Difference Between Bushings And Bearings

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Another lesson in AirsoftTech 101 from RetroArms for budding airsoft gunsmiths --- the bushings and bearings in AEGs... "Since you frequently ask questions about the types and dimensions of our bushings/bearings, we had to write down some basic informations. The bearings (or bushings) are installed in the gearbox housings of the airsoft gun and they set the position of the gears. The bearings also serves for lowering of friction torque moment on the axis of the gears.

33% Off On All Items At RetroArms

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Have you been eyeing owning one of the CNC products from the RetroArms? Here is a chance to get them a lowered prices as they sent in news that they are offering 33% off all the products. Check out their CNC'd skeletonised AR-15 receivers as well as their CNC'd Split Gearboxes... "Hello, please let everyone know that RetroArms now has a 33% discount on all items. Thank you."

Nuprol, TAGinn & More At Gunfire

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A bunch of new arrivals at Gunfire this week. For those looking for new Nuprol AEGs, they are now on their shelves as well as the airsoft grenades from Tactical Game Innovations (TAGinn). Other new arrivals are items from RetroArms, Guarder, and Tactical Tools. More below:

"We have filled up our stores with the new interesting equipment from Nuprol. In the offer, you will find BBS, holsters, tactical gear, gun cases and excellent AEG series of Delta replicas!

Nuprol Delta Series Now At Gunfire

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Gunfire sends in news about new arrivals at their warehouse and now available to order at their online store. For those who are looking for Nuprol AEGs, the Delta Series are now in stock, and you can use the Rockets Platinum BBs as ammo for these. Also in stock now are flashlights from Mactronic for your outdoor and combat lighting solutions.

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Update On RetroArms CNC'd Airsoft Products

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RetroArms got an update for all customers and fans on their CNC'd airsoft products... "We are back with some fresh news. A lot of you maybe now asking, if we are still sleeping during this long winter. We were working on some great things and we want to also reply on your questions. First big deal is that we want to focus on manufacturing outer parts of airsoft replicas and some of our inner parts will be removed from our offer.

RetroArms CNC Airsoft Gearbox V2.2

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RetroArms, the Czech airsoft company, sent in news about their updated gearbox shell. The RetroArms CNC Airsoft Gearbox V2.2 is still made of precision machined EN AW 7075 T651 aluminum with a quick change spring guide system and a durable anodized finish. At the base of the gearbox are deep wire channels for you to guide your AEG wires along the gearbox.

RetroArms Announce CNC Mechbox Series

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RetroArms sent in news that they stocking in large quantities their new series of CNC'd Mechboxes/Gearboxes and are looking for distributors to help them become available in different airsoft markets... "We are currently restocking over 400 pieces of a brand new Gearboxes with code name 7075 series. These are the types: CNC gearbox v.2 - QSC CNC gearbox v.3 - QSC CNC gearbox SR25 - QSC CNC."

Custom M4 Switch & Trigger from RetroArms

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More custom parts for M4 and M16 AEGs announced by Czech airsoft company, RetroArms. The Custom Triggers and Fire Selector Switches are all made CNC'd and come with 24 month warranties. You can select colours as they come in 6 colours, so you might fancy the one which carries your favourite colour. Whilst "Out of Stock" at their online store, just visit the pages again or enquire when these will become available for ordering.

RetroArms SR-25 CNC Gearbox

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Hard to come by are replacement SR-25 Gearboxes and if you are looking for one RetroArms have released their initial batch of CNC'd SR-25 Gearboxes... "CNC gearbox for airsoft guns SR25. Made of high strength aluminum alloy EN AW 7075th The first batch of gearboxes in a limited series of 20 pieces, orders were dispatched Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Other production will be in about two months. Fully milled gearbox version of the SR25 CNC machining center .

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