Can you dominate a paintball field with only pistol? You’ve probable have already heard other players say, “It’s impossible to dominate a field with only a pistol as your weapon”. For most players a pistol is used as a sidearm and protection while reloading their primary weapon because of the lack of power, low amount of shots per C02, and range of fire however you will be learning the opposite in this article. It’s possible to use a paintball pistol as your primary weapon and still be victories in scrimmages.

Use the element of surprise to eliminate your opposing paintball players by using your cleverness and advantages of using only a paintball pistol.

Advantages

Because you are at such a disadvantage against the opposing players, you must utilize every advantage available. Use the following advantages:

• Multiple pistols
  This will allow you to shot in multiple directions simultaneously.
• Sneakiness
  Use cover to sneak around your opponent then use only one shot to eliminate the player.
• Quickness
  With only pistols, you should be able to move quicker than the other players with full size paintball guns.

Become aware of your strengths and develop your own advantages with your cleverness.

Disadvantages

There are a few disadvantages other players will use against you to element you from the game. You need to know these limitations to lessen the impact.

• Your weapon has less accuracy.
• Limited amount of ammo.
• Less range of shot.
• You will never be able to win.

You will hear other players tell you about these limitations before and during the scrimmage but you must disregard these comments and believe you can beat this challenge by using your cleverness, intelligence, abilities, and of course your pistol.

Pistol Holster

A pistol holster will allow you to conveniently carry your pistol or pistols. Having your pistols easily accessible is a must, during the paintball game. The holster should allow you to carry extra magazines. This will prevent you from being helpless after empting your first 10-round clip. Another feature should be additional pouches for a few extra 12-gram C02 cartridges so you don’t have to deal with the annoying clinging sound caused by the C02s in your pocket while sneaking around.

Features for holsters

• Adjustable straps
• Magazine pocket
• Holds an extra C02
• Quick release

Types of holsters

Single: With the single paintball pistol holster, you normally have either a right handed or left handed holster on your side.

Dual: With the dual paintball pistol holster, it is located on your lower back.

Dual Pistols

Watch the Dual Paintball Pistol.

In the end...

Have you felt that feeling before, achieving victory with the odds against you? In your next paintball game, you should use only your pistol and cleverness to win a scrimmage. Test yourself and overcome the challenge!

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