[takatsu]

I reckon there are many threads about this already, but couldn't find my exact question discussed.

I'm wondering if you actually always know if theres a leak in a magazine loaded with CO2 or any sort of gas? Can you hear it or feel it (its supposed to be cold isn't it?) I always read about people hearing it hiss...

I don't have much experience with gas weapons. Anyway, inserted a new cartridge, with a bit of lubricant on the tip of the canister before piercing it and sealing it. Tightened it properly, so there was only one small sound of it being pierced and air releasing just before sealing it.

Aftewards, I fired off maybe 50 rounds, just to test out this new magazine. It fired fine, and consistently. Then i put it down for the night. Nothing out of the ordinary. Next morning, most of the CO2 was gone, dry fired it a few times and it was all gone.

Is this normal? Or did it leak? My other mag lasted two-three days, around 50-75 rounds each day. Max number of shots should be around 150-200 for this gun.

People have often said not to leave gas in a magazine, but others have mentioned there's nothing wrong with it, or it doesn't affect it that much. Some even say it's healthy to keep a pressure on the seals to keep it "in place". But I decided to test it myself.

So since the two mags acted differently, one has a leak?
Do you always know when its leaking is the question.

Thanks