How long do c02 stay inside a mag?

[Chairmanlao]

We all know that to keep our gas mags charged with gas.
However, what about c02 guns.

If you were to put a .12 gram c02 into a mag, and broke the seal, and left it sit there.
How long would the gas stay?

Just wondering about c02 and mags.


Thanks for youri nput

[Jester316]

I left one in a gun for 3 month (put it in, shot a few times, then left for school). Came back and it seemed fine.

[DJ]

The main issue with leaving gas in guns / mags is that it can damage the seals making necessary annoying / expensive repairs. A slight amount of pressure is good , too much for extended periods can cause damage. Bleed most off if you remember to. Spend your money on "toys" instead

[midnight_commander]

Yeah, be careful with this. If you have good seals, they will stay as long as you want.

How ever when you are done, you might not have seals anymore.

I made the mistake of doing this with a few of my other CO2 guns...

[Chairmanlao]

Yeah, be careful with this. If you have good seals, they will stay as long as you want.

How ever when you are done, you might not have seals anymore.

I made the mistake of doing this with a few of my other CO2 guns...

Sounds good. I guess I better just leave it there after games, and not "on purpose"


Thanks!!

[Cap n pickles]

I had a 12g. CO2 cartridge in a paintball pistol for over a year, and it still worked. it was even outside in the snow all winter. brought it in for a bit. let it warm up, and it shot.

though.. airsoft guns are more delicate.