After I developed a drop-in single trigger kit for the AxePro markers, several players inquired whether it would be possible to buy a new marker body that would match the trigger style. I had been waiting for an excuse to create a more tactical-theme marker body which is something I had not explored much in the past. The basic concept was to create a new design with simplistic "flat" surface faces, rather than the intricate 3D-milled curved shapes like so many of my other body styles.
The new AxePro "Edge" theme was born! The marker body is meant to be smooth and repeatative, using patterns of cuts made onto the outside of the body. This design is certainly not appealing to everyone, but hopefully it adds something unique to the goal of a new tactical AxePro marker.
Certain aspects of the fabrication are made easier through use of the 5-axis CNC, but other factors become much more difficult (and expensive) which is the quick answer to why I prefer using 4-axis for most types of body production. All types of 5-axis milling workpieces must be attached to the machine on the bottom surface, which is a severe limitation compared to my 4-axis rotary method, which allows cuts to be made on the body bottom, top, left, and right. However, the new Edge body consists entirely of sharp corners and flat outside edges, most of which consist of compound angles and facets, so the 5-axis positioning ability becomes extremely useful.
We made a small batch of these bodies in Spring 2017. The bodies were available as anodized in black dust or sold as raw aluminum versions to build a custom marker. The below pictures show the full range of body finishes; including some raw bodies directly out of the CNC, a body that has been tumbled, a dusted body, and body with polished gloss finish. We don't sell polished bodies but you can polish it yourself using common buffing tools.
