Paintball Teams

[blackrain]

This is not completed. I hear not alot of people like this mask because of the look and company. but I have to see for myself. You guys know me, I don't believe anyone


UPDATES:

16 Dec 2011

I have unpacked the mask and helmet. I have already noticed the helmet is to small. I've contacted the folks I bought this from and they are ordering me a large for exchange. That's excellent customer service.

The mask fits well, but the ear foam could use some improvement. I'll post pictures later.


31 Dec 2011:

I am becoming quite impressed with this goggle system. There were several people fogging up. I have yet to even get a hint of fogging. I've been shot in the mask and lens several times without damage. Breathing/air flow is still going strong. So far I have had only good results.


4 Feb 2012:

So today I tried once again to try and fog the Hawkeye Tactical. It has to be the foam that is the secret. I was sweating in about 55 deg temp today (In Japan). Small breeze. In 25 yrs of playing I have never had a mask that would not fog.
Tomorrow my Sunday your Saturday, I will conduct the shower test. I have a 6x8 bathroom. I will sit inside it with the door closed,turn on a hot water shower and sit in there for about 15 mins to see how long it takes to fog the mask. If this doesn't do it, I don't know what will. More to report later.


5 Feb 2012:

So I have some results from shower steam. I tested the hawkeye mask in my bathroom with hot steamy shower. I put the mask on to see how long it would take to fog up the lens. now to be fair, the test was conducted in a very small room. I have yet to be in a room under these conditions while playing paintball. I just got frustrated because I could not fog this goggel system up during normal playing conditions.

Room Size:
47in-1/2 wide x 70in-1/2 long x 82 in high

Japanese bathrooms are not very big in economy housing. I began the test at 6:05 pm. After a min the mirror started to fog. At 9 mins after the lens began to fog. I was still able to read item and see clear. At 10 after I turned off the water and walked into the next room. The mask began to clear almost instantly. Not a breeze in sight.

As you can see in the photos the bathroom is very small. As far as I'm concerned these are a great set of goggels and I plan to continue using this system for a very long time. I'm not trying to be a fan boy,I'm just a player looking for a set of goggels that won't fog up

I still have a lot of testing to do in other types of enviroments. This is just my over seas testing. I'll have more results as the Spring and Summer months approach.










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RAP4 Hawkeye Tactical Goggle:

Real Action Paintball







I decided to puchase the Tan version. I have or had to many black mask in the past. Need a little color We all know that black is like a solor battery and just absorbes heat.






Product description from RAP4:


RAP4 Hawkeye paintball goggle and tactical helmet package comes ready for tactical paintball. The helmet provides your back and top protection with comfort. You can remove the helmet with a snap with out hindrance. The Hawkeye goggle provide wide clear view with anti-fog protection. This goggle package has all the elements to keep you protected in the game.

The RAP4 Hawkeye paintball goggle is designed with these key features:
- 190° Wide Angle view for better peripheral vision
- Flexible Cheek Protector for comfort and better aiming
- Head Strap to keep goggle from falling down
- Chin Strap to keep goggle safely in place
- Dual Lens with Anti-Fog Treatment
- Compatible with helmets
- ASTM Tested







Mask and Helmet combo:


I purchased the combination of these two items, because:

1- It looks Tacticool (bet you never thought you would hear me say that).

2- I liked the way it looked and the features it has.

3- The helmet to mask combo is perfect. I like this style of helmet (I know skate board helmet), low profile, lite weight and I can have it hydrographed at a later date.

4- Because everyone said it sucked. This usually means most people don't know what they are talking about , because half the time it's just second and third hand information. Those who have first hand info, I tend to run with it and evaluate from there

5- I like that it's one of the only mask you can use with a helmet combination and the company shows it pictured.








The helmet internal:


The picture basically describes what's inside and what it's made of.







Thermal Lens:


Let's see how these work, I bought two sets. I'm not getting caught again without back up lens. It can ruin your game,especially if there isn't a shop for a 1000+ miles.





So here we go again. I've seem to have taken a liking to this goggle system. Reasons are above. You can bet I will put this mask thru the test. I'll beat it down and then beat it some more just for good measures. I want to see how really tactical this system is. RAP4 gets a bad name sometimes and to be honest I have never had an issue with anything I bought from them.

