Help, need some random parts

budprop · 03-03-2008, 11:45 AM

I was the proud winner of an ebay auction for a 'very' used VM, the good news is that it only cost me around $40, the bad news is that it came in a bunch of pieces in a box. I had bought it for parts anyway so I wasn't upset, but it was missing the block that the handle screws into (the chunk of metal behind the trigger) and the o-ring for the hammer was cracked. I now have enought parts to put together a second 'working' VM, but I need these parts to complete the package. Please, if anyone has these pieces or knows where I can pick the m up please let me know. I would be willing to work a trade or pay you for them.
Thanks

Listessa · 03-03-2008, 12:42 PM

Chris Madar has hammer O rings on his web page. Great guy to deal with for VM parts or anything else too.

osCommerce

I don't think he has the block for the grip, but I'd just poke around here in the misc. sales, or post in the WTB section (so more people see it). I am sure one will turn up for a reasonable price. Good luck!

FiXeL · 03-03-2008, 05:12 PM

I know a paintballstore in the netherlands that has a crate full of used/broken VM's. They can hook you up if you want to pay shipping and can point out the part you need. Drop a mail to: Hidde_AT_paintballsupplies_DOT_nl and tell him i´ve sent ya. Shipping shouldnt be that much, since that part fits in a envelope.

Fluff · 03-03-2008, 05:14 PM

It would help if you told us where you are. I know people on here are scattered across the globe and most are pretty willing to come through for locals.

HP_Lovecraft · 03-04-2008, 10:09 AM

If you can not find a replacement for that lonestar grip block, you might be able to use a 45-grip block.

Normally those would attach to the lonestar block on the VM, but with some creative drilling, I'd imagine it would be simple enough to bolt the 45-block directly to the lower trigger frame?

Anonymous Coward · 03-04-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HP_Lovecraft

Normally those would attach to the lonestar block on the VM, but with some creative drilling, I'd imagine it would be simple enough to bolt the 45-block directly to the lower trigger frame?

You could attach the rear screw of the trigger block to a 45 frame, but you'd need to drill and tap the 45 frame. But with a single screw the 45 frame would twist severly under usage. There is no more meat on the 45 frame to attach a second screw.

I'm afraid you will need a trigger block. It's main function is not only to mount the grip frame, but it also prevents the grip frame from being twisted.

HP_Lovecraft · 03-04-2008, 12:48 PM

Thats a good point.
I did once make a foregrip by taking a tippmann pump, and attaching a lonestar by drilling 2 bolts directly into the plastic. Worked pretty good.

That might be a solution in this scenerio. Have the holes countersuck in the trigger frame to make clearance. This assuming the replacement block can not be found, or replicated.

Nick

03-03-2008, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
budprop Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Help, need some random parts I was the proud winner of an ebay auction for a 'very' used VM, the good news is that it only cost me around $40, the bad news is that it came in a bunch of pieces in a box. I had bought it for parts anyway so I wasn't upset, but it was missing the block that the handle screws into (the chunk of metal behind the trigger) and the o-ring for the hammer was cracked. I now have enought parts to put together a second 'working' VM, but I need these parts to complete the package. Please, if anyone has these pieces or knows where I can pick the m up please let me know. I would be willing to work a trade or pay you for them. Thanks

03-03-2008, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Listessa House Hunting Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 5,633	Chris Madar has hammer O rings on his web page. Great guy to deal with for VM parts or anything else too. osCommerce I don't think he has the block for the grip, but I'd just poke around here in the misc. sales, or post in the WTB section (so more people see it). I am sure one will turn up for a reasonable price. Good luck! __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" I played Pagan Packman once. It went Wicca Wicca Wicca. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

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03-04-2008, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft Resident Old Fart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 2,447	If you can not find a replacement for that lonestar grip block, you might be able to use a 45-grip block. Normally those would attach to the lonestar block on the VM, but with some creative drilling, I'd imagine it would be simple enough to bolt the 45-block directly to the lower trigger frame? __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

03-04-2008, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft Resident Old Fart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 2,447	Thats a good point. I did once make a foregrip by taking a tippmann pump, and attaching a lonestar by drilling 2 bolts directly into the plastic. Worked pretty good. That might be a solution in this scenerio. Have the holes countersuck in the trigger frame to make clearance. This assuming the replacement block can not be found, or replicated. Nick __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

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