RoMan
06-06-2012, 11:51 AM
I just recently purchesed a medusa grip frame that had no saftey. I was thinking of fabricating one but the seller suggested talking to PTP or Pro-Team Products. A very helpful man named Forest gave me this little article that i figured i'd share in case someone is looking for information on this product.
Me:
I have a Medusa Frame i had just bought. The main problem is that it hads no saftey. Also i read about some kind of magnet system that i'm not sure i see it. This is on an automag with a classic power feed body and a classic rail. The valve is off an emag, and has the quad oring setup. any info on the product would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rowan
PTP:
Hi Rowan,
Thank you for your inquiry. The Medusa frame is very rare and I would hang on to it. Attached is a copy the original Press Release as well as a photo of the frame with an Autococker trigger (the Mag trigger will likely be a bit different). If you can send a photo of the frame setup I will see what we can do to find all of the parts for you. The safety is a stock Autococker which we should have in stock.
Regards,
Forest Hatcher
Pro-Team Products, Inc.
28 Stroudwater Street, #10
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 797-8200
www.proteamdirect.com
The Article sent:
BENCHMARK MEDUSA "SLING" FRAME (patent pending)
Our most innovative .45 frame ever! The new Medusa frame fits both Automag
AND Autococker. External adjustments for sear height (trigger rod in
Automag), trigger stop, 3-way position, and trigger stop. Combined with
patent pending "Mag-Field" magnetic trigger return system, you've never seen
anything like it. 6061 T-6 aluminum in satin black anodized finish.
This is the long version of what's going on:
The real "guts" of the Medusa Frame consists of interchangeable trigger
"bases" that allow you to use the frame for either Automag or Autococker by
simply switching one for the other, and attaching the trigger shoe. The
Autococker base has a pivoting sear actuator which engages the sear in
exactly the same sliding manner as the standard Autococker frame (which is
where we get the "sling" - combination slide and swing - trigger
designation). This makes for an extremely short (we have tweaked them to as
little as a 1mm pull) and light trigger. The sear actuator is externally
adjustable allowing sear height to be easily set. The "Mag-Field" system is
pretty unique, to say the least. We utilize a magnetic return in the
forward portion of the frame that is similar to the E-Mag/Micro-e, but with
an adjuster built in to the interchangeable trigger shoe (blade trigger
standard), which also serves as a forward trigger stop and 3-way adjuster.
The adjustable rear trigger stop contains a repelling magnet (in combination
with a magnet in the back of the shoe) that helps push the trigger back at
the end of the stroke (especially important with 'Cockers...). The really
cool part is that we have also eliminated the sear spring (yup). The frame
is supplied with a sear that has a built in magnet, and an adjustable
repelling magnet in the frame. We use specially constructed rare-earth
magnets that never wear out (unlike springs), and the feel is pretty amazing
when it all comes together in this package. To recap the Medusa's
Autococker features: externally adjustable trigger position, stop, and 3-way
adjustment; sliding sear actuator; externally adjustable sear height; dual
magnetic trigger return; adjustable magnetic sear tension; and
interchangeable trigger shoe (and I've probably forgotten something...).
Changing over to the Automag configuration is as simple as swapping out the
trigger base. The Automag base is specially designed to allow for limited
vertical movement of the sear rod, and additional "slop" can be taken out
using the adjuster that is used for sear height adjustment in the
Autococker.
The Medusa frame also has some additional styling features, as well as a
cutaway that allows a finger to be slipped behind the trigger for a better,
more balanced grip when running with, or carrying the marker. Medusa frames
also come standard with the new Benchmark Diamond Wraparound Grips (they
weren't on the frame in the photo that we sent to you - so much for
rushing...). We even have a really neat slogan: "The all new Medusa 45
Frame: it will make you Rock...". So whadda think?
Enjoy!
And once again thanks to Forest Hatcher at Pro-Team Products
www.proteamdirect.com
Me:
I have a Medusa Frame i had just bought. The main problem is that it hads no saftey. Also i read about some kind of magnet system that i'm not sure i see it. This is on an automag with a classic power feed body and a classic rail. The valve is off an emag, and has the quad oring setup. any info on the product would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rowan
PTP:
Hi Rowan,
Thank you for your inquiry. The Medusa frame is very rare and I would hang on to it. Attached is a copy the original Press Release as well as a photo of the frame with an Autococker trigger (the Mag trigger will likely be a bit different). If you can send a photo of the frame setup I will see what we can do to find all of the parts for you. The safety is a stock Autococker which we should have in stock.
Regards,
Forest Hatcher
Pro-Team Products, Inc.
28 Stroudwater Street, #10
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 797-8200
www.proteamdirect.com
The Article sent:
BENCHMARK MEDUSA "SLING" FRAME (patent pending)
Our most innovative .45 frame ever! The new Medusa frame fits both Automag
AND Autococker. External adjustments for sear height (trigger rod in
Automag), trigger stop, 3-way position, and trigger stop. Combined with
patent pending "Mag-Field" magnetic trigger return system, you've never seen
anything like it. 6061 T-6 aluminum in satin black anodized finish.
This is the long version of what's going on:
The real "guts" of the Medusa Frame consists of interchangeable trigger
"bases" that allow you to use the frame for either Automag or Autococker by
simply switching one for the other, and attaching the trigger shoe. The
Autococker base has a pivoting sear actuator which engages the sear in
exactly the same sliding manner as the standard Autococker frame (which is
where we get the "sling" - combination slide and swing - trigger
designation). This makes for an extremely short (we have tweaked them to as
little as a 1mm pull) and light trigger. The sear actuator is externally
adjustable allowing sear height to be easily set. The "Mag-Field" system is
pretty unique, to say the least. We utilize a magnetic return in the
forward portion of the frame that is similar to the E-Mag/Micro-e, but with
an adjuster built in to the interchangeable trigger shoe (blade trigger
standard), which also serves as a forward trigger stop and 3-way adjuster.
The adjustable rear trigger stop contains a repelling magnet (in combination
with a magnet in the back of the shoe) that helps push the trigger back at
the end of the stroke (especially important with 'Cockers...). The really
cool part is that we have also eliminated the sear spring (yup). The frame
is supplied with a sear that has a built in magnet, and an adjustable
repelling magnet in the frame. We use specially constructed rare-earth
magnets that never wear out (unlike springs), and the feel is pretty amazing
when it all comes together in this package. To recap the Medusa's
Autococker features: externally adjustable trigger position, stop, and 3-way
adjustment; sliding sear actuator; externally adjustable sear height; dual
magnetic trigger return; adjustable magnetic sear tension; and
interchangeable trigger shoe (and I've probably forgotten something...).
Changing over to the Automag configuration is as simple as swapping out the
trigger base. The Automag base is specially designed to allow for limited
vertical movement of the sear rod, and additional "slop" can be taken out
using the adjuster that is used for sear height adjustment in the
Autococker.
The Medusa frame also has some additional styling features, as well as a
cutaway that allows a finger to be slipped behind the trigger for a better,
more balanced grip when running with, or carrying the marker. Medusa frames
also come standard with the new Benchmark Diamond Wraparound Grips (they
weren't on the frame in the photo that we sent to you - so much for
rushing...). We even have a really neat slogan: "The all new Medusa 45
Frame: it will make you Rock...". So whadda think?
Enjoy!
And once again thanks to Forest Hatcher at Pro-Team Products
www.proteamdirect.com