Riot's Pumpapalooza's Pistolpalooza

[Riot]

It's time to pack up those sniper goodies and break out those side arms! That's right, it's time for PISTOLS ONLY!!!

Sandwiched between Slim's Classic and AnarchicArctics's Stockstice, Pistolapalooza fills the gap with a day of pistol slinging action!

When: Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Rain Date: June 1st, 2025?)
Where: Xtreme Paintball - 365 Main St, Agawam, MA
What: PUMP PISTOLS ONLY.
Why: I love it. It's like a whole different game. It takes a totally different skill set. The markers are dope. Mostly, it's just freakin' awesome!

Additional Information: I'll probably go less heavy on the themes. The idea of it being Pistols Only is unique enough without all the additional details.
With that said, I will likely include a couple of unique game types. Off the top of my head:
1) Single Shots Only
2) Headhunter (The collect the skull game) (It was really close to being really awesome and I think one tweak will make it perfect.)

If there were any other games we played that you'd like to see played again (Bday Ball, The 1v1 tourny, etc etc) please let me know and we can work something out.
The day is casual!


I will update this post will all final details as soon as possible!


- Riot

[Riot]

What is a pistol?

** After much consideration and taking in all your comments, concerns, and suggestions, this is what I’ve determined the criteria for a pistol will be:

• Must be able to be held and shot easily by a single hand.
• Manually operated (pump, lever, etc etc)
• The marker must be powered by a 12g co2
• Horizontal Feeds (single feed is also okay)
• No Foregrips (This includes bucket changers)
• No Stocks, No Braces, No Springfeeds,
• Horizontal 12g encouraged
• Exceptions can be made with valid reason, are arranged, and approved by me BEFORE the day of the game. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made the day of.

Last year we DID allow Phantom's in Pistol configuration and while your classic nelspots, pgp, etc etc are preferred, you can still use your phantom, but please make it is in pistol format. This isn't the game in which you should be looking for an advantage!


Beyond that, if you've played the Pistols Only game the last couple of years, you already know how fun the game play is, and if you haven't, hopefully you'll make it this year and experience it for yourself! Just ask around, it's a great day. With that said, I will be a hair more strict as to what constitutes a pistol. There's always been great leniency because I don't want to deter people from playing... However, last year I noticed more phantoms and less jank, and while that's fine in the appropriate configuration, I also noticed a few outside of said configuration.

Pictured below are two different examples of what a Phantom SHOULD look like in Pistol Form.
(Courtesy of NONOBLITUS and @ChuckLove)


MOST IMPORTANTLY: If you're unsure.... Just ask me.

[NONOBLITUS]

Yup I’m down

[cougar20th]

I'm gonna try my damnedest to make it.

[Magageddon]

depending on location, I should be able to make it

[JeepDVLZ45]

Let’s go !!

[Riot]

It wouldn't be a game without THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN PAINTBALL.

[Hellion360]

I'll probably be there, pending location of course. The previous events were a lot of fun.

[Riot]

Xtreme Paintball!

We’ll keep it centralized for everyone!

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

Subscribed for future festivities. Good thing I bought that PGP off you

[Riot]

This is coming up this month!!!

Get your pistols ready

[Kit352]

Might be the push I need to grab a splatmaster or pgp.

[Riot]

I believe I saw cougar20th has a pgp for sale!

[cougar20th]

Kit352 Riot I do. Just packed it to bring to slims.

https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/paintball-news-aa/local-games/north-east/689776-slims-swap-meet-thread-2025?p=690036#post690036

[Kit352]

I saw the pgo for sale. Like him I think it's too nice for what I would do with it. I may change my mind though

[Riot]

I’m so bummed I’m not at camp right now at AG.
Bumping this in hopes that I’ll get to see your smiling faces in two weeks. Hopefully my vehicles will be safely working by then.

/sigh. Bump.


PS: I’ll bring the Malört.

[cougar20th]

90% sure I'll be there. Only thing that can mess it up is if my wife's flight home from her work trip gets delayed.

[JeepDVLZ45]

cougar20th ….or….she can enjoy herself at the airport bar while she waits for you…. 😉

[Jonnydread]

I dunno about you guys, but if it’s brass, ass or gas… I’m choosing ass.

Also here’s some pistols to pump you up

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

That's funky, is that like a lever action pistol volcanic style? Well How-dy partner

[Riot]

Let’s see those pistols! This is less than two weeks away!!!

The Booty Snatcher will be in attendance.

[cougar20th]

My R7 & the old pgp.

Need to convert the phantom to pistol configuration.