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Paintball Masks

V-Force Pro-Vantage Thermal Paintball Goggles: V-Force Pro-Vantage paintball masks range from $19 to $25 according to color and design. This one features ProGrille bounce area (bounces without jawbone slap); thermo-Cured, anti-Fog and anti scratch lens; and a Goof-Proof lens/strap retention system for safety lock.

Proto Switch EL Mask: The Switch EL paintball mask is constructed with a 1/4-turn, twist-lock technology. The lens is built from advanced anti-fog materials and is capable of quick-change. Other features include multi-directional venting and 250-degree of peripheral vision. The Proto Switch EL Mask costs around $25 to $30.

JT USA Headshield Mask: This is an entry-level paintball mask that provides full-coverage protection. The main feature is the fully-adjustable rear occipital plate designed to protect the head against possible random paintballs striking from behind, or from on top. The Headshield costs around $30.

Paintball Barrels:

Tippmann Pathfinder: This is a 14″ long-range barrel, designed to provide long-range accuracy. It is honed and ported, and constructed from lightweight aluminum. It is specially designed for 98 Custom and Custom Pro paintball markers but also fits with most markers. Price starts from $30.

32 Degrees Ice Cold: This paintball barrel is constructed from two-piece nickel-plated aluminum. It is air-rifled ported and available in 12″, 14″, and 16″, and supports paintball markers such as Autococker, Automag, Spyder/Piranha, Tippmann 98 Custom/Model 98, ProCarbine/Pro Lite, and the BE Raptor. It costs around $35.

PMI Razzor 14″ Barrel: This is one of the cheapest paintball barrels available, costing around $29 only. It is constructed with lightweight aluminum design and roller burnished interior finish. The PMI Razzor supports Piranha/Spyder and Model 98 paintball markers.

Empire Twister Barrel: The Twister is made from polished 6061 composite aluminum. Main feature is the Twist system that creates a spin on the ball as it leaves the barrel for more predictable ball trajectory. The Empire Twister paintball barrel costs around $50.

Hoppers:

Viewloader 12-volt Revolution: This paintball hopper features a 12-volt electronic agitating system, sun-proof electronics, moisture-resistant protection, internal anti-jam mechanism and a spring-loaded flip cap. Variable feed rate is 10-12 balls per second, and costs around $60.

Tippmann 200 Round Hopper: This 200-count feed hopper is designed to be used with the Tippmann A-5 paintball marker. It features a spring-loaded flip cap, and cots around $8.

Extreme Rage Overdrive Motorized Hopper: This is an overdrive motorized paintball hopper with a 190-round capacity that costs around $25. The Vortex feed system uses a cyclonic action allowing rapid flush of paint into the chamber. It can feed 7-9 balls per second.

Empire Reload Hopper II: This hopper features a magnetized lid and contained battery door. The optical loader basically acts like a regular gravity fed loader, but when it senses a “misfeed”, it then rotates the paddle. The Reload Hopper costs around $60.

Drop Forwards:

Psycho Ballistic Drop Forward with UFA: This drop forward has on/off switch that is compatible with any screw in tank such as those in nitro tanks or standard CO2 tanks. Features precision milling for looks, and costs around $40.

32 Degrees Flame Drop Forward: Made in a flame-shaped design, this drop forward is constructed from machined aluminum, and costs around $30 only.

Tippmann Drop Forward: This $50 drop forward is designed for the Custom 98 and Custom Pro paintball markers. It features an angles tank to shorten the length of the marker set-up.

Maintenance:

Tippmann Rear Cocking System: This cocking system allows you to cock the marker from the back instead of the side, and features a side plate that covers the cocking handle to protect the marker from the elements. It’s designed to be used with use with the Tippmann Custom Pro and Model 98 markers, and costs around $50.

Hoppe’s Deluxe Paintball Gun Cleaning Kit: This kit comes in a soft - sided pouch with belt loop for ease of use during play. It includes a 4-oz spray container of anti-fog solution for face mask, a cleaning cloth, lubricating oil, cleaning rods, squeegee, swab and slotted end, tank o - rings and cleaning patches. The cleaning kit is available for $20.

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A paintball gun is a device, or a replica of an actual firearm used to mark an opposing player with paint in the popular game of paintball. It uses different types of propellants such as expanding gases to propel a paintball through a barrel with a muzzle velocity of approximately 300 ft/s to break upon impact.

Firing Systems in Paintball Guns:

In the Electro-pneumatic firing system, electrical power from an onboard battery is used to drive a motor that turns gears inside the gun to compress and release a piston, which creates a blast of air that propels the paintball. These guns are capable of multiple firing modes, such as three-shot bursts, six-shot bursts or fully automatic. Most of them are capable of firing 300 to 900 rounds per minute (RPM) and their muzzle velocities range from 200 to 400 feet per second (FPS).

