Retirement?

[jr]

This may be posted but I cant find it in a search.....

When should a cannon be retired?

I know there are a lot of variables but is there a good time frame....1yr, 2yrs, as long as you feel it is safe!


The reason I ask is that I have a pvc pneumatic that I built 2 yrs ago. I shoot it the other day and it seemed fine. But as I ate my dinner I was questioning the age of the pvc. I know that pvc shatters and I don't feel like piking plastic out of my a** when it explodes.

[SpudFarm]

depends on how you have treated it probably

[Maniac]

Is it painted sometimes when pvc ages it turns yellowish.

[Fnord]

I've found pvc that sat in the sun outside for probably 20+ years, and though it was yellow inside, I would say it had enough strength to be used in a spray n' pray. I could break the stuff with a hammer, but I had to hit it pretty hard.

A couple years probably won't make any difference, even for a pneumatic. In the 5-10 year range I would start to remote fire it (or just use a metal gun).

[jr]

Just edited!!!I addedthe photos

[Jared Haehnel]

Nice looking gun... If I were you I'd keep using it.