I just wish I could find out the history behind this mask, as in what company actually makes this for them. You can bet your bottom dollar that more pictures are going to follow along with on and off field evaluations.

I'm excited to really get my hands on this piece of equipment. I know a few people have given information on this system, but I just have to see for myself. This might turn into everyday use mask or into a loaner. Never know what I'll do after an evaluation of equipment. As always I will be very honest in my review. Might make some people mad and some happy. Might even get a few of
"THE EXPERTS" that know everything there is about paintball saying "I'm full of it".


So let's see where we go from here.


Mask Feel and quality:

Well whoever said it is rubber is wrong. It has the plastic feel. However RAP4 says it's rubber. Perhaps it's a combination. It seems very durable. I'm positive this mask can take a close up shot at 300 FPS without damage. The feel of the mask is very smooth. Minor feel of mold flashing. No biggy,doesn't harm performance. I've felt flashing on more expensive face masks as well.

Over all no sharp edges around the whole mask.

As written in description, there is flexability in the lower portion of the mask. Not as everyone would think. It wouldn't really be noticable unless it's resting against a butt stock or bottle and I really doubt then. I'll test this out during play. So far this is a decent quality mask.

The upper head strap is adjustable and is comfortable,I can't even tell it's there. The chin strap, to be very honest is on the way out. It's only held in with a peg style pin on each strap.


Lens quality:

The lens quality seems fine. Double pane thermal. I haven't noticed any areas that have or are lifting. The lens seem very durable and match anything out there as far as quality and manufacter standards. They do meet the ANSI specs. The lens are secured very well in the mask. The RAP4 video does not exaggerate on how to pull them out.

The field of view is excellent. 190* is alot field of view. The lens is even a Bubble like form. Kind of like a pilots lens and others that are on the market of other paintball mask. I really like the bubble style lens. Just adds to the view in my opinion. Plus in my opinion allows air to circulate better in the mask. Giving the flow of air something to hit and flow either upwards or down wards causing less chance of fogging. However that is just my opinion.


Helmet and mask feel and fit:

I tried on the mask and helmet. Helmet was a size "M". Way to small for my head and proper fit. It just didn't look like the picture. So I contacted the vendor and they are sending me over a size "L". We'll see how that fits. I'm actually thinking an "XL" would be a better fit. I might have a large helmet in my shop to try out.

The mask fit well, but I didn't like the feel of the ear pads. They are just two square pads of foam. The existing pads seem a little thick, with not much flex. I think they should be half the thickness they are now. Not very comfortable, but I think I'll get used them,if not, time to modify with new ear foam.


26 Dec 2011:

Today I used this mask for a few games. The only fogging I got was my personal glasses. As most of you know I have that problem. With what I have coated on my ANSI impact lens, nothing can help my glasses within a concealed area. Enough of that.

It was a clear day (very cold 36*) and I was able to see fine. So off I go. Earlier I had mentioned discomfort with the mask, but to be honest I didn't feel any while I was playing. I used the mask in combination with my Global GenX Kevlar copy helmet.






Before I put on the mask,I did remove the mask chin strap. They just aren't my thing, plus it wasn't coming off, because the helmet has a chin strap.




One thing I did notice about the mask is the upper ventilation system. First part is at an angle, then there is ventilation above the lens as well. So it seems that the upper ventilation keeps the top of the head cool and then flows down into the lens area. Even with a helmet on and covering the ventilation, there was no fogging of any kind.








I did feel alot of ventilation with this mask. Especially in the nose area. I did find myself breathing better with this mask then others I have used. That's probably due to the "Nose" area formed as a nose with plenty of ventilation around and under the nose. This giving more area for the heavy breathing (for us out of shape round people) and hot breath to pass thru.




The mask is basically shaped to the "face contour" with exhaust vents being closer to the mouth and nose producing a faster access for hot breath to escape.



