The vertical adapter is the ASA-threaded piece that attaches to the underside of the body, into which a vertical regulator or standard gas-thru grip is screwed.
The vertical adapter is held onto the body using a 1/4-28 x 1/2" screw. This screw is recessed into the rear of the adapter, and holds it up to the body. It can be removed by inserting a 3/16" allen wrench into the access hole on the bottom of the adapter.
The previous Shocker models placed the screw in the front of the adapter, where the regulator screws inside. This was changed with the NXT model.
Located between the adapter and body is a 14/70 o-ring, which seals the air pressure passing through the ports in the adapter.
Shocker SFT model and Nerve vertical adapters are the same, and although you can use a Shocker SFT VA on a Shocker NXT, you can't use an NXT adapter on an older SFT model (or Nerve).
The current vertical adapter is also fitted with a 300-psi pressure gauge, to show the input pressure into the marker.
Aftermarket Adapters:
At the moment there aren't any Shocker NXT-specific vertical adapters available, however the adapters from the SFT models will work okay. Of them are these:
· New Designz vertical adapter: Comes in two versions, straight or 15º angled. Both versions will accept a gauge for the operating pressure. Gauge is not included with it, however can be purchased along with it if needed (a gasline plug comes with the adapter if you do not plan on using a gauge). NDZ adapters cost a little over $30 from most NDZ retailers. Please note that the NDZ vertical adapters will not fit on some private label Shockers, such as the Strange or Dark (these Shockers have a wider underside in the front, which does not fit the NDZ adapters).
· Hybrid 10º angled vertical adapter: Comes on the Hybrid Shocker; available in black only. Costs $46 from bradyspaintball.com
· Additional private label Shockers may come with their own vertical adapter however no others are available for purchase separately.
Overview:
· The vertical adapter screws into the body and holds the vertical regulator.
· Shocker NXT vertical adapters won't work on an older Shocker SFT or Nerve. However, an older vertical adapter from those markers can be installed on a Shocker NXT.
· An o-ring (stock 14/70) seals the connection between the adapter and the body.
· Aftermarket adapters, in both straight and angled versions, are available.