Looks clean - I have been considering switching to ASA and acetone smoothing for the loading gate. Looks like the base still occludes that left-most (top) port slightly?

Looks like the eBay one--wonder if he sold ares the design.
So my initial thoughts here for everyone who is wondering…The Ares aluminum gate is very aesthetically pleasing really compliments the GK-1 but…to be perfectly honest here the hinge on it is VERY loose and if you dont keep it parallel to the ground while loading it slams shut on you.So in terms of aesthetics great but in terms of functionality i am disappointed if i’m being honest…something to consider anyway
 
So my initial thoughts here for everyone who is wondering…The Ares aluminum gate is very aesthetically pleasing really compliments the GK-1 but…to be perfectly honest here the hinge on it is VERY loose and if you dont keep it parallel to the ground while loading it slams shut on you.So in terms of aesthetics great but in terms of functionality i am disappointed if i’m being honest…something to consider anyway
I have bought two loading gates so far for my GK1. Both of them were 3d; the first one had a very snug hinge and did not last too long; it broke very near the hinge. I think the hinge was too snug; thin at the hinge & would be easy to break if the hinge is too snug. (IMO). The second one is a Moistone product and is working fine; the hinge on it is not as snug as the first one & this keeps the strain off the part. I have another GK1 on order, I will get another Moistone.
 
I have bought two loading gates so far for my GK1. Both of them were 3d; the first one had a very snug hinge and did not last too long; it broke very near the hinge. I think the hinge was too snug; thin at the hinge & would be easy to break if the hinge is too snug. (IMO). The second one is a Moistone product and is working fine; the hinge on it is not as snug as the first one & this keeps the strain off the part. I have another GK1 on order, I will get another Moistone.
Yeah i think i will be putting the moistone back on as the functionality of it is most important to me.I really wanted to love the aluminum one but when im out there hunting iguanas i need to be able to load the GK-1 from slight angles without the flap slamming shut on me….
 
@Nutcracker @Airgun561 appreciate the functional feedback gentlemen. To be honest, I was expecting the aluminum gates to take over...I have another design but it has to be milled. The reason is that it already addresses the feedback that the current one does not stay open as that was one of the issues that I could foresee moving to a CNC aluminum gate.

I do test each of my 3d printed gates and they are the most time-consuming product I have to assemble. I could have gone the easy route with big silver magnets, a large design with a beefed up hinge so I don't have to get the locking nut tension just right, but 'that' look just wasn't for me. Instead, I tried to stick to the OEM look and utilizing small high quality black neodymium magnets so it appeared uniform.

My personal preference aside, it sounds like largely, many gk1 owners don't mind the bulkier look and appreciate the milled finish on a highly visible accessory. I can't promise that I'll bring my milled design to market ($$$) but I may now more seriously explore the cost to have it produced now that some additional feedback is out there.
 
I've been wondering if the hinge on this aluminum one would be as slop free as the injection molded one,(very smooth finish), I received from AirGun Tactical, which has 0 hinge play.
Maybe this one can be shimmed. I have some tiny shims, Well see, mine arrives Thursday.
Hopefully it’s just mine and yours will be better/acceptable👍🏼
 
On second thought, I bet a little knurling on the pin will stiffen it up.
Stay tuned.
I think a tight fitting plastic pin (delrin maybe) would work as well or better. It would retain some tightness through more cycles. Plastic would be plenty strong for no more pressure than it would see.

Good luck,
Dave
 
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I really see no problem with the OEM loading gate, I can only pick one pellet out at a time from the tin and I still have to seat them one by one anyway,.....and it looks far better then any aftermarket gates I have seen.
I’ll agree to disagree :)
  1. IMO no issue of aesthetics (see pic below)
  2. No damage to pellet skirts.
  3. Can make sure slugs and pellets fully seat
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I’ll agree to disagree :)
  1. IMO no issue of aesthetics (see pic below)
  2. No damage to pellet skirts.
  3. Can make sure slugs and pellets fully seat
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I quit “seating” pellets in the GK1 several weeks ago when Steve-I pointed out that the mags have a chamfer at the front.

