[mav3r1ck]

High Pressure Air. It is usually from an external rig. Pretty much a compressed air tank.

 

[mav3r1ck]

You usually have to tap the mags. It would be advisable to have several tapped mags. (tapping is putting in the connection and chamber for the air to flow through into the magazine)

 

[mav3r1ck]

Sometimes you can avoid the popping noise if you have a shut off switch near the quick detach nozzle. When I used to paintball (I know... I know... disgusting...) I ran a remote line to my marker. It had a valve on the tank itself, but also a small piece near the nozzle that slid back and forth that could be used to cut off the pressure at the gun end. If you have that, turn it off there, then fire a blank shot if you can and you shouldn't get a pop when you disconnect.

 

[mav3r1ck]

I haven't but there is an idea that I just might try! It would be no different in feeling than running a pistol lanyard!!! You Sir, are a brilliant man!!! (When I get the money I will be modding a mag for my M9 PTP and will let you know how it turns out)