Grey Ops

A-TACS IWA Announcement

2012-02-24T19:54:00.001-05:00

A-TACS Camo to Exhibit at the IWA Show in Nuremberg, Germany

For the first time ever, Digital Concealment Systems’ A-TACS Camo will be an exhibitor at the upcoming IWA Show March 9th – 12th in Nuremberg, Germany. Representatives from DCS as well as Schott Performance and Tactical Fabrics, DCSs’ exclusive fabric provider, will be in attendance. The DCS Exhibit will be located in hall 7A during the exhibition. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to say “Thank You” to all of our loyal supporters around the world. We look forward to seeing everyone there.” Look for updates and photos to be posted on our Facebook page and Website during the show. For more information on the IWA Show, visit their website at: www.iwa.info

Milsig M17 First Pics

2012-02-24T19:22:00.001-05:00

Hot on the heals of the first pictures of the M-SERIES MKII PARADIGM, Milsig has unveiled another new marker, the M17.

Here's what I can tell you:

Both markers will be FS capable.
Standard Milsig mags will work with both markers.
These are new markers, not drop-in kits or anything else of the sort.

Look forward to more details come time of Paintball Extravaganza.

New Cam from Greg Hastings

2012-02-23T15:31:00.001-05:00

Greg Hastings, who sometimes seems like he has his hands in everything paintball related, continues to expand his personal brand with the introduction of a new paintball video camera.

He states on Facebook that it's the size of an index finger. If it can pull off decent 1080p at that size, I'm sure it will be very popular with paintball players. No word yet on different mounts, but it also includes a patented "R7 paintball mount", whatever that is.

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A Photo

2012-02-23T00:11:00.000-05:00

Ottawa Deal: Marked A-5 + Membership for $200

2012-02-18T18:47:00.000-05:00

Marked Paintball still has an awesome deal on right now, for anyone interested in picking up a used A-5 and a 2012 (disregard the 2011) membership to their great field in Ottawa's West End. Get it while it's hot.

A-TACS AU Gear from UR Tactical

2012-02-18T02:05:00.002-05:00

UR Tactical has rolled out some cool A-TACS AU gear recently, as announced through A-TACS' website. Check it out:

UR Tactical’s OPS line in A-TACS AU Camo is designed with the operator in mind. The OPS Direct Action Pants are cut from 50/50 NyCo and feature integrated and removable molded knee-pads surrounded by 500D Cordura for added re-enforcement and full-length side zippers that extend from the bottom of the leg to the hip. the lower legs are also fitted and re-enforced with 500D Cordura. The waist features a Hook and Loop closure.

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Rombo - Rick Santorum Paintball Ad

2012-02-15T19:47:00.001-05:00

In an ad criticizing Mitt Romney for his alleged metaphorical mud-slinging, Rick Santorum has published a video wherein a Romney look-alike fires real mud using a Tippmann X7 Phenom with AK-47 accessories.

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ADS Unveils Somewhat Familiar Camouflage

2012-02-14T19:29:00.000-05:00

ADS, as partnered with Guy Cramer, has recently unveiled their new camouflage that has been entered into the camouflage improvement effort put forward by the US Army. You can read an article about it on Soldier Systems here.

Hey, remember how Guy Cramer was suing DCS, saying that A-TACS FG was essentially a duplicate of his patterns? Remember how everyone scratched their heads and wondered where exactly the similarity was?
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Guile's Theme Contest

2012-02-14T16:42:00.002-05:00

Many of you may be familiar with the meme "Guile's Theme Goes With Everything", which is pretty self explanatory if you're not familiar with it. It's about time people started putting Guile's theme to paintball videos, so here's my challenge for you:

Using a paintball video you already have (the easiest way) or a new video (both must be your own video content), change the audio to Guile's theme (I won't post a file for download, but check out this link), upload your video to Youtube, and link to your new video in the comments section. Whatever video that gets enough likes in the comment section will win! Winning this time just gets you bragging rights (hey, I can't give away stuff all the time!), and some Grey Ops publicity for your awesome video. Have at it.

