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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier ASG’s CZ 75 Shadow 2 airsoft pistol. This report covers: Different Batteries SHOT Show 2019 Bashed Sig Bob Li Not stocked at Pyramyd Air The airsoft gun Caliber CO2 powered Hop Up My plans Summary Different Something a little different today. Many newer readers aren’t aware that years … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Condor Ring-Loc Kit. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: A little history Installing the Ring Loc Kit Adjusting the top hat clearance The bolt-locking notches Protect the bolt bushing What is the measurement under the top hat? Let’s test it Air use One last … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Location, location, location! Price point Limited access to materials Committee rule Space is different — of course Materials issues Something different Intermodal containers Different perspective The gamble They approved the design Real world However… Your comments True story Summary The 5-part Air Venturi TR5 Multi-Shot … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Air Venturi TR5 repeating pellet rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Complex repeating mechanism The test Don’t do this No barrel swap Cleaning the barrel Cleaning Assemble the rifle — oh oh! Which pellet to choose? Sighting in At 10 meters Too much time … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Artemis PCP air pistol. This report covers: Not from Pyramyd Air Impressive from the start Description Finish flaws Fill Fill adaptor I filled it! Sights Scope rail Manual Operation Trigger Power Discussion Summary Today we start something different. The Artemis PP700S-A (what a mouthful!) is a single-shot precharged … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: Tuning time Flat breech seal New breech seal Big lesson number one Was there any change? Oh, my! Smooth But wait… Smoke tripped the chronograph start screen Summary What a story I have for you today! Talk … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Refurbs, too Different standards What buyers notice The 4 Cs No flawless diamonds The average guy What does blemished mean? What if the blem was missed? What about bad parts? Refurbished airguns It’s gonna get scratched anyhow Summary Why this blog today? I’m writing this … Read more
