M4s made by Western Arms are their GGB M4s, and those are ridiculasly expensive, use rare and unique parts, and the mags are a hundred plus bucks a throw.

That being said, WA makes amazing stuff, i just don't think thats what you had in mind :)

Hey thanks for your reply! Yes, i checked their site and most of their M4's are GBB, but I didnt know they were uber expensive, but thanks for informing me. Any idea where I can get a G&P M4? I tried everywhere!!

Couldn't help you with that one, as i myself am not 18, and therefore not verrified :P

Although, G&P is a great brand, defanitly a good choice