Comments on: Compressed Air vs. CO2 Use for Paintball

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:34:48 +0000

Hello, I’m new to paintball and have a question for you, if your gun comes with a c02 tank can you refill it with pressurized air? Also for guns that use the little 12 gram c02 cartridges is there a way to lube or clean the inside of the gun with out taking it apart? One final question, (which dosnt have to do with c02 tanks) where do you recommend I buy my paintball gear because I live in Alaska and don’t no of any local stores other then the big chain stores (like walmart) so could you give me a website that has low shipping rates? Would greatly appreciate!!! Thanks

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:52:11 +0000

I have a Tippman Alpha Black marker and was wondering wich compressed air tank would be ideal for this gun?

By: Halogen Cooker ·

Halogen Cooker · — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:19:22 +0000

the air compressors that we use at home are the high powered ones, we also use it for cleaning ,;”

By: jcnelson

jcnelson — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:06:50 +0000

Thanks for your help Tyler!

By: jcnelson

jcnelson — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:06:18 +0000

Well Jeff, it really depends on your preferences. As the article states, co2 is easier to refill but gets cold as you fire, which can affect your accuracy. There are trade-offs and benefits to each.

By: tyler

tyler — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:34:46 +0000

the compressed air doesnt have to be emptied but co2 does

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:54:15 +0000

So which is better co2 or compressed air?

By: superbad

superbad — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:47:55 +0000

big g,

hpa( high compressed air) tanks can be refiled and dont have to be empty but co2 well stores who refill kinda want u to have it empty so they dont over fill. but i would also recomend the hpa tanks!!!

By: Josh

Josh — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:22:12 +0000

Earlier today I went paintballing, I really don’t know the difference, is pressurized air or Co2 any much different? When I used pressurized air in the rental gun, when I fired, the gun wouldn’t shoot, the hopper was filled up, I had to shake the gun in order to shoot it. Any suggestions which one not to use for Tippman Sl68? Also, which Oz is better. Thank-you.

By: Brannon Henderson

Brannon Henderson — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:02:09 +0000

i have a 20 oz co2 tank with my 09 spyder sonix. im going to upgrade to compressed air ASAP. how big should the tank be in comparison to my 20 oz to be moderately the same size?