ICS M4 spring upgrade or not?

Crazed M4muskrat · February 2nd, 2006, 02:40

I'm new to this site and the sport. Just bought an ICS M4A1. But was wondering if there is anyone out there who either owns one or has used one that would recommend a spring upgrade? because i know with the functioning forawrd assist knob reverses the gears and loosens the spring for easy storage without dryfire, but ive heard that by upgrading the ICS M4 you would need to dry fire then press the forward assits knob.
Anybody recommend anything?

Black_Orchid · February 2nd, 2006, 03:30

Personally, I wouldnt do anything to the ICS M4. It's pretty damn impressive on its own so in my opinion, you dont really need to. Have you even fired it yet?

Greylocks · February 2nd, 2006, 07:23

If you have not played for even a season, dont even think about modifications. After a while of using it, you will know from experience if you truly need anything. Usually the answer is no.

PTE. Pyle · February 4th, 2006, 20:13

i have been using my stock ics m4 for a year and a half with no real problems.

Crazed M4muskrat · February 5th, 2006, 14:34

Thanx for the replies. im definetly not going to touch it for a while and yes it is pretty damn impressive on its own.
Has Anyone tried extending the barrel?

ert · February 5th, 2006, 18:18

Yes. It's the same as extending the barrel on any gun. Buy a longer one and put it in with a new matching capacity cylinder. But you don't really need to... just get a tightbore.

Kid · February 5th, 2006, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ert

Yes. It's the same as extending the barrel on any gun. Buy a longer one and put it in with a new matching capacity cylinder. But you don't really need to... just get a tightbore.

I heavily second the tightbore thing. The accuracy is increased ALOT, it's really consistant... and I only bought a SystemA barrel.

LRRP · February 5th, 2006, 22:56

I was just thinking of upgradeing my Barrel on ICS M4, what should I go with??

LRRP

Greylocks · February 6th, 2006, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRRP

I was just thinking of upgradeing my Barrel on ICS M4, what should I go with??

LRRP

The options are written here, just above your post; longer barrel, tightbore barrel, or both with matching mechbox changes.
Best option, if it's not broken, dont fix it.

LRRP · February 6th, 2006, 12:20

I know about the options, that were above,I just wanted to know what size I would need?

LRRP

ert · February 6th, 2006, 12:46

http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filn...andbarrels.htm

match the cylinder hole location with the length of barrel you want and you're good to go. If you want to replace the stock barrel, it's length is also listed there.

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February 2nd, 2006, 02:40	#1
Crazed M4muskrat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario	ICS M4 spring upgrade or not? I'm new to this site and the sport. Just bought an ICS M4A1. But was wondering if there is anyone out there who either owns one or has used one that would recommend a spring upgrade? because i know with the functioning forawrd assist knob reverses the gears and loosens the spring for easy storage without dryfire, but ive heard that by upgrading the ICS M4 you would need to dry fire then press the forward assits knob. Anybody recommend anything?

February 2nd, 2006, 03:30	#2
Black_Orchid Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, UK (Formerly Calgary, Alberta)	Personally, I wouldnt do anything to the ICS M4. It's pretty damn impressive on its own so in my opinion, you dont really need to. Have you even fired it yet? __________________ "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain

February 4th, 2006, 20:13	#4
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	i have been using my stock ics m4 for a year and a half with no real problems. __________________ To live is to Die

February 2nd, 2006, 07:23	#3
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	If you have not played for even a season, dont even think about modifications. After a while of using it, you will know from experience if you truly need anything. Usually the answer is no.

February 5th, 2006, 14:34	#5
Crazed M4muskrat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario	Thanx for the replies. im definetly not going to touch it for a while and yes it is pretty damn impressive on its own. Has Anyone tried extending the barrel?

February 5th, 2006, 18:18	#6
ert Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003	Yes. It's the same as extending the barrel on any gun. Buy a longer one and put it in with a new matching capacity cylinder. But you don't really need to... just get a tightbore. __________________ E Nomini Patri, E Fili, E Spiritu Sancti My Old ASC Buy/Sell Rating

February 5th, 2006, 22:56	#8
LRRP Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan	I was just thinking of upgradeing my Barrel on ICS M4, what should I go with?? LRRP

February 6th, 2006, 12:20	#10
LRRP Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan	I know about the options, that were above,I just wanted to know what size I would need? LRRP

February 6th, 2006, 12:46	#11
ert Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003	http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filn...andbarrels.htm match the cylinder hole location with the length of barrel you want and you're good to go. If you want to replace the stock barrel, it's length is also listed there. __________________ E Nomini Patri, E Fili, E Spiritu Sancti My Old ASC Buy/Sell Rating

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