What spare parts do you take to the field for your mags?

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  • MANN
    I am in TN. GO VOLS.
    • Apr 2006
    • 4266

    #1

    What spare parts do you take to the field for your mags?

    I have always had the problem of taking "too much" to the field in my parts box. I am going to try to have two separate parts boxes. One with just the stuff I need to take to the field, and one for "stock"

    For example. There is no need for me to take 12 field strip screws or 12 am/mm on/offs when I only use my xmag. What is necessary for the field?
  • mostpeople
    Registered User
    • Mar 2007
    • 1680

    #2
    I usually find a replacement for every minor part is what I take when using my X-mag, and then I usually bring along a spare gun altogether. Lets face it, im not going to be swapping boards and noids at the field.

    So a x-valve rebuild kit obviously, as well as 1 of every lvl 10 carrier. at least 1 if not a couple of every other O-ring that might be on your particular setup. miscellaneous screws that could fall out, spare AGD re-tents are also important I find. I dont bother with foamies at the field, if it pops out it pops out and its no biggie.

    As far as spare parts go, thats about it..

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    • pmstc
      free at last
      • Jan 2008
      • 404

      #3
      I took a few lx shims, and a bottle of oil... and 100 tank orings.
      Edit: and a set of allen keys, and some teflon tape. That's it.

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      • tech-chan
        is the TKO of design.
        • Nov 2006
        • 875

        #4
        I take a full toolbag, a 2 bags full of gear, a smaller bag that has all of my spare parts in it, and spare guns to spare.

        I also have 2 full toolboxes, several car jacks and one unbeilievable booster.

        All of this in one small coupe.

        I always end up fixing peoples guns and loaning one of mine to them while I'm working on thiers. Gees, I fix more than I play at the field.

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        • MANN
          I am in TN. GO VOLS.
          • Apr 2006
          • 4266

          #5
          Originally posted by tech-chan
          I always end up fixing peoples guns and loaning one of mine to them while I'm working on thiers. Gees, I fix more than I play at the field.
          I find myself doing the same thing. That is why I am downsizing. I dont want to take gear for everyone who breaks theirs.

          My goal is my xmag, my wifes mini, and one spare marker (right now a micro E). I am just tring to decide on the small stuff.

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          • tech-chan
            is the TKO of design.
            • Nov 2006
            • 875

            #6
            I keep an emergency bag in the car for when my friends call and they are already at the field and raring to play. I just pick up my tank, hopper and gun.

            Its got this in it: small toolbag of parts, tools and oil, a mask, a groin cup, a baseball cap and a sandana, a tshirt and a pair of camo jeans, and some cheap soccer cleats.

            Thats what you need.

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            • Jaan
              It's Pronounced *John*

              • Apr 2005
              • 1310

              #7
              Spare gun.

              After years of lugging around a virtual machine shop it's just easier to carry a spare gun, and if your main gun goes down just deal with it later at home.

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              • TnDeathInc
                AKA's are my new thing
                • Apr 2007
                • 651

                #8
                2 back up vavles, one with an emag length pin and one with an rt length, both black, both tuned and ready to drop in.

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                • mostpeople
                  Registered User
                  • Mar 2007
                  • 1680

                  #9
                  Damn I wish I could find a woman that enjoyed paintball...

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                  • NU_METAL
                    TEAM MIXXED BREED

                    • Mar 2007
                    • 655

                    #10
                    this is actually a very good question;
                    being a mechanic i feel that im always forgetting something so,....
                    i made up a small fishing tackle box w/ basic stuff in it
                    on/off pins- "oh yes they have snapped in half before "
                    o-rings,1 of each spring for level 10
                    bumpers,black ,blue ,rt clear
                    gold cup oil
                    1 or 2 field strip screws
                    hardware for bottles -quick disconnect couplers , fill nipples
                    these love to leak as soon as you fill them @ the field
                    burst disks
                    1 rt sear ect,..
                    i would just keep it light & have a back up or 2

                    oh and Murphy's law is hard to predict for

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                    • Sajjad
                      I'm a MAGaholic
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 168

                      #11

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                      • FiXeL
                        Registered Gun-Whore
                        • May 2006
                        • 819

                        #12
                        True, but i can't remember the last time i had to replace something on my mags at the field. I do bring a full kit, just in case but the only things i am using is autolube, allen keys and sometimes a bottle o-ring.

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                        • punkncat
                          One foot less
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 5841

                          #13
                          The only mag specific thing that I take to the field anymore are bumpers. Since the X valve bumper tends to tear up easily. I found found that unless you are dealing with a newly installed LX, I just don't need anything else.

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                          • MANN
                            I am in TN. GO VOLS.
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 4266

                            #14
                            Originally posted by TnDeathInc
                            2 back up vavles, one with an emag length pin and one with an rt length, both black, both tuned and ready to drop in.
                            thats not a bad idea. It would be easier than fumbling with orings/spacers.

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                            • Rudz
                              Registered User

                              • Apr 2005
                              • 5087

                              #15
                              I bring atleast 2 guns, spare tanks, and a tackle box full of tool, misc o rings, springs, bumpers, screws, spacers and a lot of other small parts, oil, teflon tape, electrical tape, epoxy, one thing I need more of is tank o rings, I'm always running out, pretty much all my pods, tanks, guns, paint and tools fit in a mega body bag gearbag, think has to wiegh a ton
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