Your paintball gun is arguably the most crucial equipment that you can go with to the field other than your mask. However, it’s a finicky and unpredictable piece. Some paintball guns can work without any issue for years, while others can cause you regular headaches. They can even disappoint during a match.
First of all – Understand How paintball Guns Work
There I found the video which I suggest to check for understanding paintball gun working principles –
If you attend paintball games regularly, then you’ve probably noticed that there are quite a number of players who struggle with guns that won’t shoot. Of course, there are those with markers that aren’t shooting at their target because of bad paint or dirty barrels. However, a gun that won’t shoot is an even greater problem.
Players that have such a serious problem often sit at tables, on their tailgates, or walk on and off the field, hoping that someone notices their problem and assists them. This is because they don’t know how to fix the issue. If they’re lucky enough to be playing in a big game, then a sympathetic vendor might help them out.
Sadly, an expert from Tippmann can work on players’ markers for hours without getting a break just because no one else knows how to do it. At least the expertise helps save the match as the players can go back to the field as soon as possible. However, should this be the trend? Isn’t there a need for players to know what to do when the worst happens?
How to Fix a Paintball Gun that Won’t Shoot?
Surprisingly, the majority of paintball gun issues with standard blow-style options such as Tippmanns and Spyders are common. In fact, a layperson like you can fix them without much effort. However, there’re some serious ones that might require the assistance of an expert.
Nevertheless, you can begin fixing your own gun if you’re eager to. The first step is to become knowledgeable. Read your manual properly and get tools to work on your marker. Go online and view videos or follow forums on different kinds of issues and how to solve them. The second step is to be bold enough to do it.
You’ll notice through your research that there are many possible causes of a misfiring paintball gun. Therefore, solving the issue involves troubleshooting. The suggestion is to start by trying to fix the problem with the simplest solution available. If it doesn’t work, then build up to more sophisticated ones.
Some Tips How to Fix a Paintball Gun If your marker doesn’t fire at all, then one the following could be the problem, and fixing it might offer a solution:
- It could be that you’ve not powered it up. By powering up your marker, your gun should begin to fire.
- A disengaged ASA. Engaging it can solve the issue.
- Your battery charge is either flat or very low. It could also be that you’re using one that’s of a low quality. Replacing the battery can solve the problem.
- You’ve set the DWELL parameter too low. Just increase it.
- Incorrect trigger setup. Adjust it so that it can fully open and close the microswitch.
- You’ve enabled the breach sensor but the breach doesn’t have paint. In this case, fill the loader with paint. Also, check for blockages in the Loader and feed tube.
- You’ve not plugged the pilot valve wire into its PCB port.
- Damaged PCB. Replacing it offers a solution.
- Damaged pilot valve. You should replace it.
- If the marker won’t fire when power is up, it could be an indication of a permanently depressed trigger. In this case, adjust the trigger until there’s a deactivation of its selected detection method when you release it.
