November 2007
Monthly Archive
Sun 18 Nov 2007
The Project:
I thought of this project as I was surfing my usual paintball Bulletin Boards (PHOG, MCB, Paintball Scene, SCP, etc.) and kept finding posts that were asking not only how to make a pump out of an old Autococker but what the best pump kit was on the market. I thought it would be beneficial to start collecting pumps and review them one at a time on the same marker. Thus the Comprehensive pump kit project was born.
I e-mailed every pump kit maker I could think of and posted on all the boards listed above that I needed help rounding up pump kits. I got lot’s of replies and offers for help. Some came through with the goods - some did not. For those that did not, I borrowed pump kits where I could and bought kits where I had to. Below you will find every pump kit I have been able to review with the plan of getting to them all.
Every pump kit will have its own separate review with a summary on this page. Enjoy.
The Test Bed:
What you see above is a lightly used 2004 Prostock Autococker purchased used from PB Nation. I paid 50 dollars shipped for this marker and true to form it came in non working order. The Regulator was tightened on so tightly it took vice grips and a strap wrench to get it off. The LPR was over pressurized and the marker had blown hosing because of it. The hammer was cross threaded and the cocking rod was stuck in the hammer due to this. The previous owner did not know he had cross threaded the cocking rod so he tried to re-time the marker to compensate. The ball detent was missing its o-ring and when tightened to the body made the bolt stick. I fixed, re-timed, re-tapped, and cleaned the marker. In about one hour I had it screaming again. She shot at 280 and shot fast.
I am actually very happy that the marker came this way. This is a true test of making a pump out of a used autococker. The condition is probably what the average end user can expect when picking up a marker so cheaply. I stripped her down for her new life as a pump and as a test bed for pumps.
Specifications:
Weight: 3 pounds 2 ounces with pneumatics
2 pounds 13 ounces without pneumatics.
Trigger: Double Trigger Hinge.
Input PSI - Stock: 325 PSI
Turns of IVG at 285 FPS - Stock: 3.5 Turns from flush with body.
Tuning the Marker:
I out an externally adjustable regulator (CCM) on the marker to sweet spot the Prostock. I turned the input PSI down to 200 PSI and turned the IVG in two turns from flush with the body. I shot and turned up the regulator until the pressure plateaued. I marked this PSI with an external gauge. I found that the Prostock will plateau at 250 PSI input and stay that way up until about 325 PSI. I now see why WGP sets their regulators at 325 PSI from the factory - this way you have a lot of range with shootdown under rapid fire without a loss in FPS over the chrono. I reset the factory regulator at 300 PSI output and left it.
I adjusted the cocking lug slightly so that the trigger pull was short and started on my reviews.
Pump Kit Review #1: WGP Sniper Pump Kit:
The Entire Article Can Be Seen Here.
WGP Sniper Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - Yes.
Weight: 7.7 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with WGP Sniper Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 3 ounces
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14 1/2 Inches.
Cost: 30 Shipped
Thumbnail Overview:
This kit is the kit that started it all. This is why I had to review this one first.
Pros:
This pump kit is cheap and very easy to install. You really cannot mess this kit up in any way. The tolerances are such that you can essentially play in the mud and never have a problem with this pump kit. If you have the right barrel - this kit performs just fine.
Cons:
You need to have the right barrel or the pump kit flexes a lot. This flexing leads to pump binding and grinding. The tolerances, materials, and makes for a crude feeling pump stroke in comparison to other kits on the market.
Should You Buy It?
If you are building a pump that you plan on using every now and again take a look at this kit. It is cheap and easy to use. If you have a larger O.D. barrel or barrel kit - this kit will perform just fine for you. Recreational pump users or seekers should pick one of these up. If pump is not for you - you are out very little money.
Pump Kit Review #2 - Team Hooptie Sniper Pump Kit:
The entire article can be seen Here.
Team Hooptie Sniper Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Aluminum
Pump Guide Rod - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Aluminum
Return Spring - Yes - Heavy
Weight: 12.70 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with Hooptie Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 91 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14 1/4 Inches.
Cost: 30 Shipped
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros:
This inexpensive kit is essentially a more durable and heavier version of the WGP Pump Kit reviewed above. It is well made and the parts fit together well. It is very easy to install and it sealed just fine. With the proper barrel this kit would work very well. The customer service from Hooptie was also excellent. I would do business with Ed any day.
Cons:
This kit is the heaviest sniper kit reviewed and the return spring is very heavy as well. It makes for a heavy marker and a stiff pump stroke. Given the mill marks and lack of polish on the inside of the pump as well as the outside of the Guide Rod the pump stroke leaves something to be desired. I am sure as it breaks in it will get smoother - but a little polish on these kits would go a long way.
Should You Buy It?
If you are building a pump kit where you plan on using the marker infrequently or you simply want to try out pump play for very little money - this very well be the marker for you. Furthermore, if you ever thought other pump kits were too light, especially the WGP Sniper pump kit, this would be the kit for you.
Pump Kit Review #3: Vendetta Economy Pump Kit:
The entire article can be seen here.
Vendetta Economy Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod - Raw Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - Medium Weight
Weight: 7.4 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with Vendetta Economy Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 4 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 4 1/2.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 13 3/4 Inches.
Cost: 45 Shipped
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros:
The pump is thick and beefy. It feels good in the hand and the machining is well done. The guide rod is well machined and polished.
The return spring was perfect.
Very smooth and positive in the hand.
Cons:
The pump arm did not seem long enough. I would like to see 1/2 inch more length on the pump rod.
You must have an appropriate barrel installed on your marker or you will get considerable side to side play and possible binding.
I did find that this kit did not fit all barrels and I had to sand down the pump to fit the barrel I wanted the test bed chassis to use.
Expensive for an economy kit.
Should You Buy It?
