Why haflblock a body?

[swan]

Hello all, I have played paintball a long time and I own a lot of markers new and old, but I have never owned an autococker until now. I have been looking up a lot of stuff on rebuilding and customizing it, but I can't seem to find a straight answer on this: why would you halfblock an autococker body? Besides the weight savings, liking the look, or getting rid of the back block and beaver tail, is there another reason I'm missing? I know plenty of halfblocks exist out there, and I do like the look of a halfblocked pump, but are there specific reasons for it other than what I listed? It seems kind of weird to me to cut up a good body when you can just buy a halfblock body.

To that end, is there a specific advantage for halfblocking a pump? Halfblocking a mech? Halfblocking an electro? Do they cycle faster or work better for some more than others?

I know there are other cuts too, like the midget halfblock or the mini cut. any reasons for these besides saving weight or aesthetics?

I know this is a long question, multiple questions actually. Thanks for indulging my curiosity.

[Daltech]

Cycle faster. Less mass=less energy to make it move=lighter faster cycle.

[swan]

Good to know, but it is interesting that most half blocks I see are on pumps and not mechs or electros were I feel it would be more advantageous?

[Daltech]

Pump is a growing trend. Once player realize you can’t shoot through bunker or lane people during recball play those high bpm markers get turned into pumps because it’s more sportsman like.

[RedLeaderSB]

No back block click clack in your lens?
i prefer full body, but I am not short , with regular length arms so I like my tank setup appropriately long.

[Cdn_Cuda]

I am short with T-rex arms. Still prefer a full body cocker.

[Junglepeanut]

Not the answer your looking for but.... Because its an Autococker and the beauty of a cocker is you can truly make one your own. Not just a color swap or upgrades but a unique marker that nobody else owns. There are some small perks like not having the back block in your face/minor weight amd size but in my opinion the main reason is if you like it you do it..... I will say its better to buy a factory half block rather than cut one up but I will stop ranting now

[swan]

I agree about cutting up existing bodies. The cocker i have come in possession of is a halfblocked 2k2 black magic, and it looks strange to me with the flames cut off on the top. I was just wondering why my uncle might have done that, but i can't ask him since he's no longer around lol

[JohnB]

I do it mainly due to my regular (some 6’+ alien like people with eventual joint issues will say short) stature and short T Rex like arms; to prevent the lens clack.

Easier to change lower tube velocity.

The dog in me likes a nice chopped up body; makes it feel like “my” marker that is relatively custom.

Midget and mini cuts are really for the lower tube; so if you wanted to use a different vasa or have a tiny space for the spring and hammer to operate.

Also it is just another option for a marker, some variety is the spice of life.

[Chuck E Ducky]

I like full blocks but mainly it’s the esthetic reasons. I do prefer longer setups I find them more stable. Longer barrels longer thiner tanks. They really work for my play style. I’m bigger older and slower so I’m not trying to wedge myself into the smallest of spots. Rather have a more stable heavier setup. I really prefer the esthetic of a full block + the sound and feel.

Half blocks are great for a smaller tighter setups. The shorter setups are good for smaller people with short arms newer /younger players. Or a player that likes short tight setups to get as small as possible. The weight difference is minimal it’s about the rest of the marker can be shortened up without the back block and cocking rod smacking you in the lens. Half blocks probably give you more options because they could be setup super short and tight or long like a full block.

It really just comes down to preference. There isn’t a performance difference especially when it comes to your high end builds.

[TencenT]

I just like how they look.

[Jsc5150]

Halfblock and midblock make the gun more compact on the backside and drop a good chunk of weight

But I consider it bad practice to cut up a nicely milled full body when there are so many 04 prostock bodies floating around