Quad O-ring vs. Standard O-ring (mag on/off assembly)

[steveg]

What do you mean "If it's true"



Actually I have a 009 quad-ring that I bought for my matrix,
never even thought to try it on lvl-10

I'll give it a try later and report back.

manufacturers info on quad-rings

http://www.mnrubber.com/factbook/4-3.htm

see I didn't make that stuff up!

[Jack & Coke]

Originally posted by Dayspring
I see somebody is in need of Tom's "Oring talk."

Yes!

We need it!

Please show us the way to this "Oring talk".

Is it a thread or was it a "talk" at some event?

[Jack & Coke]

What size is the Level 10 Power Tube O-Ring?



What would be an equivalent Quad o-ring size?

[steveg]

Ooops as it turns out the powertube o-ring is a
#008 not #009 as I thought I'll have to visit
my favorite o-ring store on monday.

o-rings and quad-rings are generally interchangable
unless specficially designed for a quad-ring(see above link)

darned if I can find that post, but mostly it talked about
how urethane and teflon o-rings were best for mags

[Muzikman]

Originally posted by Jack & Coke


Yes!

We need it!

Please show us the way to this "Oring talk".

Is it a thread or was it a "talk" at some event?

It was bar talk at the megameet that ended up being lobby talk...I really hope Tom goes over it again in the tech conference, because although I now have a better understanding, I would really like to have a "good" understanding.

[Dayspring]

One NOT tainted by Guiness?

Originally posted by Muzikman


It was bar talk at the megameet that ended up being lobby talk...I really hope Tom goes over it again in the tech conference, because although I now have a better understanding, I would really like to have a "good" understanding.

[Muzikman]

Hey, I had not had that many by then...

btw, for those interested, this is pretty close to Tom's explanation...you can then act REALLY smart if you go to the tech class....and who knows, you might even impress the girls with this knowlege.

http://www.usseal.com/orings/oring_function_1.html

[Jack & Coke]

QUAD O-RING used in Level 10 kit

I recently received a sample 008 quad o-ring in the mail.

I installed it in my level 10 carrier. (2.0)

So far so good...

I have not had the chance to test it out at the chrono yet, but for some odd reason the trigger feels great! I would not have expected the trigger feel to change. It "seems" crisper... I need to shoot it a lot more (break it in) to be certain.

Observed so far:

- able to go up 1/2 size in carrier 2.0 (i.e. looser fit = less friction) compared to standard Level 10 008 carrier o-ring.

- change in trigger feel... not sure why, but it does feel different (more crisp and more reactive)

- vent position changed so now I have to use 3-5 shims in the power tube in order to get the bolt to reset if blocked.

- I suspect the quad o-ring will wear faster since it is not 90 durometer urethane. I wonder what the BEST o-ring material would be for this type of application??? Teflon maybe?

I'm very busy these next few weeks, so I won't be able to test it out for a while... sorry.

[SIGSays]

cuz i got da magic stick...

i dunno but good question.. i wondered the same thing, but i guess it's the whole valve... they're different

[Mossman]

jack & coke rules.

Definately get back to us with your findings, you are one of the few people who actually does and reports the cool things they say they are gonna do. Thats why: jack & coke rules.