Actually there isn't any plastic parts on the G&G kar98k, the faux cleaning rod seems to be a simple aluminum short rod that screws onto the body.
I weighed it myself, it IS 7.4 lbs, and the mag is 1.6 lbs, wasn't taken from an online source. Granted the 7.4 lbs is much lighter than most airsoft guns, but the total of 9 lbs seems to be right in terms of the real weight of a Kar98k.
I agree with the mag being disappointing lol, nice heft weight, but really cheap pot metal in general T.T
I am satisfied with the externals though *minus the flimy semi/safety switch, shakes on semi, but solid on safety* It is like Cyma and Dboy's kind of metal, so ok considering most of the body is supported by the wood anyways. I didn't notice the rear sight had some play until you mentioned it though.
The magazine you looked at was damaged when I tried to take out the CO2 cartridge, and ended up drilling it. That WAS a mistake on my part though because I didn't completely clear out all the remaining gas, and I guess the cartridge kinda expanded in size... (Manually opening the valve to clear out any remaining air prevented the stuck cartridge issue from occurring again, although I guess I still plan to bring a portable drill around to games if I will be using it in case
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Hammer is cocked on bolt open, and safety can only be engaged after you close the bolt with the hammer cocked of course. Weak parts I am worried about other than steel hammer...
- Trigger catch that holds the hammer (and releases it). I only see paint scratches for now...
- That other pushy thing in one of my pictures above that is hit by the hammer.
Thanksfully my Steel Hammer shows it has arrived in Mississauga, so hopefully I can get it this week!
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I wish it was only $400...$650 here.
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The G&G G980 definitely cost me approx. $650 w/ the extra mag in country. Capital Airsoft does have it on their site also for $650 w/ 1 mag I believe. (And Forever_Kaos did mention something about G&G G980's coming in March to Canada)
Land Warrior Airsoft also emailed saying they will be receiving the 380 FPS mags in a month a couple weeks ago, so probably also March.
So far the only upgrade I can get my hands on though is the steel hammer coming in for just under $50. I do hope they produce at least a steel trigger assembly, and even a steel bolt though...
The only complaint I personally have is just the poor internals, but I was told the Tanaka also had this problem for their cocking hammer, and it IS based off the Tanaka system I guess... (too bad it didn't come pre-upgraded if it was a common issue on the Tanaka)
