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May 11th, 2010, 00:15 | #16 |
I received a shiny new TM DE hardkick a few days ago, it has the same issue. The mag does fill, but whilst filling, some (maybe 25%) of the gas is hissing from the fill valve like an angry cat with a snake on its head. (Yeah, crappy metaphor, I know. I'm tired; got nothin'. So shoot me.* )
So this is a common issue with TM GBB mags? I've inspected the valve closely, and everything seems well-made; no burrs or small gouges in the brass (caused by dull &/or galled tooling; I've seen plenty in KJW mag valves) that might explain it. Seals are nice & springy, everything fits well. My WA pistol mags all fill quietly with no leakage using the same AI propane adapter. I originally thought the (plastic) adapter had "broken in" to match the WA mag valves, and the TM valves were slightly different (mfg design & tolerances), leading to leakage. But that was just a guess. I should mention this is my first TM GBB, always preferred WA; and (repeatedly knocking on wood) I've yet to break a slide using propane. Though I am obsessive-compulsive about cleaning & maintenance. * : note to self; think of audience before sayin' stuff like this. |
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May 11th, 2010, 00:16 | #17 |
Can't fix my own guns. Willing to fix yours.
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TM mags have valve that hiss while filling, and spew gas when they are full, its the way they are
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May 11th, 2010, 07:21 | #18 |
try moving the bottle around on the mag to find a "sweet spot" other than that don't fill it while smoking lol
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May 11th, 2010, 10:34 | #19 |
Where's your sense of adventure?
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May 11th, 2010, 23:42 | #20 |
Heh, I smoke like a chimney; not while filling though. (I know that a cigarette ember doesn't burn very hot, but still.. I've grown rather attached to my face.) Every now and then I forget to reset the valve catch on the WA mags and get a nice cold blast of propane to the crotch. :banghead:
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