STAR MP7A1 Mags

Revs 68 · August 27th, 2006, 18:51

Just got a box of STAR mags for TM MP7A1 and I must say I'm slightly disappointed. I wasn't expecting TM quality but I can't believe there is such a difference from TM to STAR. The mags don't chamber properly so that you have to fire a few times before anything comes out. When it does, two or three BB's prctically come rolling out of the barrel. It's funny, but a real pain. Close examination revelaled that they don't even hold 20 rnds! Maybe, 17.

I'm stuck with them so I was wondering if anyone knows if shortening the mag spring a little will allow the full 20 rnds in.

Trader rating · August 27th, 2006, 21:00

if they feed wrong, lube them up.
The Star M16 mags dont hold 30 as advertised...but we live with it.

But considering you get a box of star mags for little over the price of a single TM mag...I fail to see how you expect to get the same quality.

Blastyman · August 27th, 2006, 22:29

Yeah the STAR m16 mags actually hold 33-34 so you can get a reliable 30 shots out and lose those 3-4 BB's at mag change.

Great idea they had.

But what he said. Put a little lube in the mag and you will get your 20 shots and should feed much better.

LUTNIT · August 28th, 2006, 00:12

You need to work the mags in to get the capacity up. Some STAR M16 mags have been said to hold up to 36 rounds when they are broken in, new they hold 25-28 tops in my experience (22 STAR realcaps...) You could try filling them as far as they will go and letting them sit for a few days, empty them and fill them a few dozen times after that and see if the capacity goes up.

Revs 68 · August 28th, 2006, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droc

if they feed wrong, lube them up.
The Star M16 mags dont hold 30 as advertised...but we live with it.

But considering you get a box of star mags for little over the price of a single TM mag...I fail to see how you expect to get the same quality.

If you read carefuly, you'll note I WASN'T expecting the same quality. I'm relatively new to airsoft so I was simply trying to find a way to fix my problem and learn about the peculiarities of the sport. I've always shot real steel where "around" XX capacity mags simply doesn't cut it.

Thank you all for the great tips!

Revs 68 · August 28th, 2006, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droc

if they feed wrong, lube them up.
The Star M16 mags dont hold 30 as advertised...but we live with it.

But considering you get a box of star mags for little over the price of a single TM mag...I fail to see how you expect to get the same quality.

If you read carefuly, you'll note I WASN'T expecting the same quality. I'm relatively new to airsoft so I was simply trying to find a way to fix my problem and learn about the peculiarities of the sport. I've always shot real steel where "around" XX capacity mags simply doesn't cut it.

Thank you all for the great tips!

Gryphon · August 28th, 2006, 15:17

Heh, if you think STAR M16 mags are bad, try the G3 realcaps! Sixteen shots anyone?

NewType ZERO · October 11th, 2006, 10:45

the Star MP7A! 50rd Mags seem to work pretty good.. They chamber fine, its just getting them worked in as they seem to be not as smooth going in as the original mag that comes with the MP7A1. They even hold 50rds like they are suposed too.. just gotta sit there putting them in, taking them out.. over and over.. and they get easier.. hey.. kinda like your momma.. joke..

Maelstrom · October 11th, 2006, 12:51

the 100 rounders work well too, for me so far no jams, feed well to the last bb. just hate the finish

vatek · October 11th, 2006, 13:20

I'm still wondering why they insist on making the mags in grey.

Pretty much the only guns that the color comes even close to is the finish on ICS M-series guns. Don't know why they wouldn't just make them in black instead.

GraveTech · October 11th, 2006, 15:49

Black dye costs money...

Raygis LasVegas · October 11th, 2006, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewType ZERO

just gotta sit there putting them in, taking them out.. over and over.. and they get easier.. hey.. kinda like your momma.. joke..

lol that's funny

Gryphon · October 11th, 2006, 23:04

I bought a box of Star 50-rounders for the MP7 and after some initial teething problems where the follower would get hung up, they work flawlessly now. Lots of lube was required, but they're working.

seekah · October 12th, 2006, 16:21

I love my star mags for my m4, way more reliable than the TM mags (in a G and P metal body)
although I am using a 11.1 lithium, and it sure does empty that mag really fast

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August 27th, 2006, 18:51	#1
Revs 68 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto	STAR MP7A1 Mags Just got a box of STAR mags for TM MP7A1 and I must say I'm slightly disappointed. I wasn't expecting TM quality but I can't believe there is such a difference from TM to STAR. The mags don't chamber properly so that you have to fire a few times before anything comes out. When it does, two or three BB's prctically come rolling out of the barrel. It's funny, but a real pain. Close examination revelaled that they don't even hold 20 rnds! Maybe, 17. I'm stuck with them so I was wondering if anyone knows if shortening the mag spring a little will allow the full 20 rnds in.

October 12th, 2006, 16:21	#14
seekah Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: abbotsford	I love my star mags for my m4, way more reliable than the TM mags (in a G and P metal body) although I am using a 11.1 lithium, and it sure does empty that mag really fast __________________ BCAC

August 27th, 2006, 21:00	#2
Droc Guest Trader rating	if they feed wrong, lube them up. The Star M16 mags dont hold 30 as advertised...but we live with it. But considering you get a box of star mags for little over the price of a single TM mag...I fail to see how you expect to get the same quality.

August 27th, 2006, 22:29	#3
Blastyman Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmonton ,AB	Yeah the STAR m16 mags actually hold 33-34 so you can get a reliable 30 shots out and lose those 3-4 BB's at mag change. Great idea they had. But what he said. Put a little lube in the mag and you will get your 20 shots and should feed much better.

August 28th, 2006, 00:12	#4
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	You need to work the mags in to get the capacity up. Some STAR M16 mags have been said to hold up to 36 rounds when they are broken in, new they hold 25-28 tops in my experience (22 STAR realcaps...) You could try filling them as far as they will go and letting them sit for a few days, empty them and fill them a few dozen times after that and see if the capacity goes up.

August 28th, 2006, 15:17	#7
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	Heh, if you think STAR M16 mags are bad, try the G3 realcaps! Sixteen shots anyone?

October 11th, 2006, 10:45	#8
NewType ZERO Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario	the Star MP7A! 50rd Mags seem to work pretty good.. They chamber fine, its just getting them worked in as they seem to be not as smooth going in as the original mag that comes with the MP7A1. They even hold 50rds like they are suposed too.. just gotta sit there putting them in, taking them out.. over and over.. and they get easier.. hey.. kinda like your momma.. joke..

October 11th, 2006, 12:51	#9
Maelstrom Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancity	the 100 rounders work well too, for me so far no jams, feed well to the last bb. just hate the finish

October 11th, 2006, 13:20	#10
vatek Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary	I'm still wondering why they insist on making the mags in grey. Pretty much the only guns that the color comes even close to is the finish on ICS M-series guns. Don't know why they wouldn't just make them in black instead.

October 11th, 2006, 15:49	#11
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Black dye costs money...

October 11th, 2006, 23:04	#13
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	I bought a box of Star 50-rounders for the MP7 and after some initial teething problems where the follower would get hung up, they work flawlessly now. Lots of lube was required, but they're working.

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