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Hi All,
I'm looking for a good respirator to use when spraying/airbrushing indoors. I have an old British millitary S10 Respirator, but even though its rated against nerve agent, people keep telling me it won't stop Bolt Gun metal particles getting through the filter... Anyway any recommendations for a normal type spray mask? Anyone know alot about S10's?

a simple painters mask from your local hardware store will work just fine. I thing your sources overestimate how fine acrylic particles are. If it has removable cartridges then your respirator will work just fine.

^Agreed - when you're spraypainting, it's vapours that're gonna getcha. My respirator is rated against organic compounds and vapours, that's the one you want for spraypaint.

I would honestly suspect that a respirator rated against nerve agents is just perfect.

What aerethan said....UNLESS you have asthma or COPD, then definitely take the time to invest in a good respirator.

Spraying toy soldiers isn't as important as your health.