Model 98

[NONOBLITUS]

So this is an extremely basic question but I truly have no idea because I’ve never owned anything Tippman in 34 years of playing. Is the Tippman model 98 trigger frame solid or have a removable guard like the 98 Custom ? Reason asking is because I’m messing around with this chameleon colored one and it came to me without a guard and a double trigger on it. Thanks.
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[Carp]

Stock configuration would be a single finger trigger and a non removable guard.


Edit: go here and check out the manual...VintageRex

[NONOBLITUS]

It doesn’t look cut though that’s what’s throwing me

[Carp]

NONOBLITUS I'm just going by the manual. They may have added the removable guard in later versions.

[NONOBLITUS]

Carp Thank you

[Ecapnation]

It's possible that it's not a factory chameleon 98..... Your gills look cut out and painted over

[NONOBLITUS]

Here is a little more body detail
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[NONOBLITUS]

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[Ecapnation]

Yeah looks like someone cut off the factory cast trigger guard then painted it. The body nuts are painted

[Toestr]

Kinda odd the way they cut the factory guard. I bet it was to line up with the bottomline mounted guard that came with the double trigger. Looks nice.

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[Ecapnation]

Likely for use with the early full hand bash guard that came with the 98 kits

[Walker]

ProTeam Products came out with a Model 98 F/X body back in the day. It was set up for a double trigger, but not the same way as yours. See the eBay link below:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16547218599...temCondition=4

[NONOBLITUS]

Finding out a lot I had no idea about these. Thanks so far guys for the info.

[Cdn_Cuda]

Here is my tear down of one of these. Solid trigger guard.

https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/p...el-98-kameleon

[NONOBLITUS]

Thanks , the way it was cut at the body had me curious. Thank you and I’ll still get it rolling again.

[Cdn_Cuda]

The cut is curious. Maybe it was modified to fit replacement trigger guards. Can’t remember if they were A5, newer 98s or X7s off hand. I’ll look in my gear box as ai have a few of the guards kicking around.

[Trbo323]

ProTeam Products came out with a Model 98 F/X body back in the day. It was set up for a double trigger, but not the same way as yours. See the eBay link below:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16547218599...temCondition=4

So they basically private labeled a 98c body....

Odd choice to sink money into

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[Walker]

Not a 98c, but a 98.... The original was not set up for a 2x trigger...

[glaman5266]

Ecapnation This is something people forget. Back then a M98 was something you upgraded TO.

[The Inflicted]

Maybe I remember things differently but when the '98 first became available it was definitely marketed and used as a rental/starter gun, and if anything was regarded as being a notch or two below Tippmann's own Carbine, being cast and not milled.

[Meleager7]

The feature I really like about these Model 98s compared to the 98 Customs, is the trigger design with the trigger spring hook.

This design means your trigger weight comes from pulling a spring, as opposed to compressing a small spring the case of Customs

I much prefer the snappier feel of the Model 98 trigger, as the 98 Custom triggers feels really mushy to me !!

Fun fact, the SL68II and Model 98 trigger springs are the same spring.

I used one of these smaller trigger springs to replace the heavier trigger spring on my 68 Carbine , combined with a Lapco double trigger, it makes for a much lighter , faster trigger !

[glaman5266]

"Fun fact, the SL68II and Model 98 trigger springs are the same spring."

I knew the SL-86II spring was the same as a Pro Carb, but I didn't know this one! I might have to find a junker M98 to pull a spring from for my Pro Carb.

[Cunha]

The 98 custom and 98 had the same sear and spring arrangement until much later. Is that what you're talking about?

[NONOBLITUS]

It’s shoots really nice honestly. I will post up some pictures of this thing soon. Just waiting on a part for this old school click clacker

[NONOBLITUS]

Well here is the freshly rebuilt oldie. Shoots great and the Janky look just adds to my enjoyment of it.
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