Ics m4 ris

[SXKilla]

I am currently in possesion of a ICS M4A1 RIS

I was just wondering what upgrades/accessories you guys would recommend for it. I was thinking a KA MK23 Silencer, a reflex scope of somekind and some king arms mid-caps.

Also could someone tell me what is a tightbore?

Thanks

[KND]

just a question, Where do you get from ?

[SXKilla]

i bought it off a friend who used it once and didnt want it anymore.
Cost me $600

[mcguyver]

Get rid of the factory RIS unit. Get a one-piece RAS and a better barrel nut and a one-piece outer barrel. I don't know how many times my handguard literally fell off the gun (forget about having an M203 that will stay on the gun).

I never needed to touch anything in the internals of a post-2005 gun.

[SXKilla]

Originally Posted by mcguyver

Get rid of the factory RIS unit. Get a one-piece RAS and a better barrel nut and a one-piece outer barrel. I don't know how many times my handguard literally fell off the gun (forget about having an M203 that will stay on the gun).

I never needed to touch anything in the internals of a post-2005 gun.

Could you give me some brand names that would recommend for those? Also I was thinking about upgrading to around 380-400fps. What parts would be best?

[mcguyver]

Look at King Arms kits. They have a lot of different ones, some with outer barrels, stocks, RAS units, etc. You have to file the tabs on the side of the chamber though to fit as they are too thick.

If you don't want to end up spending a whole bunch of money on externals and internals as well, keep the gun at about 360 fps. That seems to be the magic number for the ICS guns.

[SXKilla]

Originally Posted by mcguyver

Look at King Arms kits. They have a lot of different ones, some with outer barrels, stocks, RAS units, etc. You have to file the tabs on the side of the chamber though to fit as they are too thick.

If you don't want to end up spending a whole bunch of money on externals and internals as well, keep the gun at about 360 fps. That seems to be the magic number for the ICS guns.

OK thanks. Do you think its a good idea to add a tightbore to my gun? Also what do you mean by "file the tabs"?

[L473ncy]

Sorry but I have to ask how old are you???

I would say head over to JOC and talk to the guys there. I think the place they hang out at is Laser Trek (south Calgary location), while you're at it you can get verified by one of the admins/field marshals that runs the games (make sure you phone them up before you head out, cause only certain marshals can do it, I know Gish does it).

Also don't EVER leave your gun with a gunsmith, if you do, make sure you get a receipt and CYA so that if they "lose" your gun while it's in the shop you can get renumerated. Most of the guys there are pretty honest though but there were a few problems with some of the techs though from what I can gather.

[SXKilla]

Originally Posted by L473ncy

Sorry but I have to ask how old are you???

I would say head over to JOC and talk to the guys there. I think the place they hang out at is Laser Trek (south Calgary location), while you're at it you can get verified by one of the admins/field marshals that runs the games (make sure you phone them up before you head out, cause only certain marshals can do it, I know Gish does it).

Also don't EVER leave your gun with a gunsmith, if you do, make sure you get a receipt and CYA so that if they "lose" your gun while it's in the shop you can get renumerated. Most of the guys there are pretty honest though but there were a few problems with some of the techs though from what I can gather.

I'm 27 and just starting into airsoft.

Thanks for the advice, im going to head down to Laser Trek when i have time.

Also i would like to outfit a grenade launcher onto my M4. Would MadBull be a good brand for one? or is there a better one out there?

[mcguyver]

Originally Posted by SXKilla

OK thanks. Do you think its a good idea to add a tightbore to my gun? Also what do you mean by "file the tabs"?

The tabs that hold the chamber firmly in the outer barrel. You'll see them if you pop the inner barrel assembly out of the gun.

[dpvu]

You might want a spring upgrade for outdoors as ICS guns shoot about 320 stock. The easiest way is to purchase a whole new upgraded upper mechbox. That way you can also switch between indoor and outdoor setups very quickly.

If your ICS is an older model, you may want to consider replacing the plastic bushings with metal ones.

As for grenade launchers, most are pretty equal so go for the look you want. Mad Bull ones work very well. Your choice of shells will be a bit more important.

[L473ncy]

ICS has the split mechbox right? That should make it really easy to switch between indoor/outdoor setups. PERSONALLY I would say however to get an indoor gun (maybe an MP5) and an outdoor gun (something longer like an M4 or G36K).

Also I should probably ask this too... Are you married??? Make sure that you talk to your wife about this stuff first because airsoft really "turns wives onto husbands, children onto fathers, and neighbours against you."

Seriously though try and limit the money you dump into airsoft (by purchasing used off the classifieds) as it adds up quite quickly and usually the wives/girlfriends aren't very happy after they find out how much you've spent on a bunch of toys.

Make sure you sign up for JOC (Joint Operations Calgary) and introduce yourself, it's basically the HQ of most of the clubs in Calgary.

[SXKilla]

Originally Posted by L473ncy

Also I should probably ask this too... Are you married??? Make sure that you talk to your wife about this stuff first because airsoft really "turns wives onto husbands, children onto fathers, and neighbours against you."

Sounds like you have some experience But im single at the moment so im good.

Originally Posted by dpvu

As for grenade launchers, most are pretty equal so go for the look you want. Mad Bull ones work very well. Your choice of shells will be a bit more important.

Whats so important with the choice of shells?

[KND]

huh ! You have to make sure that you have backup fund for future because airsoft never stop burning you.

Originally Posted by SXKilla

Sounds like you have some experience But im single at the moment so im good.



Whats so important with the choice of shells?

[L473ncy]

Originally Posted by SXKilla

Sounds like you have some experience But im single at the moment so im good.

I'm not actually married, I'm single too (I'm only first year university man) but the stories that you hear once you've been here for a while are.... Well to say the least just make sure you don't disclose the true price of all your stuff once you're married. Really (I mean REALLY) lowball the price of what you got them for.