Tippmann
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| Tippmann Sports LLC | |
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| Type of Company | LLC |
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| Founded | Fort Wayne, Indiana (Early 1980s) |
| Headquarters | Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA |
| Key people | Jimmy Tippmann Jr. |
| Industry | Paintball Pneumatic Sewing Machines Industrial |
| Products | Model 98 98 Custom Custom Pro A-5 C-3 X-7 Flatline Barrel System Response Trigger System |
| Revenue |  N/A USD (2005) |
| Operating income | N/A USD (2005) |
| Net income | N/A USD (2005) |
| Employees | 120 (2005) |
| Website | www.tippmann.com |
Tippmann Sports is primarily a manufacturer of paintball markers and accessories, though they began to make Airsoft guns, too. Tippmann also manufactures pneumatic sewing machines and some industrial products under the name of Tippmann Pneumatics. It is a family owned business run from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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[edit] History
In the 1980's Tippmann was known as Tippmann Arms Company. As an Arms Company, Tippmann produced scaled down .22 cal replicas of military machine guns. In 1986 gun laws changed, and the owner of Tippmann Arms Company, Dennis Tippmann, was looking for new business. Dennis noticed the growing popularity of paintball and started to develop paintball markers with his knowledge from developing machine guns.
[edit] Early Paintball Markers
The first Tippmann paintball marker on the market was the SMG60. The SMG60 fired .62 cal as a full automatic. The SMG60 used a side feed system using a stripper clip and a screw on constant air (CA) tank now known as a threaded CO2 tank. As paintball calibers became standardized, Tippmann developed the SMG68 which used .68 cal paintballs and only produced a few of them. The SMG68 is now worth more than $800 USD. The next Tippmann marker was the Tippmann 68-Special, which was semi-automatic and used a hopper, then called the Ammo Box, that could contain up to 40 paintballs. Tippmann also released a product which converted the SMG68 into the 68-Special. Tippmann went on to produce other notable paintguns, such as the semi-auto Pro-Am which used a solid machined aluminum receiver proceeded by the well known Pro-Lite (widely used as a rental gun because of its durability), and the SL68, a pump marker that was based on the Nelson Nel-Spot action. Tippmann also released the Factory F/A, which used the first force-feed system and a fire rate limiter to shoot semi and full automatic, and the Model 98 which used a cast aluminum design to retain quality but lower prices.
[edit] Current Airsoft Guns
[edit] SP-200 Spring Shotgun
The SP-200 is a spring-loaded, aluminum gun. It must be pumped once before being shot making a great disadvantage, but like almost every disadvantage there is an advantage to cancel it out. This gun shoots 350 feet per second making it worth all that pumping. The SP-200 also features the hop-up system for greater distance and accuracy.
[edit] MG-200 Rifle
Designed like the MP5SD, this gun offers a 125 round magazine capacity with a pump-action shot. All you have to do to get lot of power (300 fps) and fast shooting is hold the trigger and repeatedly pull the pump handle back into place and out again. This gun also gives a lower price and offers fast shooting without CO2 cartridges and batteries.
[edit] AEG-700 Rifle
The AEG-700 is a full/semi automatic airsoft gun made to replicate the look of the ever-popular AK-47. This gun fires 600-800 rounds per minute with each BB flying at 300 feet per second. This gun is relatively expensive but includes a rechargeable battery as opposed to requiring the owner to continually purchase replacement batteries. This gun also features the hop-up system and a carrying sling.
[edit] AEG-800 Rifle
Resembling the XM-8, this rifle has more or less the same specs as the 700, one difference being it fires at another 50 feet (350 fps with a .12 gram BB) per second. Tippmann prices it at the same value ($150 USD, depending who you buy it from) as the 700 as well, though it is still much less than the high-end competitors such as Classic Army, which cost upwards $300-400 USD.
