Propane on WA

rileysault · September 27th, 2005, 00:10

I am currently looking into getting a WA SV Expert 6" and am curious as to what the side effects will be if i run it on propane. I know i am going to risk my slide breaking... (which can be remedied with the AI Flow Restrictor), but what other side effects will occur with running this higher psi gas?
Any info would be greatly appretiated 8)

Syphen · September 27th, 2005, 07:53

Other then slide breaking and seals drying out without proper oiling, there really isn't any disadvantages to using propane.

Treadstone71 · September 27th, 2005, 08:45

Syphen forgot some crucial things...
1. Propane smells bad...so will your piece.
2. The higher psi of propane could impact the other components of your gun...for example, you should upgrade at *least* the loading muzzle as well. Stock WA muzzles can crumple like a pop can from the extra force.
3. The higher psi will reflect on the fps of a bb leaving the barrel. Please remember on the field, that the gun will be running hotter than on duster. Use proper trigger control.

Maelstrom · September 27th, 2005, 12:49

been using propane in my WA for a year (has a metal slide though) and i don't suffer from the stink of propane as long as you air it out. As for the loading nozzle, it's not REALLY needed to upgrade right away, but have spares handy. I just broke mine.
Some of the things to watch for with a plastic slide is the slide catch starting to wear down and hairline cracks forming.

Lisa · September 27th, 2005, 15:49

MadMax has made an adaptor for WA guns (now if only he would make an adaptor for KSC guns).

ILL9MIL · September 27th, 2005, 16:18

I had the frame break on a WA V10 using Propane and a metal slide. A small piece under the slide safety catch broke clean off. It didnt stop the gun from working but it's still real crappy that it broke.

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September 27th, 2005, 00:10	#1
rileysault Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg	Propane on WA I am currently looking into getting a WA SV Expert 6" and am curious as to what the side effects will be if i run it on propane. I know i am going to risk my slide breaking... (which can be remedied with the AI Flow Restrictor), but what other side effects will occur with running this higher psi gas? Any info would be greatly appretiated 8)

September 27th, 2005, 07:53	#2
Syphen Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orillia, Ont.	Other then slide breaking and seals drying out without proper oiling, there really isn't any disadvantages to using propane. __________________ Sponsored by Boland Howe: Cause Scheisse Happens www.bolandhowe.com

September 27th, 2005, 08:45	#3
Treadstone71 Ain't gay, but $20 is $20 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Downtown Toronto	Syphen forgot some crucial things... 1. Propane smells bad...so will your piece. 2. The higher psi of propane could impact the other components of your gun...for example, you should upgrade at least the loading muzzle as well. Stock WA muzzles can crumple like a pop can from the extra force. 3. The higher psi will reflect on the fps of a bb leaving the barrel. Please remember on the field, that the gun will be running hotter than on duster. Use proper trigger control. __________________ Remember kids, go down the road, not across the street! Here's a sharp knife, have fun!

September 27th, 2005, 12:49	#4
Maelstrom Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancity	been using propane in my WA for a year (has a metal slide though) and i don't suffer from the stink of propane as long as you air it out. As for the loading nozzle, it's not REALLY needed to upgrade right away, but have spares handy. I just broke mine. Some of the things to watch for with a plastic slide is the slide catch starting to wear down and hairline cracks forming.

September 27th, 2005, 15:49	#5
Lisa Looking for form T-whatev Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trenton	MadMax has made an adaptor for WA guns (now if only he would make an adaptor for KSC guns). __________________ May you live in interesting times. ASCMART, your smart choice

September 27th, 2005, 16:18	#6
ILL9MIL Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA	I had the frame break on a WA V10 using Propane and a metal slide. A small piece under the slide safety catch broke clean off. It didnt stop the gun from working but it's still real crappy that it broke.

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