Alex Olson is an experienced writer who wrote a number of articles about sport, its equipment, supplies, etc. She pays much attention to paintball and paintball guns in particular.
Archive for November, 2009
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Extreme Rage Overdrive Sonic dB Paintball Loader Smoke
Product Description
200 plus ball capacity
Extended battery life
Jam free operation
Variable feed rate
Easy view lid
Uses one 9 volt battery
db sound activated
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Extreme Rage Overdrive Sonic dB Paintball Loader Smoke
Paintballs – 1500 Rounds
Product Description
This is a good quality, inexpensive paint. Great if your team is looking for a practice paint. You’ll see the mark on your opponent all the way across the field!Note: Color may vary…. More >>
NEW Guerrilla Air 48ci 3000 Nitro MYTH Paintball Tank
- Light weight
- Low profile
- Increased shot count
- 48ci
- 3000 psi
Product Description
* High pressure tanks screw directly into your gun
* Lowest profile tank on the market
* Lightest tank on the market
* Patented Guerrilla Air Myth Regulator
* Preset at 800 PSI… More >>
NEW Guerrilla Air 48ci 3000 Nitro MYTH Paintball Tank
BT Delta Elite Paintball Marker/Gun
- Slide-Away Feedport for Easy Cleaning and Maintenance
- Lightweight Balanced Construction
- Impact-Resistant, Baked-On Coating
- Modular Trigger System
- Adjustable Stock
Product Description
Slide-Away Feedport for Easy Cleaning and Maintenance
Lightweight Balanced Construction
Impact-Resistant, Baked-On Coating
Modular Trigger System
Adjustable Stock
Product Description
Product Description
The BT Delta Elite Paintball Gun is made with the same tough core and attention to detail found in all BT markers at an affordable price. The marker comes standard with many extra features which normally are available as optional add-ons: BT Rip-Clip, APEX barrel and… More >>
BT Delta Elite Paintball Marker/Gun
Various Types Of Paintball Guns
Paintball is a sport that has grown – and is growing – significantly since it’s humble beginnings in the seventies. Paintball markers (or guns) originated from gas-powered guns that the forestry industry used to mark trees and trails, or farmers used to mark cattle. These markers were redesigned for speed and safety, and began to be used for recreation.
Since then, it has developed into a highly competitive, professional sport that takes place outside, inside or in many other forms. According to insurance statistics, paintball is surprisingly one of the safest sports to choose from. In this article, we’re going to be taking a brief look at paintball guns – their types, advantages, and where paintball guns are going technologically wise.
Paintball guns (known as ‘markers’ in many circles, but in this article we will refer to them as ‘guns’) began with the conventional pump action gun. These needed to be manually cocked, and provided a significantly slow game. Because rate-of-fire (speed and amount of paintballs released) became (and still is) important, and the need to progress into a faster game arose, paintball guns evolved from the pump action to auto-cocker guns, capable of delivering more paintballs at a greater speed.
Since then, the guns have evolved into automatic and semi-automatic categories, as well as Sniper rifles and electronic guns. The barrel of the guns have been significantly elongated, to allow for more accurate shooting. They also come in many different colors – either camouflage (for the purist) or various other colors.
Many paintball gun manufacturers have begun to manufacture military replica’s – which is ideal for the real combat enthusiast. The gun’s accuracy, weight, speed, rate of fire and gas usage are all necessary pointers to look at when purchasing a gun, and mostly depend on the kind of game you prefer, but these essentials are important in all kinds of paintball guns.
Semi-Automatic and Automatic paintball guns have highly sensitive triggers, and are mostly recommended for the more serious player. The speed of an automatic paintball gun is incredibly fast, and some are capable of releasing 20 balls a second. If you’re just starting out, a cheaper gun with the capability for upgrades and cosmetic add-ons is the best choice.
Many of the paintball guns are capable of being upgraded – adding a double trigger, or a bigger ‘hopper’ (where the paintballs are loaded) or better gas-usage. You can also add some aiming cosmetics – a laser, or just better gun sights, to add to the accuracy of the gun. This is an inexpensive way of improving your gun while you improve, and discovering your game and the way in which you play best.
Paintball guns have begun to move into the electronic era now, with hair triggers, more accurate velocities, programmable firing modes and low gas pressure. Some guns even have LCD panels. These guns are for the serious, professional competitor. They are very expensive, but the advantages these guns bring to your game are exemplary. There are manufacturers which claim that their electronic guns are capable of releasing 30 balls a second – an unbeaten statistic.
When you play paintball you need something reliable, durable, and capable. From semi-automatic, to automatic, to electronic, you have a great choice of paintball guns to suit your level of play.
Pure Energy 20oz CO2 Tank
- Durable Brass Construction
- Safety Purge Valve
- Ready to be used out of box
- One Year Warranty against Manufacture Defects
Product Description
The Pure Energy CO2 Systems arrive to you tested and ready to be filled and used in competition directly out of the box the day you receive them. The Pure Energy CO2 Tanks are equipped with the Repeater Pin Valve which is the most durable pin valve in the industry. The Repeater Pin Valve boasts a recessed valve which connects easily and conveniently and is manufactured in brass with the most durable brass fittings. All Pure Energy CO2 Systems are extremely reliable … More >>
