Regulator on a TCR?

[P.I.C.T. Tactical]

How long do these usually take to break in? I plan on running my TCR with FSR and 12 grams exclusively and I’m wondering if anyone know how many shots it takes to break in the reg on one of these. Thanks.

[Jonnydread]

Back in the day they usually said it took a case or so to fully break in, but I have no idea what science that's based off of.

[glaman5266]

Yeah, and most of that was for vertical regulators. I have seen no data showing break-in periods for these newer in-grip regulators. This is a good question.

[Seajay]

The TCR uses the Flex-valve (spool valve) design which is self regulating. There should be a pressure release valve on the back of the Flex Valve that can be set to control Co2 spikes, although I don't think anyone has ever used it properly lol.

How old is the TCR and how many games has it already been used in? The springs have probably already been cycled enough times to be considered "broken-in".
A couple cases of paint is usually considered the break in period for "New" guns.

Shooting FSR from a semi with 12 grams will never be as consistent as a single shot pump. If you are getting +- 5fps of your target FPS then that is really good.

[P.I.C.T. Tactical]

Aye but I’m getting +-25 or 30 FPS and that is after properly setting the PRV. I wonder if I may just Have to use a bottle