Here is a video on Ego paintball guns. This was the trailer from Planet Eclipse produced about a year ago.
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Paintball Rules
Here is a new blog entry by a guest blogger from our PaintballGuns.MEspace. Theprofessionalpro, writes this blog.
"Setting the Standards High
Well, it happened to me. It could happen to you. I'm in a firefight, trying to press through and get an angle for my team, and CRACK! Hit. Out. Why? I followed the rules of engagement. What? That's right. In my firefight an 'out' player walked right into my line of fire. I cannot intentionally shoot at an 'out' player, so I didn't and it cost me an 'out' Why did I let myself get shot out rather than return fire? It's the rules. Integrity is hard to build and easy to break. What's the point of this? Well, that 'out' player was a newbie. It wasn't really his fault, it was ours. No one told him the full rules of engagement. It's easy for us veterans, but we often take for granted the fact that everyone we play with knows the rules and we forget to pass some of them along to the 'new guys', like walking around an engagement if your 'out'. There is a safety issue and a quality of play issue here. We have a responsibility as seasoned players to teach the greenhorns how to play safely and what the rules are.
Some rules we should all know:
1] ALWAYS use a BBD (barrel blocking device) when not on the field
2] ALWAYS keep safety on until you engage
3] NEVER remove your mask on the field
4] NEVER fire in the 'safe zone' or staging area
5] NEVER walk through an engagement if you're out (not a good idea if your 'in' either)
6] ALWAYS be mindful of everyone else's safety and you own
7] ALWAYS chrono your paintball marker to under 300fps, preferably set at 285fps
8] ALWAYS know the bounderies and stay inside them
9] NEVER fire at anyone who has removed or is not wearing a mask
10] NEVER wipe paint on field ( this is CHEATING)"
Feel free to comment or add other rules that players should be aware of. If you liked this post you can see great blog entries at PaintballGuns.MEspace
"Setting the Standards High
Well, it happened to me. It could happen to you. I'm in a firefight, trying to press through and get an angle for my team, and CRACK! Hit. Out. Why? I followed the rules of engagement. What? That's right. In my firefight an 'out' player walked right into my line of fire. I cannot intentionally shoot at an 'out' player, so I didn't and it cost me an 'out' Why did I let myself get shot out rather than return fire? It's the rules. Integrity is hard to build and easy to break. What's the point of this? Well, that 'out' player was a newbie. It wasn't really his fault, it was ours. No one told him the full rules of engagement. It's easy for us veterans, but we often take for granted the fact that everyone we play with knows the rules and we forget to pass some of them along to the 'new guys', like walking around an engagement if your 'out'. There is a safety issue and a quality of play issue here. We have a responsibility as seasoned players to teach the greenhorns how to play safely and what the rules are.
Some rules we should all know:
1] ALWAYS use a BBD (barrel blocking device) when not on the field
2] ALWAYS keep safety on until you engage
3] NEVER remove your mask on the field
4] NEVER fire in the 'safe zone' or staging area
5] NEVER walk through an engagement if you're out (not a good idea if your 'in' either)
6] ALWAYS be mindful of everyone else's safety and you own
7] ALWAYS chrono your paintball marker to under 300fps, preferably set at 285fps
8] ALWAYS know the bounderies and stay inside them
9] NEVER fire at anyone who has removed or is not wearing a mask
10] NEVER wipe paint on field ( this is CHEATING)"
Feel free to comment or add other rules that players should be aware of. If you liked this post you can see great blog entries at PaintballGuns.MEspace
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tippmann TPX Pistol Holster Recalled
Today we received some very disappointing news about the Tippmann TPX Pistol Holster, they have been recalled. We just received our major order and were ready to ship. Then they called this morning and said do not send them out. The replacement holsters will not be available for 3 more weeks.
The reason they give is that there is some faulty stitching on the holster and they will not stand up to the rigors of paintball over time. They made the tough decision to correct it now. Anyone that has already received one can call Tippmann and make arrangements to receive a replacement from them when the new ones are ready. You will have to ship the old one back.
This entire launch of the Tippmann TPX Pistol has been disappointing. They should have just made enough to send everyones orders on the same day. We much prefer the Tippmann US Army Project Salvo announcement. They announced it and shipped to those that ordered the same day. I am already sending them out.
The reason they give is that there is some faulty stitching on the holster and they will not stand up to the rigors of paintball over time. They made the tough decision to correct it now. Anyone that has already received one can call Tippmann and make arrangements to receive a replacement from them when the new ones are ready. You will have to ship the old one back.
This entire launch of the Tippmann TPX Pistol has been disappointing. They should have just made enough to send everyones orders on the same day. We much prefer the Tippmann US Army Project Salvo announcement. They announced it and shipped to those that ordered the same day. I am already sending them out.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Paintball Safety Considerations
Paintball is a highly charged, adrenaline filled sport based on combat simulations. While it is naturally much safer than the real thing, it’s still a potentially dangerous sport if you don’t observe some safety considerations.
No doubt, it would leave a welt if you were hit by a paintball bare skinned. It follows that you would need protective gear during play, or else you could sustain more serious injuries.
