🛠 Tips and Maintenance for Airsoft and Air Pistols – Gas/CO₂
To ensure a long lifespan and optimal performance for your gas or CO₂-powered airsoft and air pistols, regular maintenance is essential. Here's a simple checklist to keep your weapon in top condition:
✅ Maintenance Tips
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Empty the magazine of gas before storage
Avoid leaving gas or CO₂ in the magazine when the weapon is not in use. This can prevent seals from drying out or cracking. -
Always use new BBs or pellets
Reusing pellets can lead to deformations that may damage the weapon's internal mechanisms. -
Lubricate moving parts regularly
After about 500 shots, apply 100% silicone oil to moving parts and contact surfaces, including the magazine. This reduces wear and prevents leaks. -
Use the right gas with built-in lubrication
For gas weapons, it's recommended to use gas that contains silicone oil, which lubricates the weapon during use. For CO₂ weapons, use cleaning cartridges regularly to lubricate and maintain seals from the inside.
❌ Avoid these mistakes
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Using the wrong lubricants
Avoid lubricants that are not 100% silicone-based, such as WD-40, as these can damage seals and O-rings. -
Reusing bullets
Reused bullets can have microscopic damages that may lead to blockages or damage to the weapon.
🧰 Recommended maintenance equipment
- Silicone oil: For lubricating moving parts.
- Cleaning cartridges: For CO₂ weapons, use cleaning cartridges after about 9 regular cartridges.
- Cleaning rods and cloths: For cleaning the barrel.
For a complete range of maintenance products, visit our maintenance category.
Extend the lifespan of your airsoft and air pistols
By following these simple maintenance tips, you can extend the lifespan of your airsoft and air pistols, as well as ensure optimal performance every time you use them.
Have questions or need help with maintenance? Contact our customer service team for guidance and support.
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