Anyway, it’s worth noting that Huben has been making K1s since 2015, constantly implementing little updates and fixes to improve the function. Yet, in spite of the fact that aftermarket gates have been around for several years, the rifles and pistols still come with the original gate. Hmmm…
 
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I don't have a GK1(yet) but just received an Ares aluminum gate for my. 22 K1. It's hinge has enough drag that it doesn't swing freely. Looks very nice.
I also ordered the one on the left + a universal door from Jake. I'll tell y'all what I think when it arrives.
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I sorta agree that the factory gate worked ok for me. I've never bothered to seat my pellets, and they work just fine. The flip up gate does make it easier for me to drop in three pretty quickly, and I don't need to "tip" them in like I did with the factory gate.
My Aluminum one looks to be arriving today, a day early, ( I love it when that happens), and I'll see what it needs, if anything, and report.
 
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Well, I received my aluminum speed loader gate yesterday from Ares with much anticipation. I love the look and finish very much, but I must report that I'm disappointed with a couple of things.
The hinge joint is very loose when open, as mentioned by a member earlier in this thread. I removed the pin and knurled it a little which helped quite a bit.
But the main issue I've experienced is that the gate is not long enough, and does not cover all three magazine holes completely. The third hole on the bottom of the mag is exposed enough to allow the pellet to move back exposing the skirt. The skirt then hits the frame as the mag rotates bending it, or potentially causing a jam.This happened to me several times within two mags, especially if the gun is pointed a little upwards.
So, sadly I asked Zach if I could return it for a refund. He responded quickly and was very cooperative. He issued a refund and told me to keep it. He also suggested that I shouldn't use light pellets, and that I should seat them to avoid this issue.
I shared with him that I respectfully don't agree with his advice about pellet type, and am confident a slightly longer design, (just like the injection molded one I have), would solve that issue completely.
And maybe some tighter tolerances on the hinge joint would help eliminate the slop, but I know that can be tricky when dealing with metal, vs
composites.
So the conclusion for me is that the injection molded version from "Airgun Tactical" has the best overall design an aesthetics to date.

All of the above is of course just my personal opinion, and is worth every cent you paid for it!
Have fun.
Scott
 
I don't have a GK1(yet) but just received an Ares aluminum gate for my. 22 K1. It's hinge has enough drag that it doesn't swing freely. Looks very nice.
I also ordered the one on the left + a universal door from Jake. I'll tell y'all what I think when it arrives.
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I watched that short video which looks cool as it looks like when you push it to seat the pellets it automatically springs back? Is there a spring incorporated in the loading gate? I think your design is a great idea.
 
primaz, message Jake about his loading gates. He quickly responded to my inquiries. We even talked on the phone.

Shoothbreez, have you used his loading gate with the pellet seater? I would like to get feedback on someone whom owns a GK1 and uses it as I have been buying so many things for my GK1 .25 yet the pistol will not arrive for another 10 days or so? I plan on initially using JSB 25.39 and the 33.95 pellets primarily as I still contemplate on slugs for occasional need for more stopping power.

Thus I want to know if that loading gate that has that nice feature of seating the ammo is a useful. It seems maybe when I eventually use slugs it will be maybe more important to ensure the ammo is seated but from reading the forums it also sounds like it is good to seat them for close to 100% assurance??? but since the action is so reliable it also sounds like others feel seating is not that important??
 
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Well, I received my aluminum speed loader gate yesterday from Ares with much anticipation. I love the look and finish very much, but I must report that I'm disappointed with a couple of things.
The hinge joint is very loose when open, as mentioned by a member earlier in this thread. I removed the pin and knurled it a little which helped quite a bit.
But the main issue I've experienced is that the gate is not long enough, and does not cover all three magazine holes completely. The third hole on the bottom of the mag is exposed enough to allow the pellet to move back exposing the skirt. The skirt then hits the frame as the mag rotates bending it, or potentially causing a jam.This happened to me several times within two mags, especially if the gun is pointed a little upwards.
So, sadly I asked Zach if I could return it for a refund. He responded quickly and was very cooperative. He issued a refund and told me to keep it. He also suggested that I shouldn't use light pellets, and that I should seat them to avoid this issue.
I shared with him that I respectfully don't agree with his advice about pellet type, and am confident a slightly longer design, (just like the injection molded one I have), would solve that issue completely.
And maybe some tighter tolerances on the hinge joint would help eliminate the slop, but I know that can be tricky when dealing with metal, vs
composites.
So the conclusion for me is that the injection molded version from "Airgun Tactical" has the best overall design an aesthetics to date.

All of the above is of course just my personal opinion, and is worth every cent you paid for it!
Have fun.
Scott
Yeah it’s too bad,looks great lol.I’ve put the moistone version back on as it works great and i need that functionality when out hunting iguanas etc.I was naturally under the assumption they had field tested the aluminum one before bringing it to market.