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Gastric · 11-11-2002, 03:33 PM

How the M3 works

Also how most blowbacks work.

Here's what should happen when you pull the trigger:

* Pull trigger
* Solenoid pushes the sear
* Sear releases the hammer
* Hammer travels forward from the spring pressure
* Bolt is linked to the hammer so it also travels forward to load a ball into the barrel
* Hammer hits the valve
* Valve opens firing the paintball and also blowing the hammer back (blowback)
* Bolt is linked to the hammer so it also travels backwards
* Spring pushes the hammer forward BUT
* The sear catchs the hammer to keep it from firing again

This general understanding should help you troubleshoot any problems you may have.

11-11-2002, 03:33 PM	#5
Gastric Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY	How the M3 works Also how most blowbacks work. Here's what should happen when you pull the trigger: * Pull trigger * Solenoid pushes the sear * Sear releases the hammer * Hammer travels forward from the spring pressure * Bolt is linked to the hammer so it also travels forward to load a ball into the barrel * Hammer hits the valve * Valve opens firing the paintball and also blowing the hammer back (blowback) * Bolt is linked to the hammer so it also travels backwards * Spring pushes the hammer forward BUT * The sear catchs the hammer to keep it from firing again This general understanding should help you troubleshoot any problems you may have.