Planet Eclipse Etha

[Dayspring]

Using the same "cork in a bottle" approach that automags do, as well as the air forward, spring return system.

Even says it uses a slow/fast bolt stroke like the Level 10.

Thoughts?

Etha:


AGD:

[georgeyew]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[Tropical Life]

Entry level geo I suppose. I guess it goes ego/etek, geo/etha.. as far as the spring goes always imitated but never duplicated!

[Konigballer]

Is nothing about the basic Automag classic/retro/x-valve design patented?

Course I guess if AGD is no longer making mags others might as well utilize such a good design.

[the123]

I wonder how long they stared at Tom's design before they came up with this. I wonder what max ROF is without shootdown.
I'll bet that one could trade parts from mags to these guns to make them better.

[the123]

This also proves that AGD will live forrrreverrrr!!!

[Drix]

Wonder what will happen without the steel washer

[Gadget]

Joins the list of designs based on the Automag concept - Mini, Phenom, Axe, Etha. Shame it's not AGD churning out affordable markers based on the design

[KurtPB]

I imagine if AGD were the ones churning out Axe's, Etha's, etc, I wouldn't have kids at the field saying "Who?" when I tell them who makes my 'mag.

[georgeyew]

Joins the list of designs based on the Automag concept - Mini, Phenom, Axe, Etha. Shame it's not AGD churning out affordable markers based on the design

Don't forget Tiberus Arms.

[going_home]

Can you say Vibe ?
Composite reminds me of Smart Parts.
Better off getting a used Geo IMHO,
this one has that proprietary reg and composite frame.

[joez]

Incredible that these are out there now, almost direct imitations.

[hill160881]

Someone should compile a list of the Automag imitators.

Mini
Axe
TPX
Phenom
DP G3, G4, Threshold, rev-i, e1


Some help, I know there are more.

[KurtPB]

Can you say Vibe ?
Composite reminds me of Smart Parts.
Better off getting a used Geo IMHO,
this one has that proprietary reg and composite frame.

Automags have/had a proprietary reg and composite frame.

[sjrtk]

Automags have/had a proprietary reg and composite frame.

Your point is valid, but i haven't seen PE pick up a miata with there composite frame and their reg isn't built in to the valve.