The Monthly Paintball Newsletter "Covering the Paintball Industry from around the world"

August 1998    Special "One Year" Anniversary Edition   VOL 1 - Issue 12

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~ I Spy, an Editorial by the Warlock
        "Buying Equipment for the First time player"
~ Paintball Corner – articles from the MPN Staff – NEW!
        Featured this month:
             -Paintball Story, by Richard Chown
~ New Products (Guns, Accessories, Equipment)
        - New Reg from Kapp
        - New Inline reg cap from AKA
~ Upcoming Events (Tourneys, Special Events, Holidays)
        Up to September 15th.  Posting for ZAP Open in October
~ Tricks and Tips from the Realm / Learn About... / Newbies on the Field
        Tips for the first times players : A newbies day out on the field
~ Q&A for the Warlock
        Review on the SmartParts Evolution Autococker
~ For Sale / Classified
        New Link!
~ Coming Soon / Announcements
        Pump Game at Mare Island

          This editorial section was created to inform you the Paintball Players from around the world about things within the sport the way I see it.  As many of you already know, I have been around the industry for quite a few years now, and have seen the goods, the bads, and all the changes which have made this sport what it is and isn't today.  I feel readers can benefit from this section because it brings foward the way I read, understand, and interpret the way things are running in the paintball industry today.

        Buying equipment, especially for the first time player, can be a fustrating and expensive ordeal.  I know this is nothing new to many players in the industry, but it is something which I quite frequently get asked with the first time players.  "How much should I spend on equipment?"  "What is the best stuff to buy on the market?"  "Is it better to muy a cheap gun and fix it up, or buy a gun with everything on it?"  To start off, the most important thing to keep in mind when buying equipment is how much can you afford to spend.  Alot of players don't realize how expensive paintball stuff can be, and how much it actually costs until they recieve their credit card bill which they can't pay off.
        I have seen too many people buy "the best" or what they believe to be the best in equipment when they can't afford to buy it.  Many players believe the more expensive the gun/equipment, the better it must be so they go and spend way beyond their means.  The best way to see what is right for you is to first off, calculate how much you can afford to spend on equipment.  Next, look at the paintball guns in your spending range, and check them out.  When you are at the field, don't hesitate to ask other players if you can look at their guns.  Most players that I know are honored to let other people see their stuff.  Even ask them if you can shoot it.  Looking at other players equipment is the best way to see multiple variations of different guns setup different ways.
        Look into any aftermarket accessories that you may have/ want to purchase.  For example, if you are going to buy an Autococker, many players would suggest that you would need a roc, ball detent, etc (all features which come with the new 98 cockers by the way).  Too many people want to get items for their gun "just because the other players have it".  Ask your local airsmith what you actually need (if anything) to make the gun functional.  As far as other paintball equipment such as your mask, loader, guppies (pods) harness, etc., don't forget to add that stuff in as well.

Paintball Story
By Captain - Richard Chown
Team - Xtreme Mayhem

Xtreme Mayhem Vs SPS

The day began when we met are opponents (Special Paintball Services) at TheSouth West Paintball Center in Cornwall England.

        It was a damp day so we were wearing waterproofs under are overalls. The center has a nice area of woodland and was known it was going to be are day as we train in are near by woods and know what to expect.  Before the game began we walked to playing field and spotted key positions were we could cover but he only problem was that the other team were cover
pretty well. We went back to are hut and were set to go.  The whistle blew we had the formation 1 going for the flag, 3 giving cover in mid-field and 3 defense.
        We ran down to the barricades and could here that SPS were near by firing rounds off just for the hell off it. Three of their team were we just lying behind a fallen tree. I just giggled and hit the tree a few times from my amazement they got up and ran, I was just about to aim up when suddenly Firefight were coming towards me from all directions.  I stated to crawl back, midfield could see this and gave me cover. One of my team members was running down the wing and was just about to dive when he was shot.
        Defense mean will had a total different problem, somehow SPS had come to around to are base they had come though a little path that we did not know about then suddenly Adrian comes running past and shots 2 of them. We had about 2 mins to go and 4 persons left we just counter attacked their base, me being shot in the process whilst Jamie captures the Flag and runs with it for his life.  Overall when we got to the pits it was  game that we could have won better, communication being the main priority.
 

Richard Chown aka -=MAXIM=-
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Rhino Regulator from KAPP
Like the Budd Orr rock, this mini reg is about 3 inches long and is everything the rock is in a smaller package.  The one advantage is that you can rebuild it without removing it from your gun.  It supposedly has a faster charging rate than the its big brother from Budd Orr.  MSRP is around $60 for black, $65 for chrome (for you show freaks).  You can get them directly from KAPP by calling them at (707) 571-1077

AKA External Adjuster cap for the Budd Orr Inline Reg
AKA Performance Paintball and Leads Metal Products have created an external velocity adjuster for the Worr Games Products Inline regulator.  This neat looking end cap allows you to adjust the pressure from 100-600 psi by simply turning the allen screw on the end.  MSRP is around $50.  You can order it from Lead Metal Products by calling (317) 631-7200.

- Zap International Masters - Nashville, Tennessee October 8-11
        $85,000 in prizes.  $95 per person will get you in for all activities on all four days.  For more inzo call 615-833-7376

- Half-Price day at SC Villiage - Corona, California September 7th
     10-4 pm.  714-489-9000.  We should be out there, cya on the field!

