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Trematode · May 27th, 2007, 15:09

Hey guys,

First up, please excuse my ignorance. I just recently purchased my first AEG -- an AGM MP40 (MP007).

My problem is I can't even get as far as test firing it. Because I'm new to this, I'm not sure exactly where the problems lies, but I've got it narrowed down to either the obvious -- the battery -- or a problem with the motor.

When I switch on the battery and pull the trigger I can physically feel the motor in the gun jerk and then stop immediately, as if it were seizing up.

I've got a couple questions:

1) Do AEGs typically ship with charged batteries?

I noticed in the manual for the AGM MP40 that it states that you are supposed to discharge the battery fully before charging it for the first time. To me this implies that it should be somewhat charged, at least enough to dry fire it a few times.

2) If there is not a sufficient charge in the battery would that account for the problems I described above?

I would think that if the battery was low that the motor would still cycle, albeit more slowly, or not at all.

3) Here's where the ignorance comes in... The charger that came with the gun runs on chinese voltage (220v@50hz), with C plugs (the european style). I knew this when I ordered the gun, but I figured I could pick up something at radio shack or a hobbyist store to easily get around this (in lieu of waiting for the canadian airsoft retailers to get shipments of battery chargers). i feel silly knowing that a drained battery could be the simple explaination for my problem, but I currently have no way to troubleshoot by charging the battery.

Do you guys have any recommendations for charger solutions that dont involve having to order something online? ie. something I can purchase at a local electronics store?

Anyway, thanks for your time!

PS. If anybody can tell me how to take down the stock on an MP40 (I can fully strip the gun otherwise) so I can get an the inside and see if I can tighten it a little, I'd welcome any tips!!

May 27th, 2007, 15:09	#1
Trematode Trader rating Join Date: May 2007	Newbie AEG Questions Hey guys, First up, please excuse my ignorance. I just recently purchased my first AEG -- an AGM MP40 (MP007). My problem is I can't even get as far as test firing it. Because I'm new to this, I'm not sure exactly where the problems lies, but I've got it narrowed down to either the obvious -- the battery -- or a problem with the motor. When I switch on the battery and pull the trigger I can physically feel the motor in the gun jerk and then stop immediately, as if it were seizing up. I've got a couple questions: 1) Do AEGs typically ship with charged batteries? I noticed in the manual for the AGM MP40 that it states that you are supposed to discharge the battery fully before charging it for the first time. To me this implies that it should be somewhat charged, at least enough to dry fire it a few times. 2) If there is not a sufficient charge in the battery would that account for the problems I described above? I would think that if the battery was low that the motor would still cycle, albeit more slowly, or not at all. 3) Here's where the ignorance comes in... The charger that came with the gun runs on chinese voltage (220v@50hz), with C plugs (the european style). I knew this when I ordered the gun, but I figured I could pick up something at radio shack or a hobbyist store to easily get around this (in lieu of waiting for the canadian airsoft retailers to get shipments of battery chargers). i feel silly knowing that a drained battery could be the simple explaination for my problem, but I currently have no way to troubleshoot by charging the battery. Do you guys have any recommendations for charger solutions that dont involve having to order something online? ie. something I can purchase at a local electronics store? Anyway, thanks for your time! PS. If anybody can tell me how to take down the stock on an MP40 (I can fully strip the gun otherwise) so I can get an the inside and see if I can tighten it a little, I'd welcome any tips!!