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Quick question, almost got my baby finished.

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I've sunk everything possible into the rifle...only stock parts are the RIS rails, bolt handle, and receiver (I even have the PDI one, I'm just too lazy to sand it). I've even replaced the mag catch and all those small internal parts you don't think about
Using .43 madbulls, swapped my inner barrel for promo, and it's shooting with a good amount/consistency of hop with a TM bucking (finally)...that might change, but I'm good for now.

My last question until I get back in the field is: I bought the parts for a laylax cylinder set separately and assembled/installed them, and my cylinder is still picky about how it catches on the piston sear when I pull it all the way back. There's a technique to it that works, but if it's not pulled straight back strongly, it won't lock in and will retain tension. Is this anything to be concerned about? I've really only noticed this recently because of my weakened condition after surgery.

I'm using a zero trigger, by the way. I replaced the screws, etc. and it's anchored firmly, with the piston sear engaged. There is no wear on any of the parts concerned.
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I had the same problem with my piston not engaging a while ago. Try loosening the trigger screws a tiny bit so that they're tight but not super tight. If you utilize the quick-detach function and don't take your trigger off too often then go ahead and put some threadlock in those threads when you find the sweet spot where the screws are tight but will still allow the piston sear to engage.

Hope that helps, it sounds a lot like the problem I had.

I had the same problem with my piston not engaging a while ago. Try loosening the trigger screws a tiny bit so that they're tight but not super tight. If you utilize the quick-detach function and don't take your trigger off too often then go ahead and put some threadlock in those threads when you find the sweet spot where the screws are tight but will still allow the piston sear to engage.

Hope that helps, it sounds a lot like the problem I had.

caliber45 said:
I'm not sure where real rifles and heat got into this topic???
In a real rifle, parts (mostly barrels) will have a break-in period where the metal settles. As we all know, metal becomes soft when heated. When you fire a brand new gun that is the first time the barrel has experienced intense heat since it was made so it undergoes some degree of transformation from break-in.

Real rifles and the effects of heat came into the discussion when you mentioned airsoft parts requiring break-in. The science behind this is insufficient to the claim because there is no heat involved that would change an airsoft part's performance. Thus, any change in behavior is merely another force acting on said part may it be dirt, damage, moisture or improper (re)assembly. An airsoft trigger would not require break-in as it works flawlessly the day you get it and declines in performance(however so slightly) from the day you install it onward.
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I have heavy duty flathead screws in mine, impossible to strip :)
Thanks for clearin' that up, Phridum.

Zulu, did you replace the screws only or did you enlarge the threads as well? I had no trouble finding the perfect size screws after I tapped my receiver.
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