Some of the Spyder models (Spyder "2-in-1") do not come with a rear cocking bolt. You can purchase one from Kingman. Or, make one yourself. This is not a performance enhancing modification like the Poor Man's Lightening bolt modification and sanding the inside lip. This is more of a cosmetic modification that provides a different look to your marker.

Remove all air and paint prior to doing this modification. Read the instructions through. Make sure you have an understanding on what is involved in doing and what is needed for a trigger modification. If you attempt to do any of the home modifications listed on this site, I am not responsible for any damage done to, or from, modifying your marker. Also, by doing any of these modifications, you will void warranty of the marker. Kingman does not support the home modifications that I share.

What you will need is an AutoCocker rear cocking rod or the AKA Rear Cocking Kit, a drill with a 5/32" drill bit and a tapping tool for 10-32 threads. Depending on your field you play at, a beaver tail may be required for safety. The cocking rod will move every time you fire and can cause scratches in your lens if it is too close.

If you have not already done so, remove the bolt from your marker. To be on the safe side, remove your o-rings from your bolt. Also, take out the bolt pin by removing the setscrew in the rear and tapping it out with a nail and hammer.

Drill out the existing hole from your stock bolt. For aftermarket bolts, there may not be a hole. If this is the case, carefully drill a new hole straight and center in the rear of the bolt. But some aftermarket bolts will have the correct thread. Try it out before drilling. If the rod screws in, then no tapping or drilling is needed.

After you are done drilling, tap it with the tapping tool. Use your muscles and not the drill to make the tap. The drill can turn the tap too fast and no threads will be formed. Clean out any shavings and dust. Screw in the rod. Add some thread lock to secure.

I mentioned about a beaver tail. This is a piece of metal that keeps your face/mask away from the moving cocking rod when you fire. There are several available. Kingman sells a combo beaver tail / sight rail. You could attach an AutoCocker beaver tail to your trigger frame. Or, AKA makes a one piece cocking rod/beaver tail. Any of these will do.

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