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Cottoni · December 10th, 2007, 03:53

Hi, I've recently ordered some Airsoft Guns from A&A and when I was searching for some information about the Intellect 8.4V 3600mAh or 4200mAh large connector battery to use on my TM M1A1 Thompson, I found some confusing and conflicting information whether or not I should go above 2000mah for a stock gun.

Some people argue that it's NOT recommended to go above 2000mah for a stock gun, and 3600mAh and above batteries would be considered "pushing it" which could potentially cause damage to the gun's internal parts.

Others say that the MAH has no maximum: the more the better as long as the battery cells fit in the gun, and that you should get the biggest battery you can fit in your gun, because the MAH does not matter. What really matters is the voltage.
Some even say that higher amperage batteries can increase ROF (???)

I would really appreciate some insights from you guys about which of the two arguments is actually true for Airsoft guns.

I do not have any plans to upgrade my guns any time soon, if ever. So i am not concerned about that.

So is it safe to use an Intellect 8.4V 3600mAh or 4200mAh battery in a TM Thompson or any other stock gun?

Thanks

December 10th, 2007, 03:53	#1
Cottoni Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AB	Would 8.4V 3600mAh or 4200mAh battery be considered "pushing it" for a stock gun? Hi, I've recently ordered some Airsoft Guns from A&A and when I was searching for some information about the Intellect 8.4V 3600mAh or 4200mAh large connector battery to use on my TM M1A1 Thompson, I found some confusing and conflicting information whether or not I should go above 2000mah for a stock gun. Some people argue that it's NOT recommended to go above 2000mah for a stock gun, and 3600mAh and above batteries would be considered "pushing it" which could potentially cause damage to the gun's internal parts. Others say that the MAH has no maximum: the more the better as long as the battery cells fit in the gun, and that you should get the biggest battery you can fit in your gun, because the MAH does not matter. What really matters is the voltage. Some even say that higher amperage batteries can increase ROF (???) I would really appreciate some insights from you guys about which of the two arguments is actually true for Airsoft guns. I do not have any plans to upgrade my guns any time soon, if ever. So i am not concerned about that. So is it safe to use an Intellect 8.4V 3600mAh or 4200mAh battery in a TM Thompson or any other stock gun? Thanks