I’m going to keep this one semi mech but I’m making some changes for the better. Some interesting things I noticed
1. The nickel plating creates an ultra smooth action of the internals. It’s like super polished internals. Less gunk builds up as well. Don’t think I’ve seen anyone mention that so I thought I’d put it out there.
2. The model 98’s hammer is 12g lighter than the 98 custom’s. 118g vs 130g. That’s without the internal spring guide and cocking knob. The Custom uses a light plastic guide that weighs 2g and the M98 uses a heavy aluminum guide that weighs 20g. Cocking knobs are the same and weigh 14g
3. I modified the plastic Custom guide to fit in the M98 hammer. I cut off the stem of the guide and sanded/polished it. Then I placed a size 111 o ring over the plastic guide to keep it concentric. Works great.
4. I located an old I&I Sports “lightened hammer”. It weighs 117g lol. So technically it is lighter but what’s really nice is the polish job I&I did with these hammers. Much better than I could do I think. I swear it’s plated but I’m unsure how to test.
5. With the I&I hammer and the plastic guide it’s weighing 119g. I ordered a Rocket Cock and if I can recollect correctly the knob weighs 4g. So, hypothetically, it should weigh 123g. By comparison, the low pressure kit hammer weighs 118g. So a super easy lightened hammer mod!
Everything is accounted for except the 10” ARMSON barrel (do these exist?) and the PtP aluminum front bolt. I put a Killhouse front bolt with an internal o ring in and sanded/polished the powertube. TechT lightened valve spring as well. Polished the linkage arm and I’ve got a Maddmann spring kit coming to change out the trigger and sear spring. I dropped on a heavy RAP4 main spring but I’ll probably trade that out for the heavy Maddman.
APP Widow Maker barrel is on the way too. I had no idea these barrels are .685. That’s a steal for $20
1. The nickel plating creates an ultra smooth action of the internals. It’s like super polished internals. Less gunk builds up as well. Don’t think I’ve seen anyone mention that so I thought I’d put it out there.
2. The model 98’s hammer is 12g lighter than the 98 custom’s. 118g vs 130g. That’s without the internal spring guide and cocking knob. The Custom uses a light plastic guide that weighs 2g and the M98 uses a heavy aluminum guide that weighs 20g. Cocking knobs are the same and weigh 14g
3. I modified the plastic Custom guide to fit in the M98 hammer. I cut off the stem of the guide and sanded/polished it. Then I placed a size 111 o ring over the plastic guide to keep it concentric. Works great.
4. I located an old I&I Sports “lightened hammer”. It weighs 117g lol. So technically it is lighter but what’s really nice is the polish job I&I did with these hammers. Much better than I could do I think. I swear it’s plated but I’m unsure how to test.
5. With the I&I hammer and the plastic guide it’s weighing 119g. I ordered a Rocket Cock and if I can recollect correctly the knob weighs 4g. So, hypothetically, it should weigh 123g. By comparison, the low pressure kit hammer weighs 118g. So a super easy lightened hammer mod!
Everything is accounted for except the 10” ARMSON barrel (do these exist?) and the PtP aluminum front bolt. I put a Killhouse front bolt with an internal o ring in and sanded/polished the powertube. TechT lightened valve spring as well. Polished the linkage arm and I’ve got a Maddmann spring kit coming to change out the trigger and sear spring. I dropped on a heavy RAP4 main spring but I’ll probably trade that out for the heavy Maddman.
APP Widow Maker barrel is on the way too. I had no idea these barrels are .685. That’s a steal for $20
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