OXIDE
New Member
Posts: 50 
|
Post by OXIDE on May 19, 2015 17:26:15 GMT -5
From my research i understand aluminum piston heads are going to wear on your mechbox shell faster because it doesn't "give" as much as Polycarb does. But the head itself is more durable.
I understand that polycarb is easier on mechbox shell because it is "softer" material, which makes sense. But is less durable itself.
I have an aluminum in right now but after doing some research I may switch back! Should I? And plese tell your experiences with the two kinds and what you have in your gun.
Thanks to all who answer!
|
|
Snarf
New Member
Ambidextrous selector switches are the bane of my existence
Posts: 560
|
Post by Snarf on May 19, 2015 17:48:29 GMT -5
From what I've read on airsoftmechanics forum and other places, you should probably use a polycarb piston head because it's less strain on the gearbox shell since they're lighter. Aluminum piston heads are typically used in DMR builds because the added mass of the piston gives it more momentum to propel heavier BBs or something. I'm not too sure about that theory but it seems to be fairly common practice.
All of my guns use polycarb piston heads except one, which was going to be a DMR build until I sold it. As long as you get good airseal, you should be fine. I personally have never had a PH break, but I haven't used high stress setups before. For normal use, the stock polycarb one should be fine (unless it's a G&P jellybean-hole PH).
If you do switch PH, I would look at the Lonex POM ones. I've heard good things about them.
|
|
OXIDE
New Member
Posts: 50
|
Post by OXIDE on May 19, 2015 21:11:30 GMT -5
From what I've read on airsoftmechanics forum and other places, you should probably use a polycarb piston head because it's less strain on the gearbox shell since they're lighter. Aluminum piston heads are typically used in DMR builds because the added mass of the piston gives it more momentum to propel heavier BBs or something. I'm not too sure about that theory but it seems to be fairly common practice. All of my guns use polycarb piston heads except one, which was going to be a DMR build until I sold it. As long as you get good airseal, you should be fine. I personally have never had a PH break, but I haven't used high stress setups before. For normal use, the stock polycarb one should be fine (unless it's a G&P jellybean-hole PH). If you do switch PH, I would look at the Lonex POM ones. I've heard good things about them. Well i just ordered a polycarb head and a new piston, thanks a bunch for the input! |
|
T6e9a
New Member
Back in business
Posts: 911
|
Post by T6e9a on May 20, 2015 9:51:34 GMT -5
I have heard from some people that aluminum heads can actually be lighter than some poly ones. But in many setups, poly works just fine. I use red POM heads whenever I can. They offer amazing airseal and I have run them in anything from 20rps to 50-60RPS non sorboed DSGs, and still have yet to see one break.
And with metal heads in general, I usually only use them when I want more weight, or have a strong enough spring to ensure no PME.
|
|