I think this is a little expensive - but bar the CCM Economy Kit - this is one great little kit. If I could find this pump kit for cheap - say 25 to 30 dollars - I would not hesitate to pick it up. For those that are looking for an economy kit, this one is really good. The CCM kit, due to the guide ring is better, but for those that like a beefy handle and have the right barrel on their sniper, this is a very good kit.
Pump Kit Review #4: CCM Economy Pump Kit with Shorter Pump Handle:
The Full Article Can Be Seen HERE
Materials of Pump Kit:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod - Stainless Steel
Guide Ring - Hard Anodized Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - N/A
Weight: 7.25 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with CCM Basic Pump Kit Installed: 3.2 Pounds
Pump Handle Length: 3 1/2 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 13 1/2 Inches.
Cost: 50 Shipped
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros:
Made very well this pump kit performs nearly as well as the dual rod ‘Deluxe’ pump kits on the market for about half of the cost. The reason for this performance is the the ingenious guide ring that allows the Pump Rod to stay aligned without the need of a secondary guide rod. The kit is of average weight and seems to add the proper weight to the marker without being too much. The delrin ribs allow for positive grab of the pump with little slippage due to slippery hands. The pump stroke is very smooth and even.
Cons:
The Pump Handle is the smallest I have reviewed and for those that have large hands or like large pump handles you may want to order CCM’s larger Pump Handle.
Should You Buy It?
If you are building a pump that you plan on using every now and again up to frequently and want to save some money - I suggest this kit. As long as you don’t have small hands or don’t mind a smaller pump I don’t see any problems with buying this kit. If you are planning on using this kit every weekend and plan on being a dedicated pump player - you will most likely want to spend a little more money and buy a deluxe pump kit. This little kit performs at 90% of the deluxe kits at 50% of the cost. Not a bad return if you ask me.
Pump Kit Review #5: White Wolf Airsmithing Economy Pump Kit:
The full article can be seen HERE.
White Wolf Economy Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod: Aluminum
Pump Arm - Anodized Aluminum
Return Spring -Yes, Medium to Stiff
Weight: 6 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with White Wolf Economy Pump Kit (Long Handle) Installed: 3 pounds 2 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches for the larger pump handle (reviewed) 3.5 inches for shorty pump handle.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost: 39.99 for 3.5 inch pump handle 44.99 for 5 inch pump handle plus shipping.
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros:
Beefy pump handle, smooth for an economy pump kit, easy to install, looks good, positive grip and a good pump stroke.
Cons:
A little expensive for an economy pump kit in comparison with other kits (after shipping is included), and the pump rod was too short to install kit properly.
Should you Buy It?
It would take a little work or another pump rod to get this kit to work with most Autococker Bodies - however - once you do the pump kit works very well. I enjoyed this kit and think it would be a great place to start for an economy kit.
Pump Kit Review #6: Vendetta Deluxe Pump Kit:
The full article can be seen HERE.
Vendetta Economy Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Larger - Aluminum. Smaller - Stainless Steel
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - Medium Weight
Weight: 8.1 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with Vendetta Deluxe Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 4 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 4 1/2.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14 1/2 Inches.
Cost: 85 Shipped
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Pros: Slightly lighter than the CCM Deluxe kit and nearly as smooth the Vendetta Deluxe kit was a very positive and smooth operator. The pump gave a very positive feel and the more harsh milling on the pump was much less likely to slip than other pump kits on the market. The anodizing was very even and smooth and the kit overall was nearly flawless.
Cons: The major problem with this kit was that the pump rod did not clear the mounting bracket and caused a lot of drag out of the box. I had to make modification to the pump arm that some buyers would not have the tools or experience to do. This was a major drawback of this kit and must be considered when buying.
Should you buy it?
Once you aware of the possible modification that must be made to this kit - you can be assured that the kit is smooth once this is done. The thinner pump handle with harsher lines might give a user a good option over the smoother CCM deluxe kit. If you like the looks of the Vendetta - give it a try.
Pump Kit Review #7 - CCM Deluxe Pump Kit:
The full article can be seen HERE.
CCM Deluxe Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Stainless Steel
Guide Rod Housing - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - None
Weight: 9.75 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with CCM Deluxe Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 5 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost: 75 Shipped
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros:
The smoothest and best built pump kit that has been reviewed thus far. There were no problems with installation and execution. Made the marker feel of a higher quality than it really is. Long pump handle felt nice in the hand and the pump stroke was buttery.
Cons:
No return spring.
Should you buy it?
If you are building a high end pump - this is one of, if not the, best pump kit on the market to do so. The price point is equal to the Vendetta kit but of higher quality. I would not hesitate to buy this kit if your wallet or project calls for it.
Pump Kit Review #8 - White Wolf Airsmithing Deluxe Pump Kit:
Full Article can be seen HERE.
White Wolf Deluxe Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Larger Guide Rod - Aluminum / Smaller Guide Rod - Stainless Steel
Guide Rod Housing - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Anodized Aluminum
Return Spring -Yes, Medium to Stiff
Weight: 6.5 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with White Wolf Deluxe Pump Kit (Long Handle) Installed: 3 pounds 5 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches for the larger pump handle (reviewed) 3.5 inches for shorty pump handle.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost: 65 Shipped
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros: Beefy pump handle, aggressive hand holds, two guide rods, nice front block that aligns well with the body of the marker, pump handle comes in 3.5 inches and 5 inches for different tastes.
Cons:
The boring of the delrin made a rougher pump stroke out of the box than the Vendetta and CCM kits, Polishing was minimalistic, pump rod was not long enough out of the box to pump the marker fully, milling of the window in the bottom of the pump seems incomplete.
Should You Buy It?
I feel that for the money there are better kits on the market. The CCM and Vendetta are smoother and better executed, however, with a little work and a longer pump rod, this kit will work just fine and might fit your looks and style. I would not overlook this kit - but simply think that it is a little dull in comparison.
