We get to learn more about the 4UAD Friction Pro Bucking if it could improve performance of a badly conditioned airsoft gun, be it an AEG or a GBB. According to them, the Friction Pro hop-up bucking boasts a unique, single-point design with a specially shaped contact patch. This grips even heavy BBs (up to 0.48g) firmly for a perfect spin, minimizing contact area for error-free shots and that players can expect a consistently flat and accurate trajectory.

4UAD Smart Airsoft has been conducting a series of experiments to determine the impact of various configurations on the accuracy of gas blowbacks. One of the key areas of focus has been the inner barrel and bucking. They have specifically used Unicorn Bucking and Unicorn Barrels in their tests. The quality of a barrel is crucial in these experiments, and there are certain criteria to assess if a barrel is good. Another significant component in their setup is the Unicorn TDC Hop-up Chamber.

Andrew talks about the collaboration between 4UAD Smart Airsoft & GHK Airsoft at their booth during the MOA Exhibition 2023 in Taipei. Whilst everybody is talking about  the GHK AK Ver3 GBB, Andrew shows the new GHK AR Ver3 GBB that is licensed by Daniel Defense.

Airsoft Sharks got another tutorial video showing you how to change the hop-up bucking of the ASG CZ Shadow 2 GBB pistol... "ASG CZ shadow 2 is considered on of the best Airsoft pistols, and I do fully Agree with that. Being my primary CO2 airsoft pistol for a half an year already, I finally found a bucking for it - Modify Predator ssg24, thus I decide to upgrade it. Meanwhile found some issues, but will leave that as a surprise in the video.

Good news for owners of the Tokyo Marui MWS Gas Blowback Series, Dytac are releasing upgrade parts in case they need some performance enhancements or replacement parts... "As you might notice, Dytac has been working on the TM MWS system for a while and we have come up with some of the best accessories for the platform, and we are having tons of internal part coming next. These items we are showing here will be available mid-May and we are taking preorder now. Let’s see what kind of goodies we have!

The AW Custom 6.01mm Tightbore Inner Barrel + Performance Bucking 74mm length is in stock at Crown Airsoft. Made of Electroplated Brass and Silicone, it is compatible with most WE Airsoft Gen 2 and AW Custom Hi-Capa GBB Pistols.

Another session of ICS Class, ICS Airsoft's howto series for owners of ICS AEGs to follow for them to maintain and repair their guns. In this session, they show how to replace the hop-up bucking of the ICS L85 Assault Rifle or the L86 LSW bullpup AEG that was released several years back and is very much in use in the United Kingdom.

For competitive airsoft shooters, Armorer Works just announced their AW Custom Triad Tightbore Inner Barrel & Performance Hopup Bucking... "Developed for and in collaboration with competitive shooters, we're proud to announce the new AW Custom Triad Tightbore 6.01mm Inner Barrels.

These barrels feature triangulated grooves cut into the bore of the muzzle end of the inner barrel.

Airsoftjunkiez, being the HPA Airsoft experts, does a video on the best bucking for HPA airsoft engines such as PolarStar Airsoft and Wolverine Airsoft... "Airsoftjunkiez tech video shows the importance of using a specific bucking with the each HPA platform, it is recommended to use a red madbull Shark bucking with the Wolverine Inferno Gen 1 and for the PolarStar Jack & F1. Promi purple works well with the PolarStar Fusion Engine.

MadBull sent in news about a howto video they made for their new hop-up bucking for airsoft sniper rifles... "The Madbull Sniper Accelerator Hopup Bucking is designed with a soft rubber and silicon material to allow for maximum adjustment and increase overall performance of your sniper rifle. The bucking is specially designed to seal compressed air and prevent double b.b. feeding. Each package comes with two bucking that work with the Echo 1 M 28 & VSR-10 style rifles. The Madbull sniper hopup bucking will take your rifle to another level of precision!