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PSI levels and tanks
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:38 pm
by Bando_Red
I was revisiting an idea for a bb pistol and thought of using a PCP tank for it. Then I started looking up PSI per-shot and total resovior figures for low-mid power BB guns and found that there doesn't really seem to be any concrete info on it. My idea is for a plinking sorta informal gun, but it makes it kinda hard to figure out what would be a suitable size and flow when I don't have anything to base it off of.
Re: PSI levels and tanks
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:45 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
What is a PCP tank?
Re: PSI levels and tanks
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:58 pm
by Bando_Red
Pre-Charged Pneumatic
Re: PSI levels and tanks
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:02 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
I know what a PCP is
but what specific tank are you referring to?
Re: PSI levels and tanks
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:19 pm
by Bando_Red
Well I didn't have a specific one in mind yet. I was planning on using c02 for this particular gun but with the weather here, a PCP is an infinitely better option. I'm not sure how big a resorvoir I'd need. I'd like to get the maximum number of shots inbetween fills while still keeping it pistol sized.
Re: PSI levels and tanks
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:31 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
CO2 is a much denser pressure source than air if you want to keep things compact, and is to a great extent self regulating.
A typical airsoft GBB pistol magazine includes the valve and BB stack, might be a good place to start:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KJW-1911-KP-04- ... 1237981102