Mac1

[kgphotos]

What are the benefits of buying a Discovery from Mac1 opposed to getting it from Pyramid air or some other online dealer?

[5thumbs]

He polishes pellet lead in, re crowns barrell, installs a power adjuster, installs a different O-ring, and refines the trigger.  

For all this work you pay an additional $11 over what most charge ($239).  You loose out on the free shipping but he ships for about $11.00, and if you live in CA you loose out on the tax.

If you are outside of CA you pay $22 more than  you would from what others charge.

I have a stock one that I have been fidgeting with for a few months.  I called him on Monday and bought another that he just got done with.   I'm "working from home" today waiting for the UPS truck.

[mackeralboy]

Everything 5thumbs says is true. I bought a Disco in .22 cal from Tim at Mac1 and I know 5 other people that have got their Discos there too. We are all very pleased with the added tune that he performs on the guns. Mine shoots 1/2" groups at 50 yards.

[melloroadman]

I agree that Tim does good work . Does he locktite the power adjuster screw before shipping the rifle ? I have heard two people say they can not move the adjuster .Marvin

[mackeralboy]

I can move mine so I would have to say no. I only live a few miles from Mac1 and have had Tim do aftermarket work on a number of my airguns. My experience is that if Tim locktite's something you will know it.

[5thumbs]

OK, my first .177 Disco/pump was bought at Impact Air Gun's closeout sale.  cant complain at all since he discounted it significantly.  I tore that thing apart 4 times to do trigger tunes, polish pellet inlet, moved barrell bands around countless times (I have a TKO muzzle brake on it).   Got to the point where I could get a subset of decent groups at 25 yards, but  some of them were still a bit variable (not bad and still accuate).   Well I got my Disco from Mac 1 today (again in .177).   All I did was transfer the scope (Legend), a 2nd O-ring barrel band, and my TKO brake.   After zeroing in, BAM, tight groups.   Not necessariliy better than the best groups I obtained with my 1st disco, but most of them are that tight.  No monkeying around.   I't is better than my stock one even after I tinkered with it quite a bit.  Liturally 45 minutes after I got it I could tell it was better!

I do have a comment on the power adjuster.  It is very tight.  I tried to move it and could not, not even a little bit.   I get a set of pliers but decided not to force it.  I will call Tim tomorrow and ask.

[kgphotos]

Thanks guys for all your imput. I really appreciate it. How does the power adjuster work?

[5thumbs]

There is a little spring that pushes a weight (hammer) once the trigger is pulled.  The weight bangs into a valve that is temporarily opened to release the air that propels the pellet.   So, if you compress that spring with a power adjuster (essentially a screw that pushes the spring), it pushes the hammer harder and open the valve more (more air).

[Cruizer]

What is the cost for the tune.?
Cruiaer

[5thumbs]

It cost about $11 more if you buy from Mac1 relative to other vendor's price ($239) , however if you are relying on some vendor's "free shipping" you have to splurge another $11 (approximate) for shipping.   If you send it to him I THINK it is about $60, but you would best talk to him about it.

[waunderin]

yes, i bought a .177 disco from pyrimid air, with the no lemmon guarantee. then i bought a .22 from mac 1. the 177 lasted 11 days and was plasting stuff in my face. i considered my options, and sent it to mac 1 for service. he fixed it, and both guns are still working good, and shoot well.  john

[run n' airgun]

likewise. the mac1 22cal that i've had is not givin me any trouble and continues to be a strong shooter.

[waunderin]

to sum it all up. for a few dollars more you get a gun that is right and works properly the first time. john