mbatvburg Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Just wanted to share a pic of my semi auto Grease Gun projects. These are built from airsoft housings and have FA denials, blank only non barrels, AR15 trigger groups and semi auto bolt modifications. Just finished parkerizing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted January 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Guess the pic didnt load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted January 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Try it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanksguy Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sir,What airsoft housings are you using for these projects (?)…...and how are they holding up with blank-firing (?). Could you share a little more inside/parts information/photos as these look interesting. Last......are you using .45ACP full-length-Blanks, or the 9.3mm blanks made from cut-down 5.56mm brass...…..or the other optional 46mm-Blanks (?). Regards,RichardSUS Army, RET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 These are made using the Matrix M3a1 airsoft from Evike.com.The M3a1 was my first build. The M3 came next with some improvements.Both use original Bolts and guide rods/springs. The bolts are drilled for a firing pin and milled for AR hammer clearance and M3a1 finger cocking slot. The barrel collars are machined to match the Metric thread pitch of the airsoft housing. The mag well is larger than original so sheet steel is added inside the fit the mags. The M3a1 uses thealuminum airsoft ejector housing while the M3 was cut and narrowed to fit an original. (The cocking lever moves but doesnt function)I machined a custom trigger pack for the M3a1 but went with a drop in AR trigger pack for the M3 build. Both use original triggers linked to the AR trigger via a transfer bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Im using Atlantic wall 45 smg blanks. The barrel is chambered for crimped blanks only and has a restricted bore similar to other blank only barrels. I plan to make more collars and 16 barrels for live fire eventually.Im still working out aperture sizes for reliable cycling. I live in town and re-enactments are still a few months away. The housings are decent and should hold up to blank and live fire. The fire control group area may prove to be a weak point after serious ammo dumping over time. Well see. Ive looked at a Dunrite Armory bfong that uses these same airsoft guns and it was all but rattled apart with ovaled out trigger pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Detail of filled ejection port area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 More pics. Modified ejection port hinge for the M3 cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I milled out a finger notch in the M3 bolt like the M3a1. It works with the shorter ejection port since the AR trigger resets at a shorter distance. The cocking lever is not functional with trigger clearance and required bolt milling. It does work as a sort of bolt hold open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitfighter Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Really Nice work! - Are you making the Blank firing barrels from scratch?I need a shot out, beat up barrel to convert to a Blank only for my M3A1 - I run the Atlantic Wall .45 in my Thomspons, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 are you going to sell these? maybe trades? ive wanted one for awhile. I believe ive watched your build on weaponsguild. very nice work indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanksguy Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 It's been a few months.....and was wondering if progress has been made on these (?).........how have the housings and parts been holding up to wear (?). Please bring us up-to-date if you would as they seem to have some interest. Regards,RichardS.US Army, RET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Does the airsoft housing accept a grease gun magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 This looks way better than my Valkyrie faux-grease gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbatvburg Posted January 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I apologize for not following up. Been getting back into the building mood and rediscovered this board. To answer a few questions, The airsoft mag well is larger than the mags. I had to spot weld in some sheet metal to make the mag fit snug. The Airsoft mag catch/release works as is Parts seem to be holding up just fine. Live fire with the 16 barrel is like a sewing machine. Blanks are still finnicky Ive had a lot of requests to make them but, Im just a home builder and not a manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanksguy Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 mbatvburg,What if the difference between the different manufacturer-models (as far as metals, etc..) .......of what is advertised on the web. (?) : MatrixAEG by S&TEvike-MatrixDenixDun-rite-Armory Some are available....some not.......and appears that some are the same item that is "reworked" by others prior to resale ..... (?).TIA for any helpful information (possibly additional photos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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