Hey guys. just picked up my first paintball sidearm yesterday. Decided to go with the RAM over the TPX because I found it ridiculously cheap at a liquidators, was interested at .43 cal paintball markers having never fired/seen/owned one, and fianlly, since it looks so sweet!

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Nice! Iv'e wanted one of those for awhile now lol

I have 2 RAM markers, the P226, and Desert Eagle


If you have any questions about them, let me know.

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I've never used one of those .43 PB markers. How do they perform in comparison?

It looks cool.

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havnt had a chance to fire it yet, but i hear they get over twice as many shots per co2 canister as .68 rounds. this specific model is locked at 290fps, i cant seem to see anything that indicates how to adjust it....

I've posted this on other forums, but I'll put most of the info here:

The RAP markers are advertised as 1:1 paintball versions of the real thing; and they are. The exhibit most of the characteristics of their real steel counterparts. Out of the box, most are chronographed around the 250-270 fps mark. The velocity is adjustable, but is a real pain to do, and it violates the warranty if you try.

Because the paint is smaller, it won't travel as far, or as accurate as the .68 ball. This is a negative factor for these markers. Also, a lot of fields, particularily in the U.S., won't bring in the smaller paint for insurance reasons, and the cost required to bring it in.

On the positive side, if you are into the realism aspect of paintball, these markers fit the bill, and are excellent for close quarters.


Many factors should be considered before anyone purchases these markers:

1. Are they field legal?
2. Will the field bring in the paint, or will they permit BYOP?
3. Is there an authorized tech facility that can work on these markers?
4. Are they legal in the area you live?


There are many more, but they will vary be region, and local laws. For example, ALL RAP4 markers are illegal to bring into Canada; no exceptions.

Would I buy them? Well, yes, considering I have 2 of them already; though for me, it is for the realism.

Consistency, accuracy, and reliability are more in the area for the TPX, or Tiberius pistols.


Any other questions, feel free to ask away.

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http://www.rap4.com/operation/P99_Diagram.jpg

P99 USERS MANUAL - RAP4 Community

RAP4 P99 WALTHER INFORMATION - RAP4 Community


Check these threads out.

I wouldn't adjust the velocity................it is a real pain to do.

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ok guys, hoping you can help me with this one:

took my (above) walther to the field today and shot a few mags. right away i could tell the marker was shooting hot.

if the balls (which are very fresh) wernt breaking, they were going straight about 10-20 feet then curving WAY in one direction... the exact same behavior i see .68 markers have when shooting too high FPS.

so question is, how do i turn this sucker down? iv heard three things:
a) velocity simply cannot be turned down
b) velocity CAN be turned down but must be sent to RAM/RAP or else voids warranty
c) there is a screw.. somewhere... to do it yourself.

so pls any advice would be greatly appreciated!

wow ok nevermind, there is a RAM or Umarex sticker inside the trigger when the mag is out that i had to peel off INSIDE the gun to expose the velocity screw.

im guessing removing said sticker just voided my warranty lol

To answer your last post first..........yes, you probably have. You may be lucky enough to be able to remove the sticker and replace it without much evidence of "tampering"

.43 cal paint has the same problems as the .68 cal........settling of the fill. If the paint hasn't been rotated enough, the fill can settle to one part of the shell, causing it to curve. There could also be some small debris in the barrel that could also cause the paint to curve.

I'm guessing that you have looked at the links I posted. There should be one about the location of the velocity screw. For safety purposes, please don't increase the velocity past 290. If you have a Umarex warranty shop close by, use them to ensure the velocity is where is should. Worse case scenario, look for someone who is an authorized Daisy tech, as they may also be approved by Umarex.

Hope this helps.

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