Airsoft Canada - View Single Post - I lived in Japan for 2 years and bought tokyo marui airsoft guns, but need gas

ILLusion · January 17th, 2008, 22:58

No more talk of gun sales.

Period. Next person who mentions it in here gets an infraction.

mattymac, Propane, although generally okay to use in the newer Tokyo Marui guns aren't fully recommended nor endorsed for use in Japanese guns. It's safe to say that using a more powerful gas in ANY gun will result in harder wear on your gun. That's a fact. Although the newer Tokyo Marui GBBs won't break in a minimal number of shots using propane, they will eventually wear down faster.

If you care a lot about your guns, it's safest to run with the softest possible gas to reduce wear. In this case, Tokyo Marui guns are designed and manufactured to run on a minimum of HFC134a, also known as tetrafluoroethane "duster" gas. It's the same gas used to blow dust out of your computer components. You can buy it at any Wal-Mart, electronics store, office supply store, etc etc. Just make sure you it's TETRAFLUOROETHANE and NOT difluoroethane! Read the contents on the label to make the determination of what the component is. It seems that difluoroethane has begun to take over as the main component due to stupid kids huffing tetrafluoroethane. It's a liability issue.

Other tip: make sure you add a drop or two of 100% pure ultra light weight silicone oil to the gas when you fill the magazines once in a while. The difference between computer duster gas and the gas you'd buy for airsoft use is that the airsoft gasses already have that oil injected in to the gas.

I would personally probably stick with using duster gas in bone stock Tokyo Marui guns, but that's just me. Other users don't mind the added wear, as it gives them an excuse to upgrade later - it's your call, really.

As for where to buy the parts needed to do the gas fills... well... seeing as there's hardly any airsoft walk-in stores in Canada, you're pretty much out of luck if you don't want to order online. And if you don't have those items, it's a lot tougher to fill your magazines without those tools. Although, if you look around a bit, you'll find details on how to refill airsoft canisters with silicon oil impregnated duster gas. I've done this technique several times and it works very well. Of course, this will require you to have an existing can that has a nozzle which fits airsoft gas magazines.

I can vouch for Airsoft Innovations, though. That company and all of its products are the brainchild of AirsoftCanada's very own Madmax. It's a good product and it's backed by good care. You can't go wrong with his products. Getting their duster adapter will save you tons of headaches in the refilling process....

January 17th, 2008, 22:58	#12
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	No more talk of gun sales. Period. Next person who mentions it in here gets an infraction. mattymac, Propane, although generally okay to use in the newer Tokyo Marui guns aren't fully recommended nor endorsed for use in Japanese guns. It's safe to say that using a more powerful gas in ANY gun will result in harder wear on your gun. That's a fact. Although the newer Tokyo Marui GBBs won't break in a minimal number of shots using propane, they will eventually wear down faster. If you care a lot about your guns, it's safest to run with the softest possible gas to reduce wear. In this case, Tokyo Marui guns are designed and manufactured to run on a minimum of HFC134a, also known as tetrafluoroethane "duster" gas. It's the same gas used to blow dust out of your computer components. You can buy it at any Wal-Mart, electronics store, office supply store, etc etc. Just make sure you it's TETRAFLUOROETHANE and NOT difluoroethane! Read the contents on the label to make the determination of what the component is. It seems that difluoroethane has begun to take over as the main component due to stupid kids huffing tetrafluoroethane. It's a liability issue. Other tip: make sure you add a drop or two of 100% pure ultra light weight silicone oil to the gas when you fill the magazines once in a while. The difference between computer duster gas and the gas you'd buy for airsoft use is that the airsoft gasses already have that oil injected in to the gas. I would personally probably stick with using duster gas in bone stock Tokyo Marui guns, but that's just me. Other users don't mind the added wear, as it gives them an excuse to upgrade later - it's your call, really. As for where to buy the parts needed to do the gas fills... well... seeing as there's hardly any airsoft walk-in stores in Canada, you're pretty much out of luck if you don't want to order online. And if you don't have those items, it's a lot tougher to fill your magazines without those tools. Although, if you look around a bit, you'll find details on how to refill airsoft canisters with silicon oil impregnated duster gas. I've done this technique several times and it works very well. Of course, this will require you to have an existing can that has a nozzle which fits airsoft gas magazines. I can vouch for Airsoft Innovations, though. That company and all of its products are the brainchild of AirsoftCanada's very own Madmax. It's a good product and it's backed by good care. You can't go wrong with his products. Getting their duster adapter will save you tons of headaches in the refilling process.... __________________ *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 Last edited by ILLusion; January 17th, 2008 at 23:14..