Stock fps, what makes the difference?

Omi-san · August 20th, 2007, 19:57

The CA G36K has its stock FPS ranging from 290 to 340 according to different websites.

With my new CA G36K, I did 6 coke can tests with .20 BBs, and pierced both sides easily. I got bottom center pierced once, while other tests only cracked it without penetrating. So I assume it shoots at least 340fps.

It's great, I won't need to fiddle with the mechbox.

What I'm wondering is why there is such a difference between the "possible" stock fps for the CA G36 (or any other AEG). Aren't stock parts all the same?

Nik12 · August 20th, 2007, 20:01

Depends on many things. Type/Brand/Charge of battery, Weight/quality of BBs being used, and probably other reasons I'm too lazy to think of.

Mr. G36! · August 20th, 2007, 20:37

It's also possible that the reviews you're reading were written for early and later versions of the gun. The TM G36C, for instance, began its life with an EG700 motor, but is now currently built with the EG1000 motor.

ThunderCactus · August 20th, 2007, 21:11

CA is VERY inconsistent in the quality and finish of their guns, some shoot 330 for a year, some shoot 310 for half a mag and the tappet plate breaks.
If you want better consistency I've found the best thing to upgrade is piston/cylinder heads and the spring guide

mcguyver · August 20th, 2007, 22:02

Battery has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with velocity. Now that that's out of the way, it's all about allowable tolerances.

When companies order a part from someone, the more precision in tolerances you ask for will cost you more money. People need to be paid to sort through parts and weed out those that are outside of "spec". If you don't care about tolerances, you will get the best price per part.

When companies build something for a retail market, do they care about getting the cheapest part, or getting the best part? After all, if you want the "best" part, there is a whole marketplace full of people willing to sell them to you for profit, so the manufacturer doesn't need to be concerned with that. It's simple economics.

This holds true for anything that is manufactured from parts, including AEGs.

kalnaren · August 20th, 2007, 22:34

Last time I chronied mine it was shooting 315 fps. Around five rounds shot I had a variance of +/- 2-3 fps, so a range of about 312 to 318 fps. This was with a fully charged Elite 1500mah, 8.4v mini battery. Only upgrades to the gun is a stainless steal 6.04mm high precision barrel. This was with Guarder .20g BBs.

Dr. · August 21st, 2007, 11:03

Friend of mine sports the CA G36 (full length version), totally stock his fires 315 FPS +/- 2 fps.

-Dr.

Home	Forums	Register	Gallery	FAQ	Calendar
Retailers	Community	News/Info	International Retailers	IRC	Today's Posts

British Columbia	Alberta
BCAC	EAR
Op-For	JOC
Northern Arms Airsoft	Skunkworx Airsoft
Airsoft Kelowna	RAAT
Prince George Airsoft	Manitoba
Saskatchewan	MAA
SK Airsoft	Ontario
PDW	Airsoft Ottawa
South Sask Mercs	Snow Dragons
Quebec	1st Ranger Platoon
PQAC	Wolfpack Tactical
1st Pathfinders Regiment	TTAC3
Quebec Airsoft
MTX Airsoft	Atlantic
FAQc	Atlantic Airsoft

August 20th, 2007, 19:57	#1
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	Stock fps, what makes the difference? The CA G36K has its stock FPS ranging from 290 to 340 according to different websites. With my new CA G36K, I did 6 coke can tests with .20 BBs, and pierced both sides easily. I got bottom center pierced once, while other tests only cracked it without penetrating. So I assume it shoots at least 340fps. It's great, I won't need to fiddle with the mechbox. What I'm wondering is why there is such a difference between the "possible" stock fps for the CA G36 (or any other AEG). Aren't stock parts all the same?

August 20th, 2007, 20:01	#2
Nik12 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Depends on many things. Type/Brand/Charge of battery, Weight/quality of BBs being used, and probably other reasons I'm too lazy to think of. __________________ G19 Out of Sport. Have Fun!

August 20th, 2007, 22:02	#5
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Battery has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with velocity. Now that that's out of the way, it's all about allowable tolerances. When companies order a part from someone, the more precision in tolerances you ask for will cost you more money. People need to be paid to sort through parts and weed out those that are outside of "spec". If you don't care about tolerances, you will get the best price per part. When companies build something for a retail market, do they care about getting the cheapest part, or getting the best part? After all, if you want the "best" part, there is a whole marketplace full of people willing to sell them to you for profit, so the manufacturer doesn't need to be concerned with that. It's simple economics. This holds true for anything that is manufactured from parts, including AEGs. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

August 20th, 2007, 20:37	#3
Mr. G36! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beautiful Thunder Bay, where dreams become nightmares!	It's also possible that the reviews you're reading were written for early and later versions of the gun. The TM G36C, for instance, began its life with an EG700 motor, but is now currently built with the EG1000 motor.

August 20th, 2007, 21:11	#4
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	CA is VERY inconsistent in the quality and finish of their guns, some shoot 330 for a year, some shoot 310 for half a mag and the tappet plate breaks. If you want better consistency I've found the best thing to upgrade is piston/cylinder heads and the spring guide

August 21st, 2007, 11:03	#7
Dr. Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C.	Friend of mine sports the CA G36 (full length version), totally stock his fires 315 FPS +/- 2 fps. -Dr. __________________ "I'm not a real Doctor, I just play one on the Internet"

Stock fps, what makes the difference?

Airsoft Guns Discussion