Well, 12 grams are most often used for pump guns, which actually do get
30-40 shots out of a 12 gram, so you probably were just thinking about 12
grams you've used on pump guns. On a standard blowback semi, though, the 12
grams only get about 10-12 shots before sputtering out.

--
Jeff Goslin - MCSD - www.goslin.info
It's not a god complex when you're always right


"Stuart Coomber" <stu.c@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
news:3fb52630$0$2393$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com. ..
> I thought someone would pull me on that. It was some time ago that I used
> the cartridges so fair comment. I stand correct. Either way, go for the
12oz
> bottle.
>
> "swcblues" <strongwilledchild@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:TL8tb.68763$HoK.40827@news01.bloor.is.net.cab le.rogers.com...
> > 40-50 shots? Holy crap! What kind of efficiency have you been seeing
on
> > pump guns that you think a blowback semi is going to get 40-50 shots off
a
> > 12 gram?
> >
> > "Stuart Coomber" <stuart.coomber@nospamthorcom.co.uk> wrote in message
> > news:3fb49de7$1_2@nnrp1.news.uk.psi.net...
> > > The 12 gram cartridges are normally used in the hand held pistols that
> you
> > > can buy. They were also used in some of the older style pump action
> guns,
> > > RazorBack being one of them. As far as using them with your Aggressor,
> it
> > > really is a non-starter.
> > >
> > > Firstly as you pointed out you will need a device that will fit to the
> gun
> > > and clamp the cartridge in place. Personally I have not seen these
> > > available, unless the gun has been made that way. You would normally
> place
> > > them in a holding bay at the rear of your gun and then turn a thumb
> screw
> > > until the end of the cartridge had been punctured. Once this is done
the
> > > cartridge is locked in place and the gun ready to fire.
> > >
> > > Secondly you'll probably only get about 40-50 shots from the
cartridge.
> In
> > > otherwords you'll be reloading your cartridges more often than the
> > > paintballs inside your hopper.
> > >
> > > Ditch the cartridges (safely - do not try to open them) and use the 12
> oz
> > > bottle, you'll get many more shots and the bottle will fit directly
onto
> > > your gun. That is the more common setup.
> > >
> > > Most important of all - have fun playing! Enjoy your new gun.
> > >
> > > Stu
> >
> >
>
>