Should I expect more? A-5

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   I have my A-5 in at the place I purchased it at (Marker is 30 days old).  They have had it a week now, and expect to have it for another two before they can look at it as they're "backed up".
The plug at the back which holds the spring and pin has given way due to a weak washer (I'm guessing), causing the plug, pin and spring to shoot backwards, striking me in the face. Luckily, I always use a face mask when operating any paintball gun, so I wasn't injured.
Should I be causing a fuss?  I didn't join this sport to be benched for such extended periods of time!
Frankly, I'm pissed!  Should I be expecting better, or is this the norm for this sport?  Because if it is, it's ashame as this is truly a great sport!
Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Chris.

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JaguarChris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote JaguarChris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Should I expect more? A-5 Posted: 18 May 2005 at 2:55pm
	I have my A-5 in at the place I purchased it at (Marker is 30 days old). They have had it a week now, and expect to have it for another two before they can look at it as they're "backed up". The plug at the back which holds the spring and pin has given way due to a weak washer (I'm guessing), causing the plug, pin and spring to shoot backwards, striking me in the face. Luckily, I always use a face mask when operating any paintball gun, so I wasn't injured. Should I be causing a fuss? I didn't join this sport to be benched for such extended periods of time! Frankly, I'm pissed! Should I be expecting better, or is this the norm for this sport? Because if it is, it's ashame as this is truly a great sport! Thanks for taking the time to respond. Chris.

The Guy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Soup Can Guy Joined: 18 March 2004 Status: Offline Points: 6666	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Guy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2005 at 4:38pm
	all you need is a new snapring.
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JaguarChris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote JaguarChris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2005 at 4:53pm
	A snapring? That is the key ring type washer? Because after looking at it, it doesn't look to be damaged? Could the actual plug be defective? Possibly not holding the "snapring" properly? Chris.

Charon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Charon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2005 at 7:18pm
	Did you call Tippmann? As for being benched. Rent a gun and keep on trucking. Yeah it sucks but you have to deal. Edited by Charon

Charon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Charon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2005 at 7:19pm
	You could buy a mod stock. That would solve the problem also.

JaguarChris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 May 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote JaguarChris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 2005 at 11:47am
	I do intend on purchasing a "mod stock"; however, I don't plan on purchasing one until mid-summer. I'm wondering whether anyone has had any problems like this? Tippmann has still not returned my calls.