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Post by shuriken8769 on Nov 24, 2011 12:23:54 GMT -5
Okay. I found an awesome GBB pistol that I'm strongly thinking about getting. The only thing about it that I'm iffy about is that it's green gas... And I don't know squat about it. I've tried looking for a thread with a good description about green gas, but I'm failing to find one. So, could someone tell me about it? How effective is it compared to CO2? Where do you get it and how much is it? Are they cartridges that you put into the magazine like you would with CO2? Is there any more maintenance that you would have to do to it compared to a CO2 pistol?
I already own a NBB CO2 pistol and that seemed pretty straight forward. I just didn't want to spend more on a new type of pistol and not know anything about it. Thanks!
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Post by RipJack on Nov 24, 2011 13:26:21 GMT -5
Green gas is less powerful than CO2, but it's plenty strong for sidearms. But it does have issues in the cold, unlike CO2 which performs fine in the winter. Green gas is basicly propane without the smell and silicon lube mixed in, so as you shoot it lubricates the inner workings of the gun at the same time. Green gas is sold in cans (about the size of a 1 liter bottle of soda) with a needle-type looking adapter at the top. You fill your mag with gas by pushing the adapter into the gas port on the bottom of the mag, usually 3-5 seconds of gas will get you through the mag,depending on if it's a single or double stack. Gas can get a little pricey, depending on where you buy it. I usually buy gas from airsplat, they sell it 2cans for $24. Because of the price, some people run their guns on propane, which you can put a green gas adapter on, but you need to add the silicon lube or the seals on the gun will dry out. A can of gas will last for about 5-10 games depending on how much you use your pistol.
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Post by Killmaster on Nov 25, 2011 16:49:10 GMT -5
...Yep, RipJack just hit it on the head.
Personally, I like Green Gas more than CO2, but I invested in a propane adapter that takes really good care of me. ^_^
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Post by shuriken8769 on Nov 27, 2011 21:13:17 GMT -5
Thanks! That helps a TON. That makes me more confident in owning a green gas pistol. Is there a certain way to tell if the magazine is full when you fill it with the gas?
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Post by Colt on Nov 28, 2011 10:36:17 GMT -5
Not really. Its mostly a guess. It all depends on your magazine. For instance, a WE 1911 Single Stack magazine needs about 3-4 5second bursts into the holding cavity. Just to keep pressure up. An M9 or any double stack magazine needs more, because of its larger chamber. G18 and M93 extended mags and GBBR mags need a lot more than either of the two.
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Post by Killmaster on Nov 28, 2011 20:19:07 GMT -5
Meh, just hold it onto the magazine about as long as you think it would take, then hold it a few seconds longer. It will only put so much pressure into the magazine. (When the pressure in the can and the magazine are the same, it will stop putting gas into the magazine).
Equilibrium = amazing.
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Post by shuriken8769 on Nov 29, 2011 19:23:36 GMT -5
Haha! I'm thinking that I really shoulda knew that. Thanks!
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Post by Doc on Dec 7, 2011 11:17:23 GMT -5
The other thing to think about is the temp as well in the enviroment your are playing in. If it is warm outside the gas in side the mag will heatup and expand as well. When its cold out as we all know GBB's suck when the temp drops.
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Post by muffinbk201 on Dec 8, 2011 12:04:53 GMT -5
Hmm. This is tempting.
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