co2 or air

[Poopscoop]

hi i recently bought a pmr and havent really had the chance to test it, the only thing i got to shoot it is an 20oz co2 bottle. Now i have heard from numerous people that co2 is bad for any gun but as i havent got an air tank i was wondering whether it would be ok to use just to test shoot a few paintballs through? Also can someone explain why it is bad for the guns and why it is available for use if it is?

 

[danrandon]

co2 is generally a bad idea on electro markers, smart parts say theirs can run on co2 but i really wouldn't advise it.

Co2 is fine for blowbacks and tippys and other non electros.

air ia a cleaner gas than co2 and does not affect o rings and noids.

so stick with air on it and you'll be fine

 

[kallumrocks]

I had a PMR and you have to use air because co2 will destroy the insides
So stick to air.

Kallum

 

[Tom Allen]

so it's Air not co2.

 

[Poopscoop]

lol i thought it would be but thought it would be best to check before destroying my gun without realising it

 

[Joltz]

Is there actually any benefit to Co2? Its hard to get hold of, screws up electro markers and the bottle gets well cold and starts to create condensation after a few shots!
It should be ruled out alltogether!