Smart Parts SP1 Paintball Gun Review -
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 SP1 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 Paintball here.
So what's so great about theSmart Parts SP1? Well, besides the obvious price
factor, the SP1 is durable, efficient, and looks like a real MilSim Paintball Marker.
I think one of the coolest things about the SP1 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 SP1 (Note:Tactical Rails are used for mounting additional accessories on the SP1) for added effect. I will go over what you can mount on the SP1 a little later.
If you're just starting out in the paintball scenario scene, or paintball in general for that matter, look no further
or check out our
guide for
paintball gear.
So chillax and sit back, I'm going to go through the good and the bad of the SP1 and hopefully by the end you'll have a better understanding of this
truly wicked scenario marker. If you're nervous and need more time, check out
our guide to
choosing
the right paintball gun.
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 SP8. The SP8 turned out to be pretty hefty, long, and not very practical. The SP1 is made from glass-fiber reinforced nylon which gives the SP1 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 SP1 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 SP1 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 feed neck (Note: this is the part of the gun where your hopper attaches to).
Check Out This Tactical Beast!
~ You miss 100% of the shots you never take ~
Wayne Gretzky
Rating/Recommendations
The SP1 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 SP1
4.6 out of 5, docking 1 point for the loose battery. The SP1
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
paintball upgrade it might be the barrel, but then again,
you would be taking away from the scenario experience. Simply put... the SP1 is
ready to rock right out of the box, but you can also acquire some of these
great looking kits or you can even check out our
guide to
paintball accessories.
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 SP1 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!
Included...
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 SP1 Sniper Kit
While invisible I see and destroy...
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!!
Included...
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!
So what's so great about the
If you're just starting out in the paintball scenario scene, or paintball in general for that matter, look no further
or check out our
Smart Parts last attempt at a MilSim marker was
the SP8. The SP8 turned out to be pretty hefty, long, and not very practical. The SP1 is made from glass-fiber reinforced nylon which gives the SP1 it's lightweight and military like durability.
