How to get lower FPS

SteveAnderson · September 14th, 2010, 20:57

Hello,
My airsoft mp5 fires around 440FPS stock
How do I lower the veolicity ?
Thanks for the input guys

medhatboy · September 14th, 2010, 21:00

change the spring

Eldin · September 14th, 2010, 21:26

Sorbo pads!
Decrease the fps, and decrease the noise!

Getting a new spring is the best long term option though...

SteveAnderson · September 14th, 2010, 21:47

thank you gentlemen.
any suggestions as to where I should buy new springs ?
I have a G&G mp-5.

Styrak · September 14th, 2010, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldin

Sorbo pads!
Decrease the fps, and decrease the noise!

Getting a new spring is the best long term option though...

A sorbo pad will not decrease FPS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveAnderson

thank you gentlemen.
any suggestions as to where I should buy new springs ?
I have a G&G mp-5.

Any airsoft parts store.

Canadian Psycho · September 14th, 2010, 21:50

I am gona assume you picked up one of the Mp5 MAX guns? if so it should have come with a spare spring that will drop the fps to about 350ish

Amos · September 14th, 2010, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

A sorbo pad will not decrease FPS.

Actually they do... but only by like 5 FPS lol

Ninja_En_Short · September 14th, 2010, 22:11

What the hell is a sorbo pad ?

SteveAnderson · September 14th, 2010, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Psycho

I am gona assume you picked up one of the Mp5 MAX guns? if so it should have come with a spare spring that will drop the fps to about 350ish

That is correct.
I just hope it was a good choice as a first purchase !

Amos · September 14th, 2010, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja_En_Short

What the hell is a sorbo pad ?

http://www.airsoftresearchsyndicate....&product_id=70

pusangani · September 14th, 2010, 22:43

Why is a gundoc asking what a sorbo pad is?

coach · September 14th, 2010, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by pusangani

Why is a gundoc asking what a sorbo pad is?

lol. nice catch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja_En_Short

What the hell is a sorbo pad ?

a pad made out of Sorbothane that absorbs shock to help reduce/prevent the dreaded V2 gearbox cracking.

http://www.sorbothane.com/

cjboi · September 14th, 2010, 23:23

this might help you... -->http://www.airsoftcanada.com/SpringChart.php

L473ncy · September 15th, 2010, 04:54

That chart is old but still pretty good. I talked to Illusion and he isn't going to be updating it because of too many things to do (I may do it in the future when I have some time but who knows when that will be between a job, school, and student loans).

I'd say that you should try and go with a Modify S110 to get around 380 or whatever it is (that is unless you have another spring that came with the gun).

NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD WATCH A FEW VIDEOS OF HOW TO CHANGE THE SPRING BEFORE YOU DO THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME. Or ask a gundoc to show you how it's done (Also if they're willing to do it for free it might be a good idea to bring a pizza and a 6 pack).

Also at such a high FPS the gears will likely strip (even if they are torque up gears) I highly doubt that they are good enough to withstand such high forces. So Modify S120 and S110 are exactly what you should be looking for.

CDN_Stalker · September 15th, 2010, 07:35

The Modify 100 will set a gun to around 360-370, depending on other upgrades (ei. bearing spring guide, tightbore, longer barrel, etc.)

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September 14th, 2010, 20:57	#1
SteveAnderson Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010	How to get lower FPS Hello, My airsoft mp5 fires around 440FPS stock How do I lower the veolicity ? Thanks for the input guys

September 14th, 2010, 21:50	#6
Canadian Psycho Personal Mule.....PM for rates! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta	I am gona assume you picked up one of the Mp5 MAX guns? if so it should have come with a spare spring that will drop the fps to about 350ish __________________ "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them" Franklin D. Roosevelt

September 14th, 2010, 22:11	#8
Ninja_En_Short Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France, Canada (Montréal)	What the hell is a sorbo pad ? __________________ Tous les jours nous nous endormons plus instruits mais pas forcément moins bêtes... I can do a CTRL+ATL+DEL on your gun ! Gun doc in Montreal on AEG, GBB, GBBR and Bolt rifle (gaz and spring) Heavy custom builder (including painting)

September 14th, 2010, 21:00	#2
medhatboy formerly Swatt Five-Six Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta	change the spring

September 14th, 2010, 21:26	#3
Eldin Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saltspring Island, BC, Canada	Sorbo pads! Decrease the fps, and decrease the noise! Getting a new spring is the best long term option though...

September 14th, 2010, 21:47	#4
SteveAnderson Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010	thank you gentlemen. any suggestions as to where I should buy new springs ? I have a G&G mp-5.

September 14th, 2010, 22:43	#11
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	Why is a gundoc asking what a sorbo pad is? __________________

September 14th, 2010, 23:23	#13
cjboi Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: manitoba	this might help you... -->http://www.airsoftcanada.com/SpringChart.php

September 15th, 2010, 04:54	#14
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	That chart is old but still pretty good. I talked to Illusion and he isn't going to be updating it because of too many things to do (I may do it in the future when I have some time but who knows when that will be between a job, school, and student loans). I'd say that you should try and go with a Modify S110 to get around 380 or whatever it is (that is unless you have another spring that came with the gun). NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD WATCH A FEW VIDEOS OF HOW TO CHANGE THE SPRING BEFORE YOU DO THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME. Or ask a gundoc to show you how it's done (Also if they're willing to do it for free it might be a good idea to bring a pizza and a 6 pack). Also at such a high FPS the gears will likely strip (even if they are torque up gears) I highly doubt that they are good enough to withstand such high forces. So Modify S120 and S110 are exactly what you should be looking for. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

September 15th, 2010, 07:35	#15
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	The Modify 100 will set a gun to around 360-370, depending on other upgrades (ei. bearing spring guide, tightbore, longer barrel, etc.) __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

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