for the sake of the n00bs...
the superiority of MAC 1 parts vs factory parts in the sheridan .20 cal/benji .22 cal...
in pictures...
by me..
top: stock benji parts. failed after 32 shots. Note cracked pin
lower: MAC 1 parts, still going strong. note the difference in size of pins etc...
also: stock benji parts are pot metal, mac1 parts are machined steel.
stock benji .22 parts after 32 shots... note pot metal construction and the nature of the failure... Good thing I brought a backup gun for squirrel hunting that day. otherwise..... Gun locked up completely after this failure and was completely inoperable. Keep this in mind when reading "survivalist" type posts about the most rugged airgun in a survival type situation.. factory issue sheri/benji's simply don't cut it. Steriods streaks/benjis have what it takes to survive.
left: mac1 billet lever. built to last a lifetime
right: benjamin factory lever. every pump past stroke #1 is a blessing. riding on a hope and a prayer.
solid billet lever. Strong enough to transfer pumping force in the intended direction, rather than taco'ing the pump arm linkage like the factory lever on the right... nuff said.
PS- these guns were not abused/overpumped. Both failed under the standard regime of 8 pumps + proper lubrication. .20 cal failed @ 20 shots the .22 failed @ 32 shots. Shame on benji/sheridan. The Chinese deserve to eat their lunch.
Lucky for us all there are shops like Mac 1 who are high-minded and do right by their customers.
Signed:
wertyq
