CA M249 no semi auto? So how do I decompress the spring?

HelloKitty · October 6th, 2009, 00:13

M249's only have full auto and safety, but most other AEG's require the few shots in semi to decompress the spring. How is that done on a M249?

AngelusNex · October 6th, 2009, 00:18

by firing and letting go at the correct time for the piston to remain forward. It's quite easy once you get used to the sound.

lemegacool · October 6th, 2009, 00:20

that or just take the spring out (for storage)... 10 second job...

HelloKitty · October 6th, 2009, 00:37

So lightly tapping the trigger a few times to simulate semi auto is the best way?

Mitchell12 · October 6th, 2009, 00:42

Just try to get it to barely cycle tell it fires, after that you'll be fine, Or just take out the spring.

Crunchmeister · October 6th, 2009, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloKitty

So lightly tapping the trigger a few times to simulate semi auto is the best way?

That's what I do with mine. Works fine.

And as for the taking out the spring suggestion, that's not a viable option. You have to remove the spring when it's fully decompressed. You'll have fun trying to reinstall the spring if your piston is cocked. You'll probably have to remove the mechbox from the gun and hit the antireversal latch to reset the piston to battery so you can reinstall the spring.

ThunderCactus · October 6th, 2009, 04:09

+1 on hitting the trigger really quick till you get it to end at the right spot. and +1 on taking the spring out for storing over winter, so easy on a CA249

sushicake · October 8th, 2009, 11:23

pop open then top half of the gun exposing the upper section of the gear box there should be a hex screw in the back unscrew it and out comes the springs takes no longer than 5-6 seconds really... I wish all guns were like that.

Crunchmeister · October 8th, 2009, 11:35

Yeah, removing the spring is so easy. The only catch is that it has to be decompressed before you open it up. But removing the spring for storage is indeed a good idea. Removal just not a substitute for decompressing.

And I believe that Star V2 mechboxes have that feature as well. Springs are removeable in second via a similar plug at the back of the mechbox.

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October 6th, 2009, 00:13	#1
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	CA M249 no semi auto? So how do I decompress the spring? M249's only have full auto and safety, but most other AEG's require the few shots in semi to decompress the spring. How is that done on a M249?

October 6th, 2009, 00:20	#3
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	that or just take the spring out (for storage)... 10 second job... __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

October 8th, 2009, 11:23	#8
sushicake Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Markham, ON	pop open then top half of the gun exposing the upper section of the gear box there should be a hex screw in the back unscrew it and out comes the springs takes no longer than 5-6 seconds really... I wish all guns were like that. __________________ "Don't you know the first law of physics? Anything fun costs atleast $8"

October 6th, 2009, 00:18	#2
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	by firing and letting go at the correct time for the piston to remain forward. It's quite easy once you get used to the sound.

October 6th, 2009, 00:37	#4
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	So lightly tapping the trigger a few times to simulate semi auto is the best way?

October 6th, 2009, 04:09	#7
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	+1 on hitting the trigger really quick till you get it to end at the right spot. and +1 on taking the spring out for storing over winter, so easy on a CA249

October 8th, 2009, 11:35	#9
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Yeah, removing the spring is so easy. The only catch is that it has to be decompressed before you open it up. But removing the spring for storage is indeed a good idea. Removal just not a substitute for decompressing. And I believe that Star V2 mechboxes have that feature as well. Springs are removeable in second via a similar plug at the back of the mechbox. __________________

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