The only dissadvatage of all this excellent air flow, is the possiblity of tasting more paint or wiping more off your face. That to me is just a minor detail. Paint can be wiped off and away. I'm not some "pretty boy" who is looking to make a fashion statement on or off the field. To some players it matters, but not to me. I did take several face shots in the mask, so I have a little experience with this situation


The head strap worked well and was not noticeable or uncomfortable. The mask actuall felt very secure. I would put the double strap security right up there in comparison with the SLY double straps as far as a mask not slipping downward.




Weather conditions for testing:

As mentioned it was just about 36* the first day of of testing. However there are more testing days to follow, so Iam not give this mask an "A+" right away. If you know me, I going to test and beat the HELL out of this till Iam satisfied and can give an honest opinion about this product.


Test results and updates for the day of use:

This is where I will post all information of the days testing and it's results.

26 Dec 2011:

36* Test day #1. Why not test in cold weather


31 Dec 2011:

31*-40* Test day #2. Still no fog.


4 Feb 2012

Ikego Japan

50*-55* windy and cold. still no fog.


5 Feb 2012:

Yokosuka Japan:

In a very small bathroom with hot shower running. Finally able to fog lense. See results and pictures in updates.
I will run several games or what I can without defogger. Then I will apply as needed


Game use without Fog Doc:

So far I have not had to use Fog Doc nor any type of defogger. It has to be the foam and nose shape that has been added. The only Fog Doc product I have used so far is the cleaner. Which by the way has worked wonders for a clean lens






On field break down and cleaning:

The mask wiped off fine, without any issues. The lens cleaned up fine with out problems. I removed the lens for general purpose and as per the RAP4 video, they are very secured. You will have to give them a good tug when removing. I don't see these popping out on the field at anytime.

4 Feb 2012:

Once again I removed the lens for cleaning of paint. It gets easier the more you do this. Doesn't take long to remove,clean and replace the lens. The lens snap in better than other systems I have use, such as JTs and my DYE I3s.



Final thoughts and how would I improve it:

I am very happy with this purchase. I plan to use this system for a very long time. Only improvement I see is a faster lens removal system such as the SLY type system. I would not change the shape of the mask nor any of it's unique features. If the mask were to stay the same design, then so be it, I would still continue to use it.

However instead of offering the throat protection as an upgrade, I would offer it as a standard feature. PLAYERS SAFETY FIRST, DOLLARS SECOND.

This goggel system has alot of unique features that should never be changed. I feel that the nose piece is a unique feature that helps to keep this mask fog free. I have found myself breathing much better with this mask and often catch myself breathing only thru my nose as I should be.

I would continue to leave the harder foam on this mask. All the Hawkeyes should be sold with this type of foam. Get away from using the open cell stuff.


So what's my final evaluation of this system? You'll just have to wait till I'm done

This is not my full opinion, I have several more months to test and evaluate this mask. So far I have tested in the US and Japan in very cold weather. Results were very good. I should have fogged up,but didn't. I have tested using my Kevlar style helmet, which blocked the top vents,and still no fog.

I could only fog up in a small bathroom with a hot shower running,and even then I still had good vision.

I haven't even started to run this mask into the ground. So far Iam getting the results that I want. I would really like to say that this mask meets or exceeds the standards of those mask that are more expensive on the market. Only time will tell. So keep checking back and also let me know what you think.



Did I get my monies worth:

So far I feel I have gotten my monies worth. Except for the helmet not fitting. If I don't get a replacement, I can always sell it local. Still a great helmet for a young player to use. This is just the dissadvantage of having a fat head


Later,
Blackrain

[blackrain]

Not completed, pictures to follow



Monkey Grip:

From O-ring Monkey

***Oringmonkey.com Oring Kits Paintball Marker O Ring Kits***

This stuff is kind of amazing. It's not posted on the site, so just give them a call.

How it all happened:

Last year when I asked David (owner) for a sponsorship, he sent me more items than what I expected. Oring kit, Monkey Poo grease,stickers etc. One thing that caught my eye were these rolls of tape like stuff.

It was sticky and very corse. So I decided to give David a call and ask about it. He told me it was a new item he was testing out and didn't sell much of it. He explained to me how to use it and what it's purpose was.

What does it do:

Well to be honest it "GIVES YOU THE GRIP FROM HELL" I have had my grip shot while this stuff was on it. Even with paint all over this stuff, I still had and maintained a "NO SLIP GRIP".

