Better Feedneck Elbows?

[Godsword]

Need some advice... I am tired of using those plastic screw -tighten feed elbows on my automags! They always seem to break at the worst time; and they always break! Are there any better alternatives available? I found an aluminum feedneck from DoroSports Paintball, but it costs forty dollars. Any ideas?

[Ando]

Need some advice... I am tired of using those plastic screw -tighten feed elbows on my automags! They always seem to break at the worst time; and they always break! Are there any better alternatives available? I found an aluminum feedneck from DoroSports Paintball, but it costs forty dollars. Any ideas?
There's a nylon type feedneck that indestructible. I'll try to find you one. Only thing is you'll need to use those adj metal clamps with them.

[Ando]

Find one that looks like this one. Again, you'll need to use clamps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PMI-VM-68-Paintball-Gun-Hopper-Loader-Elbow-VM68-VM-68_W0QQitemZ390110001830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item5ad45e3aa6

[Frizzle Fry]

Find one that looks like this one. Again, you'll need to use clamps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PMI-VM-68-Paintball-Gun-Hopper-Loader-Elbow-VM68-VM-68_W0QQitemZ390110001830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item5ad45e3aa6

Please don't support Ron ASP... He's a swindler! You'll most likely get a "similar" inferior item to what's pictured.

That said, PPS makes a metal feedneck for around $60 that can be had in powdercoated black or nickel plating. It clamps on both ends, and will never ever break. Last time I ordered I got one that was made when Glenn was in charge, so it wasn't a complete piece of crap like the stuff Craig has been pumping out under the Palmers Pursuit name these days (no offense to the fanboys, I am one, but seriously when you pay $1000+ you expect quality).

The other option is Python, who makes a $40 aluminum feedneck that's equally indestructible and anodized satin black. It's a little goofier looking than the PPS one, but it's anodizable and 40% cheaper after shipping, and the quality is guaranteed. Plus, their motto is "Give Your Balls a Squeeze" and that's just... Well... That's what it says on their packaging... Which is cool. I guess.

[theGOLDENchild]

I've had my Armson elbow for over ten years without a single problem. The problem now-a-days is finding one for sale. Here's the only pic I could find on the net

http://maxs-sport.gr/eshop/images/armsonelbow.jpg

[Frizzle Fry]

http://www.proteamdirect.com/profeedelbow.html


They're still readily available from PTP/Armson in a multitude of colors and sizes.

[fierymartel]

Sure, I bought one from Python. It's really nice but, if I had seen those from PTP.....

[theGOLDENchild]

Nice! I just glanced through their site and didn't see anything. Thanks.



http://www.proteamdirect.com/profeedelbow.html


They're still readily available from PTP/Armson in a multitude of colors and sizes.

[Ando]

Good find Fry. I was in no way telling him to purchase that one. I've dealt with that guy before and didn't have a pleasant experience. That was the only nylon feedneck that came up when I did a search.

Those feednecks are the best tho.

[CatoRockwell]

Good find Fry. I was in no way telling him to purchase that one. I've dealt with that guy before and didn't have a pleasant experience. That was the only nylon feedneck that came up when I did a search.

Those feednecks are the best tho.

Ando, I was just about to buy 3 of those, please tell us what your problem was so I don't run into the same thing.

[Ando]

I'm not talking about PTP. You can buy from them all day long. I was talking about the guy Fry was bashing. The ebay link i posted.

I had purchased something from him mag related and it wasn't what he had pictured. Had to do the whole paypal dispute thing and was just a waste of my time. I got my money back but vowed to never again deal with him. Which I did a few months later cause he was the only one that had something I wanted but that transaction went fine.

I try not to deal with people who've okey-doked me before.

[classic68]

Try an "Atomic Elbow". They are indestructible and are guaranteed for life. You don't need a clamp for them but you can use those automotive screw clamps if you want. Mine fit so tight that I don't use a clamp. I think this is the one that used to be included with the automag back in the day.

[Frizzle Fry]

Ando, I was just about to buy 3 of those, please tell us what your problem was so I don't run into the same thing.

http://customcockers.com/forum/showthread.php?16650-Action-Sports-Paintball-%28store%29-Ron-ASP-%28eBay%29

Lots of horror stories, here are 2 (or 3 really).

[Storminnorman]

Atomic elbow's work wonderful and as long as you keep the bag you can send it in for a new one if it ever breaks. I use one on my right feed cocker and a minimag. Cant beat the price at there site they are under misc. http://www.allenpaintball.com/retailframeset.html . I also have a stock feed tube made by palmers and I must say its quality work and it looks good.

[Frizzle Fry]

Nice! I just glanced through their site and didn't see anything. Thanks.

Different name, same product. I've encountered at least 5 people who didn't know they were still around.