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Frequently Asked Questions
Hey
Glen, A.I
am about to buy a cocker. I am looking at something like and STO or
Blackmagic from WGP. [Glenn
Palmer] OK About the only
difference between the two is the eye candy, pivoting
trigger on the STO and the Black magic has the angled forward ASA.
The internals and pneumatics are essentially identical
I was just wondering if you think it would be more advantageous for me to buy a
stock verticle feed WGP cocker for say $350 and then let you guys do the Ultra
Mini-cocker conversion and the trigger job. [Glenn
Palmer] Well, it would require the same amount of work on our end regardless of
which model you start with. Neither
the STO or BM is in “miniCocker” format.
A miniCocker is defined by removing 1” off the front of the body where
the vertical ASA normally is. Our
Ultra miniCocker upgrade is better associated with older versions of the
‘cocker. On current model
‘cockers, it is generally best to consider modifications on an individual
basis instead of the mini conversion package. In
other words, what you would be looking at in terms of our performance upgrades (Palmerizing)
on any of the newer ‘cockers
would be along the lines of installing a Rock regulator, doing the ProTouch
trigger job and Performance tuning (inside and out) to bring the whole gun
together in a fully optimized package. (typically a $225.00 project, plus return
shipping) Beyond that, it would just be a matter of personal preference toward
hardware and/or appearance. Shortening any of them down to “mini”
configuration is a separate $100.00 project. You may also want to consider
upgrading the 4-way to a QuikSwitch, ($39.00) quite simply, the best 4-way
available on the planet for ANY autococker.
(STB Simply the
Best )
This would cost a little more than a stock [Glenn
Palmer] The bottom line will actually depend on what you want it to look like
when it is finished. The end result, in terms of actual performance; accuracy
potential, consistency and reliability should/would be the same, regardless if
we started with a basic stock ‘cocker or one of the decked out versions. STO
($600) and in the same range as a Blackmagic ($700-800), but what are the
performance advantages? [Glenn
Palmer] Proper tuning and setup insures that it is the “best” it can be.
To insure maximum effectiveness down range, you may also need to address
the barrel. In
terms of actual “performance” potential, there really isn’t all that much
difference between a basic stock ‘cocker and WGP’s upscale units.
Considering of course, proper setup and tuning.
Please let me know your opinion on this. [Glenn
Palmer] You may also want to consider just having us build the whole gun for
you. We start with a Standard WGP
body and then build it our way, with our components and other hardware all setup
to meet YOUR needs. A typical PalmerCocker prices range from about $800 and up.
Depending largely on eye candy or air system options.
For the sake of example:
Center
Palmerized miniCocker.
. Performance tune, Trigger job (1.5 lbs- 3mm) 14" vented barrel STB
Pro kit, , Lightning Bolt, Male or Direct Stabilizer, Lapco drop
forward, Kapp spring kit, Benchmark 45 frame w/PPS wrap around grips.
Satin black finish with nickel trim. [Runs at 350 psi on HPA or CO2] as
shown $975.00
http://www.palmer-pursuit.com/cp.htm
If you have questions or comments about Palmer
Pursuit Shop, please email
Glenn
Palmer.
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