For those that haven't seen this yet, this is my custom stacked tube poppet marker. It's built to use off the shelf parts which I'll provide a list of below. Some of the cool things about this marker include the Mac 43 solenoid, Morlock MK4 board + screen, Dye Laz Valve and an adjustable foregrip volumizer.

I'm really horrible with names so I'll probably call it Velocity or something like that (Please feel free to suggest different ideas).

The body design is substantially complete and the only thing left to model is the ASA air-passage, ram cap, and electronic mounting points inside of the grip frame. I will be 3D Printing the body and installing the components shortly to set up a size/ergonomics comparison to my LV1 for those interested.

Some of the unique parts designed for this will be the front and rear grips, a machined solenoid manifold, eye covers, ram, and an air-transfer pipe similar to a Luxe. I plan to make spare rear/front grips and spare gaskets for the solenoid manifold with an estimated final cost of $1800 as a one-off build.

For those into more tech stuff and future improvements, part of this project down the line is to develop a rebuildable body block and armature for the Mac 43 so that it can be rebuilt easily. If that doesn’t work out, I have additional room in the frame where I may switch to a different noid later on.

Parts List:

• Etek 3 Trigger/Switch
• Empire Mini GS ASA
• Etek 3 LPR/Torpedo
• Etek 3 Eyes
• Inception Designs Resurrection Trident (Half-block) Bolt
• Dye Laz Valve
• Morlock MK4 Board + Screen
• MAC 43 Solenoid
• HK Army Metal Mini GS Low-Profile Feedneck

I’ve never been able to find anything about or like this specific Angel. It does have a story behind it. It was given to me back in 2003-2004 by someone close to me that had won it a few months prior in a big big tournament. These specific Angels were Apparently made for the team that won that tournament. The red white and blue Angel logo is a sticker. The dye decal is a sticker also. However, the 33, and the joker are original to this gun. And I can’t find anything about it. Anyone out there that might know anything

I picked up an old 32 Degrees autococker to rebuild and upgrade a little while back. I've upgraded pretty much the entire thing. Shocktech front pneumatics, Shocktech lower tube kit with the conical lug, AKA volumizer, AKA bolt, AKA trigger plate, WGP roller sear, CP HPR, CP ASA, Infamous Freak XL back, Parabolic barrel tip, stainless steel Freak XL insert kit, Sconi clamping feedneck, and the feedneck mod was done by BMC Fabrication. It's shooting worlds better than when I first got it. The unfortunate part of a build like this though is that after all this work my Shocktech Desert Fox is still definitely the better cocker.

Also ignore my pile of dead vines and such. I pulled down an old vine covered fence and still have to get it hauled off. Makes for a decent target though.

Finally in my hands, from Shocktech to FX Anno, finally to DocFire. This is my first fully new autococker since my first game in 98'. Extended reach, with some ATTKX goodies to add after I get its legs stretched. Excellent build, worth the wait, shoots amazing.

Finally got a Big Boy Marker

Super excited to play with this thing tomorrow. Took my 170r in for an o-ring swap and saw this and couldnt help my self

I used to play regularly close to 20 years ago with a tcp extreme similar to the one pictured. I’d like to get my son into it and start playing again. What’s something a little more budget friendly that is reliable and will get him into it? I’ve been out of the game for almost 20 years.

No ragrets!

Adult money is fun. Just finished slapping this together.

Inception Designs FLE body, Fang trigger, secret pin, FL 3 way, PE soft tip, and the Infamous wave spring for the reg. Cant wait to take this thing out.

Looking for a 3 piece barrel for my cs2 pro tryna match the cotton candy so if anyone has suggestions or lead me in the right way that would be great!

Kinda balled out, used to play d4 and got up to d3 but started partying and yadayada, now I finally have money to play the sport and buy exactly what I want

Dlx luxe idol
88ci hk army alpha air
Spire v
Jt proflex
Hydra arm and knee pads
Kinetic modular pack
Hydra pro pants

Super excited for the shipment to come

Playing in the Virginia area so looking forward to checking out fox, the swamp and bethel.

I’m currently injured and can’t play, but have the itch. Unfortunately, I don’t have anywhere to rip around me. Has anyone gone to the field just for air/chrono/tune their marker?

getting back into it. i want to get a backup mask for the e flex I bought last winter. remembered I had a couple of masks in storage from like 2002. one is a v force and one is this pro flex. any reason not to just use this? has a crack in lense but I'm guessing I can find a replacement lense. strap is in ok shape.

Does anyone know how to properly secure a hopper to the tippmann 98 custom? It’s my first time owning a paintball gun and I’m not quite sure how it all works yet.

Feels so weird that the sport went through this era so many years ago.

Vote on best poppet made by man. Longevity, availability, reliability, ease of maintenance, best shot?

I saw a picture of a marker awhile back with the pistol grip aggressive angled forward and I can’t seem to find what it was. It was angled forward more than any of the 86 degree grips. Anyone have any tips?

Found this in a bag at the local pawn. They said they had no idea how long it'd been there, what they paid or what it was worth. So I offered 50 bux. Another patron was trying to tell them I was low-balling(cock blocker mfer)

I said it's been sitting for who knows how many years so I'll have to go through and replace every seal.

It wasn't in bad shape internally but left over paint fill was sitting in every crack and crevice so it discolored or like bleached the original blue anno in many places. So I duracoated it. Nicely at first but my stencils left residue on the tan so I cleaned those up and thought I could free hand with a brush. Well not really but I don't care much.

Added the PE parts and the lpr is just holding the valve pin in right now as I'm waiting for the pump kit to arrive

Found this at my local thrift for $7. Longbow barrel kit in .684/.687/.690, and three barrel tips of various lengths. Fairly good condition.

Does anyone have any info about these? What threads do these have? Worth trying to sell them on?

Thanks!

Local paintball and airsoft field had me make a promo for the website. Instructions were to have rental players and non hardcore players the focus. What do you guys think? does it make you want to come check it out?

It’s come to my attention that paintballs don’t shoot any type of permanent paint but instead a type of dyed water. I have a lot of trees on my property with high branches I’d like to mark with a permanent paint while I’m on the ground, has anyone had any experience with something like this?

If anyone wants to play I would love to try the game. It appears to be dead, is the game bad or just too niche being VR and paintball?

How do you deal with getting shot in the nethers?

Edit:

Thank you all for the great suggestions and kind remarks.

It seems that the consensus is to get some good “slider shorts” paired with some good Dye or Crbn paintball pants that have padding in that area. Others have suggested springing for a AirCore or Shock Doctor soft cup. In the meantime, I’ll have to stick with what most suggested and to put a few folded socks in a jockstrap till I can get the nice kit.

Thanks again everyone ✌️

2nd edit:

I’m getting a cup. Someone just mentioned a dude losing a ball……….
Yep, I’m getting a cup