Pump Kit Review #9 - CCM Auto Trigger Pump Kit - Complete:
This is really not a pump kit - but I felt the need to include the grip and Auto Trigger Cam portion of the Auto-Trigger kit - simply because I have seen many questions concerning this kit. I will only be listing the specifications and review of the grip portion of this kit here. If you want to see the Deluxe Pump Review - see Review #6 above.
Above: Series 5 Basic .45 Frame.
Below: Series 6 .45 Frame (top) and Series 6 86 Degree Frame.
Specifications:Trigger: Delrin with roller bearing installed.
Construction: Aluminum with Stainless Steel screws.
Weight: 8.70 ounces (WGP Two Finger weighs 11.25 ounces and the WGP slider weighs 9.75 ounces.)
Grip Panels: Grip Panels depend on the type and choice selected. .45 grips are stock CCM, .86 Degree can be had in Hogue wrap around or CCM Custom Delrin Panels.
Cost: 70 Dollars
Entire Kit with Deluxe Pump, AT Cam and Arm, and Grip: 130 Dollars.
Thumbnail Overview:
Pros:
The only kit on the market that allows for the installation of an Auto Trigger on the marker. Roller trigger. Delrin trigger. Light and smooth. Good anodizing and quality milling. Multiple attachment points for a bottom line ASA on the Series 6 trigger frame. Under travel screw allows for adjustment of the trigger.
Cons:
No return spring on pump kit. Must have the undertravel screw adjusted properly or the Auto Trigger cam can block the trigger pull when marker is leaned left. The price point is a little high for a grip frame - but the quality of the piece seems to justify it.
Should you buy it?
If you are building a high end pump and / or you need an Auto Trigger I would not hesitate to buy this kit or frame. The CCM kit is high quality and makes a marker feel more expensive than it is. The test bed Prostock felt custom after installing this frame. I would not hesitate to buy this kit if your wallet or project calls for it.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
White Wolf Airsmithing Deluxe Pump Kit:
I ordered a White Wolf Deluxe Pump Kit from the website and paid via Paypal on January 3rd 2008. On January 24th the pump kit arrived at my house in a padded envelope in good condition. I had attempted to contact Joe one time during this period but never heard back from him. Joe included, and donated, an economy pump kit for me to test as well. I was pleased enough with the time frame of shipping and packaging from Joe - not great - but not bad either.
White Wolf Economy Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod: Aluminum
Pump Arm - Anodized Aluminum
Return Spring -Yes, Medium to Stiff
Weight: 6 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with White Wolf Economy Pump Kit (Long Handle) Installed: 3 pounds 2 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches for the larger pump handle (reviewed) 3.5 inches for shorty pump handle.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost: 39.99 for 3.5 inch pump handle 44.99 for 5 inch pump handle plus shipping.
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod and Guide Rod Base (being sure both o-rings are slightly lubricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt being sure to align the bottom of the Guide Rod Base with the bottom of the marker.
Step Two:
Optional: Slide a return spring (supplied) into the large hole drilled in the pump and then slide the pump over the guide rod. If you don’t want a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Tighten down the guide rod with an Allen key or an appropriate rod that fits through the hole at the base of the larger guide rod.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker re-cock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
The annodizing on the guide rod was even and deep. The polishing was fairly minimalistic and I was left wanting a little more polishing guide rod. I think it would have ended a with more smoothness in the pump stroke. The pump rod was made of aluminum, and like three other kits in my review roundup - was not long enough to cock the marker. This pump arm needs to be about 1/2 inch longer to 3/4 inches for it to work well. Much like the Hooptie kit, the pump rod felt too light, was too short, and was a bit too small to fit the threads of the back block well. I was left with a pump rod that felt a little shaky. For the review - I used a CCM Stainless Steel pump rod that allowed me to cock the marker.
In my opinion, a pump rod should never be this short and should not get passed the manufacturer to make them this short. It as if the industry standard is simply wrong. A Prostock represents the most popular style marker to turn into a pump - if it doesn’t fit one of WGP’s standard markers - manufacturers need to rethink their rod lengths.
The pump handle, which I ordered in the longer length of 5″, was very beefy, had a very positive feeling and is one of the more aggressive milling patterns for pump handles out there. I liked this pump very much. It wreeks of hard corps, looks good, and will take on dirt and other debris and keep your hand from slipping.
The economy kit on gun felt very good and looked very good. The pump stroke was smooth for an economy kit and moved well.The price point is right for a kit of this range. 39.99 for a 3.5 inch pump handle and 44.99 is appropriate for an economy kit.
On Field:
The pump kit on the field worked as it should. It was as smooth as an economy kit should be with the appropriate twist that happens with all economy kits. The pump arm was beefy and fit my hand very well. Dirt caked my gloves at one point in the day and I had no issues grabbing the pump handle. I enjoyed the WWA Economy kit.
Final Thoughts:
If you are building a pump that rates and economy kit- or you want a beefy pump handle and like the looks of the WWA Economy kit - I think the WWA would be a great place to start.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
White Wolf Airsmithing Deluxe Pump Kit:
I ordered a White Wolf Deluxe Pump Kit from the website and paid via Paypal on January 3rd 2008. On January 24th the pump kit arrived at my house in a padded envelope in good condition. I had attempted to contact Joe one time during this period but never heard back from him. Joe included, and donated, an economy pump kit for me to test as well. I was pleased enough with the time frame of shipping and packaging from Joe - not great - but not bad either.
