Elite Paintball Guns

Overall the Smart Parts Pro-Touch Grips are pretty good grips although there are better ones on the market (Dye in my opinion, but you’re entitled on your own). The Pro-Touch are well designed. There’s a spot for your thumb and the section for you bottom two fingers is really squishy. They provide nice grip, although they’re not very sticky. They look very nice and add style to your gun. Some people don’t like the fact that the material is a see through (even the black ones), but I think it looks really nice. The grips fit almost every gun and seal nicely to your frame. They’re pretty durable and easy to clean. Even if they’re not the best they do the job they’re supposed to. Here’s the provided information:

“Two-tone super soft grips contoured for the shooting hand. Fits .45 style grip frames.

* Fits All:
* Mechanical Spyder
* Tippmann 98
* Smart Parts ION
* Smart Parts Impulse
* Smart Parts Shocker
* Indian Creek BKO
* Indian Creek B2k
* Indian Creek Freestyle
* Mechanical Cockers”

On the negative side – the grips tend to be a little on the big side and may not be comfortable for some of you. Although they’re said to fit all guns the adjusting may take some time. If you’re used to the Sticky grips those may seem a little slippery at first, but soon you’ll get used to them. It’s not a bad product, but if you ask me I’ll go for the Dye Sticky. The price of the Pro-Touch doesn’t differ that much anyway. You can find them for about $18. If you can spare some more money get the Dye ones, if you can’t those are also a good choice.

Another pretty good choice when we talk about grips. Those are a little bit different of what you may be used to, because they’re not soft grips and it may take some time for you to adjust, but after that you’re just gonna love them. They’re very comfortable and extremely durable. They fit almost every gun and come in many patterns and colors. The materials they’re made of help improve your grip and the gun feels steady in your hand. There’s a thumb slot (for lefties too) that also helps with comfort. Read the info about them and we’ll move on:

“Rugged, long lasting Hellcat World War II tank action grip. Hybrid Hellcat grips featuring the limited lifetime warranty that comes standard on all Hybrid Products. Hybrid Technologies are the hottest grips available on the paintball scene! They are designed slimmer than normal grips making it easier to wrap your hand around them for a much more comfortable feel.”

Beside the strange feel when you first get them, which will very soon disappear, there’s nothing else to be put as a downside for these grips. They’re really great and if you don’t like the widespread soft grips those may be a really nice change. The price is about $25, which is not that much really. It’s a good choice and I don’t think you’ll regret it if you decide to go for it.

The Dye Sticky 3 are the newer version of the Sticky Grips and people describe them as even more comfortable than their predecessors. They too have great design and look great on the gun. They’re much stickier than the original Sticky grips and it only gets stickier and stickier as you play. They clean easily and won’t wear out on you. Again plenty of colors are available so you won’t have any problem finding the one that fits you most. Just like the old Sticky grips those are a great product that really deserves some consideration. Here’s the provided information about them:

“DYE’s original sticky grip was the first rubber grip developed specifically for use in paintball, and has become the most popular grip on the planet. Now DYE has taken grip technology to the next level with the Sticky 3. The Sticky 3 utilizes a combination of injected materials in two different durometers to give you the ultimate in comfort. The Sticky 3 also offers full wrap design giving your frame a back strap cushion and filling your palm completely. This advanced molding technology provides you a secure anatomically correct fit with a soft shock absorption material that your hands will love. Like the original DYE Sticky, the Sticky 3 will fit all standard 45 frames and is offered in a variety of colors to match your marker. Our quality sphere jewel logo is molded directly into the grip and will stay there forever. Beware of imitations, stick with the original.”

There’s just one flaw people report for those grips – that they tend to easily when you put them on your gun. That was really an issue for the first batch, but after that Dye reinforced the material and I don’t think you have to worry about tearing any more. Still my suggestion is to put just a few small drops of oil on the frame before you attach the grips. This way they’ll be easier to slide. And note that those are only available to .45 frames so if yours are any different it may take some more tweaking until you set them right. The price of the Sticky 3 Grips is not too much different from the normal Stickies. You can find them for about $25. Anyway no matter whether you’ll get the old ones or those you’re making a great choice. Those are absolutely the best.

