Howto: Replace Piston In ICS L85/L86

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Another ICS Class video shows how to replace the piston in the ICS L85/L86 AEG Series. This takers more time as you will need to thoroughly open the gearbox in order to get the piston and replace it. Our suggestion is that whilst you're there replacing the gearbox, better check the rest of the internals such as the gears to ensure that they are in good shape and lubricated properly before your close it back.

Evike [The Gun Corner]: Army L85 AEG

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The most affordable L85 Bullpup EBB Rifle in the market is available again at Evike.com, the Army Armament L85 EBB... "The Army L85 is a full metal, steel stamped 7.5lb heavyweight electric blowback AEG that is built like a tank. Featuring a removable carry handle and front sight, the R85A1 is modular and ready to accept the proprietary British SUSAT sight (featured top right). The olive drab polymer furniture is durable and realistic. This L85 is not one to miss.

G&G/Army L85 HPA Gearbox Replacement Kit

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Bingo Airsoftworks shows how to install this kit they made for the L85 AEG... "This video demonstrates how to install the G&G/Army HPA Engine gearbox replacement kit. The kit allows you to easily upgrade your G&G or Army L85 to use an HPA engine such as the PolarStar Fusion Engine or the Wolverine SMP Engine. The video shows how to remove the AEG gearbox and install the kit, for both the Fusion Engine and the SMP versions."

Evike [The Gun Corner] ICS L85 Series

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Featured in this episode of The Gun Corner is the L85 Series from ICS which are in the market for several years now. These have the patented delayed-action trigger electric brake and the gearbox which has an adjustable spring strength. When the upper and lower receivers are separated power is cut automtically making it safe to do troubleshooting. The spring is also easily replaceable with just one bolt.

WE L85 Trigger Box Removal Howto

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Another howto video from the Airsoft Punisher. In this video he shows how to take down the L85 and remove the trigger box. If you own of these rifles, better watch and learn so you will  know how maintain your airsoft gun... "Just trying to fulfill some request videos and this is the video on how to remove the WE L85 trigger box."

L85 Upgrade Parts from Guru Arms

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An announcement from Guru Arms as they announce that they have in stock a full range of upgrade parts for the L85 airsoft gun for those who are looking for such. Check the links provided below... "Dear colleagues: we have already been a successful producer of components for your L85 guns for some years. Now we can offer you wide range of Nozzles:

Army L85A1 Daniel Defense EBB with IR

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Airsoft Helper that a new Army L85A1 AEG with the Daniel Defense L85 railed handguard will be available soon. We don't know if this Army Armament has gotten a license from MadBull Airsoft but we're definitely sure that it still has the electric blowback feature as seen in the first version. You can still lock the blowback if you start hating it, and it will also come with an PEQ battery case with IR.

Airsoft Buddy: WE L85 RAS Handguard In Stock

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William of Airsoft Buddy sent in this news yesterday that the WE L85 RAS is now available at his online airsoft store. This is specifically made for the WE L85 Gas Blowback rifle and we're not sure if it can fit other L85 replicas apart from WE. It's now priced at US$96.00, a US$10 reduction from its original retail price of US$106.00.

Hornbill L85 Specter DR Riser & Scope Set

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This Hornbill Products Specter DR Riser and Scope set is made specifically for Star, G&G, Army, Ares, WE, and ICS L85/SA80 airsoft replicas which generally is most of the airsoft replics in the market today. The scope is the usual magnified and fixed at 4X if you are ok with it. It is fully coated and adjustable with 11 levels of illumination in red.

WE L85 Gas Blowback Desert Edition

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Not really a new release from WE, but this desert edition of the WE L85 Gas Blowback Rifle is available at RedWolf Airsoft for US$339.00... "Internationally recognized by its NATO standardized name, the L85 is a bullpup assault rifle originating from Great Britain; in its native armed forces, the British refer to its original moniker, the SA80.

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