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TechT Paintball Gun Drops gun lube
Just when you think the boys (and 'girl') at TechT Paintball are getting lazy they breakout with more cutting edge products destined to change paintball forever. Do you guys sleep? The latest release is something we've all been longing for. TechT's success with their Gun Sav lube has led to the development of what may become the top paintball oil in the biz: TechT Paintball Gun Drops.
TechT's 'Gun Drops' is specially formulated to be ultra-slick providing superior lube to your paintball gun's internal parts. TechT's Gun Drops is thicker than most oils on the market. This thickness allows the oil to really coat the parts without creating drag like thick grease that coats and clogs. Another cool feature of the Gun Drops is the eye-dropper like dispenser. It allows you to control the flow and direction of the lube. This reduces waste and spilling. Oh, yeah and reduces GEAR BAG oil disasters. The dropper top locks tight unlike other oil bottles on the market. Thanks TechT... no more paintball gear oil baths!
BTW... TM7 and Mini owners will love the new BT TM7 Spring Kit also fresh from the TechT factory. This 3 piece kit offers springs of varying tension to adjust gun pressure and dwell. Must have tweaking tool for either BT TM-7 or Invert Mini owners.
Checkout all the TechT Paintball products at the the ultra-cool TechT Paintball website.
Top Paintball Items for Christmas 2008
The 2008 Christmas season is upon us. We figured a 'top products' post was in order for those of you looking for a 'can't miss' gift for the paintballer on your list. The following paintball items are some of the hottest releases this year that are sure to be top sellers this holiday season.
Tippmann X7 w/ E-Grip - This gun was released this time last year. It has really caught momentum now and stands to be the top seller and paintball gift. Ultra performance and tons of upgrade options are just two of the reasons people have taken to the X7. Great gift for anyone interested in woodsball or recball with a some experience in the sport. Perfect gift for military personal who can appreciate the look and feel of a replica military paintball gun.
Smart Parts SP1 - Smart Parts introduced the world to the Ion a few years back and people took notice once again of this company. Taking tournament level performance and giving it an entry level price turned out to be a killer combination. The SP1 uses many of the features of the Ion in a tactical shell. This gun is seriously sick and the Smart Parts website has videos of the SP1 to prove it! Perfect gift for any recball or woodsball enthusiast who always looks for a technical edge on the competition. The market should boast a seriously large upgrade market for this gun in '09.
Straightline Barrel Kit - By means of a coop between Tippmann and Hammerhead paintball, the Straightline barrel system was born! Utilizing Hammerhead's patented rifling technology, this barrel is destined to have as much as an impact on the paintball community as the famed Flatline. The Straightline kits includes 3 barrel backs for a better 'paint to barrel' match. The reverse ported muzzle break helps to reduce forward projected sound. The Straightline is 16" in length with A5 (X7) threads only. Great gift for the paintballer looking for the ultimate in barrel technology.
BT Apex Barrel - Face it, the Apex is a mainstay in paintball. And with the emergence of Apex Ready Barrels and Apex Adapters from companies such as Lapco, Smart Parts and J&J Performance, the Apex's foothold is even more secure. It's cool design gives the impression of a suppressor or silencer. The Apex's function is truly revolutionary allowing the user to curve shots at different distances up, down, right or left. The Apex has never been more popular and more customizable. Perfect stocking stuffer for any paintballer looking for a secret edge on the field.
Tippmann HE Selector Switch Egrip - Externally adjustable firing mode selection. That is a nice feature that only X7 Egrip owners could enjoy up until now. The new A5 Selector Switch is available as an upgrade to any A5 out there. It features 5 firing modes with the external adjuster capable of safety, semi-auto and a custom selection that the owner can program. The technology is better on this Egrip as well. Tippmann adopted the Hall Effect magnetic trigger into this A5 upgrade previously seen only on the X7 Egrip. This magnetic trigger reduces the mechanical parts required to activate the sear making the egrip more consistent, efficient and breakdown resistent! Have an A5 owner on your list? This is jaw-dropping present that will take any A5 to new levels.
That's just a few of the exciting products available this season. Find them all at ROCKSTAR Tactical. We have the lowest pricing, best selection, secure ordering and ultra fast processing and shipping! Happy Holidays!
JJ Ceramic Apex Adapters
The J&J Ceramic barrels have been a favorite among woodsballers for many reasons. The J&J Ceramic is a great all-around barrel, performing well with most paints at a price that's almost hard to believe. The ceramic coating and matte black finish is the ultimate woodsball combination providing durability and a stealth appearance.
J&J performance has released a new addition to their line-up. The Ceramic Barrel Apex Adapter is a 2.25" add-on that allows for the addition of a BT Apex Tip to the J&J Ceramic Barrel. It is designed using the same material as the ceramic barrels themselves therefore the fit and finish is a perfect match.