White Wolf Deluxe Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Larger Guide Rod - Aluminum / Smaller Guide Rod - Stainless Steel
Guide Rod Housing - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Anodized Aluminum
Return Spring -Yes, Medium to Stiff
Weight: 6.5 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with White Wolf Deluxe Pump Kit (Long Handle) Installed: 3 pounds 5 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches for the larger pump handle (reviewed) 3.5 inches for shorty pump handle.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost: 65 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod and Guide Rod Base (being sure both o-rings are slightly lubricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt being sure to align the bottom of the Guide Rod Base with the bottom of the marker.
Step Two:
Optional: Slide a return spring (supplied) into the large hole drilled in the pump and then slide the pump over the guide rod. If you don’t want a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Tighten down the guide rod with an Allen key or an appropriate rod that fits through the hole at the base of the larger guide rod.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker re-cock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
The annodizing on the mounting bracket was even and deep. The polishing was farily minimalistic and I was left wanting a little more polishing on the bracket portion of the Deluxe Kit. The pump rod was made of aluminum, and like three other kits in my review roundup - was not long enough to cock the marker. This pump arm needs to be about 1/2 inch longer to 3/4 inches for it to work well. Much like the Hooptie kit, the pump rod felt too light, was too short, and was a bit too small to fit the threads of the back block well. I was left with a pump rod that felt a little shaky. For the review - I used a CCM Stainless Steel pump rod that allowed me to cock the marker.
In my opinion, a pump rod should never be this short and should not get passed the manufacturer to make them this short. It as if the industry standard is simply wrong. A Prostock represents the most popular style marker to turn into a pump - if it doesn’t fit one of WGP’s standard markers - manufacturers need to rethink their rod lengths.
The pump handle, which I ordered in the longer length of 5″, was very beefy, had a very positive feeling and is one of the more aggressive milling patterns for pump handles out there. I liked this pump very much. It wreeks of hard corps, looks good, and will take on dirt and other debris and keep your hand from slipping.
The stainless steel (smaller) guide rode did not come Loc-tited. I would like to see this Loc-tited to prevent it from slipping when being used. It is these small details that can make or break a purchase for those who have similar options.
As you can see below White Wolf Airsmithing decided to set the smaller guide rod in an offset (to the left as you look down the barrel) position. This gives it a unique look, allows the bracket to line up nicely with the bottom of a standard cocker body, and work well.
The pump handle has been bored out to accept the smaller second guide rod with a fairly cool looking window. However cool it looks - the window scares me for use. I makes me worry about grinding dirt in this hole and causing the pump to become stiff or worse, stop working in a game. It is simply one of those things I don’t want to think about when playing. The day I tested this kit it was sloppy muddy and I worried about the window from getting too much dirt. The pump handle is hard enough to clean with all its ribs - but window seems an unnecessary edition for looks - or an after thought because there was not enough material in the back of the pump for the second guide rod. This may prove to never have issues, and certainly looks cool, time will tell.
One thing I did not like was that the two ends of this window were left with splayed material inside. I would like to have a clean window or a complete bored out look. As you can see below - a little more attention could clean up this look. Again, it is the little things.
The price point is right for a kit of this range. 65 is appropriate for a two rod full deluxe pump system.
On Field:
The kit felt very smooth off the marker - but the second I put it on - it felt rough. At this point I have reviewed three other deluxe kits and had a wide basis to compare this too - and the White Wolf Kit seemed very rough. I think the cause of this rub was the delrin pump handle. Unlike the Vendetta and the CCM kit the White Wolf kit runs its guide rods directly into the delrin pump handle. This pump handle has been bored well - but not smoothly. It leaves a rough finish on the aluminum guide rod and even makes a sort of Zipper sound when pumping. This will get better with time - but for a Deluxe Kit - this should not be the case. The Vendetta and CCM kits were much smoother out of the box.
This did not make the White Wolf kit unusable by by any means and by many standards the pump kit would be great. Compared to other similarly priced kits, however, it was not very smooth.
On the field it performed well. It did its job - again without the same smoothness as the other kits - but was fine. Took the abuse I gave it and was fine for more.
Final Thoughts:
If you are building a high end pump - and you like aggressive pump handles and a slightly different design the White Wolf Deluxe Kit may be for you. I think there are smoother options on the market - but with a little work the White Wolf Deluxe kit is not bad at all.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
CCM Auto Trigger Kit:
This is really not a pump kit - but I felt the need to include the grip and Auto Trigger Cam portion of the Auto-Trigger kit - simply because I have seen many questions concerning this kit.
I had access to a full CCM Auto Trigger Kit from a Pumpenstein Team Gun and simply placed in on the marker to test. CCM offered to send me another one but I declined - they had been so good thus far, I did not want to take advantage.
CCM Deluxe Pump Kit - Specifications:
Pump:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Stainless Steel
Guide Rod Housing - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - None
Weight: 9.75 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3.2 Pounds
Weight of Marker with CCM Deluxe Pump Kit Installed: 4.0 Pounds
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost for Deluxe Pump Kit: 75 Shipped
Grip:
CCM currently makes three different types of grips. Series 6 .45, Series 6 86 degree, and the Series 5 Basic .45 Frame. For complete disassembly and a breakdown of one of these grips - look HERE. There are a few differences between the Series 5 Basic and Series 6 Grips. The Series 6 grips have a little extra milling, submerged bolts to attach it to the frame, a set screw that holds the sear pin in place, and 5 tapped holes to mount an ASA.
Above: Series 6 Grip Comparison (Top - .45 Bottom - .86 Degree)
Below: Series 6 Grip ASA Screw Holes.
The Series 5 Basic Frame has little milling, cap head screws that externally attach it to the frame, no set screw to hold the sear pin in place (the grip panels do this), and two holes to mount a bottom line.
Specifications:
Trigger: Delrin with roller bearing installed.
Construction: Aluminum with Stainless Steel screws.
Weight: 8.70 ounces (WGP Two Finger weighs 11.25 ounces and the WGP slider weighs 9.75 ounces.)
