How to Make a Paint Gun Shoot Slower

A faster-shooting paintball gun is generally more accurate, but if you want a gun for close-range shooting, a slower muzzle speed is the safer choice. The simplest and most reliable way to make a paintball gun shoot slower is to reduce the barrel length.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vise
• Screwdriver
• Hacksaw
• Metal file

1. Secure the gun in the vise in an upright position.

2. Use the screwdriver to remove any plastic capping that may be on the end of the gun's barrel.

3. Choose your cutting point. On a longer-barreled gun, you might take off as much as six inches. On a shorter gun, an inch or two is usually enough.

4. Saw the end of the paint gun's barrel off with the hacksaw, making sure to keep the cut perfectly vertical.

5. File the freshly sawed edge of the barrel to a smooth finish and to even off any inconsistencies at the muzzle.

6. Replace the plastic capping at the end of the barrel.

Resources

• Paintballguns.net/