Strikemark Picatinny Camera Mounts

2012-02-14T13:59:00.000-05:00

A frustration of those with GoPro and Contour cameras is that they have a hard time finding mounts for firearms/airsoft guns/paintball markers. Strikemark apparently offers a great range of mounts for picatinny-equipped platforms. They even offer a Glock GoPro mount, kind of funny as the GoPro is nearly as big as the Glock itself.

CQB Tactical Paintball Under New Ownership

2012-02-13T18:17:00.002-05:00

The following is a press release from CQB's Facebook page:

Hi all, This is an OFFICIAL CQB TACTICAL PAINTBALL ANNOUNCEMENT. Likely not news for all, but for those of you that have not yet heard, CQB is under new ownership! The former owner has stepped aside, making way for a previous business associate, Vivian Pilar, a long standing friend to the facility since its inception, to take over directorship of the company. Beyond that, nothing has changed! The field, the staff, and the management that you have all come to know remain constant and the business is stronger for it. We at CQB remain as committed as ever, offering a pulse pounding, one of a kind paintball experience, right in the heart of Toronto. Hope to see you all on the field. The Management & Staff. CQB

Thoughts?

BacciPaintball.com Launches

2012-02-13T17:41:00.000-05:00

This may only be big news for some of you, but Bacci Paintball, of M. Carter Brown, has opened an online store selling his ridiculous collection of rare or even impossible to find paintball markers and parts. Whether you're part of the paintball old guard and not ready to let that one special marker go, yet don't have any parts for it, or if you have a penchant for picking up golden oldies, you won't go wanting.

The M. Carter Brown marker whore vultures are already picking away at some of the rarer and better offerings, so get it while it's hot!

Air Gauge Fail

2012-02-13T17:25:00.000-05:00

So rarely does such a magnanimous design flaw such as that of the Feinwerkbau P11 Piccolo Air Pistol come along, that when it does the whole internet goes abuzz with it. Making the circulations around Facebook and now forums, this air pistolis capable of firing a .177 pellet at roughly five hundred feet per second, and is even capable of doing so right into your face while you check how much air is left in it.
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Free Stuff Via Crypsis

2012-02-11T15:42:00.000-05:00

I'm not gonna hold out on the regular blog readers and not advertise free stuff elsewhere and not here, so here's the dealy. My store (opened last summer, click here for more details) is going to give a prize package if 400 likes are achieved by Sunday, and 2 prize packages if 500 likes are achieved by the same time. Here are the details:

Alright guys (and girls), here's the challenge. Get this page to 400 likes by Sunday and I'll send off a care package to a lucky fan anywhere in the world containing Crypsis' new toy (see pic), a paracord bracelet and a JAGER patch. Sound good? Here's the link to that new toy again, Get the page to 500 likes by Sunday, and I'll send out two packages! And... go!

Again, to be clear, the page you have to like is the main Crypsis page. You can like other stuff if you so desire, but it won't win you anything! Winners will be chosen by random.org, for those of you that are interested.

RealBud Camo

2012-02-10T17:55:00.000-05:00

Move over Realtree, you ain't got shit on RealBud. Yes, Bud as in that kind of bud.

The epitome of class.

RealBud sells bandanas, hats, and a variety of shirts in their proprietary pattern through their website.

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It Ain't Libel if I Don't Say Anything

2012-02-07T15:47:00.000-05:00

Translation for images posted below their respective diagrams. The pictures are not my work.

Spin's influence on trajectory:

Extreme: Best curve reduction, best distance before curving

Competition: Overall curve reduction, overall improvement on distance before curving

Regular: Irregularities in the paintball's shape cause rotation, which causes a more or less drastic change in trajectory

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Morning Twilight Theatre - February 4th 2012

2012-02-04T06:20:00.000-05:00

Video dump time! Got lots of vids for you guys this time.

Wolf gives away tickets to "Act of Valor".