[edit] Current Paintball Markers
[edit] 98 Custom
Main article: Tippmann 98 custom
The 98 Custom is known for its ease of use, durability and reliability making it an appealing choice for newcomers to the sport. The simple design allows players to play the game, rather than constantly monitoring their equipment. Of course, as a player finds his/her niche on the field, aftermarket upgrades and modifications allow a 98 Custom owner to completely customize their marker to their playing style. Like all Tippmann markers, the 98 Custom sports an iron-sight system commonly found on firearms. The sights can prove useful if the gun and barrel is upgraded to something decent. By depressing the front sight, the player can unhinge the feedneck, allowing for easy access to the firing chamber, thus allowing for fast in-game cleaning. Overall, an adaptable woodsball marker, excellent for newcomers and advanced players alike.
Another feature of the 98 series of guns is their clam-shell design. By removing the six bolts on the left side of the marker you can dismantle the gun into to halves or shells. This allows users a very easy method of cleaning or maintaining the internals of the gun. The only part not revealed or easily cleaned is the valve, but this part is generally low maintenance.
[edit] Custom Pro
The Tippmann Custom Pro is an upgraded version of the 98 Custom, coming out of the box it includes a double trigger (two-finger trigger), a drop-forward which moves the tank down and forward, changing the center of gravity making the paintball gun balanced and an 11-inch high-performance stone-honed barrel. The paint on the Custom Pro is also scratch resistant. Although it is approximately $30 USD more than the 98 Custom, all these accessories separately would cost a recreational player about $75 USD. You can even take in one step farther by getting it with the factory installed E-grip, programmable with modes such as turbo and full-auto.
[edit] A-5
The A-5 is a semi-automatic paintball marker. It utilizes a new loading concept called the "Cyclone Feed." This enables the gun to have a high rate of fire without the addition of aftermarket loaders. It uses a larger surface area and a series of rotating arms to move paintballs into the firing chamber of the gun. The faster that a user squeezes the trigger, the faster that the cyclone arms will turn and feed balls into the feed neck. You can even take in one step further by getting the factory installed E-grip, programmable with modes such as turbo and full-auto.
It resembles the H&K MP5K in appearance. It is one of the most upgradeable markers on the market, and with the right upgrades, can shoot 17-28bps
[edit] C-3
The C-3 is a unique pump-action marker that runs on propane rather than the usual carbon dioxide or compressed air. The manufacturer claims that it is capable of approximately 50,000 shots per 16oz. tank. Propane has similar properties to other propellent gases, but is much more widely available than others, at hardware stores and other shops that stock the small disposable propane tanks, designed for use with a camp stove. This marker is especially enticing to those who live in remote areas that may not have CO2 filling stations available. According to Tippmann, propane is not as signficantly affected by temperatures as CO2 is, and is more like nitrogen or compressed air (which is mostly nitrogen) in this respect. If managed to become an electric or semiautomatic marker, this could change the whole world of paintball.
The C-3 is currently being reviewed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) due to the firing mechanism. The C-3 uses a small spark to ignite the propane and propel the paintball down the barrel. The ATF has agreed not to prosecute any sellers or purchasers of the C-3 until their review is complete. [citation needed]
[edit] Triumph
In 2006, Tippmann Pneumatics launched a new line of (.68 cal) paintball markers, the so-called "Triumph".
The triumph series is aimed at capturing the "other half" of the entry level market of painballers who favor a more compact and lighter marker and who have no desire for the classic mil-sim look that Tippmann is famous for.
The Triumph series consists of 3 markers:
-Triumph XL: Semi-Automatic
-Triumph XT: Semi-Automatic, Expansion Chamber included
-Triumph eXT: Electronic (Single-shot, 3-round burst, Full-Auto 12 BPS, Full-Auto 15 BPS), Expansion Chamber included
All Triumph markers include:
-8½" basic barrel
-High impact composite body
-Double trigger
-Center feed neck
-In-line bolt system
-200 gravity feed round hopper
[edit] X-7
On November 20, 2006 Tippmann launched their X-7 marker product line.
