What would YOU Pay for an Electronic Crosman 2240? (Market Research)

[Swish]

Huge advantage over mechanical trigger groups and much safer. I did this on a PROD years ago and it was great.

Planned on helping a friend figure one out for his SK19 but got side tracked on ELR shooting. On of the biggest advantages other than a match grade trigger is the ability to go from semi to full auto and even choose how many rounds of burst with certain e-triggers.

 

[kaylaindy]

One of the biggest advantages other than a match grade trigger is the ability to go from semi to full auto and even choose how many rounds of burst with certain e-triggers

...wait, so that is a bolt action P-Rod...so how does it cock itself? ..you have to build that in too? 

 

[Swish]

One of the biggest advantages other than a match grade trigger is the ability to go from semi to full auto and even choose how many rounds of burst with certain e-triggers

...wait, so that is a bolt action P-Rod...so how does it cock itself? ..you have to build that in too? 

Sorry for the confusion, I was referring to adapting the e-trigger to the SK19. 

 

[Cranky1]

I personally think the sk19 with semi, 3round burst and full auto settings would be nice. Especially if you could get a match grade trigger set for semi auto. 

 

[Fuciliere]

My 2 cent is that as long as the price is reasonable to its features why not, I believe if its proven to have good price, the marauder both rifle and pistol, maximus, fortitude, discovery, 22xx and 13xx would be beneficial to it. 

 

[tohmashi]

@ Swish

Is that a P-rod? How did you assemble and source the e trigger for that?

@ kaylaindy

I would like to order some parts to assemble my own from your paintball manufacturer friend? I have been searching all over for e trigger parts with no luck? I want to get the solenoid and pcb to make these things work. 

 

[tohmashi]

Scotchmo do you have any photos on your electronic hammer project?

 

[kaylaindy]

It's in this video 

https://youtu.be/SiY5qGSJ34k

 

[PGinsandiego]

As someone who has currently has 6 22XX and 3 Prods/1720t pistols with $$$$$ invested in reach of them, here is my take. The 22XX market is shrinking due to the competition creating guns with more features at the same or lower pricepoint. This makes it difficult for me to continue my hobby of customizing my pistols. It would cost me over $500 to customize a 2240 to have the same features as a $100 pistol/carbine Diana chaser in a case. An electric trigger does have its appeal to those inclined to tinker with technology, but most of the 22XX customizers I know are "Old School." Most of the feedback here that I concur with is that the pricepoint is too high to invest in an e-trigger for a 22XX when comparable mechanical triggers can be installed at much lower price points. So investing business capital in a gun platform with a shrinking market share, comparable triggers at lower pricepoints, and minimal techies 22XX builders, would be IMHO, a high risk, low reward venture.

Is there a demand for E triggers? Most definitely, but my advice is to chose a different airgun platform, a higher end platform that is commonly upgraded.

HW100? BSA? 

Good luck!



PG

 

[Septicdeath]

Just more crap to go wrong. Some things don't need electronics and computer technology. Guns are one of these.

 

[Airmanator]

Make it fully auto like the e-grip for the paintball guns and you got a deal. 

 

[tohmashi]

I thought it would have been cheaper to implement a solenoid and microswitch vs manufacturing a good mechanical trigger. That e trigger would have to be priced to compete against the p-rod trigger assembly which I assume is around $50-80 from crosman. I have been trying to find parts to make an e trigger and it is around $100 just to get a solenoid and control board from on the market paintball guns. There are a lot of added functionality on these control boards that a single shot airgun cant take advantage of such as full auto and different firing characteristics pertaining to paintball guns. Thus increasing the cost of the E trigger unit. If possible I recommend creating a control board that has basic functionality and safety features needed on a simple single shot repeater airgun. I feel the point of using the solenoid and microswitch is being able to have a good trigger on a gun without having to spend time polishing trigger parts. But I dont know the manufacturing realities, I never produced anything before.

 

[primaz]

Hey guys. A major manufacturer has inquired about offering lower receiver frames or whole 2240 type Crosman guns with an electronic trigger built in to the gun. 

Before we waste this guy's time and possibly end up with a bunch of units...I have been tasked with conducting market research to determine if this is even a good idea. 

Would you buy this? for how much? 

A practical price could be $349 for the lower frame with electronics built in. Possibly $599 for a whole 2240 brand new with the e-trigger.

Is that a perfect price point? Would you pay more? or less? Please post your opinion here. 

ALL feedback is welcome. If this is a dumb idea, it's all good, lets just find out now. We would need to sell alot of them and we would want them to keep selling over time. What do you think?

Thanks guys! -Nate 

This concept is based off my gun pictured here: "Trigger Shock"

Take your Crosman to a whole new level!

Instead of an electronic trigger, what would be a technology to use from paintball industry is what Skout is claiming they will offer in 6 months, which is their electronic valve system so that an air rifle can get the same power that currently requires 1800-2000 PSI with an electronic valve system that only needs 900 PSI. If they offer that technology to tuners or other manufacturers instead of trying to make a proprietary gun that could be a game changer.