Racegun Cocker

[automeister]

So I am interested in picking up a racegun autococker and was curious what a good price is for one of these. What price point am I realistically looking at?

[DarkApollo]

It depends on what model and condition. There are a few factory Race models. The Halfblock which was made from 2001-2005, and the ANS GX-e in various GX3, 4, and 5 bodies. You can also piece meal the kits and turn any autococker into a race, similar to e-blading one.

The issue with raceguns is they were niche to begin with. We ran a 4.8v rechargeable battery while the industry standard is 9v. So now, 20 years later, those guns have bad batteries and will need new ones. Yes you can put a 9v in a race frame. No its not worth it. You need to hog out the back of the frame and you are stuck with a specific 9v only firmware.

Next is the charger cables. If the gun doesnt come with one, you’re going to have a hard time even using it. And lastly, programming is done with a laptop instead of by on-board methods.

I’m not saying this to shy you away. I own 2 complete Races and have the parts to build a few more and clearly I’m bias.

You might be able to snag someones ‘broken’ wall hanger for cheap if you look hard enough. Or, again, you find a body you like, buy a frame kit, and build it yourself.

[MrKittyCatMeowFace]

DarkApollo Are the Demonics also factory Raceguns? Are they the most rare too? .

[BrendanB]

Depends if it includes the race barrel, all original detent covers, there are a lot of parts that make a full build. I would say ~750 for a halfback that has everything. working condition, good batteries, chargers, etc. If missing parts deduct, if stunning and amazing anodizing maybe add.

[DarkApollo]

DarkApollo Are the Demonics also factory Raceguns? Are they the most rare too? .

That they are! I think there are only like a dozen in existence though. Freeflow 9v grips and if I recall they were V1 board guns with the massive MAC noid. Cool guns, but I doubt I would ever see one across my bench.

[BrendanB]

WARNING: race guns are the devil

[DarkApollo]

They arent bad... just misunderstood :-D

[Ecapnation]

You just want all the strange stuff that barely works eh?

[automeister]

That Ramrod would look kinda cool hangin off the front of a Racegun!!

[MrKittyCatMeowFace]

You just want all the strange stuff that barely works eh?

I did too at one point. They are fun as f*** to play with... when they work! XD

[shrompman420]

You just want all the strange stuff that barely works eh?

that made me shoot beer out of my nose, thanks Ecapnation, now i have a mess and smell beer!

[Shep43]

If you wind up needing parts i have stuff id let go cheap

[loveaboveall]

If needed I think I can dig up the software and settings. It uses a serial to lemo cable and I would be happy to help get you connected on PC.

[DarkApollo]

It should be easy to find since Ive had it publicly available on Google since at least 2013.

[automeister]

So the whole idea seems fraught with possible difficulties. Even if I did have one I would maybe be reluctant to use it.