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m102404 · September 20th, 2010, 09:08

Add on External Parts - Summary of what fits and what doesn't

*** this is not all my own info...this has been consolidated from numerous posts throughout this thread***

General
In general, real steel (RS) grips, stocks, handguards and externals fit the WE M4 series. I would tend to think that the RS grips fit the SCAR as well.
- RS trigger guards, grips, stocks fit the we gbbr's
- QLong is full of WIN
I'm doing a build with a RS upper, I've had Element, Allwin, and G&P MK18 RIS, and they all do not fit the RS or WE without mods to the barrel nut.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=110862

Grips
- Also purchased a WA Pistol Grip -- which seems to fit fine on my WE M16 except I'll need to drill a hole to accommodate the fire selector pin/spring.

Trigger Guards
- what type of magpul enhanced trigger guard can fit on a we gbbr m4?
A - Real Steel or GBBR specific

Stocks
- G&P crane stock on their we? - yes, fit was good
- Magpul CTR fit fine...just a little bit of play

Stock Tubes
- If you get a RS stock, make sure that it's mil-spec
- UBR Stock tube
Actually now that I think about it did you have a problem with your rubber getting stuck in the buffer tube for the UBR? like I can push it all the way down.. not a big deal because it will stay in there but i find that with my LE stock it just slides out. My UBR its a bit of a tight fight and I have to use a hooked coathanger to pull it out. Just wondering if this is common.
So cut off the rubber and save it. If you want to go back to your original stock then just put the small piece in first, big piece in second, spring in third.......

Q - how far to seat the stock tube into the receiver
A - Turn until the buffer tube stops at the retainer pin (the small pin on the spring, which is vertical), then back it off until the buffer is aligned, and then tighten the nut

Handguards (threading primarily)
WE threading is "real threading"...i.e. G&P/PTW compatible and "the other" type when compared to TM compatible AEGs. However...the WE threads are inconsistent receiver to receiver. On some they are not very far off from being "TM compatible"...where all that is required is to take the finish. On others more material must be removed. A receiver threading tool such as the Madbull Delta Ring tool is handy...but a thread file can also be used. A "regular" fine triangular file can be used to...but you must take care to chase the threads evenly. If you're doing the work with a file...go slow and check often.
- SOCOM/Madbull handguards - MK18 fits
The threads were slightly off but not in a way to damage either the upper or RIS retainer nut (it was sloppy if anything). Just pay extra attention when you are threading it on to avoid cross threading it. You may also consider putting a couple rounds of teflon tape on the upper to take out the initial play in the threads.
- I used a PTW delta ring/nut on my WE M4 and it fit just fine

Launchers
In general...no compatibility issues
- Madbull X-series (will fit...move forward so recoil with support hand does not trigger accidentally)
- G&P 203 will fit

Anti-Rotation Pins
One of the "pins" that is captured by the AntiRotational pin sets is "fake" on the WE...so they don't really do what they would on a real rifle or WA style setup
- The anti rotational pins don't really do anything in airsoft except making your gun look more "cool". There is one advantage though, if you take your gun apart a lot, the anti rotational pins help with reducing wear on your lower where the stock pin fits.

September 20th, 2010, 09:08	#415
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Add on External Parts - Summary of what fits and what doesn't * this is not all my own info...this has been consolidated from numerous posts throughout this thread* General In general, real steel (RS) grips, stocks, handguards and externals fit the WE M4 series. I would tend to think that the RS grips fit the SCAR as well. - RS trigger guards, grips, stocks fit the we gbbr's - QLong is full of WIN I'm doing a build with a RS upper, I've had Element, Allwin, and G&P MK18 RIS, and they all do not fit the RS or WE without mods to the barrel nut. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=110862 Grips - Also purchased a WA Pistol Grip -- which seems to fit fine on my WE M16 except I'll need to drill a hole to accommodate the fire selector pin/spring. Trigger Guards - what type of magpul enhanced trigger guard can fit on a we gbbr m4? A - Real Steel or GBBR specific Stocks - G&P crane stock on their we? - yes, fit was good - Magpul CTR fit fine...just a little bit of play Stock Tubes - If you get a RS stock, make sure that it's mil-spec - UBR Stock tube Actually now that I think about it did you have a problem with your rubber getting stuck in the buffer tube for the UBR? like I can push it all the way down.. not a big deal because it will stay in there but i find that with my LE stock it just slides out. My UBR its a bit of a tight fight and I have to use a hooked coathanger to pull it out. Just wondering if this is common. So cut off the rubber and save it. If you want to go back to your original stock then just put the small piece in first, big piece in second, spring in third....... *Q - how far to seat the stock tube into the receiver* A - Turn until the buffer tube stops at the retainer pin (the small pin on the spring, which is vertical), then back it off until the buffer is aligned, and then tighten the nut Handguards (threading primarily) WE threading is "real threading"...i.e. G&P/PTW compatible and "the other" type when compared to TM compatible AEGs. However...the WE threads are inconsistent receiver to receiver. On some they are not very far off from being "TM compatible"...where all that is required is to take the finish. On others more material must be removed. A receiver threading tool such as the Madbull Delta Ring tool is handy...but a thread file can also be used. A "regular" fine triangular file can be used to...but you must take care to chase the threads evenly. If you're doing the work with a file...go slow and check often. - SOCOM/Madbull handguards - MK18 fits The threads were slightly off but not in a way to damage either the upper or RIS retainer nut (it was sloppy if anything). Just pay extra attention when you are threading it on to avoid cross threading it. You may also consider putting a couple rounds of teflon tape on the upper to take out the initial play in the threads. - I used a PTW delta ring/nut on my WE M4 and it fit just fine Launchers *In general...no compatibility issues* - Madbull X-series (will fit...move forward so recoil with support hand does not trigger accidentally) - G&P 203 will fit Anti-Rotation Pins *One of the "pins" that is captured by the AntiRotational pin sets is "fake" on the WE...so they don't really do what they would on a real rifle or WA style setup* - The anti rotational pins don't really do anything in airsoft except making your gun look more "cool". There is one advantage though, if you take your gun apart a lot, the anti rotational pins help with reducing wear on your lower where the stock pin fits. Last edited by m102404; September 20th, 2010 at 12:25..