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11. Expansion Chamber

Expansion chambers are used for markers that use CO2. It is usually screwed into a vertical ASA (Air Source Adapter) and this stops liquid C02 from leaking into the valves. It also heats up the CO2 in the chamber, making it 'expand.'

The end result is increased air efficiency which adds to a more stabilized marker. You can acquire expansion chambers in cool styles like the magazine above, looks like a M4 clip or AK clip... yeah you can get those!

12. Buttstocks

Buttstocks attach to the rear of your gun, giving your a solid base to press your shoulder against. The buttstock is great for steadying your marker which enables you to increase your accuracy. This also adds to the feel and style of your gun.

While the buttstock is meant for accuracy etc, I really think it just adds to the military simulation. Buttstocks can also hold and hide your C02 tank within the actual buttstock, neat hey?

You'll have to look for some that are specific to your marker.

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13. Chronographs

***Recommended For Concerned Parents/Guardians***

The chronograph is a device that records the velocity of paintballs coming from a paintball marker, just like a police officer records your vehicles speed with a speed radar.

The chronograph will allow you to measure the speed of your paintballs. If your paintballs are moving to fast - you decrease your velocity, if they're moving to slow - you increase the velocity. 

The limit for paintball travel is 300 feet per second , but usually the field where you play won't let you go over 285 feet per second. (Note: Paintball masks are set to withstand paintballs travelling a little over 300 feet per second).

Why does a chronograph matter? Simply put, without a chronograph you have no way of telling how fast paintballs are travelling, if they're going to fast they could penetrate your paintball mask and you could be seriously injured.

(Note To Parents: Parents that are concerned about their children's safety should pick up a cheap chronograph).

14. Muzzles & Silencers

Booya! Everyone loves these, especially when you want to be sneaky in the woods and take down a few enemies special ops style.

A paintball gun silencer or what's also called a suppressor lets snipers or anyone to be sneaky. A paintball silencer can also help you to get behind enemy lines.

You'll want to match your paintball marker to a silencer, but generally they are universal and will fit most models.

15. Carrying Handles

A carrying handle not only adds style to your marker (sight rail), but makes it easy for you to pack around you marker.

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