I have had paint on my gloves from wiping away pint in a resurection game and still unable to make my grip slip in any way.


Sticky:

When I mention the word "STICKY", and the "PREMADONNAS" see it, their little "AGG PANTIES GET ALL BUNDLED INTO A WAD". This stuff is sticky,but will not leave a residue when removed from your precious little "My gun matches with my gear" marker.

It will adhear to almost whatever you wrap it around and is also self adhearing to itself.


Uses:

I've been limited on what I've wrapped this around. I have used it on Regulator covers, forgrips on my SP1, regulators on my guns. For those pesky Hoppers that don't want to stay in place in the feed neck after being locked in, I put a little around the feed neck of the hopper. Once it's locked in place with the feed, It's not moving anywhere.

Great alternative for electrical tape around the hopper feed.

[blackrain]

Pictures and write up to follow

OCD Head Wrap:

http://ocdpaintball.com/

Since Mom has gone on strike and will only do clothing repairs now, I was left with no choice but to find and alternative source.

Recently I purchased some Toad-A-Flouge fabric to make a jersey. I then decided I was going to need some bandanas/head wraps to go with the jersey.




Well I could only think of one place that custom makes a unique head wrap for their customer. That place was OCD Paintball. Owned by Adam and who is also MCB Member "justplyn", I figured why not contact him and see what he can do for me. Well I spoke with him via email as we have done in the past, and the deal was struck.

So off goes the fabric and I wait for a return. I was actually very fast for the process of how this deal was done. When I received the product, I was very impressed with the end result.

Upon receiving the head wraps, I noticed the welt protection padding right away. It's not so thick that it is noticable, but thick enough to absorb the main impact of a head shot (depending on distance). The padding covers the full fore head, and if you have a tiny head, you'll get a little more protection. Any padding in the forhead area is good regardless.

Behind the padding on the inside of the head wrap is a sweat pad (Terri Cloth). It does absorbe very well. I sweat like a pig and this head wrap does absorbe the sweat.

The Head wrap itself is wide in the front and then it tapers down slightly as it nears the end where the velcro security is. I do like the velcro. It secures the head wrap perfect without long tails or a not on the back of my head, to interfear with my mask strap.

Head covering sewn to the head band is the ever so popular sports mesh. It's not thin with large holes. Rather it's about a medium weight with small holes. Just enought to breath correctly and use the sweat to keep your head cool while in play. The edges of the mesh are hemmed with nice stiching that crosses over at each corner. I don't see mine coming apart any time soon.

The mesh allows the head to stay cool during the hot months by allowing cool air to pass thru mesh.

[blackrain]

DYE CAM Performance Neck Protector




The burning question! Is it worth the MONEY???? Here is my OPINION.


SAFETY DOESN'T HAVE A PRICE TAG


So here we go again. I thought I would review this item. So let me write about the qualities of this item.

As with all things paintball, we cannot all be happy with soft good items. However if you have a small neck, this is the protector for you. It is well padded. Looks as if DYE tried to go the hockey route with this protection gear.


It has a nice "DYE" embossed logo on the outside and the attached tag is a "DYE Sticker".







The protector is covered in DYE's multi color pattern of camoflouge. I can honestly say it is very well padded. The padding reminds me of a BALLISTIC deck. Heavy padding in the "APPLE" area, then thins a little as it goes around the neck. Uses elastic strap and velcro to latch it together around your neck. This was a plus for me, however it was not enough elastic or velcro to do the job properly.The elastic has a terry cloth like fabric sewn behind it. This give a comfortable feeling. No harsh rubbing



It's is sewn very well. Iam amazed with the sewing, that's always a plus for me










It covers from top of throat to the bottom of my throat. Which was more than enough.









The top of the protector had the usual cut away for under the chin area, but then an extra piece of "PADDED PIPING" was added. This was over kill. Not only does it add extra useless fabric, but it also makes it very annoying to me. I found it a waste of time. That little bib that hangs from the bottom, I find it useless as well. I don't see a need for that little of protection. Really just over kill.

It has very soft sports mesh on the inside of the protector. BIG PLUS to reduce chaffing as other neck protector will cause.





