My Brand Bew Gun Is Acting Strange

airsoftXtacXguard · April 3rd, 2009, 00:04

I just got a g&p m4a1, I paid 295 dollars for the gun from evike.com. Charged the batteries for 2 hours and put them in my gun. When I did, it was very hard to put in at first, but when i shot it without hand guard it was fine. When i put hand guard on it didn't fire. I got a relative to help me, he looked at the wires and said they looked fine. He tested each one though, and said that whenever he bends the wires on the battery and gun connectors, it doesn't fire. Whenever the wires bend it creates a problem. I just got the gun today, and I don't know why it did this. I saw 3 sparks go through the connectors when he tested without hand guard on. He basically bent each wire to see, then dry fired with each exact wire. It is hard to figure out what is wrong with it due to the wires looking just fine.Please help.

Swatt Six-Four · April 3rd, 2009, 00:08

switch your connectors out for deans connectors

lemegacool · April 3rd, 2009, 00:11

looks like there is a bad connection on your connector, your best bet would be converting to deans connectors 100% contact assured!

kalnaren · April 3rd, 2009, 00:16

I'll vote another bad connector.

L473ncy · April 3rd, 2009, 00:35

Deans connectors FTW. Although for airsoft applications large molex connectors should be good enough (even with voltage drops, it should be able to adequately cool itself but that's just me saying I don't have too much experience with electronics).

Don't return the gun to evike, chances are they're going to screw with you and dick you around. Read some of the online reviews on evike. I'd go to a US airsoft forum and ask around for a local gundoc, they will work wonders on your gun.

Maybe you should splice the wire and resolder? But if you're going to do that might as well install some deans connectors while you're at it. You can probably get deans from your local hobby/electronics store. Hobby stores should have them if they specialize in RC toys.

Turnbull · April 3rd, 2009, 14:19

As a side note, what are the relative advantages of converting to deans? I mean, other than the 100% contact, are there any other advantages/disadvantages?

Wrath144 · April 3rd, 2009, 14:23

Physically smaller connectors, ie fit in smaller places. Also less resistance so it may increase ROF slightly.

lemegacool · April 3rd, 2009, 14:26

they are actually a little bit larger than a small tamiya connector, but they offer less resistance and firm connection.

Crunchmeister · April 3rd, 2009, 14:27

There's no down side to deans connectors. They're smaller, and offer a more positive connection with no voltage drop.

Tex · April 3rd, 2009, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

There's no down side to deans connectors. They're smaller, and offer a more positive connection with no voltage drop.

The only downside is they are not the standard. IMHO every battery and charger sold/used for airsoft should have deans on them already, we shouldn't have to swap them out or order them extra.

AngelusNex · April 3rd, 2009, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tex

The only downside is they are not the standard. IMHO every battery and charger sold/used for airsoft should have deans on them already, we shouldn't have to swap them out or order them extra.

And that is the only reason I don't have all my stuff switched over to deans. Keep meaning to do it. I hate it when i have to open the gun and giggle the connectors for a better connection(though that is rare it's better never to need to do it)

lemegacool · April 3rd, 2009, 14:40

i bought 2 bags of theses http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=2116 and i switched all my stuff to deans

Crunchmeister · April 3rd, 2009, 14:41

Most of my guns are switched to deans now. I think I have 1 or 2 AEGs left to switch, but they'll be getting new battery stocks so waiting till I get the parts to finish them off.

Turnbull · April 3rd, 2009, 15:46

Hmm, that sounds like a very good investment, to be honest. Unfortunately, I sold my aeg, and I won't have the funds to buy my next until the summer, but I think I'll throw in the extra few bucks to switch it over to deans. These connectors, I assume, would fit with pretty much any aeg, correct?

AngelusNex · April 3rd, 2009, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turnbull

Hmm, that sounds like a very good investment, to be honest. Unfortunately, I sold my aeg, and I won't have the funds to buy my next until the summer, but I think I'll throw in the extra few bucks to switch it over to deans. These connectors, I assume, would fit with pretty much any aeg, correct?

well if you mean will fit in the compartments then yes. But you need a solder to instal em.

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April 3rd, 2009, 00:04	#1
airsoftXtacXguard Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A.	My Brand Bew Gun Is Acting Strange I just got a g&p m4a1, I paid 295 dollars for the gun from evike.com. Charged the batteries for 2 hours and put them in my gun. When I did, it was very hard to put in at first, but when i shot it without hand guard it was fine. When i put hand guard on it didn't fire. I got a relative to help me, he looked at the wires and said they looked fine. He tested each one though, and said that whenever he bends the wires on the battery and gun connectors, it doesn't fire. Whenever the wires bend it creates a problem. I just got the gun today, and I don't know why it did this. I saw 3 sparks go through the connectors when he tested without hand guard on. He basically bent each wire to see, then dry fired with each exact wire. It is hard to figure out what is wrong with it due to the wires looking just fine.Please help.

April 3rd, 2009, 00:08	#2
Swatt Six-Four Formally SwattMedic Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Regina, SK	switch your connectors out for deans connectors __________________ "Pain is just a symptom of weakness leaving the body" -Herb Ferh

April 3rd, 2009, 00:11	#3
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	looks like there is a bad connection on your connector, your best bet would be converting to deans connectors 100% contact assured! __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

April 3rd, 2009, 00:35	#5
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Deans connectors FTW. Although for airsoft applications large molex connectors should be good enough (even with voltage drops, it should be able to adequately cool itself but that's just me saying I don't have too much experience with electronics). Don't return the gun to evike, chances are they're going to screw with you and dick you around. Read some of the online reviews on evike. I'd go to a US airsoft forum and ask around for a local gundoc, they will work wonders on your gun. Maybe you should splice the wire and resolder? But if you're going to do that might as well install some deans connectors while you're at it. You can probably get deans from your local hobby/electronics store. Hobby stores should have them if they specialize in RC toys. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

April 3rd, 2009, 14:19	#6
Turnbull Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec	As a side note, what are the relative advantages of converting to deans? I mean, other than the 100% contact, are there any other advantages/disadvantages? __________________ I knew a man once who said "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

April 3rd, 2009, 14:23	#7
Wrath144 formerly steyr Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	Physically smaller connectors, ie fit in smaller places. Also less resistance so it may increase ROF slightly.

April 3rd, 2009, 14:26	#8
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	they are actually a little bit larger than a small tamiya connector, but they offer less resistance and firm connection. __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

April 3rd, 2009, 14:27	#9
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	There's no down side to deans connectors. They're smaller, and offer a more positive connection with no voltage drop. __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 14:40	#12
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	i bought 2 bags of theses http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=2116 and i switched all my stuff to deans __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

April 3rd, 2009, 14:41	#13
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Most of my guns are switched to deans now. I think I have 1 or 2 AEGs left to switch, but they'll be getting new battery stocks so waiting till I get the parts to finish them off. __________________

April 3rd, 2009, 15:46	#14
Turnbull Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Hmm, that sounds like a very good investment, to be honest. Unfortunately, I sold my aeg, and I won't have the funds to buy my next until the summer, but I think I'll throw in the extra few bucks to switch it over to deans. These connectors, I assume, would fit with pretty much any aeg, correct? __________________ I knew a man once who said "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

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