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There are plenty of reasons why gas airsoft guns are gaining in popularity across the United States, such as accuracy, functionality, cost of operation, and realism. One of the most important factors about the maintenance and operation of these guns is the propellant, some of the most common being 134A, green gas, and CO2.

The gas that the manufacturer recommends you use is not the only thing you should be looking at since there are other factors that affect an airsoft gun’s performance that manufacturers can’t control, such as temperature. If you live in a consistently hot climate such as the Arizona desert, the gas that should be used with your airsoft gun could actually be harmful to your gun because the heat is causing an enormous amount of pressure.

The opposite can occur in cold weather. An airsoft gun can stop working completely in cold climates because gas pressure decreases significantly, resulting in the ultimate loss of firing power. It’s also possible for the valve to remain open following fire if it’s too cold, which will cause all of the remaining gas in the gun to leak out.

Always pay attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations and also to the current temperature when selecting a propellant for your gas airsoft gun. If you use a propellant that is too powerful or within the wrong temperature, you can cause damage to your gun.

The most commonly used gas for airsoft guns of Japanese origin (and other selected brands of different origin) is 134A. It can be used in practically any climate that is above forty degrees Fahrenheit, which is why it is such a popular gas to use. If you notice your airsoft gun is misfiring while using 134A, it could mean you need a more powerful gas like propane or green gas.

Just about every other non-Japanese airsoft gun on the market is made for (or at least can use) green gas, the most popular airsoft gun propellant. Green gas is more powerful than 134A, so you need to be cautious in hotter weather to avoid causing damage to your gun.

There are so many different kinds of airsoft guns using green gas that it’s impossible to determine the maximum temperature at which point the propellant should be changed to something like 134A. Higher quality guns can withstand higher temperatures and lower quality guns can become damaged more easily by use in warm weather, so it’s up to you to pay attention to the temperature and amount of direct sunlight to which the airsoft gun is exposed. One tip to remember is continuous firing will decrease pressure in the gas chamber, subsequently lowering the internal temperature.

Another type of gas propellant is CO2, though the airsoft guns that are made to work with CO2 are generally frowned upon by airsoft enthusiasts because of their intricacies which make them difficult to operate and maintain. CO2 still has a small but loyal following since this gas has the widest temperature range over the other options.

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