My New Blazer!

Walrus · 02-23-2007, 11:41 AM

Well, after selling off my old BBT 'Phoon and Blazer a few years ago I started missing my Blazer. So, I began the hunt for another and fortunately I found what I thought was a pretty decent deal. However after receiving it I was a little dissapointed, but never the less a little elbow grease (and oil, rags, toothbruh, q-tips, sprinkle of water, a few tools and orings, and a trip to the buffing wheel) I am a little happier now

I am just curious about something, it is a 1k Blazer (BZ710) and it seems that all of the areas that PPS welded or plugged didn't take the anodize very well and they are really visible through the anno. I don't know if this is common or if the anno they use was more of a transparent/translucent instead of opaque. Either way I am still thrilled to own another Blazer, but I was curious if this was common on the older Blazers? Oh, and it looks like the previous (only other) owner either dropped or hit the muzzle of the barrel on something and the nickel had flaked a little. It appears that the crown of the barrel is okay, but it has a little brass showing through. I guess I am just a stickler for the way I keep and treat my guns

Without further delay, here it is: Smoke Gray annodize with single trigger 45 frame, 12" double ported nickel barrel, and nickel highlights.

(BTW, I lightly oiled the body to help clean it up so you may notice this in the pics)

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Walker · 02-23-2007, 11:49 AM

I can't say about the smoke anno, but I have two 1k Blazers from the second month they went retail and the anno is fine.

The flaking at the end of the barrel is not unusual. I've had two Palmer guns withthe same problem.

Enjoy,

Walker

incynr8 · 02-23-2007, 11:52 AM

smoke anno is clear anno left in the tank a long while, it forms a type 3 anno that is very hard. The bodys will show machine and weld marks through the anno, even if polished although then not as much.

I have had 2 of these in that finish, and the color will vary from marker to marker.

Chaos · 02-23-2007, 12:30 PM

Even my CP Signature Ed. Blazer has weld marks visible if you look for them

Brewtt · 02-23-2007, 01:02 PM

Looks kind of golden. Neat.

killmaster · 02-23-2007, 01:29 PM

Very nice,
Im on the hunt for a nice RF blazer myself. but I want mine in red.....

NoForts4Me · 02-23-2007, 02:20 PM

I like the anno. Nice gun!

the larch · 02-23-2007, 05:48 PM

I should be gettin BZ703 in the mail soon, they probably shared a shelf at palmers...
neat

PJ · 02-23-2007, 06:44 PM

Nice Walrus, I always was a fan of the clear anno Blazers!

Tugboater203 · 02-23-2007, 09:26 PM

Nice Blazer Walrus! Did I end up with your old Phoon? I have BBT 45 in my basement right now. I know of 3 owners right now and I'm filling out the history as time passes.

Tug

02-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Walrus Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near Nashville, TN Posts: 425	My New Blazer! Well, after selling off my old BBT 'Phoon and Blazer a few years ago I started missing my Blazer. So, I began the hunt for another and fortunately I found what I thought was a pretty decent deal. However after receiving it I was a little dissapointed, but never the less a little elbow grease (and oil, rags, toothbruh, q-tips, sprinkle of water, a few tools and orings, and a trip to the buffing wheel) I am a little happier now I am just curious about something, it is a 1k Blazer (BZ710) and it seems that all of the areas that PPS welded or plugged didn't take the anodize very well and they are really visible through the anno. I don't know if this is common or if the anno they use was more of a transparent/translucent instead of opaque. Either way I am still thrilled to own another Blazer, but I was curious if this was common on the older Blazers? Oh, and it looks like the previous (only other) owner either dropped or hit the muzzle of the barrel on something and the nickel had flaked a little. It appears that the crown of the barrel is okay, but it has a little brass showing through. I guess I am just a stickler for the way I keep and treat my guns Without further delay, here it is: Smoke Gray annodize with single trigger 45 frame, 12" double ported nickel barrel, and nickel highlights. (BTW, I lightly oiled the body to help clean it up so you may notice this in the pics) Bigger Picture Bigger Picture __________________ "How would you like one across your lip?" - Fred G. Sanford My Gallery History: Line SI Bushmaster; PMI-3; VMX; '97 Autococker; KP-3; Enforcer 2(possible SWARM); Spyder Sonix; Monteneel Z-1; PGP 2K; BBT Typhoon; 2k1 SP Impulse; SP MiniMag; another PMI-3; VM-Magnum; Blazer #153; Pump MiniMag; Thrasher ULE Emag; Cool Camo Micromag; '94-'95(?) Evolution Minicocker; '95 Evolution Autococker; Blazer #710; CNC X-Mag; Gold Rush Micromag; Jungle Sunset Micromag; Wild Tiger Micromag

02-23-2007, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Walker MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,128	I can't say about the smoke anno, but I have two 1k Blazers from the second month they went retail and the anno is fine. The flaking at the end of the barrel is not unusual. I've had two Palmer guns withthe same problem. Enjoy, Walker __________________ Member of the Old Farts Paintball Players Association (OFPPA) "Where You Wrap Up the Day, With Beer and Bengay!" Nelson Owner's Group

02-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
incynr8 .:\|Purification Admin\|:. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Posts: 5,037	smoke anno is clear anno left in the tank a long while, it forms a type 3 anno that is very hard. The bodys will show machine and weld marks through the anno, even if polished although then not as much. I have had 2 of these in that finish, and the color will vary from marker to marker. __________________ Advertise on MCB That's two-ing thirteen while she's eleven-ing your five........ PPS4LIFE

02-23-2007, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chaos Spread The Virus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hudson,MA Posts: 2,929	Even my CP Signature Ed. Blazer has weld marks visible if you look for them __________________ Chaos PoG Member # 1018 LPPC Member #71 NO'MAAM #5 My Gallery My Feedback FORUM RULES AND FAQ'S

02-23-2007, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,911	Looks kind of golden. Neat. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

02-23-2007, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
killmaster MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colville WA, Portland OR Posts: 290	Very nice, Im on the hunt for a nice RF blazer myself. but I want mine in red..... __________________ -Therefore, whoever wishes for peace, let him prepare for war. You DON'T play pump? For Sale: Cocker Body, CCM kit Playing with honor and attitude since 2001. NEED GRAPHIC DESIGN WORK? CONTACT HIM... feedback

02-23-2007, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
NoForts4Me Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: OK Posts: 191	I like the anno. Nice gun!

02-23-2007, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
the larch Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 155	I should be gettin BZ703 in the mail soon, they probably shared a shelf at palmers... neat

02-23-2007, 06:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
PJ Hawaiian-shirted hooligan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,686	Nice Walrus, I always was a fan of the clear anno Blazers! __________________ Paul AIM: PJDarknight CPPA #1145 / PPIG #496 / LPPC #103 / POG #1047 / Team Rogue Cell #7 PJ's Gallery on MCB Feedback on MCB

02-23-2007, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tugboater203 www.yankeepaintball.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oxford,CT Posts: 1,498	Nice Blazer Walrus! Did I end up with your old Phoon? I have BBT 45 in my basement right now. I know of 3 owners right now and I'm filling out the history as time passes. Tug __________________ Connecticut has a new field! Bookmark www.yankeepaintball.com Open Now! Paintball is Fun! What others think of me Tugs Feedback Upcoming Yankee Paintball events: Scenario/ Big Game Oct 18 Pump Day/ Swap Meet Oct 26 3 Man Speedball Tourney Nov 16

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