Whats The Difference Between Open And Closed Bolt Paintball Markers ?
A closed bolt marker is one that is in the “ready to fire” position with the bolt closed. That is, the marker is ready to shoot when the front of the bolt is secured into the “chamber,” or the breech end of the barrel. When the trigger is pulled, a valve is opened that allows a burst of CO2 or Compressed Air through the bolt to propel the paintball down the barrel. Closed bolt markers re-cock themselves by opening enough to allow another paintball to fall into the chamber, then re-closing, ready to fire again An open bolt gun is one that is in the “ready to fire” position with the bolt in the open position, ready to slam closed when the trigger is pulled. With most open bolt markers, when the trigger is pulled, the bolt slams forward sealing the ball in the breech of the barrel. A burst of CO2 or Compressed Air is then released that propels the ball down the barrel. A spring returns the bolt and re-cocks the bolt. Most, but not all, semi auto paintball markers are open bolt markers. to