The Apex Adapter simply slides over the end of the barrel and is held in place with 3 set screws. It's important not to over tighten the screws; this could damage the screw threads or the barrel itself. We installed one over a strip or two of electrical tape. This provided a surface for the screws to contact without scratching the barrel. You really don't need to over-tighten. If you're worried about the adapter coming loose in the field use a little mild loctite on the set screws before installing them. Use the mild type so that you can remove them later. This will add to the gripping power of the screws and help them resist shaking loose.
The JJ Apex Adapter is milled perfectly to accept the Apex Tip. Simple remove your o-rings from your original BT Apex Barrel, install them on the adapter and then add your Apex Tip. There are 4 screws that secure the two halves of the Apex Tip. Again, don't over tighten these either Superman... snug will do.
J&J states that the adapter can be used on just about any barrel with a 7/8" outer diameter at its end. At $15 that'll save you a lot of time rigging an Apex Tip to your favorite barrel!
Tippmann X7 Expansion Chamber Kit
The new X-7 Expansion Chambers are in. These all-metal mag kits are machined from aircraft grade aluminum. They really give the X7 an authentic, heavier feel that the factory plastic parts do not. Designed in a 20rd M-16 style, this new X7 mag kit is a working expansion chamber.
So what exactly does an expansion chamber do? CO2 is actually liquid. It has to convert into a gas using thermal energy in order to power the marker. An expansion chamber provides more area for CO2 conversion into gas. The result is less liquid CO2 entering the gun. It allows for more consistent pressure resulting in better accuracy and efficiency. It you're running CO2 on your X7 and are tired of the velocity swings, you need this upgrade!
The kit is very easy to add to your X7. It includes everything you need for a complete install: the mag, fittings and airline. Tippmann's instructions are detailed and dead-on as usual. Install takes about 10-15 minutes. The X7 Expansion Chamber is a homerun! Checkout all the latest X7 Upgrades available today through ROCKSTAR Tactical.
Tippmann A5 HE Selector Switch Egrip Gun
New and exciting updates have recently been added to rockstartactical.com. We received our first shipment of Tippmann A5 H.E. Selector Egrip Paintball Guns. These new A5's have the Selector Switch Egrip factory installed by Tippmann. They allow for firing mode changes using the external switch. True 'on the fly' mode selection makes it easier to choose your firing mode in any combat situation. Switch settings include safety, semi-auto and a custom selection that you can program to any 1 of 5 firing modes. The new Hall Effect Trigger is magnetically activated, a departure from mechanical switches. It'll last longer and perform better. The Tippmann A5 w/ Selector Egrip can fire at a blazing 20 ball per second.
Also this week, we finally received the latest version of the Hammerhead Shark Tooth 8.5" barrel. Hammerhead makes some of the most accurate paintball barrels on the market today. Patented Hammerhead rifling along with the included .688 back fin makes this the hottest shortie barrel to date. Available in both the A5 (X7) and 98 threads, these barrels are perfect for small, compact marker set-ups. If you need a short barrel that's long on accuracy with good distance, the Hammerhead Sharktooth is the best in class. The latest version has a matte black finish that will not reflect light which is crucial to a stealth presence in the woods. Additional fins (backs) can be purchased to accomodate different size paint.
For more information about these high-end rifled barrels, visit Hammerhead Paintball.
Tippmann Free $20 Gas Card Offer
You know times are tough for the economy when a company is offering a $20 gas card for proof of purchase of a paintball gun. Tippmann Sports is offering just that! Get $20 in free gas for any purchase of a Tippmann 98 Custom or Tippmann Custom Pro between November 1st - January 15, 2009. You buy the gun, Tippmann pays for your drive to and from the field! Or purchase the gun for your paintballer and use the gas card to do the rest of your holiday shopping with!
It's hard to believe that the Christmas season is almost here again. If you have a paintballer on your list, keep ROCKSTAR Tactical in mind. We're stocked for the Christmas season with all the latest military and woodsball paintball guns, parts and accessories. If you're looking for Tippmann A5 and Tippmann X7 guns, parts or upgrades, look no further than ROCKSTAR. We house one of the largest Tippmann A5 Parts offerings on the web. Ordering is secure and shipping is fast. Even with the free shipping option for orders over $100, we'll have it to you in plenty of time before Christmas. Don't wait till the last minute, order today.
The BT TM7 is going to be a hot item on a lot of Christmas lists this year. Checkout our lastest article in which we review the BT TM7 Paintball Gun. It'll give you the ins and outs of the gun and also provide access to a preview of the gun's manual.
BT TM-7 Paintball Gun in the Hot Seat!
The BT Paintball TM-7 created a lot of excitment in the paintball world way before it was available for purchase. Built on Invert Mini technology, people were expecting a lot of performance from this small woodsball gun.
In our new article, the BT TM-7 Gun Review, we take a closer look at the TM7 to see if it lived up to the anticipation surrounding it. Those that are interested and want to read more will have access to the TM-7's manual in pdf format at the end of the article. Lately, we have also received a number of new TM-7 parts. They are located in the BT Paintball TM-7 Mods category. We'll be updating that category on a regular basis with new parts so stop by or bookmark it.
