LouisZimmerman |
December 3rd, 2008 20:27 |
I've used a WE Hicappa 4.3 with both propane and CO2.
Velocity: according to my "how hard it sticks to my Crossman gel target" test, the CO2 mag did not result in much of a velocity increase... it was not shooting as hot as the 317 FPS Luger that I also used with the target.
Rounds per cartridge: at room temperature, I was averaging between 85 - 93 shots per 12 gram powerlet.
Cold weather performance: much to my suprise, this really sucked. Of course, at the temp. that I was shooting at ( -3 to - 5 C? Not sure, it was near the end of October) my pellet pistol did not perform much better. I suspect that the GBB aspect of the airsoft pistol caused the problem, as I have read that otheres have had good luck with CO2 pistols in cold temps. (NGBB, I'm guessing). In fact, after about five rounds of rapid fire on one fresh cartridge it died... when I popped the cartridge out of the mag, I heard something rattling around inside it. Turned it upside down... little white pellet stuck in the opening of the cartridge. I watched it sublimate.... dry ice!!
I think these mags would be great for folks who put a lot of rounds thru their pistols in the summer. All one needs carry is spare BB's, and possibly an extra cartridge or two in one's pocket. With two mags, one could fire over 150 rounds without having to change a cartridge!
(As always, individual mags and guns may vary.)
Louis
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