While Smith & Wesson is known globally for its firearms, the company also produces Airsoft guns. Airsoft guns shoot round, plastic ammunition and are often used for combat-style games and target practice. A spring, a battery or compressed air can power them. If your Smith & Wesson CO2 Airsoft gun no longer works, you will need to disassemble it to determine the problem and fix it.
Instructions
1. Remove the Airsoft gun's magazine and test fire the gun in a safe area to ensure the chamber is empty. Slide the safety button to the "Safe" position and test the trigger to ensure it is locked.
2. Unscrew the Phillips-head screws throughout the gun and place them in a magnetic dish for safekeeping. There are many screws located throughout the gun, often in the barrel, handle and trigger ring.
3. Set the gun on a flat surface and carefully remove one half of it by lifting upward. Use a small pry tool or slotted screwdriver to help separate the two halves of plastic. If you encounter resistance, inspect the gun thoroughly to see if you've missed a screw.
4. Search for the likely problem by thoroughly examining every area of the gun. With a compressed air-powered gun, there are three likely problematic areas: the CO2 cartridge gasket, the trigger/safety mechanism or the barrel spring.
5. Replace the CO2 cartridge gasket if it is leaking. A leaking gasket will be readily apparent because the gun will quickly lose pressure and you'll hear the air leaking out. Replacement CO2 cartridge gaskets can be purchased online or in stores that sell Airsoft supplies.
6. Examine the trigger/safety mechanism to determine if the safety gets stuck. You'll often find that the faulty safety is caused by a plastic burr you can easily remove. Shave off the burr with a hobby knife.
7. Examine the barrel spring to see if it has come off its mount at either end. The gun won't fire if the spring has become dislodged. Clip it back into place by sliding it securely onto its mount.
8. Screw the gun back together, insert a CO2 cartridge and the magazine and slide the safety to "Fire." Test fire the gun in a safe location to see if you've fixed the problem.
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