got an aft! :P

rockindrummer · 01-29-2012, 11:03 PM

I am very excited to use it but terrified at the same time.... It's something I've always thought was an awesome pistol but I am dreading the moment somethin breaks on it....I am not a good tech & this pistol is foreign to me ... I am just a vintage pistol/marker enthusiast and I'm hitting the ground running this pistol is very intresting & I am enjoying learning how to use it so far ...... I am yet to play with this marker and it seems like its accurate because it is a longer pistol .....Who else has an aft around here ? Tell me your UPS and downs... Also tips to maintaining my new old pistol would be appreciated.....

Foxat · 01-31-2012, 02:14 PM

Humm, can't help you for this...

All I can do is give you the VintageRex link (you'll get the owner manual there...)

Good luck!

Robertsr · 01-31-2012, 02:33 PM

Raptor springs might work if you start running into velocity issues. I'm not 100% sure there, but Raptors are based on the same design.

The ASA's are held on with industrial epoxy, so take a little care not to knock them sideways on anything, or you could get a leak that is hell to fix. I've only seen it once or twice, but I've never seen it fixed.

The "S" clip that holds in the magazine is also prone to breakage, but it's pretty easily replicated with sheet plastic from your local hardware store. Magazines are hard to come by. If you see any, grab them up.

Also, it's just not fair not to post a photo.

Foxat · 01-31-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertsr

Also, it's just not fair not to post a photo.

Smiley · 01-31-2012, 06:17 PM

I have one and I have been working on designing a more sturdy rear sight and magazine tube replacement.

B.R. · 01-31-2012, 06:31 PM

dont these share a lot of parts w/ illustrators?

rockindrummer · 01-31-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.R.

dont these share a lot of parts w/ illustrators?

I believe so sorry if i went on a rant I am just ecstatic to own the gun but i just very nervous too because all guns break down eventually and I'm just trying to get some tips before it happens

Robertsr · 01-31-2012, 07:53 PM

They're actually pretty stout little markers. Not a lot to go south on them. Cupseals maybe.

agentSmith · 01-31-2012, 09:47 PM

Internally it is an F1 Illustrator.

They have the manual on Vintagerex:

http://www.vintagerex.com/pics/gunpi...AFT_Manual.pdf

Rob

moonweasel · 02-01-2012, 06:47 AM

Got a pair of them, (maybe three, not sure if I sold one or not) and about six mags and a few extra of the fingers for the mags. Fun as hell to use. Pity I only got to use them a couple of times before I had to put them away in storage.

Just don't keep the paint sit in the mag tube for too long, or your paint will start to look a little funny and may not want to shoot.

When I get the chance I do have a couple of ideas to make use of the spring fed mags from a couple of other pistols.

01-29-2012, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
rockindrummer Addicted to paintball Join Date: Oct 2010	got an aft! :P I am very excited to use it but terrified at the same time.... It's something I've always thought was an awesome pistol but I am dreading the moment somethin breaks on it....I am not a good tech & this pistol is foreign to me ... I am just a vintage pistol/marker enthusiast and I'm hitting the ground running this pistol is very intresting & I am enjoying learning how to use it so far ...... I am yet to play with this marker and it seems like its accurate because it is a longer pistol .....Who else has an aft around here ? Tell me your UPS and downs... Also tips to maintaining my new old pistol would be appreciated..... __________________ Codename Tada i like old pb guns i want an tippmann factory fa looking for tippmanns and also looking for firestorm gatlin cranks I'm sorry for when I acted like a noob ....... Airsoft and gotcha ENFORCER pistol 4 sale

01-31-2012, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Foxat Rec Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: France	Humm, can't help you for this... All I can do is give you the VintageRex link (you'll get the owner manual there...) Good luck! __________________ Seeking 3357 barrels... This is my FEEDBACK

01-31-2012, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	Raptor springs might work if you start running into velocity issues. I'm not 100% sure there, but Raptors are based on the same design. The ASA's are held on with industrial epoxy, so take a little care not to knock them sideways on anything, or you could get a leak that is hell to fix. I've only seen it once or twice, but I've never seen it fixed. The "S" clip that holds in the magazine is also prone to breakage, but it's pretty easily replicated with sheet plastic from your local hardware store. Magazines are hard to come by. If you see any, grab them up. Also, it's just not fair not to post a photo. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

01-31-2012, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smiley MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007	I have one and I have been working on designing a more sturdy rear sight and magazine tube replacement. __________________ Here are some of my projects: Dukie lever gun + wood & brass 007-brass-phantom-feed , A little nelly 007 love , 007 piercing pin substitute Zeus mods , P68SC Remmington 870 KP wood before and after , Wood for an SMG 60 RamBolt MQ Cocker , AT85 boxmag A5 Bullpup dual grip , LineSI lever changer to Phantom adapter My feedback , Proud supporter of Fox Paintball of IL

01-31-2012, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
B.R. THE NEW PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ne Pa	dont these share a lot of parts w/ illustrators? __________________ FEEDBACK http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html this big tranformer came through a town like 30 miles from my hometown!!

01-31-2012, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robertsr King of the OFG Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Waynesboro, VA	They're actually pretty stout little markers. Not a lot to go south on them. Cupseals maybe. __________________ MicroMags 'R Us

01-31-2012, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
agentSmith MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan	Internally it is an F1 Illustrator. They have the manual on Vintagerex: http://www.vintagerex.com/pics/gunpi...AFT_Manual.pdf Rob __________________ "To let understanding stop at what cannot be understood is high attainment.Those who cannot do this will be broken on the Lathe of Heaven." Chuang Tzu Finding a good teacher is one thing; fate is another; more importantly is your own practice.

02-01-2012, 06:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
moonweasel MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kiwi in Oz.	Got a pair of them, (maybe three, not sure if I sold one or not) and about six mags and a few extra of the fingers for the mags. Fun as hell to use. Pity I only got to use them a couple of times before I had to put them away in storage. Just don't keep the paint sit in the mag tube for too long, or your paint will start to look a little funny and may not want to shoot. When I get the chance I do have a couple of ideas to make use of the spring fed mags from a couple of other pistols. __________________ Feedback

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search