Ever heard of scenario paintball? Well if you haven't it's a themed based way of playing paintball. In order to really look the part and simulate the scenario experience you're going to need the right paintball gun to do the job.
Enter
Smart Parts SP-1 Tactical Scenario Paintball Gun. A true scenario paintball marker that's not only MilSim (Military Simulation) looking, but also very very affordable. How cheap you ask? Smarts Parts MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) is $150 bucks! Let me say now, that I'm sure Smart Parts was trying to steal some of the market from
Tippmann here.(Note:Tippmann is a world leader in paintball gun manufacturing).
The Smart Parts SP-1
You miss 100% of the shots you never take...
Wayne Gretzky
Overview
So what's so great about the Smart Parts SP-1? Well, besides the obvious price
factor, the SP-1 is durable, efficient, and looks like a real MilSim Paintball Marker. I think one of the coolest things about the SP-1 is the ability to mount almost anything you can on it. What do I mean by this? Smart Parts has gone ahead and added tactical rails galore all over the SP-1 (Note:Tactical Rails are used for mounting additional accessories on the SP-1) for added effect. I will go over what you can mount on the SP-1 a little later.
If you're just starting out in the paintball scenario scene, or paintball in general for that matter, look no further. So chillax and sit back, I'm going to go through the good and the bad of the SP-1 and hopefully by the end you'll have a better understanding of this
truly wicked scenario marker.
Noobie Note: Extra bits of information are added for those of you that would like to pretend you understand, but really in fact have a lot of questions. No need to feel embarrassed, we all have to start somewhere! See videos at the end of the review.
Core Features - What's it Got?
Durable Lightweight Construction
- Smart Parts last attempt at a MilSim marker was
the SP-8. The SP-8 turned out to be pretty hefty, long, and not very practical. The SP-1 is made from glass-fiber reinforced nylon which gives the SP-1 it's lightweight and military like durability.
Ion Bolt And Valve System - The Ion bolt system is derived from the
successful Smart Parts Ion Paintball marker. The Ion bolt is very good for reducing overall recoil, sound, and provides the most consistent shooting. The rear accessible bolt also makes for easy cleaning after a day out painting your friends.
Tactical Rails All Over - They don't call it the SP-1 Tactical Paintball Gun for nothing. Situated nearly all over the marker are tactical rails. You can mount just about anything to add that extra edge over your buddies on the field. What can you mount? Add
flashlights, scopes,
night vision scopes, point sights,
and grenade launchers, and more!
Yays
Affordability - Smart Parts MSRP of $150! - Now it doesn't get much better then that, unless you're buying the crappy markers from
Wal-Mart.
MilSim Looks - Who doesn't want that military look?.
The SP-1 just adds to the adrenaline pump you'll get playing scenario woodsball.
Tactical Rails - What can we say here.. other then.. they are... ALL OVER THE GUN. They also have an integrated flashlight mount right out of the box.
Accepts both types of Propellants - HPA (high pressure air) and CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Weight - The SP-1 is 2 pounds
and 6 ounces, this makes it easy for you to maneuver on the battlefield.
Cleaning and maintaining your SP1 is easy - all you have to do is remove the rear cap and bolt and lube her up!
It shoots 11 bps (balls per second)
Nays
You might notice that that the battery will rattle around a bit
There's been lots of talk about the placement of the feedneck (Note: this is the part of the gun where your hopper attaches to).
Rating/Recommendations
The SP-1 is great for people with a budget or are just starting out in paintball. That's not to say seasoned veterans can't get a hold of this baby to though. I rate the SP-1
4.6 out of 5, docking 1 point for the loose battery. The SP-1
is all you need for a great day out on the field, MilSim looks, tactical rails
with mounted goodies all over it, you're sure to not be disappointed. Get em
while they're hot!
Kits/Upgrades
If I were to recommend one upgrade it might be the barrel, but then again,
you would be taking away from the scenario experience. Simply put the SP-1 is
ready to rock right out of the box, but you can also acquire some of these
great
looking kits!
Smart Parts SP-1 Heavy Gunner Kit
What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog...
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Have your cake and eat it to! The SP-1 Heavy Gunner Kit comes with a collapsible stock, folding bipod and Smart Parts 16" tactical barrel. You will be raining down paint accurately and looking
like a true soldier doing it!
Smart Parts SP1 Tactical Paintball Gun
Smart Parts SP1 Stock Adapter Plate
Smart Parts Tactical Paintball Barrel - 16 Inch
Bipod with Weaver Rail Attachment
CORE Collapsible M4 Stock
Smart Parts SP-1 Sniper Kit
While invisible I see and destroy...
Unknown
The 20" Smart Parts Tactical Barrel is perfect for sniping out your buddies.
It's very quiet and accurate to the T. The best thing about it? Sit in some
dense brush and poke out your barrel, your friend will never see it coming!!
Smart Parts SP1 Select Fire Tactical Paintball Gun
Smart Parts SP1 Stock Adapter Plate
CORE Collapsible M4 Stock
20" Smart Parts Tactical Paintball Barrel - Brings
out the Sniper in you!
BT 45 Degree Offset Picatinny Sight Rail
25mm Compact Red/ Green Dot Sight - Booya!
Other Smart Parts SP-1 Kits
Smart Parts SP-1 Rifleman Kit
Smart Parts Close Quarters Kit
Smart Parts Night Ops Kit
Smart Parts SP-1 Paintball Gun Videos!
Smart Parts SP-1 Review
Matty Marshall introduces us to the SP-1 tactical scenario marker
Smart Parts SP-1 Testimonial
This is a Pro paintball player. His name is Tim Montressor.
Smart Parts SP-1 Dissasembly
This dude shows you how to take apart your SP-1.
Smart Parts SP-1 Co2 Setup
This guy explains to you how to setup your co2 on the SP-1 and also the Vibe.
Smart Parts SP-1 Tactical Flaslight Installation!
Buddy shows you how to mount and install your flashlight
If you're just starting out in the paintball scenario scene, or paintball in general for that matter, look no further. So chillax and sit back, I'm going to go through the good and the bad of the SP-1 and hopefully by the end you'll have a better understanding of this
truly wicked scenario marker.
