After using AEG/Storing AEG question

deusex · August 27th, 2007, 21:29

I remember reading that after each AEG use, one should dry fire a few shots in semi or auto? to make sure there are no more bbs and to uncompress the spring of the AEG.

Any corrections or advice on this topic would be appreciated.

Sorry if this was asked b4, I couldn't find any posts to answer my question.

TokyoSeven · August 27th, 2007, 21:31

Yup, just fire it once or twice with the mag out to make sure the spring is uncompressed. If your batterys weaked after a days play, Put a new one in first before doing so to make sure it doesnt jam, even though its highly odd that it would, but its possible.

deusex · August 27th, 2007, 21:42

does it matter if it is at semi or full auto mode?

dontask · August 27th, 2007, 21:43

fire once or twice without the mags in semi-auto only
then disconnect battery and store

Mr. G36! · August 27th, 2007, 21:44

Semi will decompress the spring, auto might not.

Also, I thought you should never dry-fire the gun...?

dontask · August 27th, 2007, 21:47

I'd rather blank fire my guns twice for safety reasons to ensure they aren't hot

Renegade) · August 27th, 2007, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G36!

Semi will decompress the spring, auto might not.

Also, I thought you should never dry-fire the gun...?

Once or twice is fine, its those long, meaningless full auto spurts that will do your gun some harm and reduce about 20000 bb's out of its life.

ILLusion · August 28th, 2007, 16:05

If you're worried about dry-firing, do it with your barrel plug on. It will provide enough back pressure to prevent your piston head from slamming in to the gearbox completely unrestricted.

Mr. G36! · August 28th, 2007, 16:26

I asked this elsewhere, but it kinda applies here too, so I'll ask again. When it's time to clean and lubricate, and you buy Silicone Oil, you'd want around 10,000WT, right? Or is there a difference between 10,000WT and 10WT? I assume that they're the same, but I've never read 10,000WT in Airsoft, only 10WT, so I want to make sure I haven't done something terribly wrong.

I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to terminology, so if someone wants to call me a dumbass and say 10WT is the same as 10,000WT, please do, or corrent me if I'm wrong.

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August 27th, 2007, 21:29	#1
deusex Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond, BC	After using AEG/Storing AEG question I remember reading that after each AEG use, one should dry fire a few shots in semi or auto? to make sure there are no more bbs and to uncompress the spring of the AEG. Any corrections or advice on this topic would be appreciated. Sorry if this was asked b4, I couldn't find any posts to answer my question.

August 27th, 2007, 21:31	#2
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yup, just fire it once or twice with the mag out to make sure the spring is uncompressed. If your batterys weaked after a days play, Put a new one in first before doing so to make sure it doesnt jam, even though its highly odd that it would, but its possible. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

August 28th, 2007, 16:05	#8
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	If you're worried about dry-firing, do it with your barrel plug on. It will provide enough back pressure to prevent your piston head from slamming in to the gearbox completely unrestricted. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

August 27th, 2007, 21:42	#3
deusex Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond, BC	does it matter if it is at semi or full auto mode?

August 27th, 2007, 21:43	#4
dontask Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver	fire once or twice without the mags in semi-auto only then disconnect battery and store

August 27th, 2007, 21:44	#5
Mr. G36! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beautiful Thunder Bay, where dreams become nightmares!	Semi will decompress the spring, auto might not. Also, I thought you should never dry-fire the gun...?

August 27th, 2007, 21:47	#6
dontask Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver	I'd rather blank fire my guns twice for safety reasons to ensure they aren't hot

August 28th, 2007, 16:26	#9
Mr. G36! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beautiful Thunder Bay, where dreams become nightmares!	I asked this elsewhere, but it kinda applies here too, so I'll ask again. When it's time to clean and lubricate, and you buy Silicone Oil, you'd want around 10,000WT, right? Or is there a difference between 10,000WT and 10WT? I assume that they're the same, but I've never read 10,000WT in Airsoft, only 10WT, so I want to make sure I haven't done something terribly wrong. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to terminology, so if someone wants to call me a dumbass and say 10WT is the same as 10,000WT, please do, or corrent me if I'm wrong.

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