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ILLusion · August 10th, 2007, 18:54

Your idea of a paintball guns operation is skewed. You may want to do more research before doing any experimenting...

Paintball guns are pneumatic powered, whether it's gas powered semi-auto, fully automatic, or single shot cocking.

The sear holds the hammer or piston in place. When the sear is tripped, it may drop a hammer, but the hammer does NOT hit the paintball. It strikes a gas release valve to release a puff of gas that propels the BB. For a single shot cocking gun, releasing the sear releases the piston which launches forward in a compression cylinder - the air volume in that cylinder is what pushes the paintball out.

This is the same concept as in many airsoft guns. AEGs have just taken it one step further by completely removing the need for a compressed air source and using electro-mechanics to constantly drive the piston.

If "striking" a projectile seemed like it was better, then why do REAL guns use an expanding gas method of propulsion? Why do mortars, missiles and cannons all rely on some type of propulsion system that is based on expanding air/gas/vapour?

You're trying to reinvent the wheel.

Case in point: Why is it when you play billiards, the 8-ball does not get launched at a greater speed than the cue ball when struck? Because it's not that effective as a propulsion method.
The best you'd get is a 1:1 transfer of energy.

August 10th, 2007, 18:54	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Your idea of a paintball guns operation is skewed. You may want to do more research before doing any experimenting... Paintball guns are pneumatic powered, whether it's gas powered semi-auto, fully automatic, or single shot cocking. The sear holds the hammer or piston in place. When the sear is tripped, it may drop a hammer, but the hammer does NOT hit the paintball. It strikes a gas release valve to release a puff of gas that propels the BB. For a single shot cocking gun, releasing the sear releases the piston which launches forward in a compression cylinder - the air volume in that cylinder is what pushes the paintball out. This is the same concept as in many airsoft guns. AEGs have just taken it one step further by completely removing the need for a compressed air source and using electro-mechanics to constantly drive the piston. If "striking" a projectile seemed like it was better, then why do REAL guns use an expanding gas method of propulsion? Why do mortars, missiles and cannons all rely on some type of propulsion system that is based on expanding air/gas/vapour? You're trying to reinvent the wheel. Case in point: Why is it when you play billiards, the 8-ball does not get launched at a greater speed than the cue ball when struck? Because it's not that effective as a propulsion method. The best you'd get is a 1:1 transfer of energy. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed Last edited by ILLusion; August 10th, 2007 at 18:59..