- Great Western Affiliated at Fields of Fury - Los Angeles,  California September 12-13
     A, AA, AAA divisions.  619-689-9720 or 818-503-7627

        I recently took a friend from work out to play paintball.  I could tell he was a little nervious as well as anxious to get out and do some shootin.  He came prepared by bringing lots of water and appropriate old beat up clothes (ones which he wouldn't mind getting dirty).  I lent him my Automag, goggles, and gloves.  He also got a camo jersey from one of my friend Russ, so he was good to go.
        "Game ON" I yelled, as we started his first game of speedball.  Jason ran into place and frantically started ripping off balls like an amatuer trying to get to his bunker.  "Hit" he yelled after a few minutes of frantic firing.  A few things that I noticed was that he was standing out in the open, giving his opponents many opprotunities for pot shots.  I told him to tuck in a little, making it harder for the opponent to have a decent shot.  I also told him to not always come up in the same spot, because a good opponent will be waiting to take you out.
        "Game ON" I yelled as we started the 2nd game.  Jason, destined not to get out as easy this time, ran up on the bunker, dug in, and started a great exchange of paint, taking out 2 of his opponents.  "Good job" I yelled to him, as I say him walking off the field, high from his first 2 kills.  I told myself, it was now time for me to play to see if he could get me out.  My friends Eric and Steve joined me, as we took on 4 opposers with Semis, one of them being Jason.  As the game started, we were able to get 2 oppoents out quickly.  I furiously looked for Jason as I ran around one of the back barracade which covered the back of the field.  "Pow" as I let a round rip, hitting Jason in the back.  Steve shot the last guy off the field.
        One thing important thing which I told Jason was that you need to be able to watch all angles from your bunker.  This way, if someone (like myself) trys to bunker you, you will be ready to act, and not be suprised by an unprepared attack.  We laughed as we walked off the field.  Oddly it seems that most newbies take a little longer to figure out basic strategies to learn the game, and how to prevent getting shot early in the game.  With a few simple suggestions, Jason was playing like a pro!  I think that more experienced players should give a suggestion to the "first time players" when they see them on the field.  They should remember that they were once there, and should try to help out when they can.  This is what keeps the game fun, and the sport of paintball alive...

Just a thought.  Happy Paintball'n!!
Sean

Q: Could you do an article about the Evolution AutoCocker? The Smart Parts one, plz.
Thx,
Mike Scherrer

A: Hi Mike,
At last your Evolution review!  I must say that play with this gun was pure enjoyment.  It is probably one of the nicest "out of the box" Autococker I have ever played with.  To start off, the Evolution Autococker features:
 

- Evolution 45 grip (nice vertical set screw w/ brass insert) - AA SP barrel - Beaver tail - Enlarged valve chamber (works at 350 psi) - Valve work - Some great trigger work (one of the smoothest I've pulled) - Angry 3-way (no hole in the front like the standard   Autococker from Budd Orr) - Modified front gas block screw (more air flow) - Rex nelson kit (externally adjustable lug and velocity) very   light spring and smooth action - Stainless pump arm and rod - Evolution body shaping including P-block - Evolution bolt w/ quick-pull pin (features one-bearing) - Polished ram - Sledgehammer reg. adjusted to lower pressure The gun I tested also had the following added to it : - Threaded timing rod - Rhino reg (from Kapp) - BL Reg. - 4500 psi Apocalypse - 12" Lapco SS barrel

>> First off <<
        I tested the gun using RP Premium gold.  First to the chrono.  285, 287, 287 fps.  Amazing.  I went to the firing range to take a few more shots to find that the Evolution put every ball right on the same spot, each accurate, each consistent.

>> On the Field <<
        After the game had started, I gave it my "rapid fire" test where I basically fire the fun as fast as I can pull the trigger.  The Evolution consistently shot the paint all in the same area, not breaking or choping any paint.  Due to the custom trigger work at Smart Parts, it allows the player to fire the gun at an amazing rate.

>> The Pluses <<
        The Evolution is an amazing gun right out of the box.  Consistent, accurate, smooth.  The Evolution fires with a distinctive sound, leaving you confident that you are getting a good shot everytime.  It is a true joy to play paintball with such a piece of work.  Buying the Evolution provides you with the confidence of not having to fiddle around with it to get it shooting great.

>> The Minuses <<
        If you want a nice gun, you are going to have to pay for it.  It's a little on the high side at about $1000 retail without the 45 grips.  You have to consider how much you would spend to get all of the goodies that come on this gun, separately, then putting them on and tuning them yourself.  If you are considering buying a gun like the Angel, be sure to test this one out too, you might be pleasantly supprised.  Though some players might find it a expensive, in my opinion, its worth every penny.

I hope I answered your questions Mike!  Happy paintgun hunting!!
 

 I would like to personally thank Steve Maranzana (orig. Team Lofty) for the use of his gun, and for the facts about it.  Awesome.

        Due to the Classified section becoming "kinda" big with all the pictures and material, we have decided to put it on its own HTML page so that it doesn't slow up the rest of the newsletter.  If you have things that you would like to sell, a classified add that you would like to place (paintball related of course), just send it to me and I will be glad to post it for you.

Had a good Pump gun game at Mare Island on Sunday, August 30.  Though there were not alot of people, we took it too the speedball field and had a great day.  Hope more of you can make it to the next one.  Thanks to all of you who made it out, it was alot of fun.  I will post a date soon.

Well that's it for the August issue, i know i know, late again. I'm still working on the format of the newsletter, should have much more pictures and stuff in the next issue.  Look for these articles in upcoming issues:

- Uni-reg, Stabilizer, Bob Long regs.  Which one should I buy?

- Standard Angel vs the Eclipse

- Carter Comp (& Buzzard), Phantom SC,  and Scott Miyajima's Palmer Super Stocker.  Which is the best stock bang for the
   buck?

- What is the ideal vehicle for the field?

Thanks to Chris Yu for the input on the future topics.
 

Till then....

Happy Paintball'n!!

Sean Takeda
President, Monthly Paintball Newsletter
a.k.a. "the wArLoCk"

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