Having long been the fantasy marker of woodsballers, scenario-goers and hardcore milsimers, it was only a matter of time before someone actually produced a paintball shotgun. And, who better to create one than RAP4; a company that is all about making milsim paintball products.
First of its Kind
Gracing itself as the first of its kind to hit the market, the RAP68 Shotgun is certainly a landmark in the world of paintball.
It is made to look like the FN Tactical Police Shotgun. The pump stroke is long and mimics a real shotgun. Pump it to load a paintball, and pull the trigger to shoot.
Also, there is a feature called bolt lock that makes it so you cannot shoot the gun when you are out of paintballs. This makes it more like a shotgun. There is also an anti-double feed feature that makes it so you can't accidentally load two paintballs into the chamber.
The .68 caliber paintballs are stored internally. Depending on the model you get, it can hold anywhere from 10-16 rounds + 1 in the chamber.
Lock and Load, it's GO TIME!!!
To load, turn the RAP68 upside down, open the chamber which is in between the pump handle and the trigger guard, and begin loading the paintballs, one at a time.
There's a flip-up front site and an adjustable rear site, and an optional tactical stock for added realism. The stock is adjustable and can slide in to be more compact, and can extend out for those with longer arms.
The velocity is adjustable from 200-380 fps, although for paintball playing it shouldn't be over 285 fps. The maximum range is 300 feet, although that doesn't matter much since most paintballs won't break over 120 feet.
To adjust the velocity, needle nose pliers and an allen wrench is required. The back needs to be unscrewed and removed as well as a screen and spring. Then with the appropriate allen wrench, screw in to decrease, and back it out to increase the velocity.
To let you know that there is air in the gun, there is a red indicator at the back that pops out when it is gassed up.
3 Models to Chose From
There are three different models of the RAP68 to choose from. These weigh around 5.5 lbs. The barrels are brass and are unported.
- The 12 inch barrel model holds 10 paintballs + 1 in the chamber.
- The 14 inch barrel model holds 13 paintballs + 1 in the chamber.
- The 16 inch barrel model holds 16 paintballs + 1 n the chamber.
Top RAP68 Accessories
The stock you see in the picture is an optional add-on. Because the RAP68 paintball shotgun also has a weaver tactical rail on it, you can install a number of goodies such as sights or flashlights.
Here are a few accessories the RAP68 can take.
- Scopes, Sights, Lasers, & Flashlights - Spot your target from afar with a magnifying scope, or use a red dot site to guide your aim at close ranges. Use a flashlight to see the whites of their eyes... and then put a paintball between them.
- Stocks - RAP4 makes several adjustable stocks that each hold a different size of tank or cartridge, including; 12g CO2 cartridge, 13ci 3000psi HPA tank, 5oz CO2, 45g CO2, or 60g CO2 tank. They also sell a stock that has a remote line through it so you can mount a tank on your back instead of the gun.
- CO2 or HPA Tank - Standard CO2 and HPA tanks fit and work with this marker. A butt plate on a CO2 tank will function similarly to a stock, but will look less tactical.
- Remote Line Without a Stock - With a remote line the RAP68 loses the ability to mount to your shoulder, which in turn will decrease your accuracy. However, it also makes the RAP68 lighter because there isn't a tank mounted directly to it, and more maneuverable in tight spaces. Even if you can't hit anyone, at least you'll look cool shooting your shotgun from the hip.
Custom Modifications
For those that enjoy tinkering, or for those who have the money to pay someone else to do them, here are a few mods that one RAP68 owner did or suggested in the video below.
- Bore the barrel for inserts - Because the barrel has its own threads, there are no aftermarket barrels available. For someone who wants the ability to match their paint to their barrel, they can pay someone to bore their barrel or do it themselves if they have the machinery. Then you can different size inserts to match the paint you are shooting.
- Shotgun shell holder - In the video below you can see what this looks like. The shotgun shells mounted to the side of the marker serve a purpose too, they hold paintballs.
- Polished and modified bolt - Watch the video below to see what it looks like. He says it helped reduce paint chopping. He cut a cross pattern in it and polished the bolt. The RAP68 in the video below is an older model of the RAP68, the new models now have ball detents.
How it Compares
So, how does the RAP68 shotgun compare to other pump paintball guns? In design it is similar to pumps using the classic, time-tested, Nelson valve design. The CCI Phantom and Arrow Precision Sterling are both Nelson-based pumps.
The RAP68 is most similar to the little-known Dukie DSG, which is also a tactical paintball shotgun. The Dukie DSG is not well known because it's a one-man show behind it. Currently you have to contact him through the mcarterbrown.com forum. The Dukie DSG costs $785 Canadian dollars.
The RAP68 costs $399.99, and the price is the same no matter what barrel size you get. For a paintball pump, this lies around the upper-middle price range.
Who Should Get It
Kids shouldn't get it. It weighs 5.5 lbs and it's big, so people with small arms may have trouble holding it. Those who just want to spray paint shouldn't get it; this is a pump, shoot and repeat gun. No fancy fingers needed.
The RAP68 can be used as a training tool for law enforcement, and used by the police to shoot unruly crowds and overly passionate rioters with an assortment of non-lethal and less-lethal torture balls such as rubber balls and pepperballs. Ouch.
Anyone who likes playing pump paintball, loves milsim, scenarios, and tactical looking paintball guns, might consider the RAP68.
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Shooting the RAP68 with Velcro Balls