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Tips from Danny Love
Sovereign
Questions
Question I
What are the standard features on the Sovereign, and is the marker user friendly?
Answer I
The Sovereign comes standard with a highly polished black anodized body,
quick change barrel, 45 frame with Hogue grips, ball detent, adjustable regulator
and Ram-Bolt. As far as "is the gun user friendly?"...the answer would be
yes, clean it when needed and oil what is needed to be oiled, BUT if you
are the type of person who must take the gun apart and become a junior airsmith
then no the gun will not be user friendly. So leave it alone and become a
player not an airsmith!
Question II
I have owned a Sterling Pump for years and am thoroughly impressed with it's
range and accuracy. Therefore, I am considering buying a Sovereign for my
first semi-auto. My problem is, I play with CO2 and am very pleased with
it's performance but we're closing in on the new year and now it's time for
Nitro. My question is, would there be any modifications or aftermarket parts
I would need to make the Sovereign nitro ready? Also, is it necessary to
have the Sovereign double regulated?
Answer II
The Sovereign is nitro ready from the factory. Lada Sterling has tested the
gun over and over again with both CO2 and Nitro and have found great results
with both. The gun will function perfectly with CO2, but since Nitro is the
hottest thing and is not all that expensive anymore don't hesitate to make
the switch. And to answer the question, is double regulation necessary? I
wouldn't say it is absolutely necessary but it is beneficial to the gun's
performance. The velocity will not fluctuate much and your shot count will
increase due to a constant pressure.
Question III
After reading several articles and speaking with many people, I've decided
to purchase a Sovereign. I presently play with a cocker and love it but it's
time to try something new. My main concern is the Ram-Bolt. Is it durable?
Easy to remove? Any cool new ones available like a venturi? If removal is
difficult, is anything being done to simplify the matter?
Answer III
Yes, the Ram-Bolt is durable, we've shot thousands and thousands of rounds
with absolutely no problems whatsoever. You may have heard of some problems
with prototype versions but the production model is fine. The bolt on the
cocker is easier to remove, but I wouldn't say it is all that difficult anyhow.
Deregulate, pull a push pin, loosen a thumb screw and you're done. To answer
the last question, Yes, venturi bolts will be hitting the market shortly.
Note: Do not let rumors of bolt removal hinder your decision of purchasing
the Sovereign, the gun is truly worth checking out.
See ya in Vegas!
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