[spedhunter88]

has ne one else noticed that they sell large quantities of o rings at hard ware stores for less thatn when u go to the pro shop im not sure if theyre the same thing but they look exactly the same as the ones u get at the pro shop like same size and same material does ne one kno if theyll work on guns if u get the right size, its just a thought

 

[WyrmMaster]

if the size is right theres no reason they wont work. An o-ring is an o-ring is an o-ring.

 

[spedhunter88]

never thought of it that way

 

[shaner]

they have to be urathane< it seals better or somthing like that its just a special material

 

[tippmannbeast]

yea, there are some really cheap o-rings out there
it's either urethene or nothin for me

 

[Javaman]

I wonder what the difference is between the Urethene ones and the black ones? The black ones seem softer and may wear out quicker but I bet they make a better seal. I wonder which one can withstand freezing better?

 

[Grungydan]

The urethane ones withstand freezing better in my experience. The black ones, fyi, are just a regular rubber compound. As far as making a better seal, the black ones have a better overall compression ability, which I suppose would lead to a better seal due to the fact that they sort of "ooze" into whatever you're sealing. The urethane ones seem to do a fine job on tanks, but every time you take a marker apart, it has the black ones it seems. Hmmm...things to ponder...