Mislabeled Prometheus spring?

Omi-san · November 17th, 2007, 14:24

What are the chances of that happening?

I got a Prometheus MS110SP. It's at least an inch longer than the CA stock spring I had in my G36. It's also twice harder to compress. Once installed in the mechbox, it pops out automatically. Unless I hold down both the cylinder and the sping between the guide and cylinder.

Since my G36 fired 370fps (stock) before, I didn't expect such a difference using a MS110SP. Could this be a mislabeled MS120SP?

ILLusion · November 17th, 2007, 20:05

What colour is it?

CDN_Stalker · November 17th, 2007, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILLusion

What colour is it?

+1

Styrak · November 18th, 2007, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omi-san

What are the chances of that happening?

I got a Prometheus MS110SP. It's at least an inch longer than the CA stock spring I had in my G36. It's also twice harder to compress. Once installed in the mechbox, it pops out automatically. Unless I hold down both the cylinder and the sping between the guide and cylinder.

Since my G36 fired 370fps (stock) before, I didn't expect such a difference using a MS110SP. Could this be a mislabeled MS120SP?

I've installed a Systema M100 and an M120, and they would both explode violently out of the mechbox if I did not hold both the spring guide and cylinder down while installing.

Firas · November 18th, 2007, 02:13

When I put a M110 in my CA m15 I had to hold the guide and cylinder down too, the spring was also a lot longer than the stock one. And yah what color is it?

ILLusion · November 18th, 2007, 03:26

It's not abnormal for a spring to want to pop out sideways during installation.

Omi-san · November 18th, 2007, 13:44

Blue.

The Saint · November 18th, 2007, 13:50

The only other blue Prometheus spring is the MS100, so it doesn't look to be a mislabelled spring. Rather, as ILLusion said, it's perfectly normal for springs to want to pop out sideways when you have the shell open.

BTW, remember to have the tighter coils facing towards the rear when installing. Otherwise you'll have FPS issues.

Omi-san · November 18th, 2007, 15:15

It seems like after popping out a few times during installation, the spring isn't perfectly straight anymore. Is this anything to worry about?

Styrak · November 18th, 2007, 15:19

Yeah that'll happen. Doesn't seem to cause any issues with my guns.

Renegade) · November 18th, 2007, 15:33

well M110's should have a green tinge to them.. if his is blue something is a bit off.

LUTNIT · November 18th, 2007, 20:58

I have received a couple Prom Ms110 that are grey for some reason, not coloured at all, just bare metal.

Just my $0.02

ILLusion · November 19th, 2007, 12:31

It seems like Prometheus has stopped anodizing their springs (it's a shame, I really liked the colours).

But Dark Blue is an MS100SP, Turquoise would be an MS110SP and Dark Green would be an MS120SP

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November 17th, 2007, 14:24	#1
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	Mislabeled Prometheus spring? What are the chances of that happening? I got a Prometheus MS110SP. It's at least an inch longer than the CA stock spring I had in my G36. It's also twice harder to compress. Once installed in the mechbox, it pops out automatically. Unless I hold down both the cylinder and the sping between the guide and cylinder. Since my G36 fired 370fps (stock) before, I didn't expect such a difference using a MS110SP. Could this be a mislabeled MS120SP?

November 17th, 2007, 20:05	#2
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	What colour is it? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

November 18th, 2007, 03:26	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	It's not abnormal for a spring to want to pop out sideways during installation. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

November 18th, 2007, 02:13	#5
Firas Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kelowna,BC	When I put a M110 in my CA m15 I had to hold the guide and cylinder down too, the spring was also a lot longer than the stock one. And yah what color is it?

November 18th, 2007, 13:44	#7
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	Blue.

November 18th, 2007, 13:50	#8
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	The only other blue Prometheus spring is the MS100, so it doesn't look to be a mislabelled spring. Rather, as ILLusion said, it's perfectly normal for springs to want to pop out sideways when you have the shell open. BTW, remember to have the tighter coils facing towards the rear when installing. Otherwise you'll have FPS issues. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

November 18th, 2007, 15:15	#9
Omi-san Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montréal	It seems like after popping out a few times during installation, the spring isn't perfectly straight anymore. Is this anything to worry about?

November 18th, 2007, 15:19	#10
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yeah that'll happen. Doesn't seem to cause any issues with my guns. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

November 18th, 2007, 15:33	#11
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	well M110's should have a green tinge to them.. if his is blue something is a bit off. __________________ W1-5

November 18th, 2007, 20:58	#12
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	I have received a couple Prom Ms110 that are grey for some reason, not coloured at all, just bare metal. Just my $0.02

November 19th, 2007, 12:31	#13
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	It seems like Prometheus has stopped anodizing their springs (it's a shame, I really liked the colours). But Dark Blue is an MS100SP, Turquoise would be an MS110SP and Dark Green would be an MS120SP __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

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