How To Put Co2 Cartridge In Airsoft Pistol Magazine

Introduction

We all know what airsoft is. It's a sort of pretend war game that involves using airsoft guns - basically plastic guns that fire out small plastic pellets or BBs. Airsoft pistols are the most common type of airsoft gun and many users choose to upgrade their weapon with an attachable magazine, which makes room for a CO2 cartridge. In this article, we'll seek to answer the question of how to put a CO2 cartridge in an airsoft pistol magazine and discuss some of the important safety precautions that need to be taken!

Overview

The first thing that needs to be done when putting a CO2 cartridge into an airsoft pistol magazine is to check what type of cartridge your gun is capable of handling. After you've established this, the next step is to securely attach the magazine to the gun. Then it's important to choose the right CO2 cartridge for your gun. It's then time to load the CO2 cartridge into the magazine this is probably the most dangerous part of the whole procedure, but if you're careful it should be OK. From here, it's just a case of checking the seal is secure, inserting the magazine, and you're ready to get shooting!

Types of Airsoft Cartridges

The two main types of airsoft gun cartridges are Green Gas and CO2. Green gas comes in a pressurized container and is made up of Propane and Silicon oil. It is often cheaper to buy than CO2 but is not as powerful. CO2 cartridges are made up of carbon dioxide and are more powerful than Green Gas, but they can also be a bit pricy.

How to Attach the Magazine

The first step when putting a CO2 cartridge in an airsoft pistol magazine is to securely attach the magazine to the gun. Most airsoft pistol magazines are built discreetly into the gun so they don't make a lot of noise when you're firing your pistol, but they are still easy to attach. Before attaching the magazine, ensure it is compatible with your pistol - you don't want to have to buy a new one halfway through! Securely attache the magazine to your gun using the screws supplied with it and, if in doubt, you can watch a tutorial online.

Choosing the Right CO2 Cartridge

Once you have carefully attached the magazine to your gun, it's time to decide what type of CO2 cartridge you will be using - as previously mentioned, you should choose between a Green Gas or a CO2 cartridge. The most important factor to consider is the size of the CO2 cartridge they come in two sizes, 12 gram and 88 gram.

The 12 gram cartridges are smaller and are cheaper to buy. They are very easy to load, but the downside is that they need to be changed more frequently as they don't last for too long.

The 88 gram CO2 cartridges are larger and are more expensive, but they do last longer than the smaller cartridges. They can be a bit more difficult to load, so it's worth having a look at a tutorial before loading the magazine.

Loading the CO2 Cartridge

Loading the CO2 cartridge into the magazine is probably the most dangerous part of the process it is vital to be extremely careful. Before loading the CO2 cartridge, make sure you are aware of where the safety valve is located and how to use it.

After doing this, it's time to carefully insert the cartridge into the magazine. If you're using a 12 gram cartridge, the Magazine's side loading port should make this easy as the 12 gram cartridge has an insertion port that fits snugly into the Magazine's port. For the 88 gram cartridge, you will have to insert it via the top part of the Magazine, but again, this should be easy as the 88 gram cartridge has an insertion port that fits snugly into the top part of the Magazine.

Final Thoughts

Putting a CO2 cartridge in an airsoft pistol magazine is not a difficult task if you take the necessary safety precautions. The key thing to remember is to choose the right type of cartridge for your gun. Once you've done that and made sure you know where your safety valve is, all that's left to do is to carefully insert the cartridge into the Magazine and you're ready to get shooting. Be sure to take plenty of practice shots before your next skirmish or airsoft battle!