DIY air gun repair

In detail: do-it-yourself air gun repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

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Repair of pneumatic guns, rifles, pistols can be carried out independently. This will require care and accuracy when disassembling the device and manipulating parts, replacing them. During repair work, it is possible not only to restore weapons that are in disrepair, but also to improve the quality of their work, in comparison with the original state.

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Features of repair of parts of pneumatic weapons:

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Air rifle repair

  • In addition to performing work with the help of which the repair and modernization of pneumatic weapons is carried out, immediately after its purchase, adjustment of the rear part of the butt is required. This element can be moved from side to side within 1.5 cm.
  • To customize the sight and the ability to adjust the weapon for yourself, and also after replacing this element, it is necessary to twist the screws located nearby. The settings are changed after each shot fired from a distance of 10 m from the target.

This element often wears out in models that have been used for a long time. (for example, in a Makarov air pistol). Sometimes situations occur that only rubber rings remain completely suitable for use from the drive.

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You can independently perform a radical upgrade of weapons by making a new drive:

These rules will also come in handy when upgrading PCP and Glacier pneumatics, more about it later.

Often, replacing the drive helps to update the operation of the old weapon, which no one expected to function. Thanks to this method, it is possible to quickly and easily repair and upgrade pneumatic weapons.

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If you bought yourself a pneumatics, you should definitely purchase a high pressure pneumatics pump.

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If any of the elements are installed incorrectly or do not fit well together, severe air leakage occurs, which degrades the performance of the entire system. The main problem leading to depressurization is the work of the rammer.

It has special rubber rings that fit snugly against the surrounding external and internal parts. If they are not installed, you should cut them out yourself and install them into the system. They are invariably present in modern weapons.

The condition of the rubber rings should be monitored regularly. After about 1500 shots have passed, they begin to let air through. As soon as this imperfection is noticed, you should immediately replace the rubber elements with new ones.

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Air spring

A suitable spring is purchased. When buying, you don't need to pay attention to its length. Only diameter and elasticity matter. When reinstalling, sometimes it becomes necessary to shorten this element. For this, the required number of rings is cut off.

If the owner is not satisfied with the power of the weapon that the manufacturer has given it, drastic changes will be required regarding the boring of the heel counter.

In this case, more space is left for the spring by cutting a layer of metal from the inside of the backdrop. Usually the maximum thickness of the cut layer does not exceed 1.5 cm, sometimes a little more.

To enhance the effect, you can sharpen the teeth on the cocking lever if a ratchet is not provided for a particular type of weapon. These manipulations can only be performed when modernizing the metal structure. If you need to increase the area for the spring with a plastic backdrop, you will have to replace it with a metal structure, otherwise a person risks breaking the weapon.

See also the material on how to handle Diana air rifles here.

Air rifle repair, see the video:

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Air pistol thrust ring

This element consists of a piston and a sleeve, which are fixed by a thrust ring. If the structure is in good condition, then the gap between them is minimal, with the free passage of the piston in the liner. It is desirable to minimize MO (dead volume), but it is impossible to eliminate it by 100%.

If the MO becomes too large, for example, as a result of flattening of elements from high pressure, it will be necessary to replace the ring.

The new must be firm and elastic enough. The cross section is preferably square. Unlike a round one, it completely fits into the grooves, so it practically does not stretch or deform.

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During the systematic pumping of the lever, an extra hole appears in it. It must be removed by inserting a specially made sleeve.

Parts are made from steel. If the manufactured element is larger than the hole, then it is mechanically increased to an even larger size.

This part is attached to the base by welding or soldered. The resulting bearing will have a sliding function, while the lever has a reinforced and reliable support.

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To prevent the outer arm shaft from being excessively bent, it is necessary to replace the front pipe plug, making it close to the diameter of this element.

This element provides a secure fixation of the storage chamber. When intensive pumping is performed, a significant load is imposed on all devices, so a small protrusion on the pipe may not be enough to hold the accumulator. If something goes wrong, you can make and install the retaining ring yourself.

It is made of steel. Outside and inside diameters are matched to the surrounding objects. To ensure the highest functionality, a small cut is made using a standard file. Holes are made in the thickness of the ring wall.

They are kept small and symmetrical. They serve to guarantee accurate fixation of the ring and prevent any movement. Studs are driven into the holes, reliably protecting the structure from any displacement.

Repair of a pneumatic pistol, see the video: