Introducing The Deflator

[cortexparasite]

This first gun up is gorgeous!

I'm starting to get mine ready now, but I have a quick question about the bottom fitting from the ASA to the LPR grip. What style fitting is everyone using? Straight or 90*? Or maybe an angled connector like this http://www.tippmannparts.com/1-8th-I...lbow-p/965.htm or http://www.valleyhydraulic.com/Store...t-418p4364.htm

Also, while I am partial to the X on the valve, should I consider getting it ano'd to match, or is that an Automag faux pas? Without spoiling my anodizing choice, let's just say it's going to be colorful, but with a black base, so the black valve wouldn't be too out of place.

[luke]

I'm starting to get mine ready now, but I have a quick question about the bottom fitting from the ASA to the LPR grip. What style fitting is everyone using? Straight or 90*?

It will need to be a straight fitting coming out the bottom of your LPR-FG. One that can be installed with an allen key, Micro or Macro fittings is what it was designed for.

[Nobody]

This first gun up is gorgeous!

I'm starting to get mine ready now, but I have a quick question about the bottom fitting from the ASA to the LPR grip. What style fitting is everyone using? Straight or 90*? Or maybe an angled connector like this http://www.tippmannparts.com/1-8th-I...lbow-p/965.htm or http://www.valleyhydraulic.com/Store...t-418p4364.htm

Also, while I am partial to the X on the valve, should I consider getting it ano'd to match, or is that an Automag faux pas? Without spoiling my anodizing choice, let's just say it's going to be colorful, but with a black base, so the black valve wouldn't be too out of place.

Its your valve, do with as you please.

With that, if you part the gun or need money, a anno'd matched valve is going to be less than a regular X valve. Loss of the factory serial numbers, markings and overall aestetics is a detriment to some. Also, you need to fully dissassemble the valve. No orings, no non-aluminium parts etc. If you are unsure then it might not be the best choice. Not that its hard but more of chore.

[luke]

Its your valve, do with as you please.

I agree, it's entirely up to you. However a custom valve would look pretty cool.

The only concern I know of would be removing the steel pin. I have no idea how hard it would be, I've never tried myself.

[keiko_819]

its easier for everyone to just have your ano guy tape the pin off, it may have a slight blemish around it but its never seen when installed on a marker...

[Laku]

It will need to be a straight fitting coming out the bottom of your LPR-FG. One that can be installed with an allen key, Micro or Macro fittings is what it was designed for.

Can be done with 90 degree macro as well but you need a raiser part in between.

https://flic.kr/p/zUzwAG

[cortexparasite]

Can be done with 90 degree macro as well but you need a raiser part in between.

https://flic.kr/p/zUzwAG

Wow. What a beautiful mag

That certainly looks like it would work. I've got plenty of fittings lying around, so I'll check and see once everything is done. I just needed to know whether or not to send off an extra CCM fitting to be matched. I guess I will, even if it doesn't work out.

[cortexparasite]

I agree, it's entirely up to you. However a custom valve would look pretty cool.

It's going to be a tough choice for me. That X is an instantly recognizable symbol of bad ass, but I can always buy another valve, while I can only get it match ano'd once. *sigh*

[Laku]

Wow. What a beautiful mag

That certainly looks like it would work. I've got plenty of fittings lying around, so I'll check and see once everything is done. I just needed to know whether or not to send off an extra CCM fitting to be matched. I guess I will, even if it doesn't work out.

Thanks. I used one of these to raise it, had to round off the edges in order for it to fit though. Then I just locktited it to the bottom of ccm fitting and screwed on the lpr with teflon tape.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1104/6888/products/1-8_npt_male-female_3382b9df-9e29-4f73-90b0-324c6dde0b49_large.png

[BIG BOB]

I lucked out with the ano on mine and the black x valve is perfect. I had considered getting it done also but decided against it.

[luke]

I was hoping to see some completed markers by now, anyone else send theirs out for anodizing?

[cortexparasite]

I sent mine off a week ago, but I don't expect it back for some time. I'll definitely want to share it when it arrives though!

[luke]

I spy a 10 minute old post on FB. Very Cool.

[Ff33gfd]

I dont have facebook luke. What do u see??

[luke]

I should let the owner post it, he likely hasn't seen it yet.

It very celestial looking.