AI or Madbull propane adapter?

fi3re · August 27th, 2008, 16:35

Hey guys, im wondering which propane adapter that you guys would recommend? the Madbull adapter (metal) or AI adapter (newest plastic one)
the Price is not the issue as they are similar, but im thinking the metal one is more durable. (looks a little cooler too :P )

I know plastic will not damage the seal as much, but green gas cans are metal anyways....

madbull:
http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...roducts_id=733

AI:
http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...roducts_id=715

Crunchmeister · August 27th, 2008, 16:38

I have both. AI > Madbull in terms of function.

The down side is the tip on AI breaks ridiculously easy if the propane can is dropped or the tip is bumped. I'm on my 3rd AI one in less than a year. Madbull are more durable, but I find they don't seal as well and spray propane a lot more on some mags (like TM). However, they're extremely durable.

digital_blue · August 27th, 2008, 16:41

As much as I'd like to support AI, they break too easily as mentioned before. If they brought back the metal ones, I would consider it...

sfours · August 27th, 2008, 16:44

I have the Madbull one, works great with my KWA mags. Great seal. I can't speak for the way it seals or works on other brand mags.

Crunchmeister · August 27th, 2008, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by digital_blue

As much as I'd like to support AI, they break too easily as mentioned before. If they brought back the metal ones, I would consider it...

Agreed. Once my current AI one breaks (and I'm sure it will), I'll be sticking to Madbull. Any savings I may have had using propane over green gas is being chewed up by having to replace the $25 adapter every couple of months. As much as I like to support AI as a Canadian company (particularly with MadMax bieng a member of this forum), the durability is right down there with something made in China only at a much higher cost.

TM and WA mags are the ones the Madbull seems to not mate properly with. It works fine with my WE, KJW and KSC guns. Perfect seal on all.

Daiviet · August 27th, 2008, 16:58

AI all the way. I've had both the version 4 metal adapter, and the newest tan coloured plastic one, and i honestly have to say i like the plastic one more. The nozzle on the metal one would marr rendering it useless as half the gas would spray out. The plastic one i find seals better, just gotta protect the tip so it doesn't break though.

Crunchmeister · August 27th, 2008, 17:09

Personally, I would love to see AI make a metal adapter with replaceable plastic tips. IMO, that would be the best of both worlds - a solid, durable adapter that won't break at the slightest lateral force with "consumable", replaceable plastic tips that seal better.

ILLusion · August 27th, 2008, 17:14

Uhh... the plastic adapter already DOES come with replaceable tips... a spare one is even included with the kit and more can be ordered directly from AI.

Crunchmeister · August 27th, 2008, 17:18

Yeah, but when the main shaft on the adapter keeps snapping off at the base, it makes all these reusable tips sort of pointless.

F34N0R · August 27th, 2008, 17:43

AI nothing less, i hate clones.

dpvu · August 27th, 2008, 17:51

AI all the way. It's plastic but don't drop your propane tanks... it's as easy as that. I believe AI also switched to plastic because the metal tip ones would actually bend when dropped. I'm not sure how easily this happens on the Mad Bull adapter tips but I'm sure there's a chance of it if it drops too. As Illusion said, the AI one also comes with a replaceable tip and one extra tip/duster adapter is also included.

The silicone oil is also included with the AI kit. It'll last a long time on that little bottle.

Mantelope · August 27th, 2008, 17:52

Made in Canada, baby.

R1Style · August 27th, 2008, 17:55

I have a Madbull propane adaptor and have had no problems with it what so ever.

gvanzeggelaar · August 27th, 2008, 18:34

Stick with the AI. Platic wont mar your fill valves. Just keep the adapter protected and their should be no reason it will break

Drake · August 27th, 2008, 18:40

I had one of the original AI ones (probably version 1) and recently had to replace it, after it had gotten bent/unbent/hammered back into shape once too often.

Looking at the plastic Ver 5 I was very weary, but after reading poor reviews about the Madbull one I decided to give it a try, since Airsoftparts had a sale on.

