Pneumag question - angel frames?

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  • Mondoatx
    Registered User
    • Sep 2016
    • 206

    #1

    Pneumag question - angel frames?

  • rawbutter
    Registered User
    • Feb 2007
    • 1463

    #2
    While it depends somewhat on what tools you have and what mag parts you're planning to use it with, most Angel frames I've encountered are NOT ideal for pneumags. The first issue is that they're too long to use on non-RT length rails, so you either have to mill down the front or only use the frame on longer rails. The second, bigger issue is that there isn't enough material at the top to easily mount a piston. The right side of the frame is fine, but the left side is usually wide open. So, if you're planning to use the standard Clippard MPA-3 piston, you would have to build some sort of bracket.

    Just to give you an idea of how extensive the work can be, here's a clip of a bracket I made for someone here. (I think I charged him $75 + shipping for the work.)



    There are a few Angel frames that do have material on both sides that you can use to mount the piston, but those are rare.

    On the bright side, Angel frames are relatively easy to use for mech frame conversions. All you need is a drill, a hacksaw, and maybe some files.

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    • going_home
      Hebrews 13:8

      • Dec 2004
      • 8343

      #3
      Why don't you send it to Brad Potter (east coast angel) and let him fix it ?

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      • Mondoatx
        Registered User
        • Sep 2016
        • 206

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        • rawbutter
          Registered User
          • Feb 2007
          • 1463

          #5
          You can always toss it up on eBay and see what happens. Angels still have a loyal following.

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          • going_home
            Hebrews 13:8

            • Dec 2004
            • 8343

            #6
            Originally posted by rawbutter View Post
            You can always toss it up on eBay and see what happens. Angels still have a loyal following.
            Angel forum on Pbnation.

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