WE HK416 Pros/Cons ?

Nickaayyy · January 23rd, 2013, 12:54

Hi guys,

I'm thinking to buy the WE HK416 - Open Bolt (Green gas) and i've seached for pros ans cons.
Maybe it's been already asked on the forum, but I didnt find the post (been with the search button).

I know that the HK416 is hot out of the box and I heard the closed bolt extern parts was a bit weak (3 years ago :/, may have changed). I wanted to know global performance is it worth it and if it's strong enought to support some bad lucks (never know). Well if it's a good first GBBR gun for a noob.

I found a lot of upgrade possible on it and I'm ok with it, gonna have fun to dissassemble it and learn of it.

Thanks for the help

*I want a GBBR, paintball player "caprice". I hate batteries

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Potenza · January 29th, 2013, 16:27

I believe that the concensus on GBBR' is that it's better not to upgrade to steel parts until factory parts start failing on you. They will last you a long while anyway, as long as you're treating your gbbr properly.

I just recently purchased this GBBR but have yet to test it on the field.
It shot nearly 500fps out of the box so a NPAS is a must to regulate the FPS and that can be purchased for pretty cheap. I also installed a TM VSR10 hop up rubber which is supposed to blow the stock part out of the sky.

Youtube has great videos detailing every step required to install those 2 parts on your own.

I'll be gaming it for the first time this Sunday so I'll try to give you proper feedback.

Nickaayyy · January 29th, 2013, 16:32

Ok tnx for the info, i'll wait your feedback on the gun. Good game this sunday!!

Heerven · January 29th, 2013, 19:18

Good News! I plan to sell my KJW for WE416

Potenza · February 5th, 2013, 15:22

The weapon had zero issues indoors at a temperature of around 18celcius and it was very accurate with the TM VSR-10 hopup rubber. Great kick with every shot.
I enjoyed everything about it and I'm looking forward to the next game.

The cons.
-Paint job is flimsy
-No markings
-WE Open bolt mags don't hold together too well. 2 of my 6 mags need a longer screw with locktite to hold the inner and outer part of the mags together.

Nickaayyy · February 5th, 2013, 15:27

Ok thanks for the info!! Pretty sure i'm gonna buy it

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January 23rd, 2013, 12:54	#1
Nickaayyy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deux-Montagnes,QC	WE HK416 Pros/Cons ? Hi guys, I'm thinking to buy the WE HK416 - Open Bolt (Green gas) and i've seached for pros ans cons. Maybe it's been already asked on the forum, but I didnt find the post (been with the search button). I know that the HK416 is hot out of the box and I heard the closed bolt extern parts was a bit weak (3 years ago :/, may have changed). I wanted to know global performance is it worth it and if it's strong enought to support some bad lucks (never know). Well if it's a good first GBBR gun for a noob. I found a lot of upgrade possible on it and I'm ok with it, gonna have fun to dissassemble it and learn of it. Thanks for the help *I want a GBBR, paintball player "caprice". I hate batteries .

January 29th, 2013, 16:27	#2
Potenza Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Laval, QC	I believe that the concensus on GBBR' is that it's better not to upgrade to steel parts until factory parts start failing on you. They will last you a long while anyway, as long as you're treating your gbbr properly. I just recently purchased this GBBR but have yet to test it on the field. It shot nearly 500fps out of the box so a NPAS is a must to regulate the FPS and that can be purchased for pretty cheap. I also installed a TM VSR10 hop up rubber which is supposed to blow the stock part out of the sky. Youtube has great videos detailing every step required to install those 2 parts on your own. I'll be gaming it for the first time this Sunday so I'll try to give you proper feedback. __________________ Black Coqs - Fireteam Echo FAQ Boot Camp Certified

January 29th, 2013, 19:18	#4
Heerven Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montréal	Good News! I plan to sell my KJW for WE416 __________________ We will find a way.

January 29th, 2013, 16:32	#3
Nickaayyy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deux-Montagnes,QC	Ok tnx for the info, i'll wait your feedback on the gun. Good game this sunday!!

February 5th, 2013, 15:22	#5
Potenza Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Laval, QC	The weapon had zero issues indoors at a temperature of around 18celcius and it was very accurate with the TM VSR-10 hopup rubber. Great kick with every shot. I enjoyed everything about it and I'm looking forward to the next game. The cons. -Paint job is flimsy -No markings -WE Open bolt mags don't hold together too well. 2 of my 6 mags need a longer screw with locktite to hold the inner and outer part of the mags together. __________________ Black Coqs - Fireteam Echo FAQ Boot Camp Certified

February 5th, 2013, 15:27	#6
Nickaayyy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deux-Montagnes,QC	Ok thanks for the info!! Pretty sure i'm gonna buy it

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