Hagan R3 HST adjuster
Well complain long enough someone may listen. For years I have complained about the HST adjuster on the EDgun R3. The factory HST adjuster sucks. It always moves and using the Oring trick on the locking collar only goes so far. I have always wanted the HST adjuster to be made from stainless and have a locking collar that could be tightened with a wrench. John made me a prototype and I put it on the gun. BAM, I love it. It will not move after tightened and the adjustment is spot on. Thanks John. I am going to text John some small changes that I think will be helpful but I recommend ordering one from him. No more stupid Oring and no more “why is my gun shooting low?” questions.
Here’s the HST adjuster:
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If Ed gave me the power to change just one thing on the matador it would be the HST. The main problem is eventually it will creep loose on you. The oring trick works well but I was looking for something overkill that would absolutely not move. John made that HST that has a jam nut. Trust me it won’t move. The problem is you’ll need to bring a tool with you in the field. Ed’s concept for a gun is you can do field repair with minimal tools. So this adds a socket to your field pack. To me it’s worth it because the HST will not move.
Contact John: hagantool@aol.com
Hey keyser.
Any updates on this? You recommend this over the O-ring option?
If so how can I buy one?
Thanks.
-Frank
I think these will fit all calibers as well. Set it and forget it.
DT
RA it is super simple. Just unscrew the old one.
How difficult it is to change out this part and what is involved? How much is John charging for these?
This is a very nice component.
The two screws act as a locking nut to each other. Loosen the collar then adjust the HST then lock them both down to each other. You need a wrench to move them after being locked.
I hear what you’re saying Sozer. Set it and forget it. So this new piece you got made simply has tighter tolerances requiring you to wrench it with tools instead of your gorilla hands? Since there’s still no double locking nuts, how do you know it won’t creep out? Maybe slower but won’t that still happen unless there’s a locking grub screw somewhere?
Fudd you really don’t need to adjust the HST. It’s not something an EDgun shooter does a lot. A marking is not necessary as the HST is not repeatable. It is only a fine tune adjustment that is totally dependent on your regulator setting. What I needed was something that did not move. I want a wrench to lock it tight.
Brother Brian….
I noticed that you are using aluminium mags… i suggest to you to buy some plastic mags…. i never used my aluminium mags since I got my plastics
That’s pretty heavy duty there. Using a wrench and socket to adjust it wouldn’t be a pita? A double locking threaded nut wouldn’t be enough you think? Kind of like the ones used in offshore fishing reel seats? Having a flat side with markings would also help track adjustments exactly like this.
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Perfect in my eyes.
As you know , it’s gets pretty frustrating when you think your cherry and all of sudden your shots are off. It took me awhile to realiz the problem. And sure enough I removed the stock and that sucker was loose.
So I need to remove the whole HST peace and replace it with hagans until correct?