How do you clean the barrel effectively? It does not seem like it can be done from the breech end?
520797
I have never actually cleaned the barrel. I use something called "SPRING CYLINDER OIL". This was highly recommended in the instruction manual of another co2 gun I purchased. I have had this pistol for awhile and it has been working beautifully. All you do is place a drop of oil on the tip of the co2 every time you install a new one. I must say the oil is hard to find and a little expensive. A 1 oz. bottle cost me $15.99 but it works great.
128338
I don't know if you really have to, but I disconnect the diverter and leave just the barrel outside. I do empty the barrel of any water since I don't want anything to freeze and break--barrel or diverter. Good luck.
568934
As others have noted, it may well be that there are parts missing. iSi seems to be very hap hazard about this. The cylindrical tube goes in first, then the thing that looks like a soda straw with the flat top goes in on top of that. Then screw on the hard plastic head with the trigger on it, screw it on very tightly and you're done. You should also have a t-shaped device for pulling the cylincrical tube out for cleaning. If you are missing any of these parts, complain to the vendor.
1483085
I use Hoppe's 9 where it calls for a drop of oil. As for cleaning I use CLP Break Free (spray can) or Ballistol. I have never used miltec so I can't really comment. It is my opinion that you clean the gun or rifle immediately after use breaking it down per manufacturers instruction with any reputable product. Take note of any unusual wear and lubricate accordingly.
800093
I had problems with it hooked to the faucet, tried to use the manifold layout and one oversoaked while the other side dribbled. Not sure how you would make out with the barrel, it would probably depend a lot on the distribution and length of the layout. I doubt there will be enough pressure to evenly soak, especially toward the end of the run, but that's a guess.
304391
Just like a 22-break the barrel and run cleaning rod in from the back. Very simple!!!
1405045
If you don't clean them, they get filthy with carbon fouling and will leave some of this residue in the bores of your guns when used. I just hand-wash them in a sink with soap and hot water after every few uses.
1192841
Definitely not a problem. I've used this stuff for 4 years. I realized very quickly that in most cleaning situations I can use just a little of the product. I'll soak the inside of the barrel and let it sit. Everywhere else just gets a wipe down. If I do an indepth cleaning I might use a little more on the firing pin and wipe it off really good. I remove any oil reside with dry worn out cotton shirts and reapply one tiny little dot / dab of oil on one contact point and spread it to the other contact points with my finger or cue-tip. I use VERY little to accomplish this. It's not good to leave any part of your gun "oily" as that is a place for grit/grime/carbon to build up rapidly. Definitely not a problem. I've used this stuff for 4 years. I realized very quickly that in most cleaning situations I can use just a little of the product. I'll soak the inside of the barrel and let it sit. Everywhere else just gets a wipe down. If I do an indepth cleaning I might use a little more on the firing pin and wipe it off really good. I remove any oil reside with dry worn out cotton shirts and reapply one tiny little dot / dab of oil on one contact point and spread it to the other contact points with my finger or cue-tip. I use VERY little to accomplish this. It's not good to... » Read More Definitely not a problem. I've used this stuff for 4 years. I realized very quickly that in most cleaning situations I can use just a little of the product. I'll soak the inside of the barrel and let it sit. Everywhere else just gets a wipe down. If I do an indepth cleaning I might use a little more on the firing pin and wipe it off really good. I remove any oil reside with dry worn out cotton shirts and reapply one tiny little dot / dab of oil on one contact point and spread it to the other contact points with my finger or cue-tip. I use VERY little to accomplish this. It's not good to leave any part of your gun "oily" as that is a place for grit/grime/carbon to build up rapidly. « Show Less
91039
More then likely the gas is not diverting from the barrel due to the small hole for it to bleed off into being clogged with fouling. The carbine needs to be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. This can be a bit complicated. Here is a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k99HPXZMmrc and I recommend Kroil or another coal oil penetrent to free up the gas piston.
151353
you can take the barrel off with just a quarter turn which is really nice for cleaning but i haven't been able to find any other barrels sold separately for this gun other than the stock but the stock barrel fires pretty nice with good paint balls
28119
I would go with the pull through cleaning system. That is the one i got and it is very easy to use and cleans my .22 and 12 gauge awesome. I would recommend this cleaning kit in the pull through. Fricken love mine. Use it every time after i go shooting.
2022080
It doesn't seem to have anyplace to put an attachment. It seems as if an attachment would slide off because the barrel end is so large. I hope that helps.
1716431
Your gonna have to use pipe pliers to get it off. Be sure to clean the gun thoroughly before using it. For whatever reason these monkeys put some sort of glue on the threads of everything and it sucks. Use lacquer thinner it's the only thing that worked for me I soaked the gun and ask the parts in it for a few hours and scribes the crap out of it. Works pretty good once cleaned properly
1051915
No, it was very clean and sealed with screw in plugs on the top. But as with anything used to contain consumables, I would still just wash it with a little soap (dawn dish soap is what I used) and water. You just need about a quart of water and just move it around inside the sealed barrel. Then just rinse it out. It's easy to do as the barrel weighs maybe 20 pounds with the quart of water.
1383205
Not sure. We don't have any issues. Are you using good quality bbs? You may want to clean the barrel with some silicone lubricant or light oil. To do this, take magazine out and fire the gun a few times to empty out any bbs. Take the battery out. Shine a flashlight in the magazine well and look down the barrel to see if there is any debris on the sides of the barrel. Clean as necessary. Hope this helps.
682829
If you are worried about scratching the finish, wrap the barrel with high temp electrical friction tape or similar or you can use a piece of thin closed cell foam (ie truck cap weather stripping or similar) I used the tape to protect the realtree print on my .22 and the tape residue wipes off with WD40 (you will need to change the tape out every once in awhile because it will get gummy and loose) I use my mount for a bipod and I move it back and forth from my hunting .22 to my plinking .22 with no issues ever.
56534
I do not know specifically what they are eluding too. The gun does come with a slight coating of oil on it and had to wash my hands when I first handled it. I used a rag just clean the whole gun up. I can think of anything else.