"Slim " line mechanisms

[jzerger]

I've made about a dozen longline (exotics) and/or sleekline(berea) pens. I find the "slimline " mechanisms superior to the slimline pens offered . Two questions: are these mechanisms (Taiwan ) useable with traditional slimline kits? (They are significantly shorter than traditional ). And can you buy just the mechanisms as replacements for slimline kits? Thanks for your help, john

 

[sbwertz]

The transmissions are shorter because the lower barrel is longer (or conversely, the lower barrel is longer because the mechanism is shorter!) I would think you would have to cut longer tubes for the lower barrels in a standard kit.

 

[jzerger]

The longer mechanisms work in both shorter(slimline) and longer(designer) 7 mm tube kits. I was just wondering (thought someone may have already tried/measured) if the shorter mechanisms can also be used with both as well. Thanks, john