The whole time wearing it, felt very restrictive as if I were wearing a neck brace. If you have a MEAT NECK or FAT NECK or even several EXTRA CHINS, this is not for you. I have the velcro as close to the edge as possible and it still fits me tight.






How would I improve this?

First thing I would remove the over kill useless padding at the top and bottom. Then I would add a longer strip of elastic and velcro. I could just sew on extra velcro, but if it was going to do it, I would do it right. Remove and add extra elastic and velcro. As you can see from the pictures below, Iam right at the edge of the velcro.





Or I would put velcro on both sides. Then get elastic with velcrom on both ends. That way I can adjust the fit I want. The military sells the exact Item I'm talking about. We used these to wrap our pant's ankles,bundle ponchos, wrap cloths. Multi purpose item:






What am I going to do with this?:

I'm just going to sell this to someone who has less than a 19 inch neck I doesn't do me any good to have it, and it would benefit someone who could actually fit into this item better then I.




What do I think of this product?:

IT'S VERY WELL MADE AND WORTH THE CASH if it fits you. It does provide alot of protection when playing. If I had to, I would wear it if it was all I had to wear. Rather be a little uncomfortable then get smacked in the "OLD APPLE", or take multiple hits in the neck.



For the Record:

I have trouble wearing all neck protectors. I had to modify my JT protector as well, buy adding extra fabric. However it is a design I like. No over kill and padded just right. Iam in no way trying to say that the DYE neck protector is a bad item to buy, it's just not for me unless improvements are made.

Later,
Blackrain

[blackrain]

This review is not complete. I still have to add a few more pictures and any additional info that BDAZLE sends me. so fo now here is what I have


As far as pricing, please contact BDAZLE. He is the maker and creator of this mask carrier. He will be able to give you more details on buying and colors.

BDAZLE, please contact me with any additional info I have not added, such as company name, colors offered, addition mask info, who else will be carrying this item. Anything else you can think of that I forgot or need to correct




While on a recent trip to Japan, I came across this mask carrier. What I first noticed about the item was the quality craftsmanship and the attention to detail.
Upon further investigation for information, I found out that “BDAZLE”, formerly of “Special Ops” was the creator and distributor.

I contacted him via email and ask him to bring one to Super Game 43 in Oregon. Up on receiving this item, I left him with this thought “You do realize I’m going to review the HELL out of this item”. He smiled and said “Go for it, I want you to”.

So here it is, let’s rip this thing apart and show the quality features, also the PROS and CONS of owning one.

I’ll be using three different mask for the example:

DYE I3

SLY Profit

RAP 4 Hawkeye






The Exterior:

Just looking at it, you can tell that the whole carrier is internally padded. Sewn on the back is a carry handle and a Velcro strap to attach the case to your vest or wall hanger.
500 D Cordura. Excellent fabric and very strong. Color I chose was Multicam. Full metal zipper all the way around the top. Double stiched for streangth and reliaibility. No binding when trying to close.












Interior:

A nice no scratch sports mesh. Very soft. 3 separate compartments. Two for lens or other items and one for the mask.






DYEI3:
Fit in very well without issues:



Closed just fine:





SLY Profit:
Had to put in at a slight cantor but fit with out issues.



Closed just fine





RAP4 Hawkeye:
Fit was perfect. Looking at the pictures it looks like it’s sticking out to high. But it isn’t.




Closed just fine without any issues.





Since I have spare lenses for all my mask, here are pictures with them and the mask together.

coming very soon


Sewing:

I’m a stickler for sewing. I’ve been know to unstitch an item, just to see how well it was made. However not in this case, I like this carrier. Now if BDAZLE is will ing to send me one to tear down and evaluate, no problem
I really respect a company or person who can build a quality soft good. That means that my money stays with them.
Trust me when I say, I have not run into many in my 25 yrs of paint balling.
I went over this case from top to bottom, inside and out with a flash light and could not find one bad stich or loose thread. It was perfect and well made












Padding:

From what I can tell the padding around the main body of the mask case is about
1/4” open cell foam. The top cover seems to be the same with a hard plastic shell about 3/16” for added protection.

