AO: We are back from the dead... again! After an 18 day outage, we are finally alive and well. Who knew how complicated updating software/databases from 2008 would be. I still have alot of tweaks to make, but my main goal was getting everything patched and updated to 2026.
Vbulletin 6 has changed alot since 2008 so we will have a ton of new features to dig into.
We developed this kit for an Australian field that wanted to convert their semiauto Model 98 field rentals into pump action guns that would be legal for use under the country's stringent anti-gun laws. Thankfully for the Aussies, recent legislation has made allowances for semiauto paint guns.
The conversion generated a lot of interest when we showed it off at the Fall 2003 Castle Conquest, and we're finally making it available as a kit. The kit includes everything needed to convert your M98 into a pump:
CMI Pro/Carbine 16" barrel with stainless pump stop collar
Lapco Pro/Carbine to M98 barrel adapter
Pump grip
Pump rod and cocking plate
Cocking knob
Modified valve body with blowback restrictor plate
Red, green, and blue Maddman mainsprings cut to length (to eliminate pre-load on an uncocked hammer)
The Komodo is the second star of our custom in-house marker line-up. It is almost ready for release, but as is always the case, we won't even consider selling a product until we are completely satisfied with the performance. Each Komodo shall be a 100% hand built custom marker that will absolutely set itself apart in performance and design. The Komodo is small, light and packs all the high end performance that the cocker platform is capable of. This will be a marker that is equally at home in the hands of a front player hugging a bunker or a back player who needs maximum fire power. That being said, here are a couple sneak peeks at what the Komodo is all about.
As you can tell from the pictures, we have shortened the entire body, manufactured a custom 15 degree front block, back block, bolt and even a prototype hybrid double trigger that you DON'T have to cut the trigger frame to use. We really like the idea of being able to play with a single or double trigger, depending on your mood. Next, we side saddled the ram to keep the length to a minimum and eliminate the need for a long rod extending all the way to the back block. The LPR goes into a custom bolt for the front block and the 4-way has been relocated to the grip. Best of all, notice that there is no more cocking rod flying back at your face. We have decided to use the Maddman Rocket valve for its superior flow and lp operation. For pneumatics, we like to use Palmer or Dye as they both have high flow 4-ways that are amazingly short throw. A Dye or WGP hinge can be easily adapted to the design, but the slide trigger is still our favorite. The design will also accept an e-blade without a problem, it will just need a slightly different front block.
Shortening the body as much as possible necessitated a new velocity adjusting system and custom back block/bolt. Production models will have a delrin/aluminum bolt for higher performance.
That was the whole idea. The Terminator gun spins and feeds perfect. I've been doing that for over a decade. But the new direct feed gun doesn't seem to feed during a spin. I'll have to come up with a solution to that. They both have and auto-trigger function as well.
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