The stock X-7 includes:
-Magnesium receiver which is extremely lightweight and durable
-Cyclone EP (Enhanced Performance) system feeds up to 20 BPS
-Air-thru stock compatible system eliminates gas line under the marker
-Low profile, offset hopper for clear site line
-Modular shroud with four rails to add on sights and scopes
-AR15 style magazine with built in tool storage
-Picatinny top rail to easily add new risers, sights or handles
-Upgraded adjustable rear site helps with long range aiming
-Push pin design for easy field stripping and accessory add ons
-Maintenance pack, barrel sleeve, and gun oil
The Tippmann X-7 website can be found at http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/markerDetails.aspx?categoryid=12
[edit] Previous Products
[edit] SL 68II
A semi-automatic marker, the Tippmann SL 68II commonly reffered to as the "68 Carbine" because it is the predecessor of the pro-carbine. It is incredibly accurate at long ranges, and at the time of its initial production it had a considerably high rate-of-fire.
[edit] Factory F/A
The Pro/Carbine is a popular rental gun for paintball fields. It is semi-automatic and is known for its durability and reliable function, just like all Tippmann guns. The Pro/Carbine is also known for its "rifle-like" forearm grip. This gives the gun an appearance that is similar to that of a real-life rifle or shotgun. It is a popular woodsball/scenario marker, but is less popular in speedball or Tourney games due to its handling and slower rate of fire. The Pro/Carbine is also known for being hard to upgrade. Nevertheless, it remains revered by many paintball players.
[edit] Model 98
The Tippmann model 98 is the original version of the 98 custom. One of the workhorses of the tippmann line, now a cheaper and less customizable alternative to the improved versions the 98 custom and the custom pro.
[edit] Additional equipment
[edit] Response Trigger System
The Response Trigger System is a firing system available for some of Tippmann's paintball guns. The system uses a series of parts that are added to the gun to greatly increases firing rate for the marker. The system uses excess carbon dioxide or compressed air from the firing process to reset the trigger and sear with a pneumatic cylinder. The system can reset the trigger, even with moderate pressure on the trigger. When this happens, the pressure of the finger immediately pulls the trigger back again, to fire again. This effectively gives the shooter the ability to fire [[Firearms#Repeating.2C semiautomatic.2C rapid firing not full automatic and other firing modes. As such, it has been restricted to single-shot at some commercial paintball fields, as well as banned completely at some fields.
The Response Trigger System is available on the 98 Custom, Custom Pro, and A-5 markers.
[edit] Flatline Barrel System
The Flatline barrel is the first curved paintball barrel. The slight bend or arch, in addition to a roughly honed surface texture in the barrel, creates backspin on the ball which increases its range by 100 feet over a standard barrel, also resulting in a flatter trajectory. It is not quite as accurate as many other paintball barrels, although it makes up for this with its added range. Another disadvantage is its tendency to break thin shelled paintballs more easily. However, this can be remedied with thicker shelled paintballs.
The Flatline barrel, on the 98 Custom, has a somewhat "intimidating" look to it. The shroud for the barrel looks somewhat like that of a rifle or shotgun, and allows one to hold it as such. The 98 Custom Flatline shroud cannot be removed unlike the A-5 Flatline which resembles a large suppressor.
[edit] MILSIM
Tippmann's are among the most popular paintball markers to transform into a "MILSIM" model. MILSIM stands for Military Simulation, an element of realism extremely popular in scenario paintball. MILSIM markers generally are upgraded with the purpose of looking like a real gun, to make the battles played in some scenarios seem more war-like. There are a variety of websites specializing in "spec-ops" gear that is used for the MILSIM look.
[edit] A.C.T.
Tippmann recently released a feature known as A.C.T. A.C.T. (Anti-Chop Technology) is a mechanical system integrated into the bolt system to reduce the chance of jams due to burst paintballs in the 98 Custom and Custom Pro paintball marker products. The new system does not affect the velocity of the paintballs. Also, unlike competitive anti-chop systems, no blowback occurs with the Tippmann system.
An alternative to purchasing the Tippmann A.C.T. can be found here. This is a home modification requiring only the purchase of an inexpensive (approximately $5) spring. This mod has been tested many times, yielding good results 90% of the time. This modification, however, will not work with markers with Low Pressure Kits, or ebolts (older style 98 customs are compatible with the discontinued ebolt).
