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The piston is directly coupled with the piston head, but the actual piston has almost nothing to do with the actual process of compressing air. It is classified more as a “flat-toothed†gear rather than an actual piston. The piston is more responsible for taking the stress from the gears and spring and positioning the piston head to maintain the perfect the air compression necessary for a consistent gun.
=== IIf. The Piston Head: ===