SHS Super High Speed 13:1 Gearset
Aug 10, 2012 23:21:49 GMT -5
Post by triggs (SABR) on Aug 10, 2012 23:21:49 GMT -5
Full Album Review – SHS High Speed Gearset
Super Shooter (SHS) High Speed Gearset 13:1
- Overview
- Externals review
- Internals review
- Performance
- Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Overview
In the last few years the airsoft aftermarket has rapidly expanded. Many companies offer various upgrades for AEG’s, GBB’s, and everything else imaginable. While most companies have started out at low prices, when supply and demand has risen, so have prices. SHS is one brand however, that has maintained its low prices since their introduction in 2008-2009. Since then they’ve made a name for themselves as a quality manufacturer.
Building custom rifles for clients who are commonly on budgets usually means I have to find quality for a low price, so of course I go for SHS. I purchased a set of Super Shooter 13:1 high speed gears for $23 USD~ for a semi-high speed build for a recent customer rifle.
Externals Review
Externally there’s never going to be much to say about a gear set. Anything can look nice, but the quality is what counts.
However, a few things can be noted about the gears.
The spur gear is clearly marked as Super Shooter and the gear ratio 13:1, meaning every 13 turns of the bevel gear is equal to one turn of the sector gear (and the piston). This is an extreme gearing ratio meant for creating high speed at a loss of strength and torque.
I’m also not sure what Super Shooter coated the bevel gear in, but it comes in a nicely polished golden color.
Internals Review
Without costly testing equipment it’s hard to test the true durability of the SHS gears, however most websites claim to withstand a modest M120. A basic visual examination shows the gears to at least appear on the surface to be well machined and cast. I was especially impressed with the bevel of the teeth to allow for more clearances between the gearbox and other gear’s surfaces. Each gear seemed to be solidly assembled.
Interestingly the spur and sector gear have internal bearings to reduce friction. Whether or not this actually will help in the long run is uncertain, but it is certainly unique and “cool.”
The spur gear also features a bearing on the tappet plate delayer to reduce the chances of jamming, while still delaying the tappet plate when the gearbox cycles (reducing the chance of a misfeed).
Performance
Initial testing was done with a SystemA M100. The initial shot was clean and smooth. The gears shimmed easily and sounded smooth upon pulling on the trigger. Since they are standard and not helical gears they are a bit louder than what I’m used to, but they were still extremely quiet.
The 13:1 ratio appears to have increased the Rate of Fire (RoF) by approximately 5 BB’s per second. This seems somewhat low, but there are many factors such as the piston weight, gearbox smoothness, etc. that could have affected the overall RoF. More testing will be required to determine the cause of this.
Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Since I discovered SHS I’ve been more than pleased by the quality and price they bring to the market. The Super Shooter name is somewhat of a grey area, but they are more or less SHS in some way, shape, or form.
Externals Score: 10/10
While it would be cool to see fancy colors flying around in a gearbox, the base fact is these are work parts. So there’s not much to mark up or down.
Internals Score: 10/10
I hesitantly give them a 10 out of 10, but as of the initial testing period the SHS gears feel and perform solidly. Until they break I will gladly give them the maximum credit possible.
Overall score: 10/10
For the price there is no better gear set. For $20 USD their prices can’t be beat. They say you get what you pay for, and if there’s any truth in the saying you can expect early failure. However, SHS seem to be well manufactured and able to take the punishment of extreme performance. So for now it gets top marks. But again, further test is required. An extended update will be provided when there has been sufficient testing.
© Copyright triggs 2012
Super Shooter (SHS) High Speed Gearset 13:1
- Overview
- Externals review
- Internals review
- Performance
- Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Overview
In the last few years the airsoft aftermarket has rapidly expanded. Many companies offer various upgrades for AEG’s, GBB’s, and everything else imaginable. While most companies have started out at low prices, when supply and demand has risen, so have prices. SHS is one brand however, that has maintained its low prices since their introduction in 2008-2009. Since then they’ve made a name for themselves as a quality manufacturer.
Building custom rifles for clients who are commonly on budgets usually means I have to find quality for a low price, so of course I go for SHS. I purchased a set of Super Shooter 13:1 high speed gears for $23 USD~ for a semi-high speed build for a recent customer rifle.
Externals Review
Externally there’s never going to be much to say about a gear set. Anything can look nice, but the quality is what counts.
However, a few things can be noted about the gears.
The spur gear is clearly marked as Super Shooter and the gear ratio 13:1, meaning every 13 turns of the bevel gear is equal to one turn of the sector gear (and the piston). This is an extreme gearing ratio meant for creating high speed at a loss of strength and torque.
I’m also not sure what Super Shooter coated the bevel gear in, but it comes in a nicely polished golden color.
Internals Review
Without costly testing equipment it’s hard to test the true durability of the SHS gears, however most websites claim to withstand a modest M120. A basic visual examination shows the gears to at least appear on the surface to be well machined and cast. I was especially impressed with the bevel of the teeth to allow for more clearances between the gearbox and other gear’s surfaces. Each gear seemed to be solidly assembled.
Interestingly the spur and sector gear have internal bearings to reduce friction. Whether or not this actually will help in the long run is uncertain, but it is certainly unique and “cool.”
The spur gear also features a bearing on the tappet plate delayer to reduce the chances of jamming, while still delaying the tappet plate when the gearbox cycles (reducing the chance of a misfeed).
Performance
Initial testing was done with a SystemA M100. The initial shot was clean and smooth. The gears shimmed easily and sounded smooth upon pulling on the trigger. Since they are standard and not helical gears they are a bit louder than what I’m used to, but they were still extremely quiet.
The 13:1 ratio appears to have increased the Rate of Fire (RoF) by approximately 5 BB’s per second. This seems somewhat low, but there are many factors such as the piston weight, gearbox smoothness, etc. that could have affected the overall RoF. More testing will be required to determine the cause of this.
Final Thoughts and Upgradeability
Since I discovered SHS I’ve been more than pleased by the quality and price they bring to the market. The Super Shooter name is somewhat of a grey area, but they are more or less SHS in some way, shape, or form.
Externals Score: 10/10
While it would be cool to see fancy colors flying around in a gearbox, the base fact is these are work parts. So there’s not much to mark up or down.
Internals Score: 10/10
I hesitantly give them a 10 out of 10, but as of the initial testing period the SHS gears feel and perform solidly. Until they break I will gladly give them the maximum credit possible.
Overall score: 10/10
For the price there is no better gear set. For $20 USD their prices can’t be beat. They say you get what you pay for, and if there’s any truth in the saying you can expect early failure. However, SHS seem to be well manufactured and able to take the punishment of extreme performance. So for now it gets top marks. But again, further test is required. An extended update will be provided when there has been sufficient testing.
© Copyright triggs 2012