GNG SOC16 Spring Decock/Decompress Feature

The GNG version of the SOC16 has this spring decock feature which seems cool and convenient. But this has been reported by users to damage internal components (especially for units that use higher rating/heavier springs) damaged components range from piston bodies to tappet plates.

So far users who have upgraded their GNG SOC16 opt not to use the spring decock/decompress feature or play it “safe” by disabling this feature.

To disable spring decocker of this airsoft rifle is not exactly rocket science, it is a pretty straight forward replacement of the “latch” part of the anti-reverse latch assembly. The procedure includes disassembly of the anti-reverse latch and replacement of the “funky” looking latch with a regular “latch” from a donor anti reverse latch of any version 2-3-4-6-7 airsoft gun/aeg (the stock GNG SOC16 latch has an extension that resembles a tail where the cam of the shaft of the selector lever mechanism engages to it to release it from stopping the bevel gear from reversing due to spring compression).

       After replacing it assemble the gearbox/mechbox back together (lubricate the internal components like the gear sets and re-grease the piston head o-ring and cylinder before closing the gearbox/mechbox using non-petroleum base lubricants and grease).

Test the gearbox/mechbox by mounting the trigger assembly to the mechbox and hook it up to a battery. Using a pair of pliers  “gently” turn the fire selector knob and pull the trigger to see if everything is working properly. Also try using it at semi and auto fire mode just to check before final assembly of the airsoft gun.

With the spring decock/decompress feature disabled you no longer have to worry about wrecking your internals. You just have to decompress the spring the old fashion way… by firing your airsoft gun/aeg at semi-auto mode 2-3 times.