John Hansen---WOW that is a nice looking pipe gun you got there.:thumbsup2:
I now see how easy it would be to use the existing muzzle mounting holes for a ti band elevator pipe on your Mako---good idea:cool2:
How is the stock Mako grip attached to the gun?
Is it possible to remove the grip from the Mako handle and use Tin Mans shapelock system for a grip you like better?
"just thinking out loud"
Tin Man--[I still want a new Tin Man enclosed track carbon fiber pipe gun. HINT, HINT]:pray:
Hau,
the handle is through bolted. It came that way from Mako.
I would love to be able to use the shape lock handle, or even better find some way to mount a Steve Alexander handle, as it is my favorite. The issue would be finding a way to incorporate a trigger mech into the shapelock frame.
As I said before, I am not really a pipe gun guy, so I won't put much effort into trying to build a better mouse trap.
Wait until you guys see the rear handle wood gun I will be building soon!
John, I find the Merou handle similar in shape to the Alexander handle.
I've been eyeballin that handle for a while! I would love to try it out sometime. I would like the Predator handle a lot more if it was smaller. It's just way too friggen big! My favorite pipegun handle is the old green RA handle.
Yeah I love the Picasso Asegai, I think the Merou is ok but is heavy and has very tight tolerances in the trigger housing.
Chuck, what does that mean tight tolerances?
The rubber grip on the mako predator comes off but you might have to cut it or maybe try to soften it up with hot water? Do you think it's possible to remove it and fill the space with the shapelock or it would be to thin (the new shapelock grip)? Just wondering.....
Chuck, what does that mean tight tolerances?
Not sure it's what he means, but there isn't much space in the housing for both euro shafts & mono. For example, the riffe euros - if you use their 17/64" shaft, you can use 200 or 250# mono and it's a tight fit. Most 300# test won't fit. Not a problem if you're using a finned shaft, but these guns were made primarily for euro shafts.
Thanks fuzz, is that what you meant Chuck?
Sure. What size barrel?
very nice looking Mako, what size is it? was it relatively easy to take off the loading pad, looks much better that way.
It's a 130. I wanted a 140, but the Predator is only available up to a 130. I have had the "Rabi" Apex in the past, (same as the iconic) and I could not stand that phucked up handle!
At the time I got this gun, the iconics also had plastic internals:confused1: I don't get it. It's "supposed "to be a better gun, handling more power with a thicker barrel, but the components are made of plastic instead of SS.:rolleyes1: The Iconics now come standard with SS internals.
Yes, the loading pad was very easy to take off. It's just held in place by a pin. Use a punch to remove the pin and pull the pad off, That's it.
The rubber grip on the mako predator comes off but you might have to cut it or maybe try to soften it up with hot water? Do you think it's possible to remove it and fill the space with the shapelock or it would be to thin (the new shapelock grip)? Just wondering.....
OK, I don't know why that didn't register in my brain when Hau mentioned it:crazy:
That's a great idea! Thanks guys.
Chuck, what does that mean tight tolerances?
Dan,
Sorry for the confusing posts with the Merou trigger if you put a 7.5 shaft with 300-400lb mono it will be a very tight fit in the trigger housing and you will have to check your line for wear and tear often or use SS cable which I hate doing.
Thanks fuzz, is that what you meant Chuck?
Sorry replied before I read everything yes that was it, I believe its the same with the Aimrite's also.
I'm curious as to your reasons for not wanting to use a tabbed or pinned shaft which will eliminate the necessity of inserting the line into the housing? Or even simply having the hole for the line ahead of the notches instead of the back of the shaft?
I have always felt one of the advantages of pipe guns was the spring steel shaft and their price.
I haven't seen coated shafts with tabs but I have seen them with a hole in front of the notches. This will allow their use with a Merou handle and 400lb shooting line.
Yeah FF used to carry them and the first Aimrites did also, I thought it was a nice option.
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