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Which part fits what
Research is your best friend and once you've done that research again. Usually people post their builds to various forums and sometimes on YouTube regarding what they've done, how they've done it and which parts fit what model better
This will save you from acquiring parts that might fit and then if you can't resell them you've got a nice pile of airsoft paperweights
For example: cyma makes an old Skool style side mount for optics that is adjustable, other "zenitco" as in fake zenitco, make "adjustable" side mounts that need to be tightened the bajeezus out of to even get snug and once the threads strip you've got junk so it's ok to consider shimming to adjust tolerances. Shims can be paper thin or 1/8th aluminum strips, used up Timmies card strips, pretty much whatever fills the void to allow you to tighten things up and take the strain off the threads if the accessories are fighting you
Never oil threads but blue loctite is ok. Tighten until snug and loctite will do the rest
Research parts, see who's used what with each brand and tolerances can and do vary. Shimming is ok and I would advise it if it reduces the risk of torn threads, most adaptations can look correct if done right with proper time, technique and patience
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