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Originally Posted by turok_t
Hey Brian, can you actually use CO2 for your hicapas? I know you can get one of those Madbull CO2 chargers.. If its possible, where do ppl normally go to get CO2?
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Technically, yes. You can use CO2 on them, but I don't personally don't because my requirements exceed the limitations of CO2. There are a couple of reasons why I haven't considered it, which include:
- It's a more expensive power source than propane
- Extremely difficult to get oil in line with CO2
- Inconsistent performance from CO2 12g powerlets
- External tank solutions do not satisfy my requirements.
The Madbull CO2 gas chargers will only put enough CO2 in to your magazine to shoot one shot at blazing hot max power. The 2nd shot will probably barely cycle the slide. The 3rd shot (if there is one) will barely spit the BB out.
You may want to do more reading to understand how "High Pressured Air" works versus vaporization of liquid gas (propane in our case.)
Most CO2 that people use is in the form of the 12g powerlets. I get mine from Le Baron or Canadian Tire.
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Originally Posted by juicy
Hmm, interesting. Looks like I have a decision to make soon enough. As to protection from rust, would a complete coating of grease really help that much?
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Yes, it does. It's standard practice across most industries to ship steel components with a layer of viscous oil or grease to protect it from the air.
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Originally Posted by turok_t
Are the WE and KJ Works CO2 magazines interchangeable with the TM hicapa 5.1? I couldnt find a CO2 magazine specifically made for TM.
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They will work on a TM, but the quality isn't there. Expect seals to fail sooner rather than later.
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Originally Posted by TaroBear
Hmm, the right side safety on my MEU has become kind of loose. Any reason why? Did I do something during reassembly?
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Remove both sides and check fitment of the left side to the ride side... check for wobble. If wobble is big, then you may have just worn out the locking component (the triangle shape peg and hole). Replace it if you want to tighten it. Upgrade to steel if you want more durability and stiffness.
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Originally Posted by TaroBear
What, seriously, already? The thing is like, at most around a month, new out of the box. Ah well, was replacing it anyway. Anyway ever tried putting a silver safety on a black gun? Look horrendous? For that matter, what about slide catch and such as well?
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I'd say it's personal preference. I've done it, but also swapped the slide for a 2-Tone to match the scheme. If you're going for that 2-tone aesthetic scheme, 'd personally change up as many controls as could be afforded.
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Originally Posted by Slono
Yup, it's a pretty good tactical build. You should be fine on the field with it.
MY INFINITY GRIPS ARE DONE!... pics will be up shortly. Its not a 100% accurate representation since it's a prototype but I'll make improvements with every one I do.
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Want to see pix!