
- description
A 12:1 ratio turns the motor's work into speed rather than torque, which is why it sits at the top end of the range for rate of fire.
It is also the least forgiving choice. A short ratio wants a strong motor, a healthy battery and a spring it can actually pull, and it punishes a gearbox that has been shimmed carelessly.
If you are not chasing a high rate of fire specifically, a longer ratio will give you an easier life and a longer-lived gearbox.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 12:1 |
| Material | CNC machined steel |
| Fits | Version 2 and Version 3 gearboxes |
| Sold as | Full three-gear set |
Good to know before you buy
Short ratios pull hard on the motor. Check the motor height and the battery before fitting one.
Frequently asked questions
Will this raise my rate of fire on its own?
It changes the ratio, but the result depends just as much on the motor, the battery and the spring. Treat it as one part of a setup rather than a bolt-on.
How short is 12:1 really?
It is the shortest ratio commonly sold, a long way from the 18:1 most guns leave the factory with. Expect it to change how the whole gearbox behaves.
Do I need to reshim after fitting?
Yes, always. Any gear change means shimming from scratch, and a 12:1 set is unforgiving of a rushed job.