Factory F/A + Flatline?

Mayvik · 12-19-2007, 06:10 PM

I have acquired myself a Factory F/A, and I understand they are Pro-Lite compatible, which means A-5 barrel threaded. Anyone ever try putting an A-5 Flatline on one of these? Not sure if it will even fit, let alone function without being too blendery, but long-range full auto just sounds dreamy (for scaring n00bs in the chrono line, anyway).

foughtwolf · 12-19-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayvik

I have acquired myself a Factory F/A, and I understand they are Pro-Lite compatible, which means A-5 barrel threaded. Anyone ever try putting an A-5 Flatline on one of these? Not sure if it will even fit, let alone function without being too blendery, but long-range full auto just sounds dreamy (for scaring n00bs in the chrono line, anyway).

A-5 flatlines dont have threads, the flatline has a well that seats where the plastic parts where normal threads do, so not without some intricate modifying, not to mention being very careful.

Chappy · 12-20-2007, 03:05 PM

As foughtwolf said the A5 isnt threaded. The a5 actually has a barrel adapter of sorts, that has threads for the barrel. When you add a flatline it replaces the barrel and the adapter. So you cant just add one to an FA. That being said, there have been procarbine flatline conversions, I don't see why you couldn't do an FA flatline. You might want to check out the procarbine owners group, and ask FirstOut if he can pull that off.

Tohri · 12-20-2007, 04:30 PM

An easier solution would be to use an A-5 Apex barrel instead of the flatline. It'd just screw right in.

russc · 12-20-2007, 04:47 PM

The Apex is a superior backspin solution in the first place.

Party of A-5 · 12-20-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by russc

The Apex is a superior backspin solution in the first place.

Agreed.
And it can just be "turned off" whenever you want.
Very useful.

Pepper · 12-20-2007, 05:15 PM

E-mail "Firstout" he can put a flatline on your Tippmann
Forsale
You can also find info on how to do it on this site
Pro/Carbine Owners Group :: Index

Or you can put an Apex on your barrel like I did.

APEX mod for 1" OPSGEAR fluted barrel - The Underground Forum

Mayvik · 12-20-2007, 05:19 PM

Thanks all. I'm not screwing with the F/A, they're rare enough as it is and I don't want to butcher one up just to put on a barrel that will add dubious performance benefits.

The Apex idea is good though, I wasn't sure how well those actually worked but if I can get one that's plug'n'play that should work nicely, otherwise I'll probably just throw a J&J ceramic on for ease of cleaning the blender. The package I got came with a pro-carbine forward in addition to the star feed system forward, so I'm thinking about maybe installing that with a QLoader as well, for additional full-auto goon-ery.

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12-20-2007, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tohri Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 423	An easier solution would be to use an A-5 Apex barrel instead of the flatline. It'd just screw right in.

12-20-2007, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mayvik MCB Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,108	Thanks all. I'm not screwing with the F/A, they're rare enough as it is and I don't want to butcher one up just to put on a barrel that will add dubious performance benefits. The Apex idea is good though, I wasn't sure how well those actually worked but if I can get one that's plug'n'play that should work nicely, otherwise I'll probably just throw a J&J ceramic on for ease of cleaning the blender. The package I got came with a pro-carbine forward in addition to the star feed system forward, so I'm thinking about maybe installing that with a QLoader as well, for additional full-auto goon-ery.