Star M249 (UPDATE)

CDN_Stalker · November 10th, 2005, 12:22

CA M249 is made out of a lot of pot metal (zinc alloy stuff) and isn't infallible. Watch out for the body hinge that the top cover attaches to. I repaired a broken off tab last night, works like a charm.

Blastyman · November 10th, 2005, 20:11

I am sure anybody who wants to change the connection you can if you wanted. And yeah if you want to use Armalite mags your hooped.

though I never do anyhow.

SOCOM · November 26th, 2005, 01:27

well on canadian airsoft they have the m249 para coming in soon for 799.00 canadian,so thats a pretty good deal I think if the thing is of decent quality. http://www.canadianairsoft.ca/ViewItem.php?ItemID=254

mcguyver · December 1st, 2005, 20:05

it arrived today and i got to play around with it a bit and learn the ins and outs of it. quite a neat unit.

Point_Man · December 1st, 2005, 20:08

Do they have plans on getting just the regular SAW model? If so, will it run for the same price?

mcguyver · December 1st, 2005, 20:13

i have no idea. e-mail them and see. oh yeah i forgot to add that it comes with a solid red plastic flashider as well as a black flashider.

DanQuayle · December 1st, 2005, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Groombug

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.K.Shuridys

Because it precludes you from using anything but the Star box mag. I guess for most people that was deemed to be plenty, but I plan on stuffing my LBV full of M16 mags so I'm glad the CA has the option. In fact, the CA249 comes standard with a 300-round M16 hicap rather than the box mag.

Another point to consider is the proprietary connection system provides another potential failure point. With a Tamiya, Deans, or Power Pole connector you can replace it easily should it fail. Can't do that with contact pads.

WHAT? Using an M249 without a BOX MAG? BLASPHEMY!!! :mrgreen:

That IS a good point about the connection system... I wonder if that can be remedied with a dremel, some solder, and some deans heads.

And an M16 mag in a M249 would last what 10 seconds. Prepare to reeeeload

DuffMan · December 1st, 2005, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanQuayle

And an M16 mag in a M249 would last what 10 seconds. Prepare to reeeeload

Sustained fire? Much less than 10 ;-)

Blastyman · December 1st, 2005, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanQuayle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groombug

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.K.Shuridys

Because it precludes you from using anything but the Star box mag. I guess for most people that was deemed to be plenty, but I plan on stuffing my LBV full of M16 mags so I'm glad the CA has the option. In fact, the CA249 comes standard with a 300-round M16 hicap rather than the box mag.

Another point to consider is the proprietary connection system provides another potential failure point. With a Tamiya, Deans, or Power Pole connector you can replace it easily should it fail. Can't do that with contact pads.

WHAT? Using an M249 without a BOX MAG? BLASPHEMY!!! :mrgreen:

That IS a good point about the connection system... I wonder if that can be remedied with a dremel, some solder, and some deans heads.

And an M16 mag in a M249 would last what 10 seconds. Prepare to reeeeload

Well consider this. A real m249 shoots about 12 shots a sec with a Belt. Now supposedly it will fire even at a higher ROF using a 30 RD mag since it doesn't have to use energy to feed the belt.

How much faster? I don't know. Lets just says 14 shots a sec. so a 30 rd mag in a m249 fired in one burst should take oh 2.1 seconds. LOL

Airsoft ofcourse will be different but many times in Airsoft guns ROF are even made higher. But ofcourse you have over double the rounds being 68. But even still 68 rounds would last a matter of seconds on full auto. :-)

But anyhow I just ordered that M249 so I will have it next week. Let ya guys know about it more then.

But there is already a great Thread on Arnies about it.

Blastyman · December 2nd, 2005, 00:15

http://www.canadianairsoft.ca/ViewItem.php?ItemID=254

If you don't mind waiting a Bit talk to Grim Fandango

I think he might be bringing some in.

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November 10th, 2005, 12:22	#31
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	CA M249 is made out of a lot of pot metal (zinc alloy stuff) and isn't infallible. Watch out for the body hinge that the top cover attaches to. I repaired a broken off tab last night, works like a charm. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

November 10th, 2005, 20:11	#32
Blastyman Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmonton ,AB	I am sure anybody who wants to change the connection you can if you wanted. And yeah if you want to use Armalite mags your hooped. though I never do anyhow.

November 26th, 2005, 01:27	#33
SOCOM Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary	well on canadian airsoft they have the m249 para coming in soon for 799.00 canadian,so thats a pretty good deal I think if the thing is of decent quality. http://www.canadianairsoft.ca/ViewItem.php?ItemID=254

December 1st, 2005, 20:05	#34
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	it arrived today and i got to play around with it a bit and learn the ins and outs of it. quite a neat unit.

December 1st, 2005, 20:08	#35
Point_Man Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	Do they have plans on getting just the regular SAW model? If so, will it run for the same price?

December 1st, 2005, 20:13	#36
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	i have no idea. e-mail them and see. oh yeah i forgot to add that it comes with a solid red plastic flashider as well as a black flashider.

December 2nd, 2005, 00:15	#40
Blastyman Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmonton ,AB	http://www.canadianairsoft.ca/ViewItem.php?ItemID=254 If you don't mind waiting a Bit talk to Grim Fandango I think he might be bringing some in.

Star M249 (UPDATE)

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