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Glossary of Tippmann Paintball Gun Terms
Tippmann Firing Modes
- SingleShot: Each pull of the trigger will fire one shot but you must manually pump the gun between every trigger pull to re-cock the gun.
- Semi-Automatic: Each pull and release of the trigger will fire one shot.
- 3 Shot Ramping: After 3 consecutive semi-auto trigger pulls, each trigger pull will then fire 3 shots each as long as the trigger continues to be pulled at least 5 times per second (2005 PSP Rules).
- Auto Response: Fires one shot on the pull AND the release of the trigger. If the trigger is HELD for more than 1/4 of a second then no shot will be fired on the release.
- Turbo: Fires one shot for each pull of the trigger until the time between trigger puls is less than 1/4 of a second at which point it will fire on each trigger pull AND trigger release.
- 3 Shot Full Auto: After 3 consecutive trigger pulls the trigger can be held for full auto firing. (2005 NXL Rules)
Feed Systems
- Direct: Balls feed directly into the breech, with no assistance
- Cyclone: Balls are "forced" into the breech by the paddles inside the cyclone feed. This system uses extra air from the shot cycle to turn the paddles.
- Cyclone Capable: Is able to accept the cyclone feed system as an upgrade.
- Magazine: Balls are pushed into the breech by spring tension.
Trigger Types
- Mechanical Trigger: A system of springs and levers (sear) with a weighted trigger pull.
- Air Assisted Mechanical Trigger: A system of springs and levers with a weighted trigger pull and includes an air powered piston that helps to reset the trigger to its start point faster.
- Electronic Micro switch: The trigger pushes a micro switch. The micro switch activates an electronic circuit board, which then cycles the sear action.
- Magnetically Activated Trigger: A magnet in the trigger passes by a sensor. The sensor activates an electronic circuit board, which then cycles the sear action.
- Hybrid (Mechanical or Magnetically Activated) Trigger: This trigger activation is set by the safety/mode selector switch. In semi-auto mode, the trigger acts as a Mechanical Trigger. In other firing modes, the trigger acts as a Magnetically Activated Trigger.
Valve Activation Mechanisms
- Mechanical Sear: The sear is mechanically moved and releases the spring loaded rear bolt. The rear bolt moves forward and opens the valve.
- Solenoid Controlled Sear: An electronic board energizes a solenoid, which moves and is linked to the sear. The sear releases the spring loaded rear bolt. The rear bolt moves forward and opens the valve..
- Actuator Pin: A pin or piston is used to open or close air flow to the valve and bolt.
Body Styles
- Mil-Sim: Body incorporates weaver rails to mount accessories. Can sometimes include, or have the option to add, shoulder stocks and barrel shrouds.
- Sport: Smaller and lighter weight
- Pump: Has a pump handle and requires a pump action between shots
- Pistol: Compact internals and barrel. Body holds paint and gas supply.
Rail Types
- Dovetail: Original style rails. 3/8 inch wide. Mounts have slide adjustability and have no place locking feature.
- Picatiny: New style rails. Current military specs. 7/8 inch wide. Grooved so mounts lock into place and won't slide.
Engine Styles
- Blow Forward: Air pressure is used to move the bolt forward. Spring pressure is used to move the bolt back.
- Dump Valve: During the firing cycle, once the bolt has moved forward past a certain point, the stored firing pressure is released, or dumped, and the ball is pushed down the barrel.
- Inline Blow Back: The bolt, valve and hammer are in a horizontal design. Air pressure from the valve opening is used to return the hammer to the cocked position.
- Poppet Valve: A spring holds a seal and seat closed. A hammer is used to open.the seal.
- Self Contained Poppet Valve: A spring, seal, seat, and other orings are all contained in an internal body.
Grip Types
- Basic: Mechanically trigger, semi-auto only.
- Response Trigger: Air assisted mechanical trigger, fires in a burst style.
- E-Grip: Electronic micro switch trigger, has programmable firing modes.
- H.E. E-Grip: Hall Effect Magnetically activated trigger, has programmable firing modes.
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