Airsoft guns are just mechanical objects and are subject to different kinds of wear and tear. Spring pistols play a very important role especially when you are breaking into the field of airsoft. As mostly beginners purchase spring pistols, damage to gun is more likely to happen. Therefore here we are with our article titled “How to fix a spring Airsoft pistol” where we have discussed some common issues regarding airsoft guns and their possible solution.
We will go step by step through the problem. First of all, we will learn how to open up an airsoft spring pistol.2nd step will be what are the parts that are found in the spring pistol and how does a spring pistol works.3rd we will look through the common problems that a spring pistol face and their possible solutions. In the 4th step, I will tell you my personal option and what you can best do with the spring pistol.
How to open an airsoft spring pistol ?
Since this is a topic that needs practical demonstration rather than theoretical.Therefore,we have linked a video down to help you understand better:
Understanding whats are the parts of airsoft rifle
Once you have opened an airsoft gun or pistol. It is very important that you know what are the parts that are present inside a spring pistol so that you can diagnose the problem and can repair it.Here we are attaching one more video on that :
Common spring airsoft pistol problems
Although there is not any worthy information available on the internet regarding potential problems in a spring pistole. Here are some common problems that an airsoft spring pistol may come across :
1.Gun jamming in the middle of the game
Gun jamming is one of the most common problem with spring guns. Whenever you are in the middle of the game and you try to shoot your opponent, gun jams in between. I know that’s irritating as hell! Here are some possible reasons why your gun is jamming in the middle of the game :
Solutions
1. Make sure you are using a correct BB weight for your guns. Use lightweight BBs for low FPS guns and heavyweight BBs for high FPS BBs.Most of the spring pistol use 0.12 gram BBs.
2. You need to make sure that the gun magazine is fully inserted. If the magazine is not properly seated, rounds won’t be fed properly. Make sure that the extractor is not too tight or too loose or damaged. This may result in poor feeding.
3. Make sure there is no debris or any kind of obstruction that is causing jamming. If there is some, remove it through the unjamming rod that comes with an airsoft gun.
4. Hop-up system is also one of the reason that is causing jamming. Take off the hop-up system from the gun.
5.Make sure the teeth of the gears inside are not broke. For that, you need to open up the spring pistol. If so then replace them.
2.BBs not shooting straight
This is also one of the common problem especially with you are new with airsoft guns. People have complained of BBs not shooting straight and they get panicked that they have been given a damaged gun but that’s not the case.Here are the solutions that you can try:
Solutions
1.You need to make sure that you are using the correct weight for your BBs.High FPS airsoft guns will need heavyweight BBs to cover the correct distance and path.
2.Make sure your barrel is clear from all kinds of jamming which can be caused by debris using an unjamming rod.
3.Apply lubrication in your barrel.Make sure you use 100% silicon-based lubrication.
My Opinion
In most of the cases, unless it is simple twerk or some minor breaking its in worthless to get an airsoft spring pistol. Also, if you are planning to get your spring rifle repaired then it finds spare parts is not a very easy job. Therefore, if your gun is broken or damaged, just replace it with a new gun. Here are some reasons why dumping a broken or damaged spring pistol is a better option :
1.Cheap cost
Spring-powered guns are one of the cheapest category in airsoft guns. Generally, spring power is suggested for those who are breaking into the field of airsoft and need a gun to get their hands set.
2. Problem with Spare parts
The parts that are found in spring pistols are very delicate and mostly rare. The parts that are fitted inside are very small and you need to search a lot for them in the market such as gears and screws etc. You need to be extra careful while fitting the parts.
3.No mechanic
As repairing a spring gun is a technical job, it can be best done by a gun mechanic.The worth of airsoft guns is very less.Spring guns are mostly purchased by beginners or collectors and serious players or enthusiasts doesn’t give much attention to spring guns.Therefore,there is a huge shortage of people who wants to fix or repair the spring guns.
Best Advice
If you have a broken or damaged airsoft spring gun keep it in the cupboard. Go to an airsoft store, and purchase a good spring gun if you still want to stick to spring power. After you purchase a new gun, take the magazine for the old gun and put it in a new one. If your new gun also gets damaged, use the old gun to get the spare parts and fix the new gun.
The ultimate advice I can give if your gun is damaged is to stop going after spring guns. They are very delicate and you can’t do much with them. If you think you are experienced enough with guns and you want to take your airsoft skills to next level, upgrade to a gas-powered or electric-powered airsoft gun. These are next level airsoft guns and are powerful
Further Readings
If you are a new airsoft player and want a complete detailed guide on airsoft gun care then you can check out the article of bachbio.com.
If you are planning to upgrade from spring pistol to a gas-powered pistol then you can check our guide on bestseller CO2 airsoft pistol HERE.
Airsoft players who are planning to upgrade from spring pistol to an electric-powered pistol can check out guide on bestseller electric airsoft guns HERE.
Conclusion
That is it in our article titled “How to fix a spring Airsoft pistol“.Hope you have found the answer to the question and I hope you will follow my advice.If you find this article helpful in any way and got the answer of how to fix a spring Airsoft pistol do share it with your friends and if you want to add any correction in the article or just want to write your thoughts comment section is always open. Also, do read other articles on our website.
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