Catch22

I understand what you're saying Spoon, and I think you read far too much into my posts. I'm not talking maneuvers, I'm just talking about being shot in the ass. How many of you have been shot in the ass by someone who you didn't notice. That is stealth. Why not be able to do it with a quiet gun so that you may even have a shot at a clean escape or a second shot?

As for building my ideas, I actually went shopping today on my lunch break for some parts to try to fabricate a few items. To improve the performance of the Maxx Shot for instance, could increase the stroke and also the volume of the air chamber. To increase stroke, and reduce noise I will be using 1/8"x 1/4" aluminum stock and modify the cocking mechanism. The plunger itself could use some work for a better seal.

Once I figure this out, I'll attempt to mess with the bolt action breech. I agree it is difficult, however with a little ingenuity anything can be accomplished. For now, I'd like a gun that fires... (mine is in pieces at the moment awaiting work)

I'm not trying to come here and steal anyone's thunder, I just happen to be an inventive person, I like to tinker and play with ideas. Call it reinventing the wheel if you like. Anyhow, you guys have some great ideas, I can't wait to play around and try some of them.

You are correct, I have never been in a large nerf war and I cannot begin to tell anyone how to play. My point was that stealth in any form can be a valuable asset and should never be overlooked or discounted.

'Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected'
~Sun-tzu the Art of War

Hello all,
I wanted to introduce myself and answer some questions, I am the friend Sniperwolf spoke of. I just wanted to come and say hello, after seeing these foam guns, I was hooked on them.

There are a million and one mods for the Maxx Shot, it just depends how technical one wishes to get. The internal mechanisms can be quieted with several small mods. The plunger could easily be modified to increase output by about 25%. Being primarily a ranged gun, the Maxx Shot would be a good candidate for a bolt action breach loading system using a gravity feed clip. Hoestly it just depends how creative and technical one wishes to get. Now on to the subject of the

1.) On the subject of glue: If surfaces are prepared correctly and the right epoxies are used, breakage will not easily occur. If you reinforce the joint with metal brackets and screws or bolts, this is an even less likely occurance.

2.) Foam Insulation: Not only will foam insulation quiet down the ambient noise inside the gun, but it will also weigh it down. This in combination with a stock means less recoil and improved accuracy. A heavier gun will absorb more of it's on recoil.

3.) Stealth: Jangadance has already addressed some of the positive issues surrounding stealth. In a single shot application, the seconds that a quiet attack can easily make the difference between return fire and escape.

4.) Silencer: six-hungry-ducks is correct in his statement that a silencer will cause a gun to lose some range and accuracy. However a silencer is an easily removable accessory and when made correctly will signifigantly reduce the plunger and spring noise exiting the barrel.