Src m4 take down

[Jsofter]

hey all,

i was just wondering if anyone knows how to take down an src m4.
i keep hearing about people breaking the tabs of the upper reciever when they crack it open. how do i seperate the upper and lower? i need to swap the inner barrel and hop up but im worried about breaking the reciever tabs.

if anyone could help me out that would be great.

thanks

[Boyso]

Mechbox.com

Best way to learn.

[Jsofter]

been there. src take down is differant (so im told) and its not a mechbox thing i need to know. i just need to know how to seperate the recievers to swap the inner barrel.

[TokyoSeven]

As far as I know it should go something like this. It shouldn't be to far off from the disassembly of that of a regular M4.

1.)Remove the the rear body screw
2.) Firmly grip the rear end of the upper receiver and slowly pull the rear end up. You will begin to see the tabs flex as they slide out of the lower receiver.
3.) Once the upper has been opened from the lower it is optional to remove the front pin as you do not require to since you are merely swapping a barrel.
4.) Reach into the front end of the upper receiver and extract your barrel.

[BaKeR]

***DO NOT DO INSTRUCTION IN ABOVE POST OR IT WILL BREAK***

doesnt open up like a typical m4/m16. read here for details or you'll break the tabs/upper. see illusions post a few from the top its accurate

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37049

[TokyoSeven]

Thank you Baker but it is possible to separate the two halves without any damage if a person is patient enough, although its definitely not the most recommend. The listed directions in your link are the much more safer route.

Essentially to list what ILLusions post stated is that you actually have to run through the majority of the disassembly procedure to remove the two portions of your receivers.

Originally Posted by ILLusion

Take the grip off first, then take out the small pin in the middle of the mechbox that holds the mechbox to the receiver (it's located above the trigger). Once those are off, and the stock/buffer tube are removed, then the lower half should slide right off.

Here is another thread that may have a useful description.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=56411

[Gunny_McSmith]

NOOO.... I have a SRC hk416, and the only way to separate the upper and lower body is by completely disassembling the gun: :S

1) remove stock, buffer tube
2) remove the grip motor plate, then the motor, then the grip itself
3) remove the magcatch
4) remove the m4 body pins
5) remove the gearbox pin
6) remove lower receiver

and voilÃ*!

PS: if you gun is front wired, watch out for the wires when you pull the gearbox out of the upper body

EDIT: oops didnt read what T7 said before me... :S