In the world of grips those are probably the best ones you can get. It’s a Dye product, so you know it’s a quality one. Anyway those grips feel way, way better than any stock ones. They’re nice and comfortable and provide some very steady grip to your gun. They won’t wear out quickly or lose their stickiness as they’re very durable. Also they’re pretty easy to clean and won’t let dirt or dust near the electronic components. They’re absolutely worth getting and will certainly add more style to your gun. There’re plenty of colors you can choose from so I doubt you won’t find what you’re looking for. If you’ve really decided to upgrade your stock grips my advice is to get the Dye Sticky. Take a look at the tiny piece of info about them:

“After market grips for markers with a .45 frame.”

Anyway, those really are the best choice you can make and even though they’ll cost you a little bit more they’re totally worthy. The one and only problem you may encounter is to fit them to your gun. It takes some tweaking, but in the end you should be just fine. The price you can get those for is about $20 which is not that bad really. Sure it’s more of a cosmetic upgrade, but you’ll certainly notice a big difference over the stock grips. Get them. You won’t regret it.

Grips as many other things are also optional for your paintball marker. They’re more of a cosmetic feature, but sometimes can really make some improvement. Stock grips are usually not the best ones (although there are some very good ones) and you’ll notice a big difference once you get something else. We’ll start with the 32 Degrees Gel Grips that are in the low price range. You can absolutely find something better, but for the price they come at I think you should at least check them out. The grips come in variety of colors so no matter your taste I’m sure you can find something for you. They are pretty comfortable and the marker feels steady in the hand, although some players claim they’re a little harder than expected. They look really good and will certainly improve your gun’s look. Check the provided info about them and we’ll move on:

“32 Degrees Gel Grips attach to any 45 frame that has two screw hole son each side. Adds a unique color and a comfortable feel to any gun grip. The finger grooves also make it more comfortable than a stock 45 straight grip.”

What people mostly complain about is that the screw holes don’t line up perfectly with the ones on your marker. That of course depends on the model and I’m sure that with some alignment you can get rid of this problem. They can be a little flashy for some of you, because of the shiny 32 Degrees logo on them. They can get stained easily, but they’re also not that hard to clean so another problem solved. The price they come at is about $20 and this is not so bad. Still if you can afford something better and more expensive suggest you go for it. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on grips though those are a good upgrade.

TASCO Red Dot is also a nice buy. The scope is not too expensive, and I’m sure you’ll like it. It has pretty large field of view and a nicely visible red dot. There are 11 brightness settings for the red dot making it usable in every lighting condition. The scope is durable and won’t break on you even if it takes a direct hit. It’s light and although it’s not the smallest one it looks pretty good on the marker. It’s easy to mount and adjust. Once you zero it, it will stay steady on the gun and won’t move around like many other scopes do. Here’s the provided information about it:

“Extra-bright with a wide field-of-view, illuminated 5 M.O.A. Red Dot with 11-position rheostat, built on dovetail fits standard centerfire weaver-style bases. For shotguns up to 3″ shells and handguns up to .357 magnum.”

Nothing really to be put as a downside. Sure there are much better scopes out there, but for the price this is a pretty reasonable buy. It will cost you about $35 which compared to the prices of the good products out there is rather cheap. Go for it if you can’t afford something more expensive. I’m sure it will meet all your expectations.

The FOT Sight is a bit different than the others reviewed till now. It’s nothing more than two ghost rings which when aligned provide target acquisition. It’s simple, but works perfectly. It doesn’t require batteries and doesn’t have lenses. The sight is all metal and extremely durable. It’s practically indestructible. It’s very light and also easy to clean. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. See some information about it and we’ll continue:

Made for Paintball Markers - Fits the A5 and Model 98 and clears the hoppers.

