WE AWSS CO2 Bolt Catch Failure

[Huron]

Like the title says. Can't seem to get this one figured out. Tried filing the bolt catch, but it seems more like it's just not engaging as quick as the bolt is moving. Is there someone who makes stiffer follower springs? This seems like a better idea than buffer modifications because the ROF is already almost too high to control the length of bursts.

[Brian McIlmoyle]

Originally Posted by GabeGuitarded

Like the title says. Can't seem to get this one figured out. Tried filing the bolt catch, but it seems more like it's just not engaging as quick as the bolt is moving. Is there someone who makes stiffer follower springs? This seems like a better idea than buffer modifications because the ROF is already almost too high to control the length of bursts.

you can stick a real buffer spring in .. however.. it short strokes on propane and does not reset the sear for semi auto fire.

and the strength of the spring will likely cause rapid wear on parts such as the bolt catch..

maybe a real spring with a few coils cut off.

[Huron]

If it will cycle all ~30 on CO2 properly that might be a viable option. A heavier bolt would probably fix the problem too, but that is only an option with an open chamber gun as far as I know. Maybe that's the way I have to go to run CO2?

EDIT: There is enough space in the back of the closed chamber bolt to put about an inch of weights, once I can get my hands on a longer M7 bolt to fasten them with. Will update with results.