Marker, Paintmarker
The "politically correct" term for a paintball gun. This term is used in lieu of "gun" so as not to be associated with firearms.
For more detailed information on how to buy a paintball mareker see How to Shop for Paintball Equipment in Durty Dan's Paintball Information Services.
Motorized Loader
The generic term for a feeder/loader with an Agitator.
Muzzle
The end of the barrel. This is the opening from where the paintball
exits.
Muzzle Brake
One has to remember that a paintball is not round and that it may not make a complete seal in the barrel. (It will, for a split second as the burst of gas compresses it.) As it travels down the barrel, it regains it's shape -- which is good. The bad thing is that now there are gaps between the ball and the inner surface of the barrel. As the paintball exits the barrel at the end, or muzzle, these gaps allow air to escape past the paintball. This is called "blow by" (q.v.) and it causes the ball to spin, reducing accuracy. What the muzzle brake does is hold the ball and allow the gasses to vent behind it, before they can blow-by and effect the flight of the ball. It only takes a split second to do this.
For more detailed information on the science and technology of paintball see Secrets of Technology in Durty Dan's Paintball Information Services.
Muzzle Velocity
See Velocity
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