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Originally Posted by wildcard
I've gamed my FCC PTW in the rain (actually a mid size downpour) with no ill effect, the story of Systema PTW not working in the rain is true only if you don't waterproof your boards otherwise you are good to go as long as you don't submerge the gun and that apply to pretty much most AEG. you might see those Youtube clips of guys submerging their AEG in under water, technically it's do able but not recommended.
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Electrically speaking, it has literally no effect.
Electricity always takes the path of less resistance. It won't jump through water for fun. Especially if there is a perfectly good copper wire path.
DC motors are typically run under water in RC car races to form the carbon brushed without heat or wear (lots more torque when done properly). NiMh and LiPo batteries don't mind being under water (check for some RC Scaling videos... some trucks are completely under water, using LiPos).
Electronics however are more sensitive (because the operation limits are really closer to operating voltages/current, so a small increase on the wrong path might/will fry it).
Mechanically, the only issue that could happen is your cylinder filling up and slowing down the piston enough to cause pre-catch (and destroy the piston and possibly gears). So if you submerge your AEG, point it down for a few seconds before shooting to clear the cylinder of water.
So go ahead and swim across the lake if it gives you a tactical advantage. Plus chances are no one will follow.