Is Smart Parts paintball out of business?
Smart Parts was a paintball manufacturing company in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which filed for liquidation on July 28, 2010. As of August 22, 2010 Smart Parts Assets and IP was Acquired by Kee Action Sports.
When did Smart Parts go out of business?
2010
However, the economic recession of the late 2000s combined with a corresponding drop in paintball playing attendance hit the company hard and Smart Parts closed its doors in 2010. The founders of SP went on to form GoG, updating several of the designs as well as continuing procution of the Freak barrel system.
Who owns Shocker paintball?
Today, it’s all about that one brand of paintball guns that is still ruling the market. We are talking about Shocker paintball guns. Shocker guns were manufactured by Smart Parts, a paintball company in Pennsylvania.
When was the Shocker XLS released?
The Shocker XLS was later released in 2017-2018 and was an improvement on the RSX featuring a larger volume chamber which decreased the operating pressure. The XLS also had a smaller ASA knob to make it more ergonomically friendly.
Does Gog own DLX?
gog & dlx are both owned by the gardners. they have rights to use the old patents through licensing.
Is Gog a smart part?
GOG paintball, which has it’s roots as Smart Parts, currently offers some of the most sought after products in paintball. This brand, for us, also includes Shocker Paintball. While it is technically considered a different company, PB Sports, as well as most of the industry, considers them all to still be one company.
Does Angel still make paintball guns?
The Angel is one of the first electropneumatic paintball markers. It was manufactured by Angel Paintball Sports (originally WDP) starting in 1997 and was introduced alongside Smart Parts’ original Shocker….Angel (paintball gun)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Retail price | $1,195 USD on release; currently $895 USD |
Who makes the Shocker XLS?
Smart Parts. SP paintball entered the market a few years ago with the Shocker RSX and knocked it out of the park. The gun was lightweight, ergonomic, smooth and fast and came in a price point under $1,000! Fast forward to today and SP brings you the brand new Shocker XLS paintball marker.
What does Gog mean in paintball?
Freak Barrels
GOG Paintball – Freak Barrels and eNMEy Paintball Markers. Markers.
What barrel thread is the shocker XLS?
autococker threaded
The Shocker XLS and RSX are autococker threaded and will fit this barrel however the much older Shocker is not so make sure your Shocker is one of the newer RSX or XLS models.
What barrel thread is a shocker RSX?
Autococker threads
Autococker threads have become the most common barrel thread in paintball. Because of this both Shocker® CC and AMP models use Autococker threads.
Is GOG a Chinese?
It is operated by GOG sp. z o.o., a wholly owned subsidiary of CD Projekt based in Warsaw, Poland….GOG.com.
| GOG.com homepage as seen on 15 December 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Type of business | Subsidiary |
| Type of site | Digital distribution |
| Available in | English, German, French, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese |
| Founded | 2008 |
What are Smart Parts on a Shocker marker?
The Shocker SFT was a redesigned marker that used a single solenoid open bolt, cock valve operation capable of high firing speeds,small body size, but an average efficiency without a Smart Parts High Efficiency Bolt.
When did the Smart Parts Shocker come out?
Ever since having been released in July 2003, the Shocker SFT has remained the premier Smart Parts marker, representing top of the line performance and reliability. Shockers have been chosen by the majority of Smart Parts’ sponsored teams since their release.
When did Smart Parts stop making the boss?
The Boss was withdrawn from the market and Smart Parts concentrated on producing customized versions of other manufacturer’s markers until 1996 when Smart Parts began selling their first electronic marker, the Shocker. This marker was manufactured by a company called pneuVentures, but sold exclusively through Smart Parts.
What kind of barrel system does Smart Parts use?
Smart Parts’ major barrel product is the Freak barrel system. This is an “insert” barrel kit, where the user selects one of a number of different-sized bore inserts to use (eight different sizes and a barrel back and barrel tip come with the full Freak kit).