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for pcp or co2 pistol
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2024 2:38 am
by gfradI
what is best, keep air or co2 cylinders filled and connected to pistols or cylinders disconnected from pistols during storage
Re: for pcp or co2 pistol
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2024 6:50 am
by Rover
I keep one on and one off. It doesn't seem to matter.
Re: for pcp or co2 pistol
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:43 am
by fc60
Greetings,
I have a Walther CP-3 (CO2) and the instructions say to keep a charged cylinder attached when not in use.
Cheers,
Dave
Re: for pcp or co2 pistol
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:56 am
by anisa.lewis
I’d recommend disconnecting the cylinders to avoid potential leaks or pressure damage over time—better for safety and longevity.
Re: for pcp or co2 pistol
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2025 2:23 pm
by David M
Most CO2's use a hammer to open the tank valve to discharge a shot.
To protect the valve surface keep the tank on the pistol but do not cock the pistol, less spring strain.
PCP pistols on the other hand have a pre charge chamber with a pressure reducing valve (spring operated),
to reduce spring pressure do not have the tank fully screwed on to the pistol.
Either use a tank spacer to screw the tank off the valve, leaving the tank on the pistol with the spacer installed
or remove the tank off the pistol and store seperate.