Is that the new Zip Factory gun? How much did you pay for it if you don't mind my asking. How does it feel? It doesn't come with mags? What's your initial impression of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Half Live
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Is that the new Zip Factory gun? How much did you pay for it if you don't mind my asking. How does it feel? It doesn't come with mags? What's your initial impression of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Half Live
Promise? [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Yup. I paid $199 for it. And no, it does not come with mags but it takes 10/22 mags.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
Not bad, I remember posting about it a long time ago but forgot about it and never saw that they were shipping them. They look kind of cool, definitely a fun toy. Might have to look more into them again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Half Live
I hope you'll do a range report and full review on it at some point.
Interesting little gun. I hope they start making the "100% Life Kit" and other accessories available soon. I just emailed them about the "100% Life Kits". It will kinda suck to own a gun that is designed for a maximum 5000 round life. Especially a 22rimfire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Half Live
EDIT I just found the Amazon page for the rails-
http://www.amazon.com/ZiPTM-Factory-...d_sim_sbs_sg_1
Is it really only designed for a max of 5000rds? Hmm, that makes me question it a bit more, but if I found one for $150, i'd probably pick it up very fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by SAnd
From the Manual-Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
The following components perform the greatest work load when using ZiP.™ Just like tires on your car, they need to be replaced after a certain amount of tread wear. The replacement of these basic components varies with use especially due to ammo selection,
care and maintenance, etc. To maintain ZiP™ operating at 100% simply follow the recommendations on cleaning and replace these components about every 2,500 - 5,000 rounds. Due to ammo some may find replacement necessary earlier, middle or later
The ZiP™ is a “tuned action” and especially the springs, etc, do not have an unlimited life.
Page 44 and 45
http://www.zipfactory.com/pdf/ZiPOperatorManual.pdf
The "100% Life Kit" is listed on their website as haveing all the parts that have the limited life. It's mainly all the springs and, get this, what I would call the bolt. They call it the "Recoil Body". They show a price of $15.99 for the kit. I plan to get 2 or 3 of the Life Kits if and when they become available. I'll see what responce I get from my email I just sent about the availablity.
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Yea, I just looked more into it and sure enough. Looks like its mostly springs. There's no price on it, but I would think it'd be around $15. Or at least I'd hope it'd be that price, any more and its a little silly to buy that gun over another that can shoot 5k rounds. Granted, thats still quite a lot of ammo to be shot through it.
Did you get the good ones?Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving