Air Arms Does ARH (Maccari) produce full tune kits for Pro Sport/TX200 MKIII anymore?

[bustachip]

I remember when Jim Maccari had his “anything goes airgun forum” back in the early 2000’s. In addition to being really knowledgeable about airguns (specifically springers) he’s actually a really funny guy, with a wicked sense of humor. But he doesn’t suffer fools, so there was always a few people that got bent out of shape

He used to have FAQ page (maybe still does) that would answer many questions people had.

Going to be a sad day when he retires from the airgun biz.

I would like to visit his shop and see his set up,
and talk about air gun tuning.

 

[EMrider]

I remember when Jim Maccari had his “anything goes airgun forum” back in the early 2000’s. In addition to being really knowledgeable about airguns (specifically springers) he’s actually a really funny guy, with a wicked sense of humor. But he doesn’t suffer fools, so there was always a few people that got bent out of shape

He used to have FAQ page (maybe still does) that would answer many questions people had.

Going to be a sad day when he retires from the airgun biz.

A few years ago rumors were circulating that Jim was ill and about to retire. Apparently, this is what happens when some bozo does not get a sufficiently quick reply and starts to spread nonsense. Jim posted a notice on his website that the rumors were false, and that he has no plans to retire.
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[thevinoman]

He is alive and well.

 

[Shuggoth]

I always think the day Jim closes ARH will be a sad day for spring airgunners indeed as I doubt there is anyone who will or could take his place with all his knowledge etc.

 

[Star7]

I do wish he would return to making forged cocking shoes and guides for the TX but I think he had a disagreement with AA and in such, I tend to back his decisions. He has been a real giant in the field.

 

[Toxylon]

FWIW, none of the "drop-in fit / fits factory guides" springs I've gotten from Maccari over the years have actually fitted the factory guides in my guns; they have always been a little loose, and have yielded buzzy cycles as a result. Selling individual springs I don't think he has much of a choice here, given that if his spring didn't go into a factory guide by being a little too small in ID, that would be really bad for the business.

I have consistently heard the guides in Maccari's kits fit very tightly. That's where he has control of the entire powerplant.

 

[AirNGasman]

I would like to visit his shop and see his set up,
and talk about air gun tuning.

Judging from statements on JM's website, you'd have better luck approaching our president-elect for an invitation to Mar-a-lago to talk about airgun tuning.

Having myself dealt with thousands of consumers in my decades of retail, I can sympathize with Jim's frustrations. But having been a consumer even more decades, I can also sympathize with anyone finding the ARH website 'off-putting'.

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[thevinoman]

FWIW, none of the "drop-in fit / fits factory guides" springs I've gotten from Maccari over the years have actually fitted the factory guides in my guns; they have always been a little loose, and have yielded buzzy cycles as a result. Selling individual springs I don't think he has much of a choice here, given that if his spring didn't go into a factory guide by being a little too small in ID, that would be really bad for the business.

I have consistently heard the guides in Maccari's kits fit very tightly. That's where he has control of the entire powerplant.

Unfortunately he no longer produces guides for the TX200/ProSport powerplants....

 

[bustachip]

Judging from statements on JM's website, you'd have better luck approaching our president-elect for an invitation to Mar-a-lago to talk about airgun tuning.

Having myself dealt with thousands of consumers in my decades of retail, I can sympathize with Jim's frustrations. But having been a consumer even more decades, I can also sympathize with anyone finding the ARH website 'off-putting'.

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I can see both sides. I'd still like to visit his shop.

 

[EMrider]

FWIW, none of the "drop-in fit / fits factory guides" springs I've gotten from Maccari over the years have actually fitted the factory guides in my guns; they have always been a little loose, and have yielded buzzy cycles as a result. Selling individual springs I don't think he has much of a choice here, given that if his spring didn't go into a factory guide by being a little too small in ID, that would be really bad for the business.

I have consistently heard the guides in Maccari's kits fit very tightly. That's where he has control of the entire powerplant.

I suspect your reasoning is correct about how ARH designs their springs. My MO is to buy an ARH kit, and then a couple of extra springs as I know that the guide and top hat can likely be reused.
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[Uglyjohn]

Hardly for those who have a LATHE or know someone who does. There are a LOT of air gunners who do ...BTW
I've made north of a 100 at this point. BEST guide is one fitted to a spring in hand !!! as the tolerances of a springs coil I.D. bounces around too much to make guides as a generic fit

I do not own a lathe but have occasional need for a new delrin top hat and spring guide. I’m able to reduce the OD on my drill press if slightly oversized so a generic fit could work. What would be a fare price for these given spring ID? Uj

 

[Motorhead]

I do not own a lathe but have occasional need for a new delrin top hat and spring guide. I’m able to reduce the OD on my drill press if slightly oversized so a generic fit could work. What would be a fare price for these given spring ID? Uj

When doing In-House tuning jobs ... A Custom fitted guide and Top Hat is @ $35