Grip Panels: Grip Panels depend on the type and choice selected. .45 grips are stock CCM, .86 Degree can be had in Hogue wrap around or CCM Custom Delrin Panels.
Cost: 70 Dollars
Entire Kit with Deluxe Pump, AT Cam and Arm, and Grip: 130 Dollars.
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod and Guide Ring (being sure the o-ring is slightly lubricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt.
Step Two:
Optional: Slide a return spring (not supplied) over the top (larger) guide rod and then slide the pump over the guide rod. If you don’t want a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Tighten down the guide rod with a spanner or an appropriate wrench.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
After taking off your old grip frame - place the new grip frame on the body and tighten down the front (1/8th inch) and the rear bolts (3/32nd inch) (These might be different on your frame - the Basic Frame has two 1/8th screws and the new S6 Frame has two 3/32 screws.)
Step Seven:
Slide the Auto Trigger assembly into the hole in the side of the frame and attach it to the pump rod (5/64ths).
Step Eight:
Time the Auto Trigger by ensuring that the marker fires while holding down the trigger where the back block is 1/8th of an inch away from the body. To do this adjust the lug of the bolt (1/8th - long handled Allen Key) until the back block is in the right position when the trigger is depressed.
Above: Proper Spacing - as shown on a Series 5 Basic.
Below: Adjusting the lug on also shown on a Series 5 Basic.
Step Nine:
Adjust the undertravel screw so that the Auto Trigger cam does not block the trigger pull. The under travel screw sets where the pull of the trigger begins and also holds the Cam in place. You can see a full article on this adjustment HERE. For this article I will cover the down and dirty - adjust this screw in the following manner:
Above: The access hole to the Undertravel screw is shown by the bottom Allen key.
Pump the marker until you hear the sear ‘click’. Allow the pump to sit at this point and adjust the undertravel screw until it touches the trigger.
This should set the undertravel screw to the proper position.
Essentially you want to set the trigger as short as you can without causing binding on the pump stroke. You have set the undertravel too short if you feel binding in the rear portions of the pump stroke.
Initial Impressions:
The full review of the CCM Deluxe Kit can be seen HERE. For this portion of the review - I will simply be reviewing the auto-trigger grip frame and the auto trigger of the CCM Auto Trigger Kit.
I have shot a CCM marker and kit of some sort for the last four years. I used a .86 degree slider on my S5 for two years and for the last two have used a combination of 86 degree frames or .45 frames. There is very little difference between the feel of these two frames and would amount to the feel of the end user when selecting one. I personally use .45 frames on both of my CCM markers simply so I have consistency when I switch to the other markers I use (stock class and Electro).
With that said, the construction of the CCM kit is very good. All of the CCM frames I have owned (Slider, Two Finger Hinge, Series 5 Basic and Series 6 .45, 86 degree frames in dust and gloss) have been been of excellent construction. The dust parts are deeply dust and the anno is deep and even. The dust parts seem to scratch harder than the polish parts - but that could simply be due to the dusting and anno process.
The single hinge trigger has a roller bearing at the back that makes the trigger pull much smoother than a stock WGP .45 frame. The hinge frame and the light spring in the grip makes the trigger pull light and even to pull. The undertravel screw allows for an adjustable trigger throw - and I set my to nearly the shortest it can be with little issue. There is no overtravel screw on this frame but it does not seem to need one. The trigger is short on its rear throw due to the Auto Trigger Cam. If you polish the cocking lug on the stock hammer an even smoother trigger pull can be had. My S6 is very smooth and snappy after a little polishing.
However, if you do not need an Auto Trigger I do not know if the cost of the frame alone is worth the investment. A .45 frame can be had for relatively cheaply and can be polished and adjusted to nearly the same feel as the CCM. At 60 to 70 dollars the feel of the CCM is probably not worth double the cost. If you do need an Auto Trigger - unfortunately there are no other Auto Trigger Kits on the market - so the CCM is the only real option.
When combined with the CCM Deluxe pump kit the Prostock took on a new life. The pump stroke was even and the auto trigger, once properly set, never skipped and was fast. The kit was easy to set up with no modifications to the Prostock.
On Field:
I tested this grip after a few games of simply having the Deluxe kit on the test marker. The pump, when added, makes the marker feel very different. The trigger pull was evened out, the autotrigger was flawless, and the grip was comfortable. No issues on the field at all.
Final Thoughts:
If you are building a high end pump or you play a lot of pump and can justify a Deluxe kit along with the Auto Trigger Grip frame - the CCM is the only option on the market. Luckily it is a high quality kit and makes a marker complete. I would not hesitate to buy this kit if your budget or plans call for it.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
CCM Deluxe Sniper Pump Kit:
I had a CCM Deluxe Kit already and simply placed in on the marker to test. CCM offered to send me another one but I declined - they had been so good thus far, I did not want to take advantage.
CCM Deluxe Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Stainless Steel
Guide Rod Housing - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - None
Weight: 9.75 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with CCM Deluxe Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 5 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14.5 Inches.
Cost: 75 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod and Guide Ring (being sure the o-ring is slightly lubricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt.
Step Two:
Optional: Slide a return spring (not supplied) over the top (larger) guide rod and then slide the pump over the guide rod. If you don’t want a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Tighten down the guide rod with a spanner or an appropriate wrench.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker recock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
I have shot a CCM marker and kit of some sort for the last four years. I love the feel of this kit - and it is by far the smoothest I have tested. There was little issue installing the kit and no issues using it. I simply installed it as above and it was smooth.
The annodizing on the mounting bracket was even and deep. The polishing on all the parts (as they were polished) was very even and nice. The pump rod was threaded for an Auto Trigger and it was of high quality and long enough to put on my WGP Prostock with no issues.
There were no mill marks on the metal portions themselves and the mill marks on the handle were very minute. Overall the kit felt and looked very professional done.
