Sterling VASA plate - gaging interest for potential run.

[XEMON]

Hello y'all,

I am going to make a plate for the sterling that extend passed the front of the frame to be able to mount an Automag VASA.
If there is enough demand, I may send them out and have a small run made.
Sooo … who might be interested?

Price would depend on quantity; 10 or 15 would be the absolute minimum run.

Thanks,
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[Jonnydread]

I don’t currently have a sterling but I’d consider buying one just in case 🫠

[scottieb]

I'll take one please.

[James_Blond]

I’ve got an old rainman one on my sterling from way back. Buddy tripped and fell and now mine has a slight angle back towards the grip., but still works well.

[superman]

Have any dimensions?

[XEMON]

I have the original one to measure from, if there is a need ill cad it up.
Are you thinking about making a run? I can get you a proper print if needed ...

[superman]

depending on when they are needed, potentially.
Ordered the phase converter for my machine today. expected to be delivered in 2 weeks. Hoping to have power sorted by January and then i could tackle it. If someone could do it faster and easier feel free to go that route.

Shoot me some pics if you could. Even if i can't do the first run maybe i can do them later.

[XEMON]

Im in no hurry ...
Are you going to CNC it?
I can get you CAD and/or proper print (in any other file format you need)

No pressure, if you pass ill at least make 1 or 2 for myself, and maybe run a set if there is demand (I dont really have the time to make the run myself, so thats where i will have to outsource it)

[Hellion360]

I am much more likely to purchase these if anodized in black.

[flyweightnate]

I have two at 90%, and just can't dig through the pile of projects to get back to the mill.

Which generation(s) would it fit?

[Chuck E Ducky]

I’m confused on what exactly we are talking about I can’t visualize it.

I would love to see a proper UC pump kit that would definitely be cool to integrate into a Vert mount plate. Something that would take say a CCI vendetta handle.

[Funsi00]

An undercocking kit to that adapter would be a great addition!

[superman]

I think this is basically what we are talking about.
Some pics thanks to bacci. https://baccipaintball.com/str092.html

[XEMON]

Yep 👍
That looks right from here 😋

[BLachance75]

I am much more likely to purchase these if anodized in black.

Same for me but if that is a deal breaker I’ll take one raw.

[XEMON]

If we do a lot and depending on how it goes, i can get an ano run going too ...

[peter2]

I’m confused on what exactly we are talking about I can’t visualize it.

I would love to see a proper UC pump kit that would definitely be cool to integrate into a Vert mount plate. Something that would take say a CCI vendetta handle.

I guess this is a general idea for the VASA plate



I remember a few attempts to make an UC kit for sterling, but IMO it has never looked well...

[Chuck E Ducky]

Oh I see now. Mine already has that option. It just attaches at to the outside of the trigger guard. (Like a Phantom VSC)

[XEMON]

That's exactly it 👍
Having the pump rod on the top makes it hard to adapt other pump kit ...

[superman]

Does that rear hole need to use a countersunk screw or can a caphead or low profile screw be used?

[XEMON]

The top of the screw needs to be flush as it sits against the body

[superman]

I understand, but can it be a cap screw vs a countersunk screw?

[XEMON]

Shouldn't be a problem 👍

[Ecapnation]

I did this one... Like 10 years ago now. It was on old mcb, not sure who has it now.

I guess this is a general idea for the VASA plate



I remember a few attempts to make an UC kit for sterling, but IMO it has never looked well...

[peter2]

oh, that's a nice one, definitely one of the best I've seen!

Personally, I like a stock pump handle, although a connection with a bolt seems to be a "weak" spot from the aesthetic point of view. It definitely works flawlessly.

Maybe a dual rod would be nice ;-)

[XEMON]

Found a place that can gat them most of the way complete and I can finish them at home 😁

Im thinking about making them out of stainless to be a bit stronger and no anodizing needed. Looking at brass too, but the cost is higher and I'm worried it may be a bit soft.
what y'all think?


Doing some test fit with 3D prints to mail the dimensions and get a final quote but we're probably looking at $30-40 a piece for the stainless and $40-50 for the brass ...

[peter2]

after installing vertical asa and inline reg or gas through grip, to my surprise, there can be significant leverage on the front of the the rail/plate, so stainless is not a bad idea, or rather thick aluminium

[XEMON]

Unfortunately the thickness of the plate is not adjustable, it needs to be proper for the sear to catch properly

[peter2]

true, and this plate/rail can vary depending on the sterling model

[scottieb]

Im thinking about making them out of stainless to be a bit stronger and no anodizing needed. Looking at brass too, but the cost is higher and I'm worried it may be a bit soft.
what y'all think?

I'd personally take stainless over brass, and aluminum over stainless. I like a gloss anno as well.