Vigilante :: I'd absolutely love to see a power adjuster for a Vigilante. It's 50 shots at the rated 465fps is begging to be adjusted for fewer shots and higher FPS. But the barrel looks awfully minimal/wimpy making me think any additional power would wear it out fast. Having said that, it's so cheap you could consider it somewhat disposable, as in, a limited life expectancy for some components with corresponding MTBF parts replacement. I love it's combined features of a SA 10-shot revolver and over/under Picatinny rails. If able to tweak for a theoretical 600 fps at max power, then add a laser sight on top and LED flashlight under the barrel, and it could be an effective (and fun) nighttime tactical ratter.
Chaser :: this is a much better gun overall than the Vigilante, but if I want a tactical ratter as described above, it has limitations. I've tried "action pistol" type shooting and I'm way faster with the SA trigger compared to the bolt action - not that I would need rapid fire mode... And it lacks Picatinny rails, which could be modded-in with an 11mm to Picatinny on top, and a barrel band Picatinny underneath. With similar proposed power mods achieving 600fps, this machine could be a good nighttime tactical ratter too.
All this could start with stronger hammer springs. I did find a YouTube video modding the Chaser but it involves major surgery and re-drilling the valve assembly. I don't see anyone producing packaged kits for the "home enthusiast" without a lathe and drill press.
Any comments and/or links would be appreciated. Or just tell I'm nutz and I'll alter my thinking... ?
hell there aren't even parts for the Chaser
i have made 2 custom Chasers using Stormrider barrels and bits and pieces, with ideas i came up with
and completely rebuilt the trigger groups so it has 1.5mm of travel
can't seem to get photos loaded the files are to large, message me with your email and i can sent what it looks like