One caveat I do have is that I wish CCM would include a return spring for those that prefer them. I am not a huge fan of a return spring - but I see the utility in them - and the the price of this kit - a .25 cent return spring would not be too much to ask.
The price point seems right for this kit. In comparison to the Vendetta Deluxe kit it seems of higher quality for the same price. Yes, 70 dollars is a lot to build a pump - but this kit is og high enough quality to warrant that price.
On Field:
Very smooth. Made the marker feel of a higher quality than it truly is. As I said before I have been using a CCM product of some sort for four years so it is what I am comfortable with. Perhaps others will not find the pump handle to their liking - but I did. Flawless on the field.
Final Thoughts:
If you are building a high end pump or you play a lot of pump and can justify a deluxe kit - the CCM is one, if not the best on the market. I would not hesitate to buy this kit if your budget or plans call for it.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
Vendetta Deluxe Pump Kit:
I contacted Mike at Check it Products and he sent me a Deluxe kit and an Economy kit for review. He also sent me a pair for pre 2000 Autococker chassis’s for review. He was fast, pleasant to deal with, gave me a tracking number and took care of me. I was very pleased.
Vendetta Deluxe Pump Kit - Specifications:
Vendetta Economy Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rods - Larger - Aluminum. Smaller - Stainless Steel
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - Medium Weight
Weight: 8.1 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with Vendetta Deluxe Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 4 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 4 1/2.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14 1/2 Inches.
Cost: 85 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Step Two:
Optional: Insert the spring inside the handle. If you don’t want a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Tighten down the guide rod with a spanner or an appropriate wrench.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker recock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
The pump is thin, long, and milled with sharp angles on the side. This will be a matter of taste whether it is comfortable in the hand - but I found it to be. I liked the milled portion in the front of the pump that seems to be made for the index finger of the user. It makes for an easy hand-hold. The Delrin is not as smooth as the CCM Deluxe kit in its machining and you can still see tool marks. This is not a huge detraction from the over all looks of the pump kit however.
The anodizing on the aluminum parts was deep and even. The three screws that held in the Delrin pump were stainless and not Loc-titied. The pump kit had a very good overall look and appeal.
The guide rods are made from aluminum and stainless and give an absolute no twisting positive feel to the kit. The pump rod is made from stainless and well made. The guide rod is well machined and polished. The return spring, which I normally do not like, felt great in the hand. This is by far the best return spring of my reviews so far.
The one issue I ran into, and it is fairly big, is that the pump rod rubbed on the body of the mounting bracket of the pump kit. Seen in this photo here - the guide rod rubbing on the mounting bracket made for a fairly hard pump stroke. I thought it could be only this pump kit - but I checked two others I had access to and it was the same on both.
To compensate for this, I had to machine a portion out of the pump arm around the mounting bracket to allow the pump arm smooth motion.
Once I took this portion out however, the pump was very smooth and positive. It was a shame to see this defect, and I hope these are anomalies for Vendetta because the pump is great otherwise.
On Field:
The pump was very smooth and the feel was comfortable. I liked the return spring and found that for those that like return springs - they will really enjoy the Vendetta’s return spring. I polished my return spring to a high chrome like polish and it looked awesome on the Deluxe kit. This kit is an easy comparison to the CCM kit - which it is nearly as smooth and easy to use.
Final Thoughts:
If you are looking for a Deluxe pump kit to pimp out your pump - this might be a choice for you. Be careful that the pump arm might need some modification to work right - but once this is done the Vendetta Deluxe Pump kit is a very smooth kit.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
Vendetta Economy Pump Kit:
I contacted Mike at Check it Products and he sent me a Deluxe kit and an Economy kit for review. He also sent me a pair for pre 2000 Autococker chassis’s for review. He was fast, pleasant to deal with, gave me a tracking number and took care of me. I was very pleased.
Vendetta Economy Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod - Raw Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - Medium Weight
Weight: 7.4 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with Vendetta Economy Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 4 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 4 1/2.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 13 3/4 Inches.
Cost: 45 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod and Guide Ring (being sure the o-ring is slightly lubricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt.
Step Two:
Optional: Insert the spring inside the handle. If you don’t want a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Tighten down the guide rod with a spanner or an appropriate wrench.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker recock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
I really like the feel of this kit. The pump is thick and beefy. It feels good in the hand and the machining is well done. The guide rod is well machined and polished. It also looked very nice. Nothing fancy, I just like the looks. The stainless rod was well machined, looked nice, and fit securely in the back block and the pump handle. The return spring, which I normally do not like, felt great in the hand. This is by far the best return spring of my reviews so far.
The only issue I ran into, which was similar to the Hooptie Sniper Kit was that the pump arm did not seem long enough. It recocks fine but bottoms out on the spring after just clearing the breach. I like a little longer pump stroke and had to adjust my cocking rod very aggressively to make this work. I would like to see 1/2 inch more length on the pump rod.
Like all single arm pump kits, bar the CCM Economy Kit (due to the guide ring) you must have an appropriate barrel installed on your marker or you will get considerable side to side play and possible binding. This is because almost all economy kits use the channel milled into the top of the pump as a sort of second guide rod when pumping the marker. I did find that this kit did not fit all barrels and I had to sand down the pump to fit the barrel I wanted the test bed chassis to use. This took very little time and went fast with some 300 grit all purpose sand paper.
However, with a proper barrel installed this kit was surprisingly smooth. Of the Hooptie and WGP kit, this kit was the smoothest pumping and felt very positive in the hand. There is not much to an Economy kit, and this is no exception, but this Economy kit is well executed.
The price point seems a little high. It is essentially priced the same as the CCM Economy Kit but does not have the advantage of having the Guide Ring. I think that about ten dollars could be taken off this kit and I would be more comfortable with the price point. It is a good kit, but I fear it is not 45 dollars good.
