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Just heard about this so I wanted to spread the word. Tippmann is issuing a voluntary recall of a batch of the Tippmann A5 paintball marker. Kudos to Tippmann for stepping up to the plate for this one.
Tipppmann believes the batch of markers were made between May 2008 - Feb 2009 and likely went to the large chain stores. Now the first question, is how do I identify if my Tippmann A5 is part of the recall.
There's two things to check -
1. SERIAL NUMBER: the affected serial numbers would be 0409031 thru 0422200. The serial number is above the foregrip on the left side of the marker. If your marker is not in that range, your fine. If you are within that range, check the second part.
2. BACK CAP: if you have the non-swiveling hard plastic (polymer) back cap, your fine. If you have the swiveling metal back cap [again you must also be within the serial number range], your marker is part of the recall.
Now that you have identified that the marker is part of the recall -- First thing to do, STOP using the marker until you get the back cap upgraded. Go to Tippman's Recall web page to register for the replacement part or call (866) 841-3029.
This is a very common statement made to players to improve accuracy. Most will give you a confused look. So here's simplified explanation.
Take the paintball and place it in your barrel. Try blowing it out like a dart gun.
If it just rolls out of the barrel, barrel bore is too big. If you can't just blow it out, the bore is too small. What you want is to be able to blow it out with just your mouth fairly easily.
When the bore is too big, there are turbulence issues. As well as putting a lot reliance on the marker's detents. Obviously if the bore it way too small, the paint will get stuck. If it's just slightly small, the friction against the barrel could cause spin - therefore, inaccuracy. So you are looking for the bore that you can blow out with your mouth with a descent force.
Those that don't have a barrel kit will need to find the paint that best matches and use that one. I find more player just need to find the right paint to bring with them. If you have to use various paint (i.e. any variation of field paint), then maybe you need to get the barrel kit so you can get the best accuracy from what you get.
Depending on what your situation, you should act accordingly. If you happen to be able to bring your own paint, find the best match. If you don't want to buy a case or 1/2 case, try ansgear.com. They will sell any paint they have in 100 round batches. That way you can order the paint you can get a hold of to find your best match. Though personally, the RPS Marballizers are readily available and one of the best paintballs you can buy.
Well apparently these are being taken over under the Invert brand name. So now you're going to see the Invert Avatar paintball masks. Extreme Rage 20/20 masks have also been pulled under the Invert name.
Another model being taken under the Invert name are the old Empire Reloader2 which is now the Invert Reloader 2. Same sound activated, agitated hopper - new brand.
