AK Style Airsoft Vortex Gun

singularity · Posted: 10/04/2007 15:53 PM Post subject:

i am finally ready to unveil my new AK-47 styled vortex gun, it has been in the prototyping stage for a few months now, but i finally think i got it right! i had the trigger over pressurize the chamber many times which resulted in the separation of vortex chamber and the trigger twice. but the newest version (version 3) uses CA glue reinforced epoxy putty construction (as opposed to the old 60 minute epoxy) and it is very sturdy. it has endured 4 days of battle testing without fail although there have been a few jams it was nothing a quick shake could not fix. i do realize its not a complete copy of a real AK mostly becuase i don't feel like screwing around with something that already works. the front is pretty much a complete copy of a real AK but the back section runs into functionality problems with the cam lock and pressure washer handle. i will never substitute looks for functionality, and as of right now the performance is crazy! and all of the pieces that are meant for "looks" (outer barrel, gas tube, front grip, upper receiver, ect) were scraps i found on the floor that were either sanded or painted then glued onto the gun. at the most recent game i played a kid ran across the field about 120 ft away from me and this gun left welts, im considering lowering the pressure but i have set a minimum range of engagement of 60ft at which point i take them out with my crappy gas pistol.

...specs...

type---------------------vortex bbmg
block material----------layered lexan
block style--------------half hole
rate of fire--------------100+ RPS
range--------------------150 to 200ft
chamber diameter-----1.5 inches
chamber capacity------2000 to 3000 rounds
operating pressure-----60-100psi (CO2)
primary valve----------8 GPM pressure washer handle
power source-----------5lb regulated CO2 system
barrel size--------------6.04mm tigthbore
barrel length-----------12 inches

...future upgrades...

front sight
side panels
selector switch (just for looks)
ejector port
bb counter (very close to reality, would use a pic micro controller to count each bb as its shot and tell me when im low on ammo)

Full view of the gun

The front grip ( you can tell i dint use the right paint, its chipping off the barrel)

The piping is mostly hidden by the AK mag (idea from another vortex gun)

A view down the length of the gun

A crazy ghetto sight made from aluminum flashing

The 5lb tank with 0 to 120psi regulator (has issues if its used above 90 though)

5lb CO2 tank lable

The tank in the camo backpack (with some bbs, a quick disconnect adapter, and a spare battery)

My Gear - 5lb regulated CO2 backpack, AK vortex, a cheap mask modified to rival a $80 one, a camo vest, and a huge commie rifle (AK with SVD Dragunov kit, a a bunch of upgrades)

Dragunov has almost completely revamped internals and a 6.03 tighbore, 380fps with .2g, 340fps with .25g (what i normally use), and is dead accurate up to 120ft and can hit a man sized target at 150.