On Field:
The pump kit worked well. I was very happy with it. It was fast, light, and worked well. No issues to speak of - it was all good.
Final Thoughts:
If I could find this pump kit for cheap - say 25 to 30 dollars - I would not hesitate to pick it up. For those that are looking for an economy kit, this one is really good. The CCM kit, due to the guide ring is better, but for those that like a beefy handle and have the right barrel on their sniper, this is a very good kit. I really enjoyed it all the way around.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
Team Hooptie Sniper Pump Kit:
I contacted Ed from Team Hooptie about sending me a Sniper Pump Kit and a Trilogy Pump Kit. Ed not only sent me pump kits very quickly but sent three extra pump kits for our Mano y Mano Pump Competition. The first shipment of pumps did not get to me in tact because of a screw up at USPS and Ed immediately shipped out another set of pumps. Ed has shown not only great customer service but a penchant for growing the sport.
Team Hooptie Sniper Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Aluminum
Pump Guide Rod - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Aluminum
Return Spring - Yes - Heavy
Weight: 12.70 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with Hooptie Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 91 ounces.
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14 1/4 Inches.
Cost: 30 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod (being sure the o-ring is slightly lubricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt. Tighten down the Guide Rod using a Spanner or other appropriate wrench.
Step Two (Optional):
Insert the Return Spring into the Pump Handle. If you don’t want to have a return spring skip this step.
Step Three:
Slip the Pump over the Guide Rod and slid the Pump Handle until the treads pass the rear portion of the marker body.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker recock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
The mill marks are still evident on this kit. I can see that very little polishing, if any, goes into this kit before anodizing. This leaves a slightly dull gloss finish on the Pump Handle and Guide Rod. This does add to the ability to grasp the handle with wet hands and the finish doesn’t look uneven or wrong - just small ribs throughout. This kit might match a dust marker a little better than a high gloss marker. The anodizing itself is very deep and even.
The Guide Rod and the Pump could be polished to even out the pump stroke as well. The tool marks on the inner diameter of the Pump Handle as well as the outer diameter of the Guide Rod rub against each other and make a noise while pumping. Polishing these parts before anodizing would go a long way to making the pump stroke on this marker a lot smoother.
The Guide Rod fits very well into the hold drilled into the Pump Handle and there is very little slop between the Pump Handle and Guide Rod. The Guide Rod has two flats machined into the end for tightening.
The pump arm came in black and looks very good. However it is one inch shorter than the other pump arms in the kits I have reviewed. This caused an immediate problem. I could not screw the pump arm on the the pump handle and the back block completely and still recock the marker with the spring installed. I had to unscrew the pump arm from the pump handle and the back block about 1/2 inch total to allow the marker to recock. This would still leave plenty of threads on both pieces - but for completeness and details sake I would like to see this pump arm increased 1/2 inch in length.
There are six ribs on this pump kit and between these ridges and large size this has to be the easiest pump kit to grab on the market. However, the size of the kit and the material also make it the heaviest kit on the market. It weighs almost 1/2 a pound more than the average pump kit for Trilogies and for Snipers. It is a bit heavy for my tastes as I like to have all of weight off my marker that I can. However, for those that like a little weight on their marker and steer clear of carbon fibre barrels because they are ‘too light’ this kit might be for you. The weight of the kit weighs nearly 6 ounces more than the Semi - Auto ‘Autococker’. I like the touch of the Allen Key hole on the CCM Economy kit and with this kit being made from aluminum I am not a big fan of flats. Although I have never seen these flats being rounded off - I am just not a fan of grabbing a hold of aluminum with a steel wrench. Perhaps a hole being cut through the center of this rod would be more wise.
The return spring that was supplied was very heavy and may be too heavy for some players. I don’t use a return spring in my markers so this spring was too heavy for me.
You also have to be careful to make sure you have the proper O.D. on the barrel or the pump kit will twist a bit. This is because the pump kit is chamfered to use the barrel as a second guide rod.
The price point seems right for this kit. In fact, on e-bay they can be had for 15 shipped. I think the Hooptie Kit and the Hooptie idea is to simply build a serviceable kit for the user to use. If this is the case they hit their mark with this kit. It works and works fine. It is also inexpensive for those that just want a kit to use every now and again or for those wondering what it would be like to play pump.
On Field - Day One:
On the field this kit worked fine. I could feel the machine marks on from guide rod to pump and it made for a fairly rough pump stroke. It is also very heavy for my tastes. I am used to a CCM S6 and the weight of the WGP Sniper is enough - but then with the Hooptie kit installed it was a brick. Call me a sissy - but this thing is heavy! It is not my economy kit of choice - but I am not every user and I think this certainly fits a niche in the market.
Final Thoughts:
This is a decent pump kit - and for the price it will work just fine. If I were a player that wanted a pump kit on my sniper that I would use every now and again and don’t mind the weight - I would take a look at this kit.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
CCM Economy Pump Kit with Shorty Handle:
Melissa from CCM was gracious enough to send Pumpenstein one of these pump kits for a review. The pump kit came Priority mail well packed with a packing slip in the time expected. I have come to expect this kind of service from Melissa and CCM.
CCM Economy Pump Kit with Shorty Pump Handle - Specifications:
Materials of Pump Kit:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod - Stainless Steel
Guide Ring - Hard Anodized Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - N/A
Weight: 7.25 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with CCM Basic Pump Kit Installed: 3.2 Pounds
Pump Handle Length: 3 1/2 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 4 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 13 1/2 Inches.
Cost: 50 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Insert the Guide Rod and Guide Ring (being sure both o-rings are present and slightly libricated) into the threaded portion where you removed the Banjo Bolt.
Step Two:
Begin to hand tighten the Pump Guide Rod and Guide Ring to the marker being sure the longer portion of the Guide Ring is toward the marker and nestled in the channel of the marker body that used to allow the Pump / Cocking Rod to go to the back block.
