344 replies to this topic

[freq88]

It looks pretty sick. A workable split gearbox design with a 1 piece hopup unit, quick change spring without removing the upper gearbox and a spring release switch. First 1000 units will be CNC and I guess the rest after that will be milled?

More info on PGC's website!!

[Azulsky]

What about some PGC love coming to the Heckler & Koch boyz?

[Sale]

Dude, CNC and milling is the same thing... With CNC the milling machine is just computer controlled. The option would be milling with a manual machine, which is slower and thus much more expensive. It would not make sense after milling 1000 pieces of those by a computer controlled machine.

Anyways, thanks for the heads-up. I'll definitely get me one or two of these boxes.

-Sale

[slyguyfry]

Any word on what the price will be?

[Glenn]

Looks like PGC is taking after Madbull's ano everything style. I like it, looks cool. A V3 version would be cool.

Maybe the next run after the CNC batch will be cast. I hope not.

Edited by Glenn, 01 May 2006 - 10:19 PM.

[freq88]

Sorry, not familiar to machining terminology. Anyhow their website does state the first 1000 will be CNC. I'm definitely picking one up.

Also, no mention of pricing but considering all of PGC's other gearboxes I'd say it will be roughly in the same price range (~$200USD)

Edited by freq88, 02 May 2006 - 12:42 AM.

[Magsz]

Hrm, i wonder when these are coming out.

Ill definately be picking up a few.

[Maruta]

Good, hopup knob, you look kind of cool. So does the rest of the gearbox.

[slyguyfry]

v3? that gearbox by its self is a brick i can run springs that are way, way, way, way over forums with out modifications

[Foukus]

OMG!

This is also one of these "must have" parts. I'm maybe ordering three of thse or at lest two. ^^

[AussyMurphy]

Well damn, right after I invest in an 8mm ball bearing gearbox...

~Tyler

[Catchv22]

Looks great. Too bad it'll probably be expensive as all hell.

[Magsz]

Well worth it as far as im concerned.

If they're 250 bucks a pop im buying three.

[staticzero]

Hmm, I might have to buy one of these for my SR25 instead of waiting for the MadBull 470 to materialize. If I'm to be burdened with an AEG sniper I should at least be able to change the piston easily. Plus, anything is better than an M4/M16 style hop up unit. But why does it have to be bright blue? Why risk being able to see it through any potential gap between the upper and lower receiver? Though I guess it's nothing paint won't fix.

[Magsz]

These two piece gearboxes will as static already said, allow us to readily swap pistons and also have two seperate length uppers available ready to be interchanged for field use or CQB.

I cannot wait for this release. Ive always loved the idea of the ics split gearbox. Too bad their guns are pieces of flaming fecal matter.

[Sale]

Too bad they don't show how the design looks removed from the upper receiver. I'd like to see how the front section looks and if there's a gap in the side that reveals the cylinder and creates a weak point in the corners.

If it's solid like a Fa-Mas gearbox, I bet it can take a beating even if you buy one of the post-1000-CNC-pieces which aren't machined. Anyways if I can get the machined CNC versions for less than 300 USD I'm sold.

Static: I believe the color is for the prototype to highlight where the cool stuff is visible from the cutouts.

-Sale

[rottenotto]

My only concern/question is the mounting of the rear stock since you cant screw into the spring guide any more (with that split gearbox design). The ICS was pure ###### in this department and made for a constantly wobbly stock. Routing of wires was a hassle as well.

[check6]

You would think that PGC would be aware of this in their design and provide a "nut-like" piece (NLP?) for the rear stock screw.

Personally I am jazzed by the fact the the rear stock screw does not screw into the mechbox on the PGC design. I've always considered it a design flaw that when you tightened the stock screw on V2 that it would pull the mechbox back and out of alignment.

On a side note I think it is hilarious how PGC picked that hideous blue anodizing that matches the same anodizing color on the Aimpoint in the pics. I think that is PGC's IPSC race gun background rearing it's ugly head there. Let's all pray that it is just for promotional purposes as was already suggested.

Edited by check6, 03 May 2006 - 03:48 PM.

[scooberoo]

Anything that would make gearbox maintenance/ modifications a lot easier is very much welcome.

Comparing V3 with V2 gearboxes is almost pointless because they are used on different types of guns, but never on the same gun. They mount on their designated guns differently. They are reinforced by other gun parts differently.

Listed at TMC:
http://www.tokyo-model.com.hk/imagecatalog...tview/3831/138/

I like the hole where the pinion gear is showing through. Weight reduction and it might also help in seeing if the bevel and pinion gears are properly aligned. You'll also have to make a hole in the grip though, hehe.

The gearbox looks very nice.

Edited by scooberoo, 03 May 2006 - 04:48 PM.

[Jonathan]

I like this. I have the ICS M4 and the ability to change uppers is great. When this comes out I'd like to get one also. Gotta love innovention.