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[sQuidvision]

I will compare the two... If they look off or if my valves don't work I would think contacting PTP Would be the next logical step.

[henchman]

Originally Posted by sQuidvision

I will compare the two... If they look off or if my valves don't work I would think contacting PTP Would be the next logical step.

I agree.
I want to cover all the bases before contacting them.

[Ando]

Originally Posted by henchman

As stated before, I have the body washer.

I know you do but If what AGD told you is in fact the issue. Adding meat to the area where the spring sits might just work out for you

[sQuidvision]

wouldn't that also cause the bolt face to sit farther back from the detent? i can only imagine that would have the potential to cause its own issues...

EDIT: The original issue... not adding "meat" lol

Double Edit: I should complete a thought before i click save... If the valve is indeed sitting too far back would it be possible that the burst of air to fire the ball is potentially/partially escaping out of the feed neck?

[henchman]

Let's see how it plays out when I send it to you Squid.

[Spider!]

Originally Posted by sQuidvision

If the valve is indeed sitting too far back would it be possible that the burst of air to fire the ball is potentially/partially escaping out of the feed neck?

I was thinking the valve screw is in the same place, but the face for the bolt spring was too far back. That would keep the bolt from going all the way forward, restricting the air flow, as well as not going all out the barrel.

[henchman]

Originally Posted by Spider!

I was thinking the valve screw is in the same place, but the face for the bolt spring was too far back. That would keep the bolt from going all the way forward, restricting the air flow, as well as not going all out the barrel.

That's what Dave is surmising as well.
Could be that some where not machined the same as others.

[sQuidvision]

ahh gotcha... that makes total sense. some easy measurements will tell us if that theory is true!

[henchman]

Ok, so I got my mags back from AGD.
I have a measured difference of 1/8th of an inch from the breach where the metal ring sits, to where the body meets the valve.
This is without the metal o-ring in it.
This was measured using a ULE body.
Can someone see if they have they have the same difference.
So, what this means is that the spring sits back a minimum of an 1/8 of an inch more than on a regular mag. Addin the ring, and I think you are closer to a quarter of an inch further back. And with mag tolerances, I think this will definitely account for more pressure being needed, causing the valve to start venting before it reaches proper velocity.

I am going to try cutting back one of my spare grey springs considerably, to see if that solves the issue.

[Zondo]

Interesting to see if these are the same measurements on the bodies that don't have an issue.