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mcguyver · August 28th, 2006, 22:15

The CA M249's that I've replaced the pistons in were chewed to hell in a specific way. Not 1 or 2 teeth, but more like 7 or 8. The only guns other than that I've had to fix with that same destruction were G&G. Not only UMG, but M14 and GR16 series. All used lithium in the cylinder.

Systema, Marui, G&P, ICS, and other CA guns I've worked on did not use lithium in the cylinder and I have never seen another piston failure like that in any of their guns.

Too much hop-up destroying a piston? I'd like someone to explain that one to me.

Frankly, you're better off with no lube than with lithium. I've seen guns go for thousands of rounds bone-dry and others with lithium pack it before the first mag is empty. Even silicone oil in the cylinder is very effective if you have nothing else.

But you've had your experiences Stalker and I've had mine. We both go with what we know.

August 28th, 2006, 22:15	#9
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	The CA M249's that I've replaced the pistons in were chewed to hell in a specific way. Not 1 or 2 teeth, but more like 7 or 8. The only guns other than that I've had to fix with that same destruction were G&G. Not only UMG, but M14 and GR16 series. All used lithium in the cylinder. Systema, Marui, G&P, ICS, and other CA guns I've worked on did not use lithium in the cylinder and I have never seen another piston failure like that in any of their guns. Too much hop-up destroying a piston? I'd like someone to explain that one to me. Frankly, you're better off with no lube than with lithium. I've seen guns go for thousands of rounds bone-dry and others with lithium pack it before the first mag is empty. Even silicone oil in the cylinder is very effective if you have nothing else. But you've had your experiences Stalker and I've had mine. We both go with what we know. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.