cmtb123 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 So I recently bought a WE 1911 and out of box I had problems. I fill the mag up with Coleman propane gas through a silicon adapter w/ silicon. Then when I fire I get like two shots off and a third shot that just kinda lands at my feet. I have to fill the mag back up with gas before it'll shoot anymore. I have a warm climate and I've already tried the obvious fixes. Anyone have the same problem or know specifically what is wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawnah Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I don't know enough to give a good answer but are you sure the mag isn't leaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR01 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It could be your gas is too dry and the seals have shrunk, or the pressuire could be too high. Try filling the mag with Abbey Maintenance Gas, then leave it for 24 hours. Then shoot it off (don't just vent it all by pressing the hammer valve, as that can degrade the seals) and refill with Abbey Predator Gas and try again. If that doesn't work then send it back to where you bought it (if UK retailer) as it's not working correctly. Alternatively, see if you can borrow a working 1911 mag from someone (TM should be compatible) to see if it's just your mag, or possibly something wrong with the blowback unit in the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmtb123 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 The mag isn't leaking from everything I can tell. And, Ill definetly try the 24 hour thing. Also I failed to mention that i have two mags with same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR01 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 If it's both mags then it may well be the blowback unit, unless it really doesn't like your gas. Once you've tried the 24 hour thing, then if it still doesn't work I'd send it back to the retailer to sort, as it could be a faulty pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmtb123 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 It was the gas it just doesn't like Propane for some reason. Thanks for the advice guys it was a real help. Shoots great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmtb123 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Picked some green gas up from a local retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmtb123 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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