New On/off

[DocRocker]

Hey everyone,

Need some advice on a good on/off. My old Shochtech is starting to give me fits. Haven't played in so long, I dont know whats really good.

Thanks

[deathbypaint1213]

I have heard some good things about the Bob Long gear drive asa, but they are pretty expensive. I have also heard some good things about Custom Products on/offs. There is this really cool on/off by Dangerous Power called the RAPS. They are a little quirky, however. You really cannot go wrong with most of the on/offs out there, it is just personal preference.

[dark blade]

my personal preference is the on/off from my inline maxflo :D but thats just because its on my maxflo haha

any on/off is going to work the same. The build quality of an on/off is usually representative of the quality of all the other things the company makes... meaning stay away from companies such as hybrid, smart parts (unless on a maxflo haha), 32 degrees... you catch the idea.

If its a good company for other parts, its a good company for an asa

[govnamac]

I've used cp for years with no complaints. The direct mount on/off asa is very nice.

[Ir0nExpress]

Dangerous power RAPS asa. Its a lever on/off and two o rings seal the inside and it's completely rebuildable if you somehow break it, since the front level is held by a screw. Best asa I've used for years. It's been on about 6 different workhorse guns and I've never had a problem with it.

[Nick28]

I bet they all work good but I love my Bob Long. 1/4 turn with bleed, never failed me.

[gunman_2000]

I have a CCM on/off asa and rail on my Sniper and my mag, decent price w/ a bleed, pretty easy to turn on and off. So they are another choice for ya.

[Frizzle Fry]

I can't say enough about CP on/off assemblies; I use them on 90% of my markers.

Here's why you should own one:

-CHEAP! Can be had for $30-$50 depending on where you buy.

-Bleeder system... Cuts off gas to the marker and bleeds what air is left out the bottom. Instantly, no excess waste of gas.

-Double tapped so it's great for pneumag setups, standard mags, any marker.

-One full turn to engage/disengage.

-Bolt on or Dovetail mount available.

-Available in dust or gloss: Green, Red, Blue, Purple, Silver, Black, and more.


Other than the CP, I use the "Function" pushbotton on/off. It doesn't bleed, and it's only available in dust black, but the gas input is in the front and it's easy to use (and well made). It's also available in bolt on or dovetail. It's like having a pushbutton safety on your ASA... Much more effective than a non-bleeding "twist" ASA in my opinion.

[minimag03]

CP is the best on the market. You will not regret getting one.

[DocRocker]

Thanks everyone.

I didnt know which companies were reputable anymore. The list of "not so good products" helps. So many companies now compared to 10yrs ago

So I have narrowed it down to

New Designz EZ Turn On/Off ASA Ultra Lite 07 w/Air Bleed
http://www.actionvillage.com/031-206-0037

vs

Custom Products Mini On/Off ASA
http://www.actionvillage.com/031-138-0045

I hope I can find a local PB store so I can actually see them before I buy one.
I figured they would all be pretty much the same.

[minimag03]

I have actually used the New Designz ASA. The pin on the inside of it was too long for my tank and would open the valve on the tank before I screwed the tank in all the way (and while the ASA was off). It doesn't do it with my co2 tanks, only my Crossfire.

[drg]

IMO out the front is the way to go for on-offs, and there is one design I am particularly fond of, it's sold by Deadlywind, WarriorPB, WDP (Angel One), TrinityPB, U2 Paintball and maybe one or two other places.

Looks like this, and is almost always sold in a set with a small rail:
http://www.warriorpaintball.com/v/vspfiles/photos/ASA-DOVEONOFF-BLACK-2.jpg

[thejayare]

I'm a huge fan of those CP pro minis that you are eyeing, Doc. They are super easy to turn.

[olinar]

the cp mini's are very nice for the price on them.

I actually found that they were too small though, I used it on my emag though.

I had a problem screwing the tank in as the nipple would hit the bottom of my trigger frame.
Though the emag is frame is larger than most, its still a problem on other frames I would imagine.

[Frizzle Fry]

the cp mini's are very nice for the price on them.

I actually found that they were too small though, I used it on my emag though.

I had a problem screwing the tank in as the nipple would hit the bottom of my trigger frame.
Though the emag is frame is larger than most, its still a problem on other frames I would imagine.

I've encountered that with my emag frame and my Benchmark Automag frames. Easily solved by using a rail or dropforward.

[DocRocker]

Thanks all,

You guys are a great help!! :headbang:

[automagmasta]

CP FTW

i have cp's on every marker i own excpet my phantom and shoebox. they are great for the cost, and they turn so easily. also, if they ever leak (which never happenes) it is SUPER easy to fix. go CP fo sho


mag

[Frizzle Fry]

CP FTW

i have cp's on every marker i own excpet my phantom and shoebox. they are great for the cost, and they turn so easily. also, if they ever leak (which never happenes) it is SUPER easy to fix. go CP fo sho


mag

SO easy to turn. I forgot to mention that... There's no resistance! It's like butter!

I've never stripped one (no need, not even to change rings/seals after several years of steady use...) but I'm fairly sure that you're not cranking the knob against the pin directly.