FEATURES:

•    Designed by OPSGEAR working with SG FIVE SWAT Trainers
•    Military Grade
•    Bead Blasted Anodized Aluminum - BLACK
•    The two GHOST Rings align in seconds to provide instant target acquisition
•    Will mount on the Tippmann A5 or Model 98
•    Will Mount on ANY weaver style, picatinny or 20mm mount in seconds
•    Can be mounted toward the front (Close Quarter Style) or on the top of a rail
•    Requires no batteries

What people don’t like about it is that the ghost rings tend to be too big and don’t create a very small focus area for sighting. Also the pin inside tends to unscrew with the vibrations of firing the gun. This is easy to fix with some loctite, but it’s still irritating. Another thing you should consider is that the sight has a very low profile and you may have to purchase a raised sight rail on which to mount the FOT sight. It comes pretty pricy – about $50 and for what you get that’s a little expensive. For that money you can get a good red dot sight. Still, the FOT has its advantages over the other sights out there and in the end the decision is all yours.

You know my opinion on Dye products. There’s rarely something that will disappoint me. Unfortunately the Dye Izon is one of those products. Not that it’s a bad sight, but if I have to compare it to the Armson ProDot, the ProDot will totally outshine it. The Izon is an occluded eye sight just like the ProDot so it may take some time to get used to it, but one you do it will improve your accuracy quite a bit. It’s pretty compact and overall smaller than the ProDot, but because of that the red dot is brighter. It’s not hard to see it, only it’s brighter. It has wide field of view. It doesn’t require batteries, just sunlight to operate. It’s also pretty easy to clean…just like the ProDot (for those who haven’t read the review about it). Now here’s some infi and we’ll move on:

“This sight gives you the appearance of a red dot on your target. You aim with both eyes open, one eye looking through the sight and the other looking at your target, and you’ll see a red dot on your target. The sight is adjustable and it requires no batteries.”

The biggest advantage of the ProDot over the Izon is the durability level. The Izon won’t break on you easily, but it’s not as durable as the ProDot. The Izon is made of aluminum, but still there are some plastic parts inside. The ProDot is all metal. The Izon is also pretty hard to mount. It’s stable once you mount it, but the mounting itself will take a while. As to the price – the Izon costs about $45 which is cheaper than the Armson and if you can’t afford the ProDot you should absolutely go for the Izon. Still if you can spend some more money I suggest you go for the Armson without hesitation.

If you want a really cheap sight that in the same time won’t cause you many problems this may be the one for you. Sure, it’s not the best one on the market and it has its flaws, but for the money it comes they’re worth ignoring. I’ll start with the positives – the biggest one is the price – you can get the sight for no more than $10 (at some places even for $5). It doesn’t get cheaper than that. The sight is very nice looking, the red dot is bright and visible, it uses watch battery and it will last you for quite a while. It stays secure on the marker and won’t move around like many others. It provides nice field of view and is not really a weak sight. Here’s the description for it and we’ll continue:

“Daisy Max View Electronic Point Sight features adjustment for variable red dot brightness. It provides 18′ field of view at 30 yards. Fits standard 3/8″ dovetail mount.”

Now about the flaws – the thing is kinda hard to calibrate, but that’s true for many of the sights out there. It’s pretty hard to clean. The paint can get into so many places that it will take you a while to get it back to normal. Also the battery cover falls pretty easy so be careful not to lose it. And that’s about it. As I said those are things worth ignoring considering the price of the sight. If you really can’t afford something more expensive this one is a good substitute.

The biggest advantage of the Crosman Red Dot Site is that it comes with a very low price tag. Overall it’s not a bad sight. It’s lightweight, you get plenty of field view, there’s no glare, it’s easy to adjust and zero, it also stays on the marker very secure. It’s a nice looking sight, but it has one big disadvantage - it wasn’t really designed for paintball. It was designed for air rifles and pistols, as that is what Crosman primarily produces. It’s just not designed to take abuse or paint on the internals. It’s all plastic sight and a couple of direct hits will just make it useless. And the durability is not its only problem – the red dot isn’t very bright, it’s awful on battery (if you forget the switch on you certainly have to replace the battery the next day), the battery switch is very flimsy and it will totally come off after some use, also some people complain about the elevation not being enough. Consider all those things before you rush into buying the sight. As I already said it’s pretty cheap one – you can find it for about $15 – but if you can spend some more money I suggest you look for something else. What’s the point of getting a sight that will pretty soon fail you?  There are better sights out there and for not much more money. Look around a little bit more.

“Easy-to-use finger knob adjustments & large lens for increased FOV.”