shootdown with CP reg...

Murph · 07-03-2007, 04:28 PM

The title pretty much states the issue at hand. I installed a CP shorty reg on my fusion and for some reason I get visable shootdown when rapid firing. I checked the online manual for the reg and adjusted the spring pack as it says I should, I opened the LPR on my fusion all the way, so it's not that. Anyone have any clues? Could it be a worn out spring pack? I know when I got the reg that it had seven washers in it, when the manual showed six. In the condition it was in I couldn't get pressure above 200 psi, by taking the seventh washer out I was getting full pressure (CP low pressure regs are advertised up to 300 psi.) But now that I'm getting full pressure, I'm also getting shootdown. I just wanna get some input on what it MIGHT be and if there are any simpler solutions before I order a rebuild kit from CP (Though I probably should have anyway, just to have the spare parts on me.)

Chaos · 07-03-2007, 04:58 PM

I've found these regs are seriously overrated,I have one on my Nerve and am definitely not impressed with it.Recommend getting yourself an AKA Sidewinder for it,I tried one out on my Fusion and when shot, the needle on the gauge didn't move at all at 250psi.It like all AKA products are just amazingly constant.

russc · 07-03-2007, 05:12 PM

I never liked my CP. Dropped it for a nice chunk of cash due to how overhyped they are.

Hobbes · 07-03-2007, 05:26 PM

My CP had the same issue, I just sold it because I liked my Hyper 2 just fine and now I have a 2-liter, which I like a little more due to the hose placement.

Murph · 07-03-2007, 05:52 PM

well thankfully I only got it for thirty bucks. It'd still be nice to get it working as well as it can.

Cunha · 07-04-2007, 12:28 AM

For 30 bucks if its working thats a good racket.

PBN sellers say stuff like

1 Bob Long Intimidator
2 CP shorty reg (the best reg)

After seeing alot of those, the misinformation is pretty well solidified.

They arent bad, but they are far from the best.

tedaut · 07-04-2007, 12:49 AM

I had the same problem with a shorty cp reg I had. It always seemed to give me shootdown problems. I then tried a long cp reg that seemed to work better for me.

Cunha · 07-04-2007, 03:12 AM

The internals are the same between the regs so I imagine yours just needed a rebuild or something like that.

Deus Machina · 07-04-2007, 03:25 AM

From what I've heard, the longer ones are better on the shootdown. The shorties seem to not have *any* space to store pre-regged air, so start sucking the resevoir dry immediatently. Long ones have a bit of space, so you're well beyond snap shooting by the time it starts.

tedaut · 07-04-2007, 03:50 AM

I did try rebuilding and cleaning the shorty reg. Shootdown was still there on the shorty even though it was brand new.

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Chaos Spread The Virus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hudson,MA	I've found these regs are seriously overrated,I have one on my Nerve and am definitely not impressed with it.Recommend getting yourself an AKA Sidewinder for it,I tried one out on my Fusion and when shot, the needle on the gauge didn't move at all at 250psi.It like all AKA products are just amazingly constant. __________________ Chaos PoG Member # 1018 LPPC Member #71 NO'MAAM #5 My Gallery My Feedback FORUM RULES AND FAQ'S

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Hobbes Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: RI/NH	My CP had the same issue, I just sold it because I liked my Hyper 2 just fine and now I have a 2-liter, which I like a little more due to the hose placement. __________________ *PaintballShowcase.com*

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07-04-2007, 12:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	For 30 bucks if its working thats a good racket. PBN sellers say stuff like 1 Bob Long Intimidator 2 CP shorty reg (the best reg) After seeing alot of those, the misinformation is pretty well solidified. They arent bad, but they are far from the best.

07-04-2007, 12:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
tedaut MCB Member Join Date: May 2006	I had the same problem with a shorty cp reg I had. It always seemed to give me shootdown problems. I then tried a long cp reg that seemed to work better for me.

07-04-2007, 03:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	The internals are the same between the regs so I imagine yours just needed a rebuild or something like that.

07-04-2007, 03:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
tedaut MCB Member Join Date: May 2006	I did try rebuilding and cleaning the shorty reg. Shootdown was still there on the shorty even though it was brand new.