

The operation of an inline blowback marker can be separated into four stages:

However blow backs designs provide the best bang for the buck for most players and with a few upgrades their accuracy rivals that of other designs.Įxamples of blow back markers are Tippmanns, Ben Tippmanns, Kingman Spyders. One jet blows down the barrel, propelling the paintball, while the other pushes the bolt back, re-cocking the gun for the next shot.īlow Backs are not as gas efficient as their closed bolt cousins and some would argue that the moving bolt reduces accuracy. The design has proven to be simple, cost effective and durable both on the field and to the players wallet.īlow back technology uses a hammer or bolt that strikes against a valve. A very high percentage of markers sold are of the Blow Back variety.

So I went and found out for my self.īlow Back design is the grandfather of semi automatic paintball markers. I was confused my self as to exactly what the difference between the two are.