After having used it for several months now, I can safety say I like it a lot better than the metal ones. Good seal, the plastic is sturdy (you'd need to really put effort in to break it). My only complaint was that it didn't come with a cap, wish it did (I think they do now?)

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August 27th, 2008, 16:35	#1
fi3re Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tdot scarberia	AI or Madbull propane adapter? Hey guys, im wondering which propane adapter that you guys would recommend? the Madbull adapter (metal) or AI adapter (newest plastic one) the Price is not the issue as they are similar, but im thinking the metal one is more durable. (looks a little cooler too :P ) I know plastic will not damage the seal as much, but green gas cans are metal anyways.... madbull: http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...roducts_id=733 AI: http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...roducts_id=715

August 27th, 2008, 16:38	#2
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I have both. AI > Madbull in terms of function. The down side is the tip on AI breaks ridiculously easy if the propane can is dropped or the tip is bumped. I'm on my 3rd AI one in less than a year. Madbull are more durable, but I find they don't seal as well and spray propane a lot more on some mags (like TM). However, they're extremely durable. __________________

August 27th, 2008, 16:58	#6
Daiviet Captain Sunshine Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006	AI all the way. I've had both the version 4 metal adapter, and the newest tan coloured plastic one, and i honestly have to say i like the plastic one more. The nozzle on the metal one would marr rendering it useless as half the gas would spray out. The plastic one i find seals better, just gotta protect the tip so it doesn't break though. Last edited by Daiviet; August 27th, 2008 at 22:17..

August 27th, 2008, 16:41	#3
digital_blue Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the sticks	As much as I'd like to support AI, they break too easily as mentioned before. If they brought back the metal ones, I would consider it...

August 27th, 2008, 16:44	#4
sfours Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: White Rock, BC	I have the Madbull one, works great with my KWA mags. Great seal. I can't speak for the way it seals or works on other brand mags.

August 27th, 2008, 17:09	#7
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Personally, I would love to see AI make a metal adapter with replaceable plastic tips. IMO, that would be the best of both worlds - a solid, durable adapter that won't break at the slightest lateral force with "consumable", replaceable plastic tips that seal better. __________________

August 27th, 2008, 17:14	#8
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Uhh... the plastic adapter already DOES come with replaceable tips... a spare one is even included with the kit and more can be ordered directly from AI. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

August 27th, 2008, 17:18	#9
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Yeah, but when the main shaft on the adapter keeps snapping off at the base, it makes all these reusable tips sort of pointless. __________________

August 27th, 2008, 17:43	#10
F34N0R Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint-Georges, QC	AI nothing less, i hate clones. __________________ WAR-THUG CORP.

August 27th, 2008, 17:51	#11
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	AI all the way. It's plastic but don't drop your propane tanks... it's as easy as that. I believe AI also switched to plastic because the metal tip ones would actually bend when dropped. I'm not sure how easily this happens on the Mad Bull adapter tips but I'm sure there's a chance of it if it drops too. As Illusion said, the AI one also comes with a replaceable tip and one extra tip/duster adapter is also included. The silicone oil is also included with the AI kit. It'll last a long time on that little bottle. __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP

August 27th, 2008, 17:52	#12
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Made in Canada, baby. __________________

August 27th, 2008, 17:55	#13
R1Style Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, ON	I have a Madbull propane adaptor and have had no problems with it what so ever. __________________

August 27th, 2008, 18:34	#14
gvanzeggelaar Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007	Stick with the AI. Platic wont mar your fill valves. Just keep the adapter protected and their should be no reason it will break

August 27th, 2008, 18:40	#15
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	I had one of the original AI ones (probably version 1) and recently had to replace it, after it had gotten bent/unbent/hammered back into shape once too often. Looking at the plastic Ver 5 I was very weary, but after reading poor reviews about the Madbull one I decided to give it a try, since Airsoftparts had a sale on. After having used it for several months now, I can safety say I like it a lot better than the metal ones. Good seal, the plastic is sturdy (you'd need to really put effort in to break it). My only complaint was that it didn't come with a cap, wish it did (I think they do now?) __________________

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