Issues with my Hi-capa

[Katana0]

I'm pretty sure this has been addressed before, but I <i>did</i> do a search beforehand, but as to avoid necro-posting, I started a new topic.  Essentially, I can dry fire my hi-capa to my heart's content, and it is just fine.  But should I try fire it with BB's in it, it will only shoot 5 times before running out of gas.  I'm trying to figure out, essentially, if my hi capa was just a bad investment, and if I should move on to a better brand, or if I'm just doing something wrong.

And just if you're wondering, I've allowed for a proper gas charge in the magazine as well.

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Try a few drops of oil on the seals and also if you are using green gas you might just have a crappy brand of gas, invest in a propane adapter, especially if you have a Caspian or we tech gun because they are gas hogs haha, The exact reason I am machining the first ever extended magazine for my cappa. If you have any more trouble then show some photos of you gun taken apart it would help.

[Katana0]

Could it have hurt somehow that I adjusted the leaf spring's tension on the trigger a bit?  I had been using propane in it until about a week ago when I finally got around to getting some duster gas (mainly for my TMP, but since I've kept it in my room its been more convenient for testing).  It acts the same way with propane too, and I think now its down to three shots.  I just reassembled one of my mags and thoroughly lubed the rubber seal, and I've also dropped a few drops of oil around the piston cup.  I'm starting to wonder if maybe there's an issue with the piston head... even though I've seen the one on the capa and it's beastly... at least compared to that of the TMP...

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Idk then I'll post some photos of what I did to help my hi cappa, mabe even a youtube video for better use to you and others haha.

[Katana0]

That would be awesome!  Also, have you any plans to sell one or two extended magazines?

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Probably not haha this is kinda hard to do, My uncle is machineing the bolt and flange for the bottom. I have to make the chamber on my mini mill. It's kinda hard to find material to make it with that matches up correctly.

[Katana0]

Oh, also, might you know where you can find... well, you know that little pin thats behind the safety lever... the one that has a tendency to fly off into oblivion if you're not very, very careful of how you take the safety off?  Well, I might have to get a new one... lol...

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

I have never had that problem, exactly what kind of cappa do you have? What model and everything?

[Katana0]

I have the WE Hi Capa 5.1 Expert (the one with the extended rail on the bottom).  It seems to be what makes the safety lever click in to place, but I'm not sure if it has any other functions, although it doesnt seem to...

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

My friend eli had that problem with his government but finally decided to take it off. Anyways when I get to feeling better I will have my friend jeff come over and help me make a youtube video on the modification to the gas chamber using and o ring.

[Katana0]

Okay, that sounds really cool.  Ty for all your help so far!

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Np man this is another reason why I like to be on AA, to help people, as best as I can anyways haha!

[Exarach]

Np man this is another reason why I like to be on AA, to help people, as best as I can anyways haha!

Ya! He helps raise my blood pressure every time he logs in!

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Dude what have I done to you, seriously? Have you even met me? no. I havent done anything to you so why are you so angry?

[Exarach]

Dude what have I done to you, seriously? Have you even met me? no. I havent done anything to you so why are you so angry?

I yanking your chain kid, calm down. You actually gave pretty good advice at fixing his problem, but just try not to take everything so serious, except safety, and maybe legal areas.... and ya.....