Velocity Reducers

Evans · June 29th, 2009, 20:07

Alright so my problem here is that my Kraken shoots roughly 370 FPS and the velocity limit for where I play is 320 FPS with a .20 gram BB.

I have looked at velocity reducers on various sites, but none provide a description on how they work and if it would suit my needs as I am getting sit of using rental MP5K's. Anybody know information that could assist me in a valid purchase?

TokyoSeven · June 29th, 2009, 20:18

The concept is simple really, Im not sure what is so difficult to understand.
When you purchase a velocity reducer, you are purchasing an item that would go on the end of your barrel in place of the flash hider. How the velocity reducer works is very simple, inside are...lets call them disks with holes, these disks with holes have a...a screw it, just read this you Im sure you will understand afterwards.

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...roducts_id=302

lemegacool · June 29th, 2009, 20:22

just be sure to check where you play to see if they are accepted. because here they dont allow them because the are ineffective in full auto... if you want to be on the safe side you could always reduce the fps by putting a prometheus ms100 spring in it

theguy · June 29th, 2009, 20:42

I have one, and find it ineffective. It works for semi, but the reduction in FPS isn't exact.

Just get a softer spring. I have a modify S90 in my G36s, shoots a little over 300. IMO That would be just about perfect for what you need.

lemegacool · June 29th, 2009, 20:44

oh i just saw 320fps! lol then go with a sp90!

Evans · June 29th, 2009, 21:04

The current place that I play at doesn't allow full auto so that isn't an issue. Thanks for the many quick replies.

theguy · June 29th, 2009, 21:12

Hmm, even without full auto, i would still go for the spring change, Maybe my velocity reducer was faulty, but i found its results Erratic

Evans · June 29th, 2009, 21:16

Do these velocity reducers have a long life time? I would like to swap out my stock spring for a 90% spring but I don't have experience in messing with the mechbox of an airsoft gun.

TokyoSeven · June 29th, 2009, 21:24

Velocity recuders wear out overtime, the higher the current FPS the more wear the reducer will experience. Your location is in Alberta, Im sure you can find a local Guntech in your area here on ASC or on the JOC forums who can do the simple spring change for you.

kalnaren · June 29th, 2009, 22:33

$20 for a new spring...

theguy · June 29th, 2009, 22:34

plus another ~20 for a gundoc to install it. Is there anyone who you play with who could install it for you? Its really basic, if you were feeling confident, you could probably do it yourself

Evans · June 29th, 2009, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by theguy

plus another ~20 for a gundoc to install it. Is there anyone who you play with who could install it for you? Its really basic, if you were feeling confident, you could probably do it yourself

I have watched a few videos on youtube on installing a new spring, so I have basic knowledge. Now just to find the right spring.

theguy · June 29th, 2009, 22:56

Modify S90 should do it is what i would use, That should put you just above 300 FPS

EDIT:http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...roducts_id=884

Thats what i would use, If it turns out to put you slightly above 320, turn it around

Evans · June 29th, 2009, 23:12

I think I will be taking the S90 spring approach because it seems much more effective and I have been itching to take apart my AK. Thanks for the help everyone.

theguy · June 29th, 2009, 23:19

Hope it works out for you, Let us know

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June 29th, 2009, 20:07	#1
Evans Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Velocity Reducers Alright so my problem here is that my Kraken shoots roughly 370 FPS and the velocity limit for where I play is 320 FPS with a .20 gram BB. I have looked at velocity reducers on various sites, but none provide a description on how they work and if it would suit my needs as I am getting sit of using rental MP5K's. Anybody know information that could assist me in a valid purchase?

June 29th, 2009, 20:18	#2
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	The concept is simple really, Im not sure what is so difficult to understand. When you purchase a velocity reducer, you are purchasing an item that would go on the end of your barrel in place of the flash hider. How the velocity reducer works is very simple, inside are...lets call them disks with holes, these disks with holes have a...a screw it, just read this you Im sure you will understand afterwards. http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_inf...roducts_id=302 __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

June 29th, 2009, 20:22	#3
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	just be sure to check where you play to see if they are accepted. because here they dont allow them because the are ineffective in full auto... if you want to be on the safe side you could always reduce the fps by putting a prometheus ms100 spring in it __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

June 29th, 2009, 20:44	#5
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	oh i just saw 320fps! lol then go with a sp90! __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

June 29th, 2009, 21:04	#6
Evans Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	The current place that I play at doesn't allow full auto so that isn't an issue. Thanks for the many quick replies.

June 29th, 2009, 21:16	#8
Evans Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Do these velocity reducers have a long life time? I would like to swap out my stock spring for a 90% spring but I don't have experience in messing with the mechbox of an airsoft gun.

June 29th, 2009, 21:24	#9
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Velocity recuders wear out overtime, the higher the current FPS the more wear the reducer will experience. Your location is in Alberta, Im sure you can find a local Guntech in your area here on ASC or on the JOC forums who can do the simple spring change for you. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

June 29th, 2009, 23:12	#14
Evans Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta	I think I will be taking the S90 spring approach because it seems much more effective and I have been itching to take apart my AK. Thanks for the help everyone.

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