AO: We are back from the dead... again! After an 18 day outage, we are finally alive and well. Who knew how complicated updating software/databases from 2008 would be. I still have alot of tweaks to make, but my main goal was getting everything patched and updated to 2026.
Vbulletin 6 has changed alot since 2008 so we will have a ton of new features to dig into.
Nah, this is easy-cheezy-japaneeze! Just showing you where we are.
I should be focused on other stuff, just can't get motivated today. It takes me a few days to wind down after a production run. Gotta rewind for the next project.
Not sure if you found anything out from xm15, but I found a spring that lightens up the pull quiet a bite. I can find out details if you would like. I bought them from D&B supply for a $1. I also found a good fit to the rainman pump kit as well, both in the spring and the binding of the follow bolt. I bought a longer bolt and put a nylon spacer on it. I must say that it makes a world of difference. I would have to say that it's second in line now to how smooth and effortless the pump pull is (AGD, XM15, Rainman). That mod cost $8 or so and well worth it. Kind of liked tinkering around with this stuff. I sent the accessories to Grub to see if he had the same results since he has the same kits that I do.
The other thing I was wondering was can Caustic Customs powder coat the pump handle? I've inquired with him about the possibility since he has a technique with the plastic loader shells. He said he was willing to try with no guarantees, but I haven't sent it in yet.
The other thing I was wondering was can Caustic Customs powder coat the pump handle? I've inquired with him about the possibility since he has a technique with the plastic loader shells. He said he was willing to try with no guarantees, but I haven't sent it in yet.
Luke ended up finding some at his local hardware store for the XM kit and picked them up for me. They work very nice. I would be interested in what you've done on the RM kit for sure. I have a RM kit but dislike the pump stroke on it so much that I was thinking of just selling it. I would love to make it more workable.
No idea about the powder coating. Personally I wouldn't mind finding someone to mill aluminum handles for the kits and have them anodized. One thing I noticed with the added weight of the pump handle is it makes the stroke nice. I have one on my MiniTac and it's really nice.
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