Special pants and jerseys are available, and using them comes highly recommended. You will also need a helmet and a face mask with goggles. Considering that the paintballs travel at about 300 feet per second, what do you think that would do to your eye if the paintball hit it?
Now that protective gear is covered, let’s talk about safety practices. Most paid fields have their rules spelled out for you, but you may not always go to one of these places to play paintball. Outside of this context, many people can get carried away with the thrill of combat. Here are a few safety rules:
• Never shoot an opponent when he’s down. When they’re hit, they’re done. It’s that simple.
• Never shoot an opponent point blank. Regardless of safety precautions, this can cause serious damage.
• Always make sure your gear is in good condition. The slightest crack in your lens can be a major problem. If your marker has seen better days, it’s time to replace it.
• Always assume a marker is loaded and air is in the chamber.
• Stay hydrated, and don’t drink alcohol when you play.
• Do not try to “tweak” your gear outside of normal guidelines.
This is just a very short list of the things you will need to keep in mind to keep from getting hurt, or from hurting someone else. This is supposed to be fun, not hazardous.
No doubt, it would leave a welt if you were hit by a paintball bare skinned. It follows that you would need protective gear during play, or else you could sustain more serious injuries.
Special pants and jerseys are available, and using them comes highly recommended. You will also need a helmet and a face mask with goggles. Considering that the paintballs travel at about 300 feet per second, what do you think that would do to your eye if the paintball hit it?
Now that protective gear is covered, let’s talk about safety practices. Most paid fields have their rules spelled out for you, but you may not always go to one of these places to play paintball. Outside of this context, many people can get carried away with the thrill of combat. Here are a few safety rules:
• Never shoot an opponent when he’s down. When they’re hit, they’re done. It’s that simple.
• Never shoot an opponent point blank. Regardless of safety precautions, this can cause serious damage.
• Always make sure your gear is in good condition. The slightest crack in your lens can be a major problem. If your marker has seen better days, it’s time to replace it.
• Always assume a marker is loaded and air is in the chamber.
• Stay hydrated, and don’t drink alcohol when you play.
• Do not try to “tweak” your gear outside of normal guidelines.
This is just a very short list of the things you will need to keep in mind to keep from getting hurt, or from hurting someone else. This is supposed to be fun, not hazardous.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Tippmann US Army Project Salvo Paintball Gun
Here is the announcement and pictures of Tippmann's new Alpha Black Project Salvo Model.
Here is the announcement and pictures of Tippmann's new Alpha Black Salvo Model.
Quote from Tippmann on June 1, 2009,
"We are excited to release the new U.S. Army Paintball Marker - Project Salvo™…an exciting new marker from U.S. Army Paintball featuring a six position collapsible and foldable stock, an AR-15 style shroud with four built-in Picatinny rails and a new AR-15 style magazine that doubles as a helpful toolkit. The marker also incorporates a flat-top Picatinny rail built into the receiver, which makes it simple for players to quickly add a handle, site, scope or a variety of other modifications.
As an added benefit, the Project Salvo marker can be easily enhanced with an eGrip™ as well as several other performance upgrades from the Tippmann 98 Custom® Platinum Series, including: the Cyclone™ Feed System, Response™ Trigger and Flatline™ barrel.
Much like Alpha Black™, the name selected for this new marker is rooted in U.S. Military history. Project Salvo was a series of tests conducted by the U.S. Army’s Operations Research Office (ORO) from the mid to late 1950s. The research obtained through Project Salvo helped lead to the development of the AR-15, which would go on to become the M-16 – widely considered among the most respected and proven rifles ever utilized by the United States armed forces."
You can see a blog and a forum for this new announcement on PaintballGuns.MEspace
You can purchase the new Tippmann US Army Project Salvo Paintball Gun Here!
Here is the announcement and pictures of Tippmann's new Alpha Black Salvo Model.
Quote from Tippmann on June 1, 2009,
"We are excited to release the new U.S. Army Paintball Marker - Project Salvo™…an exciting new marker from U.S. Army Paintball featuring a six position collapsible and foldable stock, an AR-15 style shroud with four built-in Picatinny rails and a new AR-15 style magazine that doubles as a helpful toolkit. The marker also incorporates a flat-top Picatinny rail built into the receiver, which makes it simple for players to quickly add a handle, site, scope or a variety of other modifications.
As an added benefit, the Project Salvo marker can be easily enhanced with an eGrip™ as well as several other performance upgrades from the Tippmann 98 Custom® Platinum Series, including: the Cyclone™ Feed System, Response™ Trigger and Flatline™ barrel.
Much like Alpha Black™, the name selected for this new marker is rooted in U.S. Military history. Project Salvo was a series of tests conducted by the U.S. Army’s Operations Research Office (ORO) from the mid to late 1950s. The research obtained through Project Salvo helped lead to the development of the AR-15, which would go on to become the M-16 – widely considered among the most respected and proven rifles ever utilized by the United States armed forces."
You can see a blog and a forum for this new announcement on PaintballGuns.MEspace
You can purchase the new Tippmann US Army Project Salvo Paintball Gun Here!
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