Why so many on/off designs?

[OPBN]

I got in a Classic AM today and while disassembling it for cleaning/rebuild the on/off literally dropped out of the valve. After looking at it, I realized I hadn't seen one like this before. Then I started looking around and realized how many different on/off styles there are in the Classic style valves. Why? I mean the powertube went from the spring spacers to the solid spacers, but that's pretty much it besides the L10. Were there just a fair amount of aftermarker on/offs? What was the point? I will say that the on/off in this one is the only I have seen like it. And it seriously just drops out of the valve. Odd.

[Cyco-Dude]

sounds like a reactor on/off to me. i guess that was a thing back in the day; third party bolts, on/offs, regulator bodies...all claiming improved performance, etc etc.

[river031403]

If you'd like to sell it let me know please

[BigEvil]

There was a perceived drop off problem with the classic valves which many manufacturers tried to capitalize on. Most aftermarket on/offs did nothing. Some improved the trigger pull. The Centerflag on/off that came with the hyperframes is the best of the bunch.

[OPBN]

Not sure how anyone is determining that it's a reactor without looking at it.... I'll post a pic later. May sell seperate if someone wants it.

[BigEvil]

Not sure how anyone is determining that it's a reactor without looking at it.... I'll post a pic later. May sell seperate if someone wants it.

Because the 'dropping out' part was pretty common with them if you weren't careful. The bottom part is smaller, IIRC

[river031403]

I posted up interest let me know thanks

[OPBN]

Because the 'dropping out' part was pretty common with them if you weren't careful. The bottom part is smaller, IIRC

Smaller section is solid instead of having holes/slots like a lot of others. I'll get some pics up later.

[fstop_22]

sounds like a reactor on/off to me. i guess that was a thing back in the day; third party bolts, on/offs, regulator bodies...all claiming improved performance, etc etc.

My pro-shop, Exotic Sportz, still carries the reactor on/off. They were originally $40 but the manager would sell me them for $20. I'm still relatively new to the world that is automag. I had considered purchasing one but is it really worth it?

[river031403]

My pro-shop, Exotic Sportz, still carries the reactor on/off. They were originally $40 but the manager would sell me them for $20. I'm still relatively new to the world that is automag. I had considered purchasing one but is it really worth it?

Do you have your pro shops address or phone I'll pick one up

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EXOTIC SPORTZ EXOTIC SPORTZ

23911 Eureka Rd. 123 Pearl Street

Taylor, MI 48180 Pinckney, MI 48169

(734) 287-6460 (734) 878-2002

Cut and pasted from their site. I usually go to the Taylor store. Andrew is the manager/salesman I normally speak with.

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EXOTIC SPORTZ
23911 Eureka Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 287-6460

[river031403]

Cool thanks

[Nobody]

also, look at the mag as a package from the aftermarket standpoint. the rear reg body, to make a new one, is a significant purchase. to CAD it up, spend for the tooling, machine it, materials. the on/off, is a small piece, so its easy to make and easy to sell.

[OPBN]

I guess my question more specifically was in regards to the stock on/off. I thought there were multiple stock on/off designs?