Not sure if there are any "Maggots"that read Grey Ops, but some may be interested in this.

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Hades Arrow 70mm Mortar

2012-02-02T13:50:00.001-05:00

The Hades Arrow is essentially a water rocket with a CO2 firing mechanism, so when you drop it down the "mortar" tube it activates and flies out like a real mortar shell. The projectile weighs a quarter of a kilo when it activates, and presumably greatly reduces in weight before it hits the ground (because it is a water rocket and uses water as a propellant, gradually expelling its fuel as it flies). With all players on a field wearing helmets I'm sure this would be perfectly safe, but I certainly wouldn't recommend getting whacked on the noggin' without something protecting it. Nor would it be fun to stand in front of the tube and get half a pound of water-filled plastic to the kisser. But if you see this and all that comes to mind are safety concerns... I think the fun centre of your brain is broken.

So who's going to buy me one?

Milsig 2012 Interview

2012-01-30T10:21:00.000-05:00

The CEO of Milsig, Nelson Lau, was once again kind enough to answer some of my questions concerning Milsig in 2012.

The last time we had an interview, you spoke of internal restructuring and improvements within Milsig to meet the increasing volume of customer service requests. How did the execution of your plans go?

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The DSG Strikes Again

2012-01-26T01:43:00.000-05:00

That's right! Dukie is making a 4th run of the DSG! Perhaps one of the more boner-inducing paintball markers, I managed to sneak in on the first run of the marker, and haven't looked back since. Click here for my full review, which I should update at some point, given I've had it for over 2 years and have upgraded it with new gen. DSG parts. Don't miss out, when they're gone they're gone, and very few people sell their DSGs (except for the typical MCB marker whores). The price this time around is $785 CAD.

Jonathan Idema Dead?

2012-01-25T22:23:00.000-05:00

News is rolling in that the infamous Jonathan Idema is dead due to AIDS complications as of a few days ago in Mexico. Most of you will have two questions, the first being, "Who the hell was Jonathan Idema?"

This guy.

Well, Jonathan Idema was a... troubled individual. I'm not going to discuss the grey areas of his backstory, as they are quite numerous and very confusing. What we do know is that Idema became (in)famous for trekking over to Afghanistan, and attempting to secure bounty booty by kidnapping and torturing Afghans for the whereabouts of Taliban insurgents.
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A-TACS FG Unis Pre-Orderable

2012-01-25T21:56:00.000-05:00

The folks at Predator BDU now have A-TACS FG gear up for pre-order, and anticipate an arrival of late February to early March. You can read a full release from their media arm on Predator Intelligence right here. While you're there, be sure to check out the frequent articles they publish, most recently including some Shot Show coverage. Grey Ops didn't get to attend this year, hoping to make next year happen (Ontario Shot Show Posse anyone?).

Mag-Fed Paintball Surge Down South

2012-01-24T17:37:00.000-05:00

The introduction of PsiOps, inexpensive RAP4 conversion kits and a change in the economic climate for paintballers seem to finally have acted as a catalysts towards mag-fed play in the United States. Perhaps this year will be the year we see a large surge towards the adoption of magazine fed markers, or limited play in general in major venues/markets of the states.

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Cerakote Update + Paintball Marker Cerakoting

2012-01-19T14:57:00.001-05:00

2 Augusts ago, I posted a small blurb about a process called Cerakote, which coats firearms with a small layer of ceramic spray to make for a great looking and extremely durable finish. I've found this cool video depicting the Cerakote process:

What's more, there's somebody on MCB offering Cerakote services for paintball markers (at what appears to be a pretty affordable price, ~$100). Here are a couple examples of some of their work:

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China Lake Airsoft/Paintball 40mm Launcher

2012-01-19T00:45:00.000-05:00

Youtuber Morisato54 has made an awesome airsoft/paintball version of the China Lake Grenade Launcher. While not so useful for firing Nerf Vortices (or vortexes, if you so prefer), it would certainly be a fun bb/paintball scatter gun.
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