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Mechanical Marker | Mechanical Markers
There are two main types of markers, the mechanical marker, and the electronic marker. Among the mechanical marker territory, there are two subgroups: the low-end mechanical marker and the high-end mechanical marker. The FX 4 Illustrator XP from ACI, the Sentinel TS from Action Markers, and the W6-65 Elite from Armotech are excellent markers in the low-end mechanical category. The AT10 from ATS, Series 5 from Chipley Custom Machine, and the O3 mechanical from Odyssey represent 3 semi-automatic markers from the high-end mechanical category. Many mechanical markers employ blowback marker technology, while many electronic markers employ blowforward marker technology. In a semi that employs blowback technology, air power that is released when the rigger is pulled goes in two different directions. When the trigger is compressed in a blowback marker, most of the air goes towards the end of the barrel while pushing the paintball forward, but some of it pushes back to push the bolt back, readying it for the next shot. In a blow-forward marker, all of the air released form the air tank flows forward and out the paintball gun.
There are a number of key differences between a mechanical marker and an electronic marker. Often, mechanical markers are characterized for the technology and parts that it doesn't have, compared to its electronic counter part. Mechanical markers don't usually have electronic batteries, multi-mode firing, LCD screens, game timers, shot counters, text messaging and marker-to-marker programming. Mechanical and semis still both use the same types of air power and air systems to power the machines. Some air systems that have been used for both mechanical and electronic markers include the Ignition Tank System from Archon Paintball, the Stub Air System from Crossfire, and the CP Air from Custom Products.
Though the paintball gun you buy in the store, or online is usually labeled as either a mechanical or electronic marker, many seen on paintball fields are often hybrids of the two. There are several manufacturers of paintball gear that sell individual parts that are usually seen of electronic markers. These aftermarket products can be inserted onto your mechanical marker. Some parts that can be retrofitted onto your mechanical include an electronic trigger frame, an adjustable electronic trigger, and an electronic programmable hopper. Players often pick an adjustable electronic trigger as their first upgrade on their mechanical marker. The adjustable electronic trigger allows a player to shoot much faster and with more accuracy. This electronic trigger makes pulling the trigger easier than the click on your shoot with the slightest push on the lever, it allows them to shoot very fast. Many adjustable electronic triggers are designed as a double trigger. Double triggers allow players to put two fingers on the trigger, making it much easier to rapid fire.
There are many high performance mechanical markers on the market. Some high performance mechanicals include the Nasty Typhoon from Palmers Pursuit Shop, and the M1 from Rex Paintball.
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