Military style paintball guns – Military style paintball markers

Michael asked:


Is it me or all these paintball guns you see on the fields lately all looking the same nowadays?  Have you laid eyes on these military style paintball guns yet?  Hold on, lemme back up about 15 years or so.  I remember back in the early ’90s as a high schooler, me and my nerdy buddies would get together on weekends and head on down to the local indoor paintball field with our Tracer pump-action guns and play all day long, both days of the weekend.  The sport has changed dramatically since those days, both in price and the caliber (no pun intended) of the playing equipment.  Heck, they even have their own “lingo” these days.

     But the markers (guns), oh my god.  These things are crazy.  RAP4.com has the most unbelievable evolution of paintball guns I have ever seen.  I’ve seen some of these crazy “home grown” guns, but the military style paintball markers on this site are as close to the real thing as you can get.  They’ve got everything you could want for the look and feel of real weapons systems.  I can’t name them all, but they’ve got AK-47’s, MP-5s, M-4s, a huge selection of replica handguns.  All are available in .68 caliber, and alot of them are available in the smaller .43 caliber.  The really cool thing about the “assault rifles” is that the air tanks can be incorporated into the butt-stock for a completely authentic look, and are available in magazine-fed set up.  Talk about a rig!  They are constructed of metal to simulate the look and functionality of the military duty weapon.  All are customizable with accessory rails where you can add sights, scopes, flashlights, and red-dot laser sights.  Interested yet?  Read on.
     So far I’ve only mentioned the military style paintball guns.  Oh, I forgot, they also make the Browning .30 cal machine gun, and the SAW 249.  I was floored when I saw those things.  Shoot someone with paint?  You could paint a barn with those!  But anyway, not only do they have guns, they also have hand grenades.  Land-mines your thing?  Claymores?  They got ‘em.  All 1:1 scale and 100% aesthetically real looking.  Projectiles are a blast (again, no pun intended) and they’ve got those too.  Imagine a paintball RPG.   I laugh every time  I even say it.  It’s just so cool. 

     All of RAP4.com’s stuff doesn’t go bang, and they offer much more than military style paintball markers.  In fact, alot of the stuff is made for stealth.  Whether playing paintball or training police, military, or security personnel, communication is key.  Enter the Navy Seal throat mic system.  It’s exactly what you think of when you hear it.  And that little hunnie comes with a remote PTT switch you can run down your arm and to your weapon, so you can stay ready while communicating.  A complete line of clothing, holsters, slings, leg and arm pouches, all in camo or black for whatever environment you’re playing or training in.  Face paint, Ghillie (or however you spell it) suits.  I’m telling you, they have everything.  If it’s related to paintball and it’s tactical, RAP4.com has it. 



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Paintball Pistols: Pros and Cons

kevin asked:


 

Paintball pistols are small pocket paintball guns loosely resembling pistols. They are either pump action or semi-automatic firing.They are usually .68 caliber and powered by a 12 gram co2 power let or cartridge. They are most successfully used as a sidearm or back-up gun to complement a main weapon of choice. There are pros and cons to carrying paintball pistols as compared to standard paintball guns.

PROS

Paintball pistols are extremely light and portable. They are very useful in woodsball because they are compact and can be kept in a pocket, harness or holster.

They are highly manoeuvrable enabling you to move around corners and across the field more easily. They are useful for those tight spots on the field that require quick responses and the ability to shoot fast and hit hard.

Pistol markers are ideal for bunker assaults and quick hit and run or intimidatory tactics. They make the perfect sidearm in a last resort situation.

Most paintball pistols are quick and easy to reload; Some take literally seconds to drop and reload a new magazine. This makes for much swifter action on the field. They are highly upgradeable and easy to disassemble and clean.

CONS

Because of their shorter barrels, paintball pistols lack the accuracy of a good rifle. Most pistols perform best within a 25-50 meter range. If you need to shoot further, a longer barreled gun is a better option. Shorter barrels give paintballs less time to stabilize before leaving the gun, which results in less accuracy over a greater distance.

Pistols have a smaller ammunition capacity than standard paintball guns. This leaves the player at a severe disadvantage against an opponent.

Paintball pistols have a smaller air capacity and are not as powerful as the longer barreled markers. They are usually powered by a 12 gram co2 cartridge. Depending on the weather conditions and how the pistol is chrono’d, you can only expect around 30 shots from one cartridge. This, again, puts you at a disadvantage against a player with a more powerful weapon.

Paintball pistols have their place in the game. They are light weight, easy to handle, highly manoeuvrable and quick loading. They are particularly handy in scenario ball or woodsball as an efficient sidearm. You must, however, be aware of their limitations and not expect the same performance from them as you would from a standard paintball marker.

Hawksbill Paintball Hawksbill Sports was established by players, for players. Our goal is to give you the products you need to enjoy the sport of paintball. We have low prices and fast shipping and promise the best customer service you can find anywhere. for more information about paintball gun, pistols and other accessories, go to Paintball pistols

 



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Sniper Paintball Gun

Debra Atkins asked:


 

Out of all the position in the sport of paint ball games, one of the interesting and demanding is the position of the paintball sniper. The use of speed, agility and stealth to hide, track and shoot from a long range gives the position of the sniper very interesting aspects. With patience and practice, along with using the proper equipment, you will become a trained sniper. Sneaking around, hiding and then ambushing your opponent can lead to a whole lot of fun. Learning to use the proper equipment and your surroundings can be a little bit more difficult then you might first think it would be.

 

The most important piece of equipment in the sniper scenario is the paintball sniper gun. The barrel is longer in length. When Tippman Paintball Gun introduced the .68 Caliber 22 Inch Super Barrel, the sniper role just got a little more enjoyable. This sniper barrel is designed for the quite stealth that is needed for the role. The holes in the end of the barrel helps to keep the opponent from hearing you or your gun. Also important is the weight of the gun. If you are to be stationary and hold the gun in the same position for and extended amount of time, the weight is a big issue. You do not need to be shifting the gun around, moving to give away your position. Also if you are running, the weight of the gun will be an issue also.

 

It is a good idea to know your playing field. If it is the first time at the field, try to get there early and walk through the area. This knowledge will help to determine the paintball accessories you may need such a clothes, gear or any other paintball supplies you may need. You will want to blend in with the surrounding so the choice of clothing is important. If you will be stationary or moving around quite a bit may determine if you will need knee pads, elbow pads or such items. Make certain with the opposing team about the rules. It makes for a better game if both teams know the rules and there is no conflict later. For example, are both teams to use certain equipment like the paintball grenades or the land mines. Keeping the equimpent on both sides even makes for a better game.

 

Also, in the role of the sniper you will be seen or caught. Use each time to evaluate the hows and why you was caught. What could you have done to prevent this? Would simple things like a different color outfit for that terrain have helped? Was it some small movement of your body that caught the attention of the other team? Was a part of your body exposed? Would simple things like the knee or elbow pads have made you more comfortable and therefore not moved to have been caught? Would a vest that holds more supplies and accessories have helped?  Not many people are what is called natural born snipers so take a few minutes to determine why you was caught and what can be done to prevent it next time.  It takes the trail and error to become a skilled sniper, so have fun, learn as you go and enjoy the game.

 



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