In mechanical or spring-powered firing system, the paintball guns are mostly single-shot or spring-cocked devices the spring has to be cocked by pulling back the slide or bolt before firing each shot. In some devices, excess air not used to propel the ball is then used to re-cock the hammer which is known as a blowback system. Mechanical paintball guns are able to fire at a rate of 200 to 275 FPS.

Gas-powered firing systems use pressurized gases like propane and HFC134a refrigerant to propel paintballs. They are also capable of using blowback mechanism, in which on-board or magazine-stored gas storage system is used to propel the paintballs and the same compressed air that propels the paintball is used to pull back the slide. So they are also capable of automatic or semi-automatic fire.

Types of paintball Guns:

There are various types of paintball guns which come in different sizes, configurations, styles and designs. Pistols are the smallest, running off of twelve gram CO2 cartridges. They have to be reloaded after ten shoots. Since pistols are less powerful with smaller paintball capacity, they are normally used for back-ups.

With pump guns, the user has to manually load the paintballs into the chamber, they cannot be automatic. They are much cheaper, very accurate and powerful in comparison to other paintball guns. Some of them come with a constant trigger so you can hold the trigger down and just pump it to shoot.

Semi-automatic paintball guns are quite expensive and may even cost you up to a $1000. They are capable of semi-automatic and automatic fire. The trigger is considerably sensitive and most models have shorter trigger pulls.

Specially configured paintball guns such as stock guns can only hold about 10 paintballs, and must be parallel to the breech, which requires tilting to load a paintball. A stock class paintball gun is powered by a single 12 gram CO2 powerlet. The knob that holds the powerlet has to be removed in order to change it. They are mostly used for stock only games. Regular pump paintball guns can also be modified to fit stock class specifications.

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All set and ready to go? Got your gun, balls and hoppers with you? Then you are ready to playBut wait, you are going to a fight and you do not go out there without the necessary precautions and tools. You don’t want to be caught in a war zone with your pants down, do you?

So here are 10 things you should go without when playing paintball:

1. Paintball mask

Not safety goggles, sun glasses or shooting glasses, you need a paintball mask. You just can’t play without this safety gear. A thermal mask is recommended but it you want to save some money get the single lens with an anti-fog coating.

Make sure the mask fits perfectly on your face and that you are comfortable wearing them on. Remember that you will be running and shooting with the mask on so make sure it does not get in the way. A mask that covers your ears is also a good idea, but make sure that your hearing is not impaired by the ear flaps.

2. Barrel cover

Sometimes called as barrel plug or barrel sock, this is simply a blocking device that prevents a misfire from your gun. Remember injuries can result from accidents such as a misfire. No organized field will let you play without one.

3. Spare tank

Your gun is powered by carbon dioxide or nitrogen. For pumps and pistols, a 12 gram cartridge is used. This is good for 15 to30 shots. So it is a good idea to have a spare tank with you just in case you run out of air. A 20oz cylinder or tank is usually good for 1000 shots or more. Get a refillable tank to save money.

4. Squeegee

A barrel break can ruin your momentum and your game. Make sure you are prepared and have a squeegee in hand to clean your gun barrel to get yourself back in the game. It is also a good idea to have a spare squeegee with you on the field.

5. Gun oil

Not just any gun oil, but a paintball gun oil. Before buying one consult your gun’s manual and see if it requires a specific kind of oil. Remember that your gun’s performance depends on its parts. Put a few drops of gun oil in the o-rings and other parts of the gun as recommended in the manual to keep your gun in good running condition.

6. O-rings and cup seals

These tiny parts are crucial to your gun’s performance, but they tend to break easily. Have a few spares in your kit just in case they give in during the game. You will find that most gun problems can be solved by simply replacing these small parts.

7. Safety equipment (neck and shin, elbow and knee pads, gloves)

Remember that Paintball is an aggressive game. You need to be constantly on the move when you are in the field. Safety precautions like neck and shin guards protect your body from unnecessary injuries. Make sure that they are lightweight and anatomical tailored for comfort.

8. Batteries

If your gun or hopper runs on batteries, make sure you have spare ones when you are on the field. You don’t want to be left in a situation where your gun is dead and you have no where to hide. Not a pretty picture.

9. Miscellaneous tools

These tools can simplify your life in and out of the field. Allen wrenches, tweezers, screw drivers even Teflon and cotton swabs can be useful things in your kit. These are your gun’s first aid tools. Remember, this is a game and usually the winners are those who often come prepared.

10. First aid kit

Although relatively safer than golf, tennis, jogging or swimming (according to insurance statistics), paintball is still an active game. Have a first aid kit in your gear, it pays to be ready in unexpected circumstances.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert on the field, your success will greatly depend on the kind of gears you have and how equipped you are from unexpected situations like mechanical glitches in your gun or some paint on your face. Be prepared so you can enjoy your game to the fullest.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://paintball.unique-articles.com where you can read more articles on paintball.

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