| News has swept through the woodsball community | | | | evenly, maximizing the efficiently and performance. |
| about a recent release from one of paintball's top | | | | Similar to the Tiberius Arms T8, the Tippmann TPX will |
| manufacturers. The new Tippmann TPX paintball pistol | | | | also offer the ability to run the pistol from a remote line. |
| is scheduled for a mid-April 2009 release. The TPX is | | | | Using a remote line as an air source is a convenient |
| sure to be a big hit with both diehard Tippmann fans | | | | feature for those players that like to use a pistol for |
| as well as players looking for a more realistic | | | | close range battle, but don't want to be bothered with |
| magazine fed paintball pistol. | | | | frequent air cartridge changes. The A5/X7 threaded |
| The new TPX has features that will make it stand out | | | | barrel is removable. An upgraded TPX barrel will be |
| among the other available paintball pistols in its class. | | | | available separately. This barrel is another bi-product of |
| The trigger is of solid metal construction. The 12g CO2 | | | | the Tippmann and Hammerhead alliance formed in |
| cartridge is stored just below the barrel at the front of | | | | 2008. |
| the paintball pistol. This allows the grip to achieve a | | | | The TPX Pistol will come with 2 magazines, a barrel |
| relatively slim, realistic feel unlike other markers on the | | | | plug, maintenance kit and a deluxe carry case for |
| market. It also gives the TPX magazines a simpler | | | | storage. Retail price is slated for about $219.00. 2 pack |
| design. Simple usually equates to less money for | | | | of spare magazine will also be offered for $29, |
| purchasing on the consumer end. Spare TPX | | | | holsters for $39 and the Hammerhead barrel upgrade |
| magazines will be sold in 2 packs. They are self-locking | | | | kit for $59. |
| mags and store 8 rounds each. Air-up is achieved | | | | ROCKSTAR Tactical will be one of the first online |
| upon the first trigger pull by which the 12 gram is | | | | dealers to secure a number of these pistols from |
| punctured by the metal trigger mechanism. | | | | Tippmann. Expect to see the Tippmann TPX offered |
| The grip frame houses a few small port windows | | | | by ROCKSTAR Tactical as well as all the Tippmann |
| which provide a quick glance at available rounds. An | | | | offered upgrades and accessories. Pre-orders will |
| internal regulator helps keep the pressure flowing | | | | begin at the end of March 2009. |