This is just enough to protect you mask from the abuse of luggage handlers at the airport, to stacking gear on top when on the road while in your roll away gear bag.
I wouldn’t try and stack a ton of stuff on top or run it over with a car anytime soon.


Colors available:

What I have seen available. However with different fabric comes different price. You will have to contact BDAZLE about pricing.

Multicam

ACU

Black


Did I get my monies worth:

I sure did and more. I know atleast one mask will be padded at all times. I have a plce to store spare lens and my Fog Doc. Perhaps even more. I haven't pushed this case to the limit yet. I know I'm going to get some good yrs of service out of this case and when I decide to sell it, I hope the next owner gets the same.

So yep they are worth it,every cent. I'm hoping that others will chime in with pictures of other mask, that way we can get an actual list of what mask can fit in this case.

So let me hear your thoughts and questions.

Later,
Blackrain.

[blackrain]

THE RHYNO SPEC OPS 180 BARREL SHROUD/MOCK SUPPRESSOR






Note:
I am not sponsored nor do I work for Red Rhyno Tactical. I am just a player writing a review on this item.



Company Mission statement and contact information:

Please Log In (back online in Sept)
Location: Leesburg VA

About Us

Since 2010, RED RHYNO TACTICAL, LLC has specialized in the design and manufacturing of MILSIM paintball marker accessories. Unlike most online paintball companies, our products are original and not "knockoffs" or replicas.
At this time , we are not a reseller for other brands. Our products are proprietary and not currently available from other stores. We spend a wealth of hours and finances on engineering new concept designs for the paintball community.
We partner with a professional engineering company in CA for all of our projects. This ensures that all of our designs pass rigorous quality and safety industry standards. We oversee all manufacturing components from machining to finishing.
We spend extra time executing several trial runs before production is started. This ensures that our production runs are of the highest quality.
Our customer base is primarily in the US but we are looking to expand to Canada, South America and parts of Europe.

Our current product line is geared for Tippmann® markers but we plan to expand to other paintball brands in 2013.

Red RhynoTactical.com will be back online in September 2012 with a full catalog of products that include:
• New Modular Mock Suppressors
• New Modular Tactical Floating Hand-guards
• Cyclone Shields
• Diamond Flatline Barrel Shroud
• and Much More Coming in the Future


Contact Us:

Kevin Penn, President (kevin@redrhynotactical.com)
Customer Care (customercare@redrhynotactical.com)


I was browsing ebay a while back and decided to punch in “Paintball suppressors”. I wasn’t surprised to see some of the same old ones that are normally on ebay. Then I came across a new one that I hadn’t seen.

New company, new look and new style. The price for “buy it now” option price was more expensive then the “Bid price”, so I decided to let it roll and put on a bid.
If you have known me for any length of time, you know I try to look for the best deal and what I feel is quality. I had a good feeling about this item and decided to try out something new.

Paintball players are a weird group of people. If it isn’t a name brand, 98% of the players won’t touch it. Well I belong to the last 2%, I’m always willing to try something new and write a review about it. I like to let other players know what my thoughts are on new items.

That seems to be the problem with paintball, we don’t have alot of“NEW” in our sport.

After I had bid on the item, I noticed that it did not have a front cap, that it was just opened to the atmosphere. So I wrote Red Rhyno Tactical a note asking about this.
My understanding is that this is their less costly version and they have another version with a threaded barrel (Guess who also has this version "ME").

This review will not only cover the low end version, high end version of this “Mock” suppressor to follow later this week.


I was really impressed with this posting on their ebay page:


COMING SOON:

MOCSBUILDER!!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN MOCK SUPPRESSOR WITH OUR DESIGN OPTIONS. PATENTED MODULAR DESIGN


This sounds like a GREAT IDEA . It will give the player a much better choice as far as personalizing a suppressor to their gun/play style.


What came in the mail:





Everything came packaged as such. Plastic tubing and shipped USPS. I received the Suppressor I won.
Also included were a Tactical barrel and a Modular Mock Suppressor. This is something I haven’t seen in paintball yet. Offers a lot of different sets ups that I have yet to see others offer.

Everything is made out of aluminum. So we are going to have a little front weight, but not as much as any other suppressor out there.

