is this spud gun still safe to shoot?

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Andrewis420Friendly
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Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:46 pm

used a handful of times 5 years ago and was stored in a canadian garage since. came back to it and discovered at the combustion chamber near the cap there are a few tiny cracks, either from shooting or cold weather, still safe to use?
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No, it's not safe to use. The tiny cracks in the combustion chamber, especially near the cap, are a serious risk. Over time, plastic can degrade due to temperature fluctuations and exposure to fuel residues, making it weaker and more prone to failure. A compromised chamber could rupture under pressure, leading to dangerous shrapnel or an explosion.
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Wed Feb 26, 2025 9:07 pm

Andrewis420Friendly wrote:
Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:46 pm
used a handful of times 5 years ago and was stored in a canadian garage since. came back to it and discovered at the combustion chamber near the cap there are a few tiny cracks, either from shooting or cold weather, still safe to use?
I think you should not use it because many parts are broken
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