gap between valve and body

[firemoth]

Hey I recently got a classic mag (classic valve, Lvl 10, Classic body) and the problem is kinda hard to explain.

Basically I can take off the large back screw (on back of trigger frame) and slide the valve/bolt assembly out of the gun, then slide it back in the same way. The only way to get it back on is to hold the valve assembly into the body (against spring tention), and screw in the large screw again.

When I do that, there is a decent sized gap (~2 mm) in between the valve and the body. Also, pretty much the only thing stopping the valve assembly from popping out is that screw.

My questions are is it supposed to be like that? I there supposed to be something else besides that one screw that holds the valve assembly in the gun? Also is that gap normal? I went out and shot the gun today and it shot fine. But this gap is bothering me; Ive never seen anything like it on pictures of other mags...

[penguinpunk555]

I am pretty sure it is normal.

[Janitor]

Welcome to AO!
Mine is the same way, and mine runs great has for years.

[slushee]

yeah, that gap is completely and utterly (heh .. I had a chance to say utter ) normal..

It gives your marker character..

[SpecialBlend2786]

yep yep, the gaps there on both of my mags.

And the valve wont go flying out without the field strip screw. Theres a little pin inside that'll catch onto the z-lock and prevent that.