What is a mech paintball gun?

Mechanical Paintball Guns Mechanical markers are typically semi-automatic, meaning they fire one shot per trigger pull. They are easy to maintain and can be very affordable. When the trigger is pulled it moves a sear catch. This releases a striker or hammer that is under spring tension.

What does an electric hopper do?

Electronic hoppers use battery powered motors spinning paddles, fins or feed trays to feed paintballs into paintball guns much more quickly than gravity could, enabling players to shoot fifteen or even twenty paintballs per second and faster!

What is a paintball gun hopper?

A paintball hopper (this may also be referred to as a loader) is a device that attaches to your paintball gun. This will store your paint before loading the paint into the firing chamber.

Do all paintball guns shoot the same?

No not all sizes of paintballs will work with each paintball marker (gun). The main sizes to be aware of are . 68cal and . 50cal balls.

What’s the difference between mechanical and electronic paintball guns?

Simply put, mechanical guns are mechanically activated while electronic guns rely on battery power and a circuit board to fire. There are also electro-mechanical guns that are a hybrid of the two types.

What is an Autococker paintball gun?

The Autococker is a closed-bolt semiautomatic paintball marker manufactured by Worr Game Products (WGP). It was one of the first paintball markers to be designed specifically for the sport, and has long been known throughout the paintball community for its popularity and customizability as well as its complexity.

How many paintballs does a hopper hold?

200 paintballs
Most hoppers hold about 200 paintballs, and many modern electropneumatic markers can empty a full hopper in 10 seconds of sustained fire.

What is the standard paintball size?

.68 caliber
Most common paintballs and paintball markers are described as . 68 caliber (17.3 mm), but many factors affect the exact dimensions.

What caliber paintball should I buy?

An industry standard, . 68 caliber remains the most popular paintball size and it is preferred by serious players. These are versatile enough for various types of games and styles of fields and have a great velocity and ‘splat’ when it hits other players.

Are electric paintball guns better?

The Advantages Compared to mechanical guns, electronic guns are more consistent, accurate, and can fire faster. They can also be smaller and lighter than their mechanical counterparts.

What is the most expensive paintball gun?

Top 10 Most Expensive Paintball Guns 2018

• Planet Eclipse CS2 LE – Infamous Plata-O-Plomo – £1749.94.
• RAP4 249 Minimi SAW – $2500.00.
• RAP4 T68 M240 – $4,500.00.
• Breda M37 8mm Machine Gun – $4,999.00.
• Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Planet Eclipse Ego 9 – $5001.00.
• Planet Eclipse Chapo GSL – $6500.