Step Three:
Insert the Pump Arm through the Guide Ring and then slip the Pump over the Guide Rod.
Step Four:
Screw the Back Block on to the Pump Rod until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Five:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Six:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker recock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
The kit is made well. The machining on the Pump Handle is even and there is little tool marks. The stainless steel pump rod is smooth and allows for a good pump stroke through the Guide Ring. The Guide Rod is machined very well and very smooth. It is thick walled and looks like it will last forever. I enjoy the Allen Key hole machined into the end of the Guide Rod for the tightening of the kit. Other kits often simply machine two flats on the end for a wrench. Although this works most times it can cause slipping of a Crescent Wrench and rounding of these flats. The hard anodizing of the Guide Ring is very deep and even. I have seen no wear on my Basic Pump Kit’s Guide Ring in the month I have owned it and I expect the same for this kit.
As I stated in my Series 5 Basic Review, I like the ingenuity of this pump kit. The guide ring is what makes this kit original. It allows for an inexpensive alternative to the double guide rod pump kits on the market. CCM hard anodizes the guide ring to prevent premature wear on this piece, another touch I like. The pump stroke is smooth an non binding. The Shorter Pump Handle itself is light but may be short for those who like a longer pump handle. For instance, the CCM Deluxe Kit is 4 1/4″ long and the Hooptie Kit is 5″ long. This is the shortest pump handle that I have reviewed. It does not cause me any discomfort and I have been able to shoot the kit the same on my Series 5 Basic - but it is short. If you want a longer pump handle - be sure to order CCM’s longer pump handle.
The price point is about right for what you get. Other single rod kits are around $20 dollars shipped while the double rod kits fetch nearly $75 shipped. I think for a single rod kit that acts nearly as good as a double rod kit I think 45 dollars shipped would be the right price point.
On Field - Day One:
The pump performed like I thought it would. It was fast, very little binding and no issues with the marker and kit as a whole. The pump stroke was as smooth as can be expected with the stock springing and there was no drag due to binding or dragging on anything that is related to the pump kit.
Final Thoughts:
I like this pump kit for the price and if I were building a pump that I planned on playing with now an again up to frequently - I would not hesitate to buy this pump kit. It was easy to install, easy to shoot, and would be very easy to maintain.
TF
Sun 18 Nov 2007
WGP Sniper Pump Kit - Specifications:
Materials:
Pump - Delrin
Pump Guide Rod - Aluminum
Pump Arm - Stainless Steel
Return Spring - Yes.
Weight: 7.7 Ounces
Weight of Marker with Pneumatics: 3 Pounds 2 ounces
Weight of the Marker without Pneumatics: 2 pounds 13 ounces.
Weight of Marker with WGP Sniper Pump Kit Installed: 3 pounds 3 ounces
Pump Handle Length: 5 Inches.
Pump Circumference: 5 3/4 Inches.
Pump Length with Rod: 14 1/2 Inches.
Cost: 30 Shipped
How to Install:
If you need instruction on taking Cocker Pneumatics off to prepare the chassis for a pump - click here.
Step One:
Inset the Guide Rod into the body where you removed the banjo bolt. Lubricate the o-ring that seals the Guide Rod to the body and then tighten the Guide Rod using a wrench. There are two flats milled into the end of the Guide Rod for this application.
Step Two:
Insert the Return Spring into the pump handle and then slide the Pump Handle on to the Guide Rod.
Step Three:
Insert the Pump Arm through the Guide Ring and then slip the Pump over the Guide Rod. Screw on the back block until it is tight on the Pump Rod. It might not tighten down on the Pump Rod and this is not essential. Just get it close to the end of the threads.
Step Four:
Reinsert the Bolt, Bolt Pin, and Cocking Rod into the rear of the marker.
Step Five:
Adjust your Cocking Rod to ensure that the bolt clears the breech as you hear the marker recock. This should be adjusted when you get it - but with mine I had to readjust the Cocking Rod quite a bit (as you can see from the picture above).
Initial Impressions:
This is the original old school kit that was on the marker before pneumatics were added (making the Sniper the ‘Auto - Cocker’). This kit started it all. This kit was made when the barrels on the autococker were pretty standard and you could get away with having a single guide rod. This was because of the chamfered portion of the delrin pump handle that allowed the barrel to keep the pump from binding. Essentially the barrel was used as a second guide rod and everything worked pretty well.
However, the barrels on the market today are anything but standard. For instance, my Deadly Wind barrel has a much smaller ID than the stock barrel that came with my prostock. This allows the pump to bind. So, be sure you have the right barrel on your marker with this kit. Any thin barrel on your ’sniper’ barrel you will get a lot of bind on this pump kit, slowing down your pump and generally just grinding away.
The bid advantage of this pump kit is the fact that it is cheap and very easy to install. For 30 dollars shipped at the most and cheaper used, you really don’t get to build a sniper for any cheaper. This kit would allow you to buy a prostock and a pump kit and have a ’sniper’ and and ‘cocker’ for about $100
On Field - Day One:
The return spring was too strong for my tastes. I removed it after a few games and the pump stroke evened out for me a bit. However, the pump binding was too much for my tastes. I found a older Dye Boomstick in the proshop at Tanks Katy Paintball and this evened out a bit too. The pump stroke was okay and would work fine for those that simply want to build a sniper - however - I was happy I had another pump kit to review and it had a feature that prevents binding.
Final Thoughts:
If I wanted to build a ’sniper’ on the cheap and / or I wanted a pump to play with every now and then - I would look at this kit. However, if I planned on building a sniper that I wanted to use more then every now and again - there are better kits for just a little more money. However, if you are a serious pump player - you have to have one of these in your gear box - just to pay homage’ to the roots of paintball.
TF
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