GBB AMMO/GAS?

[matt491]

I am researching the KJW M9 Full Metal GBB. I basically have everything I need to know except one small detail. In the FAQ section here on ammo and gas I read everything I need to know except two things.

1. Is or isn't TOP Green Gas the same as "regular" Green Gas. I've read that it isn't and that it is! What's the final word from you veterans.

2. It says use .20 ammo however in the FAQ section, []D[][]\/[][]D said .25's work. I have .23's for all my springers, does that mean they'll work as well? I'm assuming they would, but I just don't want to take the chance and ruin a good gun.

thanks guys

[gallantcorey]

Well you are better off just using propane as its cheaper and its the same thing as green gas. As for the bb's they all will work, they will give you diferent effects. It says to use .20's because the are light and they will go the farthest between the three, but they wont be as accurate as the others.
Corey

[Dozer_01]

If you plan to play indoors, 0.20's would be fine. 0.25's- 0.45's are pretty well the woodland/outside cup of tea.

[matt491]

Duly noted. Thanks for your imput. Anyone here use propane in their guns? I haven't found much reading on using it instead of green gas, can you buy it in the same kind of cans, or would you have to somehow put it in a can yourself?

Keep in mind, me=extreme n00bz00r. That's why I'm trying to do my homework.

[Canadian Psycho]

Order a Propane adaptor, screw it onto one of those Coleman camping propane bottles you get at CT, then use it the same way as you would a green gas can.

[matt491]

Will I get the same amount of shots out of a clip of Propane Vs. a clip of Green Gas?

That does sound quite a bit cheaper. Can you find propane adaptors in stores, or must you order it online? It'd be great to buy an adapter and the propane from CT. Moderately cheap too.

[denli21]

u can get propane adaptors from Tru or Airsoft-Innovations

Green Gas=Propane, its the same stuff minus the silicone...you can read about it on Airsoft-Innovations

[gallantcorey]

Its the same, you just have to make sure you add silicone oil, which you can also buy from airsoft inovations.

[Greylocks]

ANY Green Gas = Propane, just add silicone oil. Cant be clearer than that.
BB Weight = variations on trajectory. Pick a weight that works best in your gun.

All of this is in the Information section.

I always suggest using atleast .25g
I use .25 in my GBB and there is a noticable performance improvment. Since range isnt a problem for CQB.

Stalker used .36g in his glock

[CDN_Stalker]

Ya, am out of 0.36g now, been using 0.30g and they work well in my G19s with propane (accurate enough to hit a 55gallon oil drum ~120-130ft away, and a 10" pie tin 100ft away.....takes a few shots, but can hit). I went heavier because the 0.25g I was using I found would veer off badly after about 80ft, making it hard to hit anything. Once I tried heavier BBs, I stuck with them. 0.43g aren't as good, too heavy, drop too much. I'd recommend 0.28g to 0.30g BBs for your gun, you'll have to try out a variety to confirm for yourself and your GBB.

[Rich_A]

Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

Ya, am out of 0.36g now, been using 0.30g and they work well in my G19s with propane (accurate enough to hit a 55gallon oil drum ~120-130ft away, and a 10" pie tin 100ft away.....takes a few shots, but can hit). I went heavier because the 0.25g I was using I found would veer off badly after about 80ft, making it hard to hit anything. Once I tried heavier BBs, I stuck with them. 0.43g aren't as good, too heavy, drop too much. I'd recommend 0.28g to 0.30g BBs for your gun, you'll have to try out a variety to confirm for yourself and your GBB.

^ wow. I have to say that is some very respectable accuracy for a Glock19.

[CDN_Stalker]

Hehe, ya, my baby. Have to say though, at that point in time the only upgrade was a metal outer barrel and slide, that's IT! Since then, I've added various other upgrades to it, Guarder metal mag catch, a fresh enhanced recoil spring & guide, and an enhanced hammer spring. Waiting for my new 6.04mm tightbore to show up I ordered a couple weeks ago, and just last night I found the inner barrel on KSC Glocks shifts around a lot, so I found some thicker O-rings and replaced the one on the inner barrel........... no shifting now! When I can afford and decide to, I'll upgrade fully my other KSC G19! Hehe, that one I got bored and painted the frame OD.

Let's just say I push the limits more than some. Since I own a couple upgraded sniper rifles and use them often, I have lots of variety for ammo, ranging from 0.20g for chronying, 0.25g for field use in my upgraded MP5, 0.29g Super Grandmaster BBs, 0.30g Straight (with the graphite washed off), had a small supply of 0.36g but ran out, and a full bag of 0.43g Straights (graphite also washed off). As you can see, if you have the different ammo, you try it all out and find the best for what you need. In this case, 0.30g in my Glock 19 using propane. And all my teammates will back it up, as they have tried my G19 out as well. If Droc used 0.30g BBs in his TM Hi Capa, he'd be very dangerous!!! Lol, great thing about using heavier ammo in a GBB, if you shoot a guy wearing body armour (one guy I shot wore a flak vest, he didn't feel the hit, but he sure as hell HEARD the BBs hitting), heavier BBs fly slower, but make a loud SMACK when hitting something. Doesn't mean they are more dangerous, just they carry decent weight with them and transfer that into sound at the point of impact.