I did like the milling design on both Suppressors. It was a "HONEY COMB" design. Not only does it give you a different look, but also a better grip when removing/changing/cleaning when covered with paint.



These are probably the best Barrel socks I have seen in a long time. All embosed sewing on both sides. The pictures show what is on both sides on the barrel socks I hope other companies start putting out some fancy ones like this.

They are very well made. Nicely sewn with shock cord and a lock adjuster. I don't see these coming apart anytime soon. Made from cordura and the end of the sock is double fabric on the inside. I don't see a paintball going thru these anytime soon.






“But Blackrain, with all the milling, the paint will stay in the channels, I’ll have to use Q-tips”

Well guess what, just wash it with water. It’s that easy. I really doubt it will rust


If you read the “COMING SOON” statement above, you’ll be able to make your own design and not have so much milling. Or maybe you can add DRIP CHANNELS


Let’s take a look at the design of the "MOCK SUPPRESSOR" and how it attaches:



It's made from a solid piece of aluminum. 1-1/2" OD, 7" long and 1"ID. So it seems we have enough room for a variety of barrels. As mentioned above it has a "Honey Comb" style milling.




End:




Mid:




Front:





There are 3 Nylon tipped set screws. This is to protect the finish of the barrel and prevent marring of the barrel. It doesn't take much to set these on the barrel.

Rear View of allen screws:




Also included is an allen wrech and three extra Nylon tipped allen screws.




Slip it over barrel of choice. In this case we will use an ION Barrel with numerous turn downs, just to show this suppressor doesn't have to only be used on a full round barrel.








Evenly tighten down the set screws around the barrel. Once that was done I gave it a little tug forward to make sure it was tight and in place.









Next I check the end to make sure I was evenly spaced around the barrel.





If you have the correct length of barrel, you can mount this all the way back, giving it that "Full Barrel Suppressor" look
Me personaly I like the suppressor all the way back as far as it will go. If I have barrel sticking out,I can always mark it, put it on the lathe and cut it to the desired length




You can put the Mock suppressor at the "Tip" of the barrel to give the barrel a longer length or add character to a shorter barrel.

It has a black anodizing evenly applied. Not some "Fly By Night" business doing their anodizing for them (I hope they offer other colors). The anodizing is proffesionly done I guess you can say it's a "Satin Black" finish with the luster shine of an A5 barrel Finish. Look at the above factory picture for a better view.

I could not find any machine marks on the outside nor the inside. It is very smooth all around and inside. Even the thru holes for the set screws were smooth. Normally companies will leave thru holes very rough with metal sticking up, causing damage to equipment.


Note:
No one is perfect, always check thru holes prior to putting on equipment over expensive items.


What would I do different with this version? Probably not a thing. It's priced for what it is. Mock Suppressor for those on a tight budget. If you have a lathe, you could always make a front cap for it,fill the front with small pipe insullation. I see this Mock Suppressor as a "Tinkers" project

Let your mind wander and have a good time with this one

So this concludes our first installment of this paintball equipment. Next one will follow later this week. It will be the Modular suppressor and tactical barrel. I have to get ready for Super Game 44.

If you have any questions about this Mock Suppressor, or other equipment made by RED RHYNO TACTICAL, please feel free to contact Kevin Penn. He is registered as "REDRHYNOTACTICAL" on MCB.

As usual comments and critiques are welcomed

Later,
Blackrain

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This is a Case Logic Hard Drive Case.

Part number #63-2401456

Bar Code #85854 10546


Well since everyone is showing their cases I might as well show mine. This is just one of two cases. This case will hold a full 8 Freak Insert set. Which is considered a "Full Freak" set.


Freak Link:

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I just got tired of carrying a hard case. That and I have also added to my inserts with custom brass inserts,which I will continue to buy over time till I own all inbetween inserts as well.

This case pictured holds inserts:

.668 .670 .675 .679 .680 .682 .684 .685






It's a durable case. Rubber coated on outside and padded. Zipper closure. There is a mesh netting on one side and an elastic band on the other side. Both hold the inserts very well and will not crush the inserts when zipped up.

You can pick these up at your local Walmart,Best buy or probably anywhere they sell cameras or GPS systems. Price is around $10-$14.







Later,
Blackrain