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Originally Posted by Strelok
Acquired a Closed bolt WE M4 today. Just ordered in the CB -> OB kit and a bunch of magazine conversion kits as well. Its the kit with the tabbed hopup unit for seating the magazines more properly.
Im curious. Aren't the magazine catches different? I'm thinking i'll have to modify them. Also, is there anything I should be careful of/watch out for when replacing the parts?
Thanks.
Also, I'm looking to have the thing properly repainted, duracoat or whatever. Are there kits available, or similar to in canada? Thanks!
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To answer all your questions:
When you get the open bolt kit, I would take apart the trigger assembly and grease it up since its as dry as fuck. Alsonuse silicon oil to lubr the nozzle oring. The open bolt kit comes with it own bolt catch that you need to use. The difference beyween the open and the closed bolt catch is that for the open, the top (the actual contact part with the bolt) is sharp vs the closed bolt which is rounded. The closed bolt catch can easily be modded for open bolt, you only need a file or dremel and precision. I would use the OB bolt catch first, wait till it wears out, and then mod the closed bolt catch to use.
In terms of painting, you can order duracoat and airbrush it in your gun. Mind you, duracoat is shipped by UPS ground only (since its a chemical agent) so u will have to pay a hefty duty tax when it arrives. Also, he magazine catch is exactly the same.