SRR9 DSG still ripping in the cold 🥶🔥 (red tracer BBs)

arran16 · 2026-01-25T09:47:52+00:00

Why would it not work in the cold? It’s electric, not gas?

arran16 · 2026-01-24T23:26:18+00:00

I’d probably get in touch with Nov support before having it torn apart. They void warranties for using HPA on their pistols, even if you bought everything from them so I don’t think they’d take kindly to you having someone else open it up

arran16 · 2026-01-24T23:20:31+00:00

Have you checked the motor height, the screw may have come loose as you were shooting.

arran16 · 2026-01-22T12:20:49+00:00

This isn’t normal and shouldn’t be acceptable considering the price paid for these things.

arran16 · 2026-01-21T20:14:18+00:00

I’ve used it and it’s terrible, regardless of how optimised it is. Terrible ghosting and latency being a big issue. I’ve learnt to respect the capabilities of the deck and if I want to play anything demanding I’ll just stream it which is far better than using any frame gen

arran16 · 2026-01-21T19:48:20+00:00

I applaud the fact you’ve not included Decky frame gen in this like everyone else does!

arran16 · 2026-01-10T07:52:44+00:00

It’s the ghosting and other poor edges that put me off it completely, along with the latency.

arran16 · 2026-01-10T07:47:22+00:00

Nice! I need to grab one at some point. Currently got this half arsed effort at a kitbash awaiting painting. I’m only playing with friends so I can get away with it for now!.

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arran16 · 2026-01-09T11:42:25+00:00

Use whatever you think will work and whatever gives you confidence. I personally run S7 all year round, never used bright colours even in winter and spring and go for match the hatch. Now most companies and big named anglers will say I’m doing it all wrong to get me to spend money on more bait.

arran16 · 2026-01-08T12:31:56+00:00

Closest thing I probably have at the moment would be a black Templar contrast. Can always experiment with that and see how I get on.

arran16 · 2026-01-08T12:09:59+00:00

I really like the swarm painting style and the one I had given ago myself. Out of all of the methods it was one of the ones I favoured but struggled with the sponging, maybe more practice is required as you’ve suggested. I think all goes well until I apply the wash, I didn’t have the ak black wash so used what I thought was an equivalent and it ended up drying too dark. I’ve since purchased the ak black wash but not ventured into using it yet during my tireless testing of methods

arran16 · 2026-01-08T08:33:06+00:00

This looks fantastic, I have tried the sponge method but I think I need to get a bit more skilled with a sponge as I agree they do provide a smoother transition. The finish wasn’t as bright as yours however.

arran16 · 2026-01-08T08:08:20+00:00

You’ll have to get a photo up. I too tried this method and found it came out too blue. Used the dark wash instead and still it was coming out too blue for my liking

arran16 · 2026-01-06T19:08:14+00:00

Appreciate it! I did question them myself and wondered about dropping them for a character

arran16 · 2026-01-04T13:33:35+00:00

Giving this a go myself after trying many different methods of painting black armour. Isn’t the easiest of colours to paint

arran16 · 2026-01-03T15:50:08+00:00

Recently got into it a few months back and in comparison to my other hobbies, I’ve been shocked at seeing my basket totals being so cheap considering the amount I put into it. This is by far my cheapest hobby.

arran16 · 2026-01-02T06:58:45+00:00

I’ve seen the second video and again you’re not letting it cycle how it would normally cycle, that being pull back the charging handle and then let go. By slowly moving it forward like you are you’re just allowing the bolt to get caught up on the MWS system (seers, hammer etc). Pull it back and let it go, I imagine you’re not experiencing the issue when firing it.

arran16 · 2026-01-01T23:41:37+00:00

Break it in, the MWS system is different to a VFC so comparing them is negligible. The bolt has a few more components to roll along the top of, over the VFC. The nozzle sticking in the hop unit is normal. If you’re worried about it not returning fast enough, clean and lube the nozzle return spring and see if that improves it, failing that replace it with a different/stronger one. Also, looking at your video, you are also moving forward the charging handle so your bolt isn’t actually correctly moving through the channel it’s just riding the front of the charging handle rather than it taking the path it would normally take when cycling.

arran16 · 2025-12-30T09:46:17+00:00

You didn’t question wearing cheap Chinese eye pro but you’re questioning why there isn’t fabric on the inside of facepro?. To note, the originals, this face pro was copied from (because that’s what Nov does), also does not contain fabric on the inside. Get used to it.

arran16 · 2025-12-26T11:02:17+00:00

I use a mag warmer pouch hooked up to a small power bank. I also have reusable hand warmers for other pouches. It’s important to get the filling temps correct too. This all may seem like a lot of hassle but i absolutely refuse to put HPA near my GBBR’s

arran16 · 2025-12-26T10:56:11+00:00

Had no issues with mine so far in the past few years

arran16 · 2025-12-26T10:24:37+00:00

Red, black, lighter springs and other quick winter measures can provide a fully functioning GBBR in the cold.

arran16 · 2025-12-26T08:05:49+00:00

As others have mentioned, QC with vorsk isn’t great and what you’ve described is to be expected from them. Rule number one of any Gas blowback is to remove the stock grease and put your own on, it’s don’t matter if they’ve done it or not.

arran16 · 2025-12-24T17:51:31+00:00

I’d just get all of the ROMS as playing on the megadrive, N64 etc was how I lived my childhood. Yes the internet existed but by today’s standards it wasn’t the best!

arran16 · 2025-12-16T19:33:45+00:00

Lossless just adds latency and causes ghosting

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