Paintball

[Moosepatrol]

Well I finally found one I could afford and she needs a bit of work cosmetically but I finally have one WOOHOO!

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[Robertsr]

You'll have to tell us what you think of that trigger frame. I have one I'm seriously considering for another mag pistol conversion.

[Moosepatrol]

I aired it up last night, just to see what it is like, the trigger pull is unbelievably short about 1/16". It almost feels like a response trigger. Obviously I haven't tried it in a game yet but I can't wait to put some paint through her.

[Clearush]

like I said in the new toy thread nice snag on that barrel

and the trigger pull is what makes a mag convert out of people, either you love it or you hate it.

[Robertsr]

If you want to cut down your feedneck on that puppy let me know I have a nice cut off unit at home and would be happy to help a brother out.

[ScrapIron]

just curious what your plans are for it, cosmetically speaking?

anno, plating, powder coat, wrap in colored duct tape?

[Moosepatrol]

Thanks Robertsr, I saw your post with all your mini-mags very nice. I was going to smooth the scratches down with fine sandpaper and jewelers cloth but I have never worked with stainless before. Any ideas? Oh and one other thing I know mags have a reg built in (I watched Tom's videos) so I am assuming that it is strictly an expansion chamber (APP) for co2 on this marker. Never had one on any of my guns, anything I need to do for maintenance?

[Robertsr]

DuraCoat is a nice finish. That's what is on the green marker there. It's a 2 part epoxy coating that is tough as heck. Probably a bit tougher than powdercoat actually.

Polishing the body can get you mirror shiny, but you best have plenty of time set aside for the job. Stainless is tough.

As far as maintenance goes, pretty much just wipe it down and run oil though the ASA after every game. I've had valves run for 5+ years with no more maintenance than that. Most every operational problem I've ever had has also been fixed with a change of internal o-rings, so pick up an o-ring kit, and you should be golden for years.

[Moosepatrol]

Thanks, I'll pick up a kit, not sure whether I want to stay shiny or not. I have used Dura-coat before. Did the baking in the barbecue . Didn't want the odor in the house. No matter what I choose I am still going to have to remove the deepest scratches, and definitely repaint the chamber, really nasty toolmarks on that one.

[Moosepatrol]

Just a question about the bolt in this mag. I saw a post W.T. had before and someone tried a home made version of a mod. He said they drilled several holes in the bolt I assume for more airflow. Anyways when I looked down the barrel the bolt has several holes (ten) in the end. Now I know there are different levels so any way to figure out what I have in this mag?