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mcguyver · October 8th, 2007, 20:34

The little hour-glass shaped follower does not have anything to do with the triggering the bolt release to open up. This is a feeding follower only, to ensure that all BBs are fed out of the magazine. There is a main follower that does all this and is the source of tension for BBs in the magazine. This is not removable (unless you don't want a functional mag) and is the part that interlocks with the bolt release.

2 bright BBs work much better than the stock follower, which has a tendancy to pop out of the mag during quick mag changes.

The metal rod inside the PTW batteries makes the pack rigid, less prone to damage during transport, storage, insertion and removal from the gun. Many guys have used custom and many have experience EL-003 failures, some as a direct result of using an incorrect battery and some for reasons related to heavy customization of the gun. It's your choice, but when you spend $3K on gun and accessories, why cheap out for $50? Makes no sense whatsoever, regardless of the argument (I've heard them all).

October 8th, 2007, 20:34	#37
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	The little hour-glass shaped follower does not have anything to do with the triggering the bolt release to open up. This is a feeding follower only, to ensure that all BBs are fed out of the magazine. There is a main follower that does all this and is the source of tension for BBs in the magazine. This is not removable (unless you don't want a functional mag) and is the part that interlocks with the bolt release. 2 bright BBs work much better than the stock follower, which has a tendancy to pop out of the mag during quick mag changes. The metal rod inside the PTW batteries makes the pack rigid, less prone to damage during transport, storage, insertion and removal from the gun. Many guys have used custom and many have experience EL-003 failures, some as a direct result of using an incorrect battery and some for reasons related to heavy customization of the gun. It's your choice, but when you spend $3K on gun and accessories, why cheap out for $50? Makes no sense whatsoever, regardless of the argument (I've heard them all). __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.