Ok Im annoucing a project called MinION an electro pneumatic Mag using an Ion trigger frame. What I have done is ordered an Ion what intend to do:
Stage one: Working prototype with no regards to exacting measurments just a proof of concept/ something to base improvements ideal locations etc.
Stage Two: Production quality Piece
I don't have any pics but basicly I bought my own Sieg X2 Mill (Harbor Freight Branded) which is available from Harbor Freight, Grizzley, etc.
8 Pints of beer later: I have learned quite a few things about milling that clamping a piece down and taking your hand on the piece and pushing and pulling with all your force does not mean it is properly secured. Axis locks especially the Z are importantant. Milling is fun and messy as all hell. I learned now that Latex gloves, an apron, and a shop vac are a must.
The bad news: I ended up ruining a Slug rail
But the good news is I know for sure an AGD rail (as long as it isn't heavily modified) can fit in top of the ION trigger frame if properly milled. The triggerframe in the ION is deeply recessed to have room for hoses etc routed to the valve. All that is needed is some milling. My plan was to mill the rail and the frame milled down to about the same size so the rail does not fit and heat the Ion frame so the rail can drop in and be almost permanant plus a little weld beads for extra security
The great part about an Ion is the availability of parts OEM and Aftermarket, Small Noid, all the hoses and a small board. Also it comes stock with a regulator that is meant to handle high input pressure and bring it down to very low pressure. All you need is some AGD parts I'm gonna say an E\X-Mag sear should be used with a aftermarket AC Ram and set up for a pull type operation, I thought of using a push type configuration but it takes up too much space.
Stage one: Working prototype with no regards to exacting measurments just a proof of concept/ something to base improvements ideal locations etc.
Stage Two: Production quality Piece
I don't have any pics but basicly I bought my own Sieg X2 Mill (Harbor Freight Branded) which is available from Harbor Freight, Grizzley, etc.
8 Pints of beer later: I have learned quite a few things about milling that clamping a piece down and taking your hand on the piece and pushing and pulling with all your force does not mean it is properly secured. Axis locks especially the Z are importantant. Milling is fun and messy as all hell. I learned now that Latex gloves, an apron, and a shop vac are a must.
The bad news: I ended up ruining a Slug rail
But the good news is I know for sure an AGD rail (as long as it isn't heavily modified) can fit in top of the ION trigger frame if properly milled. The triggerframe in the ION is deeply recessed to have room for hoses etc routed to the valve. All that is needed is some milling. My plan was to mill the rail and the frame milled down to about the same size so the rail does not fit and heat the Ion frame so the rail can drop in and be almost permanant plus a little weld beads for extra security
The great part about an Ion is the availability of parts OEM and Aftermarket, Small Noid, all the hoses and a small board. Also it comes stock with a regulator that is meant to handle high input pressure and bring it down to very low pressure. All you need is some AGD parts I'm gonna say an E\X-Mag sear should be used with a aftermarket AC Ram and set up for a pull type operation, I thought of using a push type configuration but it takes up too much space.
), the Ion 86* after market frames are looking mighty appealing...
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