how to remove a half full co2

[Rayee]

I have a approx half full co2 caplet in a PPK that I'd like to remove.
Do I stand there dry firing for 5 minutes? I feel this would cause wear and tear on my pistol.
Do I slightly undo the big screw and let it gently hiss out for the next 5 minutes? Would 5 minutes of cold gas be bad for the seals?
Do I undo the screw properly, and have it whoosh out in 3 seconds? Would 3 seconds of intense cold be worse than the 'hissing' option?

[tunzafun]

With my Gamo P23 I simply unscrew until it hisses, using a towell over the hand to prevent numb/frozen digits then GENTLY crank it open a little more, should be done in less than a minute if you're gingerly doing it.

As for the seals, so long as you let them warm naturally and apply some SM50 lube sparingly they should last a good while. If in doubt change it out!

[MattyBoy]

I have a approx half full co2 caplet in a PPK that I'd like to remove.
Do I stand there dry firing for 5 minutes? I feel this would cause wear and tear on my pistol.
Do I slightly undo the big screw and let it gently hiss out for the next 5 minutes? Would 5 minutes of cold gas be bad for the seals?
Do I undo the screw properly, and have it whoosh out in 3 seconds? Would 3 seconds of intense cold be worse than the 'hissing' option?

The gun is designed to be fired many hundreds of times more than just to empty half a caplet.

I would dry fire it.

Unless you are planning to dry fire it with a pair of mole grips I am not sure where you get the "wear and tear" idea from


Cheers

[slowcoach]

Slow hiss

[Rayee]

The gun is designed to be fired many hundreds of times more than just to empty half a caplet.

I would dry fire it.

Unless you are planning to dry fire it with a pair of mole grips I am not sure where you get the "wear and tear" idea from


Cheers

Thanks for replying. Might make my arm ache, pulling the trigger constantly!

[Rayee]

Slow hiss

Thanks for helping!

[essexjohn]

On some co2 pistols, it's possible to hold the trigger back and then push the hammer forward and hold it there. This discharges the gas through the valve and out of the barrel. Afraid I'm not sure if it works on a ppk.

[JD75]

Dry fire for me or push the hammer forward (don't think you can do that on a PPK),

I once done the whoosh method and it blew the seal out.

[PaulR]

Why not just load up and fire away? It won't take long and could be fun.

Failing that just lose it at a slow hiss - unlikely to damage a seal but, in the unlikely event it does, they are cheap enough to replace. Do be careful if you do this though - no big deal but if you mistakenly undo it too quickly you will gain a practical understanding of the term "frostbite". I speak from experience (but I do exaggerate).

[Rayee]

Why not just load up and fire away? It won't take long and could be fun.

Yep! But sometimes, you just want to pack it up and shoot one of the others!

[delbertuk]

I vote for the 1 second WHOOOOOOOSH.
Then put it away for another day.