| Do you have a paintball player on your list? Having | | | | five programmable firing modes available. The external |
| trouble finding a gift that he or she will not only like but | | | | switch allows the user to change between safety, |
| use throughout the year? The items below represent | | | | semi-auto and a custom programming mode. This |
| some of the 'cream of the crop' products of 2008. | | | | feature is crucial when the player enters a different |
| They are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of | | | | environment or the strategy on the field changes |
| any paintball enthusiast. | | | | requiring a different firing mode. This is a super hot gift |
| US Army Alpha Black Tactical Paintball Gun - The | | | | for any existing Tippmann A5 owner. The new E-Grip |
| Alpha black was introduced this year. The woodsball | | | | is destined to be the number one A5 upgrade. This is a |
| crowd accepted it with open arms. A clear replica of | | | | bold statement with the amount of A5 upgrades |
| an M16 rifle, the Alpha Black has the reliability and | | | | available today. |
| consistency of the legendary Tippmann name. Built on | | | | Draxxus Nitrogen Tanks - Upgrading to a compressed |
| the 98 platform, the Alpha shares much of its internal | | | | air system is the next logical step for any beginner |
| design with the Tippmann 98 Custom. This gun will be | | | | using standard CO2. Compressed air is easier on a |
| a huge hit in 2009. You will see a lot of upgrades and | | | | paintball gun. It allows for better accuracy, consistency |
| parts hit the market for it as well. It is a perfect gift for | | | | and efficiency in just about any environment. The |
| the military/paintball enthusiast looking to authenticate | | | | Draxxus tanks are special in that they are smaller in |
| his game. | | | | size than most others on the market yet carry the |
| J&J Ceramic Barrels - Nothing new here. The | | | | same shot capacity. Models are available in 45 and |
| J&J ceramic barrels have been out for years. | | | | 68ci in the 4500 psi version. You can also choose |
| What makes them a steadfast component in the | | | | between high and low output pressure. Another great |
| paintball world? They are durable, accurate and priced | | | | feature on the Draxxus tank is the regulator. The regs |
| right. At about $35, they can outperform barrels twice | | | | are quality units that can not only be rebuilt but |
| their cost. They are available in most threads in sizes | | | | converted to either high or low pressure with an |
| ranging from 12-20 inches with a bore of about .688. A | | | | available kit from Draxxus. This keeps you from |
| J&J Ceramic barrel is a great stocking stuffer for | | | | purchasing another tank just to accommodate a new |
| anyone looking to not only replace a stock barrel, buy | | | | gun running on a different pressure than your first |
| increase accuracy. The stealthy outer coating will not | | | | marker. Most guns run on either CO2 or Compressed |
| reflect light making it a perfect addition to any | | | | Air. A Draxxus tank is perfect for anyone looking to |
| woodsballer or scenario buff's paintball arsenal. | | | | get rid of the CO2 hiccups that cause so many issues |
| Tiberius T8 Pistol - The T8 or Tac 8 was the first | | | | on the field. |
| magazine fed paintball pistol. Although it has been | | | | SP1 Paintball Gun - No 2008 Christmas list would be |
| around for years, it still reigns supreme among paintball | | | | complete without including a Smart Parts gun. The SP1 |
| players looking for a trusty sidearm. Over the years, | | | | is in the spotlight this year. Ultra low pressure means |
| more and more upgrades and add-ons have been | | | | less kick, better efficiency and accuracy. This is only a |
| released. This allowed the T8 to be even more | | | | fraction of the features describing the SP1. Smart |
| versatile. Items such as the remote adapter the | | | | Parts learned with the Ion that taking tournament |
| tool-less CO2 punch allowed the user different air | | | | performance and giving it an entry level price is a |
| options and ease of use. The Tiberius Arms paintball | | | | winning combination. The SP1 is another gun to fall |
| guns are so popular that they even have a following | | | | under Smarts Parts' arsenal of winners. The outer shell |
| of their own. A new T8 is perfect for any player | | | | is all scenario with rails available for additional |
| looking for a reliable pistol for scenario events or close | | | | accessories such as scopes, lasers and flashlights. |
| quarter battle. Anyone that has researched paintball | | | | The aftermarket world has taken notice. Expect more |
| pistols is likely to have a T8 at the top of the list. | | | | upgrade parts to hit the market for the SP1. Perfect |
| Tippmann Hall Effect Selector Switch A5 E-Grip - | | | | gift for the first time player or seasoned veteran! |
| External firing mode selection has been out for a little | | | | This just a short list of the some of the hottest paintball |
| while. It was first introduced to the woodsball world | | | | items this Christmas season. Purchasing a paintball gun |
| through the Tippmann X7 E-Grip. Now that same | | | | for a new player is giving a gift that can be used for |
| upgrade is available for Tippmann A5 owners. The | | | | years to come. With paintball guns such as the US |
| new E-Grip utilizes the Hall Effect magnetic trigger | | | | Army Alpha Tactical, Tiberius Arms T8 and Smarts |
| assembly. This reduces the number of mechanical | | | | Parts SP1 available, the 'Red Ryder' may be a thing of |
| parts required to activate the sear for firing. There are | | | | the distant past! |