Force 5 pneumatics package

Tiny Tornado Grip
 
 
 
 

The Sandridge Force 5 is one of the most well known electronic conversions for the Autococker.  By replacing the 'cockers pneumatics with computer controlled solenoid valves and using a small pneumatic ram to trip the sear it increases the 'cockers maximum rate of fire while providing a light electronic trigger.  Feed back sensors signal the electronics about the bolt position, whether there is a ball in the breech and more, making it one of the most advanced paintguns ever.  For all of its performance, the Force 5 is not so ergonomic - the electronics and battery are stored in boxes which hang underneath the trigger.  Enter the Force 5 Tiny Tornado.  A wider, custom machined grip frame provides room for the electronics and power supply.  The end result is all of the high performance of the F5 without the extra bulk.  The Tiny Tornado is expected to be available in the fall of 2001.  Also new, and available now for Force 5 owners is a metal cover to provide protection for their infra red ball sensor.

Lightning drop forward and mini

Lightning Drop Forward on an Intimidator

Flatline dovetail adapter

Flame DF with ASA

While still a relatively new company on the paintball scene, Custom Products has built a solid reputation for both quality, and a reasonable price with their barrels and accessories.  Adding to their cool dragster style drop forwards are their new lightning bolt drops.  They perform the same, but it's all about style.  Also new is their mini drop forward which moves tank placement not quite as far forward, and not nearly as far down.  Until now, users of Airgun Designs Flatline air systems have been stuck with AGD's drop forward which is less than stylish.  CP has answered this market niche with their dovetail adapter.  A small block of stainless steel fits in place of the AGD drop, locking into the Flatline cradle.  The adapter will then slide and lock into Custom Products or other brand of dovetail drop forwards giving the user a wide variety of options.

Custom mill work by Riana Dobbins

Riana Dobbins

ICD's owner, Jerry Dobbins has been making high end tournament paintguns since the early days of the sport.  The Bushmaster 2K is the latest incarnation.  For 2002 the design sports some minor changes in the external milling, and upgrades.  But the stock BM2K is not all that is available - custom milling and anodizing is available on request. 

Custom Matrix

Paradox Semis
 

Diablo Direct is continuing to expand the product lines they distribute - they're not just paintballs anymore.  The line of accessories for the Airtech Matrix continues to grow.  Diablo teamed up with TheMatrixCenter.com to provide on site tech support.  Also new is the Paradox blowback line of paintguns.

ERs New Backpack

Extreme Rage - packs, soft goods and more from the company lead by two team captains - Todd Adamson of Aftershock and his wife Tami Adamson of Femmes Fatale.  New this year is their back pack.

PMI's pure energy compressed air systems have been providing performance at an economical price.  Their new 5,000 psi system is the first on the market to make a new technological leap to 5,000 psi tank pressure to provide more shots per fill than a 4,500 or 3,000 psi system out of the same sized tank.  Most booster based fill systems can easily fill the extra 500 psi needed to take advantage of this new air system, but even without, it is fully operational if only filled to 4,500 or 3,000 psi.

SFL Autococker

SFL E-Mag

Airsmith Danny Love has been busy this last year designing Shocktech modified versions of different paintguns.  The Shocktech E-Matrix features cosmetic milling and a new finish along with the Shocktech volume spacer which reduces internal volume, increasing the operating pressure, increasing gas efficiency.  The SFL Autococker is milled down for extreme light weight and features Shocktech pneumatics, bolt, P-block and trigger work.  The SFL E-Mag was shown in prototype form with heavy milling to AGD's new aluminum E-Mag body.  The battery pack shown is stock, but is expected to be reduced in both size and weight, with a possible different mounting location on production models.