If you have an idea for an article or would like specific gun or part reviewed, send us a quick email. If you've written a review and want the world to see it, email us a copy. We post it on our blog or website for the rest of the paintball community to read.
US Army Alpha Black Paintball Rail and Stock
Last week we made a post about a few new Alpha Black parts to hit the store. More came in this weekend. Trinity released a version of the their MP5 collapsible Stock to fit the Alpha Black marker. This is one the first aftermarket stocks to hit the market for the Alpha Black. The Trinity Alpha Black MP5 Stock is perfect for open field or close quarter battle. With the press of a button, the stock extends or collapses to accomodate your shooting position.
We also got our hands on a new Alpha Black Carry Handle Rail. This rail fits into the groove of the carry handle. Alpha Black owners will need to drill a hole in the base of the carry handle to allow the integrate screw to fit through the handle and be secured by the thumb screw. The rail is 5.5" in length and it provides a mounting base for any paintball scope or accessory with a weaver compatible base.
With the combination of our m-16 hand guard rails and the new carry handle rail, Alpha Black owners now have plenty of rail space to accomodate tactical accessories like paintball scopes, flashlights and lasers.
Tippmann A5 Parts Performance Upgrades
We always get a ton of questions from people looking to upgrade a Tippmann A5. There are a million different cosmetic A5 mods on the market that will allow you to make turn the A5 into just about anything imaginable. Those are really personal preference mods that do not sigificantly influence performance. But what are the most popular, most 'bang for your buck' performance upgrades out there today?
We recently published an article on the website that takes a closer look into a few key areas to upgrade on the Tippmann A5. Although still teetering on the edge of personal preference, making some basic upgrades to the trigger, cyclone feed and barrel are the primary initial areas of focus. Focusing your money on these areas will not only allow you to increase performance but also achieve better efficiency and reliability in the woods. Check out the Top A5 Parts Article today.
The season is among us and people are heading into the woods with paintball marker in hand! Look for lots of new things to hit the website now through Christmas. New mods, guns and a few other secrets we don't want to let out of the bag just yet! Sign up for our newsletter and bookmark our blog so you don't miss out.
New US Army Alpha Black Parts
The US Army Alpha Black parts are really emerging onto the scene. Recently a few companies have released some parts that will change the performance and feel of your gun. For US Army E-Grip owners, Rhythm Innovation's Alpha Black E-Grip Trigger is all-aluminum alternative that drops into the existing Alpha E-Grip. This will allow you to not only gain a smoother, lighter trigger pull but also be able to adjust your trigger's firing distance.
If you're looking for additional rail space for accessories on your Alpha Black, look no further. We special ordered rail kits that will allow you to add tactical paintball rails to your Alpha Black M-16 Hand Guard. They fit over the holed opening on your guard. These rails are almost 6" long and come in two different versions: a single rail kit and another single rail that includes an RIS style front grip. They will work on most M16 Handguards, not just the Alpha Black. There is no drilling or permenant modification needed. We are always hunting down Alph Black accessories so check back often for more Alpha Black Parts. Visit the US Army Paintball Website for more information on this ultra-cool woodsball paintball gun.
Tippmann A5 Selector Switch E-Grip
Lots of buzz is in the air and on the web about some new releases due out very soon from Tippmann. Tippmann introduced the new Selector Switch A5 E-Grip Trigger Frame at a recent paintball event. The new Selector Switch grip borrows technology from the current e-trigger found on the Tippmann X7. The external switch allows you to select firing modes on the fly while the magnetic hall-effect trigger replaces the older mechanical trigger for smoother, more reliable firing. Estimated arrival date is around October 20th. We have begun taking pre-orders on the website. The Selector Switch E-Grip will be sold as a trigger upgrade as well as pre-installed on the Tippmann A5 E-Grip Model.
Another cool addition to our growing line of Tippmann X7 Parts is the new Tippmann X7 Expansion chamber. The chamber is machined from aluminum in the shape of a M16 mag kit. It includes everything you need to upgrade your X7. The new expansion should help level out the spikes experienced with CO2 use. This is also due in the week of Oct 20th.
Learn more out these products by visiting our website using the links above or Tippmann Sports. ROCKSTAR Tactical is a top, authorized dealer for all genuine Tippmann guns, parts and accessories.
Cheap Paintball?
Times are hard financially. Gas prices are high, food prices are up and people have less money to spent on non-necessities. Paintball is not a sport what anyone would consider inexpensive. Our new website article discusses some ways to play paintball cheaper.
Stop back and visit our paintball review article archive for new topics discussed by the experts.
TechT Paintball Fang Trigger for A5
The boys at TechT Paintball are at it again! This time that are giving A-5 owners something they've wanted for a long time now. The new TechT A5 Fang Trigger will allow you to fine tune your A5 trigger to your exact preference. Does it work with all model A5s (basic, RT and Egrip)? Yes, it does. It is metal, yep... Aircraft Aluminum to be exact. It even uses roller bearings and includes a metal trigger guard.
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