The Real Sword Type 56 series (56, 56-1 and 56-2) are unique in that they are the only AEG rifles manufactured with true 1:1 ratio receivers to the real steel version. Because of this, the gearbox – known as the “T2” – is not a standard (Tokyo Marui spec) Version 3; rather, it is made shorter in the back in order to fit into the receiver. This design concession also means the piston has a somewhat unique shape.
In the event that you damage your factory piston, you can always drop in an aftermarket unit with a few modifications. Continue reading “Real Sword Type 56: Fitting Aftermarket Pistons”
Since I have approximately 3 or so hours to kill while Subaru replaces a 
As a huge fan of H&K’s roller-locked series of weapons, I’ve always been slightly disappointed in the lack of Airsoft replicas available. While the MP5 series has always had a decent array of manufacturers and options to choose from, the G3 series has enjoyed relatively little market attention in comparison. 
One of the many Airsoft “myths” you’ll read on the internet are that Real Sword AK’s are picky about magazines. Rather the contrary, these can be adapted to function off of virtually any Airsoft 47/AKM pattern magazine in production. 9 times out of 10, this is simply a case of having to file on the back of the magazine catch until the magazine locks in place. In this customers example, I have adapted some G&P 150 round Midcaps to fit by doing some light filing on the back of the magazine catch. Testing shows that they feed perfectly.
Ask anyone who’s laid some time on the G&G FN2000 series, and they’ll tell you that they have lots of issues with semi-auto functionality and contact burnout. There are a couple of reasons for this, one of which is the overly complicated trigger mechanism; a poorly designed cutoff lever and the heavy, sluggish trigger and linkage doesn’t do it any favors either.