Tippmann TPX Pistol - It Is Shipping In 48 hours!

All through the process we have kept you up to date with all the latest news on the Tippmann TPX Pistol launch. Here is a letter to Tippmann's customers that was released to authorized dealers today.



Click here to watch a video review of the Tippmann TPX.

Tippmann TPX Pistol Update Part 2

Tippmann has updated their site and we can now offer the latest information on specifications. The all new Tippmann TPX Pistol description and specifications as released by Tippmann are:

The new TPX .68 Caliber Paintball Pistol boasts an innovative, compact design, specially engineered to be lightweight, easy to maintain, customizable, and best of all, dependable. Check out more exciting features listed below or click on the pistol features above and watch for the official launch planned for mid-April.

• Metal Trigger Punctures C02 On First Pull
• Self-Locking 8-Ball Magazine Clip
• Quick Release Magazine Feed System
• Under Barrel 12 Gram C02 Air System
• Easy To Load 1/4 Turn C02 Cap
• External Velocity Adjuster
• Internal Regulator
• Ability to Add Remote Line
• Ergonomically Designed Grip
• Covered Ammo Windows
• Removable Barrel with X7 Threads
• Maintenance kit is included
• Deluxe carrying case is included
• Coming Mid-April!

Specifications:
Caliber: 68 Action: Semi-automatic
Power: CO2 Hopper Capacity:
CO2 Capacity: 12g Feed rate: 8bps
Firing rate: 8bps Trigger: Standard
Barrel length: 6 1/4" Length: 10 7/8" long
Weight: 1lb 11oz Effective Range: 150+ ft

Tippmann Pistol (TPX) Release Update

We have the latest on the all new Tippmann Pistol. We spoke to our sales representative this week and there is good news ahead. The long awaited release of the new Tippmann Pistols are soon to be shipping. What we heard was this:

1. The literature to announce the product will be coming to authorized dealers in 1 to 3 weeks.
2. Shortly after releasing the literature, Tippmann will start taking dealer pre-orders.
3. Rough ship date to dealers is early May, 2009.

This is why it is so important to get your Pre-order in now. We will have to place our order in advance of the actual shipping date. This handgun is a great addition to your scenario equipment.

Tippmann Pistol Picture Released

Tippmann releases new Tippmann Pistol information for dealers. Please see their release below:

"We at Tippmann are amazed at the number of posts and online discussions regarding the pistol we will be launching soon. Recently, an unauthorized photo was taken and then distributed on the web. We have asked a number of web sites to take down the prototype photo because of the poor image quality. As a T-Mail user, we are showing you for the first time a new shot of the pistol which is closer to how the final production version will look. But, please bear in mind this is still a prototype.

As a quick update to the pistol design, notice that the CO2 cartridge is located just beneath the barrel. It is not part of the magazine. This helps improve air efficiency, reduces the size of the grip and allows us to provide additional magazines at a great value. When completed, our pistol will have its own unique look and set a new standard for the pistol category in performance and reliability.

Unfortunately, the launch has been delayed for a few months, but we want to thank you for your continued patience – we believe the TPX Pistol will be well worth the wait."

Please remember you can pre-order one of these Tippmann pistols for the very first release in the next few months.

Tippmann Pistol Update

Here is the latest information we received from Tippmann. It is not much but gives us a little more information than last time.

"Tippmann’s new Pistol is on track for a fall delivery with a design that is lightweight, compact, 68 caliber and features Tippmann’s durability and reliability.

There has been a lot of speculation about the design but here is what we can tell you. The pistol is an original Tippmann design using proprietary technology. It will be magazine fed, have a tight grip and a lightweight trigger pull. Please watch your email for more news later this fall."

We will keep you posted as soon as we here any additional information.

Tippmann Pistol

On Friday we learned that Tippmann will be launching a Tippmann Pistol model. Here is the release quote.

"In addition to the new Straightline Barrel launched yesterday, Tippmann is also announcing at D-Day the launch of a new Pistol to the paintball industry. Because our dealers and core players have been asking for a premium pistol, we feel the opportunity exists for Tippmann to launch a better pistol, using brand new technology that will quickly make it the most sought after pistol on the market. Unfortunately at this time we cannot elaborate much beyond the fact that it will be .68 caliber, lightweight, compact, modifiable and have the Tippmann reliability our customers have come to expect.



At D-Day we will also be giving players an opportunity to sign up for a Sneak Peek email but of course as a Tippmann Dealer you will automatically be updated on a regular basis during the summer months. Although this pistol will not be available until the fall, we are launching at D-Day because we feel we are far enough along with this new technology and that the timing is right to announce an exciting new product to our core group of scenario players.



Tippmann is extremely excited with the initial response of our new products launched this year. The new U.S Army Alpha Black, the updated 98 Custom Platinum Series have surpassed our initial expectations by providing exceptional value to your customers and we feel our entry into this new category will further fuel the growth of paintball with the avid player."

We will keep you updated on this announcement. Do you feel Tippmann will get it right the first time and be able to compete with Tiberius Arms Pistol? (shown below)