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Originally Posted by Flatlander
Mac:
So if I understand this right, the selector plate also doubles as an electrical safety by cutting the electrical circuit while in the safe position? What companies make these 'fingerless' contacts? Are these the same thing thunder is talking about on the G&P's?
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Yes. G&P uses a switch without the finger contacts. I'm sure a few other companies make them as well. I'm too lazy right now to search. Yes, Thundercactus is talking about the same thing.
When you upgrade a gun, the extra current draw form a heavier spring turns these contacts into a weak point. Sliding contacts are one of the worst for contact pressure, hence the higher resistance and potential for thermal damage. Add a little contamination from dust or grease and matters only get worse.
A selector without a contact plate when used with a "fingerless" switch should not heat up at all. Nor is there the extra contacts that rob your motor of current because their poor contact wastes energy as heat, energy that could be used to turn the motor.