We refuse to service them, parts are non-existent and they aren't the nicest thing to work on. Then there is also the shade the design and company have on them.
So, I've been offered a 2014 Vapor in a trade - have never touched one, let alone shot one or had an in-depth look at the internals.
Anyone had experience of a Vapor? Apparently, according to the sales literature, "all the issues of previous generations have been solved"
We refuse to service them, parts are non-existent and they aren't the nicest thing to work on. Then there is also the shade the design and company have on them.
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Anything where the sales pitch is "We fixed it!" is a little sketchy haha.
Yeah, that's what made me apprehensive in the first place! Plus, I'm not entirely sure there is a service centre.... Anywhere....
I've heard a couple people say the typical 12-year-old response of "duuuudddeee its the best gun ever" but I've heard several tales of woe from V1,2 and 3 owners.
Its a case of either keeping my Creed or trading it for this thing
Get Yourself a sprung bolt NXT shocker. It is more reliable than a vapor.
I've got an Enertia bolt/spring somewhere.... Now to find the shocker that I last saw in 2010....
Although it's not actually gonna be mine, my mate has (in a fit of exuberance) now bought the Vapor. I'll keep you updated on how badly it fails
I was offered a J4 Torque trade this week.
Of course I havent read the 52 page saga on pbn dude.
endeavor to persevere.......
Hi, it's a good marker for the price it is now, I paid 300 for it. Here in Mexico I'm becoming the non official tech center hahaha no one wants to tech them for the lack of spare parts, but many are from other markers, and it's not that difficult to work with. It's fairly efficient, quiet and smooth, not the best, but for the price here in Mexico it beats other markers.
I tried to contact Machine to buy spare parts kits (complete, not like the one on their site) and what is needed to be a certified tech, never got an answer.
If your friend needs any help with it, just pm, I'll gladly help him.
I think he'll probably message you at some point! He's had a grand total of 8 problems since purchasing it:
All batteries register as depleted - even when brand new
The Mills 10BPS is actually 11.3BPS
Velocity drop during ramping
Rearmost O ring slicing on removal of bolt
Barrel vent holes still have burrs - and occasionally are missing altogether
Over-tightening of barrel has made a gouge in the barrel
Gripframe screw falling out
Battery Harness failing mid-game
It's quite tragic to watch really. I've tech'd it more that he's played with it.