Gun Maintenace and Repair - A5 E-grip sear issue?

Print Page | Close Window

A5 E-grip sear issue?

Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=191512
Printed Date: 20 May 2024 at 5:44pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: A5 E-grip sear issue?

Posted By: fjacquette
Subject: A5 E-grip sear issue?
Date Posted: 25 November 2013 at 9:16am

Hi there,

I have a relatively new A-5 with an e-grip. Everything worked great my first trip out, but a few cases of paint later each trigger pull results in stutter-firing, with 7 or 8 cycles before it successfully recocks. Switching to a manual grip solves the problem, and switching the e-grip to a different A-5 body didn't, so it's almost certainly the grip assembly rather than something in the main marker body. The electronics in the e-grip seem fine, so I'm thinking it's a sear issue.

In anticipation of the usual questions:
- Brand new batteries, fresh air tank
- No visible wear on the sear
- No springs have been swapped
- The sear is the original one that came with the e-grip, so it's not a manual sear that accidentally got swapped in
- No visible problems on the bolt in either marker

Any suggestions for what could be wrong or how to better troubleshoot the issue?

Thanks!