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Threewheeler
06-17-2004, 11:30 AM
For you folks I've seen running your stainless hoses around the back of the gripframe (mostly on E-mags) How long does the line need to be for this to be comfortable?

Thanks,

Ruiz A. (Three) Wheeler




:shooting: :bounce:
Thordic
06-17-2004, 11:44 AM
I have either a 16" or 20" hose. I forget which, I can try to measure when I get home but one of those two lengths.
PRPB
06-17-2004, 11:51 AM
I have a 20" hose right now, but I'm going to be getting a 12" soon.

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Target Practice
06-17-2004, 11:53 AM
Oh, come on. Everybody knows it doesn't matter how long the hose is...it's how you use it. ;)

Well, and the width, but that's another discussion.
pointm@n
06-17-2004, 11:59 AM
I have a 13" hose and I think it's a little too long...

july
space_weazel_45
06-17-2004, 01:18 PM
18" with a pro-connect works well for me
guysdaman
06-17-2004, 01:23 PM
Well, and the width, but that's another discussion.

I guess that's why they call me tuna can man! :p
Creative Mayhem
06-17-2004, 01:25 PM
18" SS on my Xmag, although it would have to depend on the lenth of the drop/no drop you have. You obviously wouldnt need a long hose for a raildrop, unlike a huge psychoballistocs drop, that would prolly need 3 feet ;)
personman
06-17-2004, 03:47 PM
I guess that's why they call me tuna can man! :p
:wow: :nono:

When I had my emag I preferred the hose running forwards.. thats just me though.
Threewheeler
06-18-2004, 02:25 AM
Thanks all. That mostly answers my question. More pics would be appreciated.
ZapTheMad
06-18-2004, 02:47 AM
The one in my sig is 12"
ghideon
06-18-2004, 03:38 AM
CP Micro drop (almost no drop) and a 12 inch hose (I'm only half black, awww yeah ;) ).

If you go to Home Depot, you will prolly be able to find 12 inch grease gun hose. It takes standard paintball fittings (1/4 inch NPT, or was it 1/8 inch NPT?), and it's rated to 3000psi hyrdaulic pressure. That means the burst pressure is 12000 psi. I've been told that in terms of pneumatic pressure (ie air pressure), it works out to one half hydraulic pressure (so 1500 psi with a 6000 psi burst). In other words, plenty for your Mag with a lot of room to spare.

That, and it's usually less than $5. And, it won't scratch anything (like your marker). Great find. And just think, you'll have a little bit of "old school" on your new school marker.