Yes, you could switch to a cartridge BB if you wish. Loose BBs are history now but I still like them. While a cartridge BB may last thousands or even tens of thousands of miles, a loose ball BB can last "forever" if undamaged and maintained properly.
Originally Posted by
TonyA
Great! It makes me wonder why anybody uses 9-ball retainers.
Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Imagine if they had to hand count and pack these in production volume on an assembly.