I wouldn't think so, provided the power is kept down to legal limits, and you don't sell it.
Sounds like quite an undertaking, though!
Jim
Although I am relatively new to CO2 pistol shooting, I have rapidly become disappointed in the quality of some of the pistols on sale, and being of an inventive nature, have decided to try to make my own. Because I find loading individual pellets into a gun fiddley, I thought I might base the loading system on a Dan Wesson pre-loaded dummy shell, though whether it will be single or multi shot remains to be seen.
Are there any UK gun regulations that would prevent me attempting such an enterprise ?
Many thanks, Ian
I wouldn't think so, provided the power is kept down to legal limits, and you don't sell it.
Sounds like quite an undertaking, though!
Jim
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Oh absolutely.
I wasn't thinking of building the whole thing from scratch .
I thought I might use a power unit from a ASG CZ75, as that is an self-contained valve and gas capsule unit and would simplify that end of things.
Also relatively cheap, at least compared with the one for the Baikal Mak
If successful, it could have interchangable barrel lengths/calibre to give different shooting experiences.
Ian
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Would you suggest a bigger valve, then?
Does reducing valve spring tension work, or merely reduce seal efficiency?
Ian
Ian,
The spring has some small effect on valve opening time but there's around 800psi of pressure holding it shut for the hammer to overcome and a proportion of that pressure assisting in closing the valve - valve dynamics is a very interesting field
A bigger valve will need a bigger hammer and spring to break the initial seal, potentially making double action trigger a tad heavy
Give it a go, see what you get, it's a learning & growing experience - all part of life's rich tapestry as my favourite aunt always says
ATB,
Nick
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Ill watch this thread with interest.
hoplophobe
This sounds like a very interesting project
I look forward to seeing how you get on
On thinking about this further, I already have a Baikal Mak, so I could use that power unit, ( I can only shoot one gun at a time). Not sure what the power ouput is, but it certainly shoots a lead ball with a fair whack, so should be adequate.
I shall do my best to keep my progress posted.
Ian