CAC
CAC was an American paintball equipment brand associated with CAC International Enterprises Corp., based in Miami, Florida, United States. Active during the early 1990s, the company marketed mechanical semi-automatic paintball markers, including the Laser and Laser II.[1][2]
The Laser was distinguished by its rifled barrel, integrated CO₂ filter and compact blowback operating system.[3]
History
[edit]CAC International Enterprises Corp. marketed paintball equipment during the early 1990s.
The company's Laser marker is listed by VintageRex as a 1993 model, followed by the Laser II in 1994.[1][2]
An original advertisement preserved by VintageRex identifies CAC International Enterprises Corp. in Miami, Florida, as the supplier of the Laser.
The advertisement promoted the marker's rifled barrel, built-in CO₂ filter and low-maintenance construction. It listed a retail price of US$299.98 for the standard configuration, or US$309.98 with an optional 12-inch rifled barrel.[3]
The company's founding date, ownership and subsequent operating history have not been established.
Paintball markers
[edit]Laser
[edit]The Laser was a .68-calibre mechanical semi-automatic paintball marker using an Illustrator-style blowback valve system.
VintageRex dates the marker to 1993 and documents a removable barrel, stock-feed arrangement and constant-air operation.[1]
The manufacturer's original advertisement identified several standard features:
- 9-inch Hurricane rifled barrel.
- Built-in 20-micron CO₂ filter.
- Self-lubricating Delrin bolt and Delrin-faced hammer.
- Venturi-ported feed tube.
- Adjustable velocity mechanism.
- Stainless-steel braided air line.
- Removable barrel with a quarter-turn mechanism.
- Integrated field-stripping and velocity-adjustment tool.
- Tilted bottom-line constant-air connection.
- Front grip and integrated sight rail.
The advertisement also promoted a one-year parts and labour warranty.[3]
An optional 12-inch Hurricane rifled barrel was available at an additional cost.
Laser II
[edit]The Laser II was a successor to the original Laser, catalogued by VintageRex as a 1994 model.
Like its predecessor, it was a .68-calibre mechanical semi-automatic marker using an Illustrator-style blowback valve system.
VintageRex records a stock-feed arrangement, removable barrel and constant-air operation.[2]
The specific mechanical and construction differences between the Laser and Laser II have not been established from the available documentation.
Technical specifications
[edit]| Specification | Laser | Laser II |
|---|---|---|
| Documented year | 1993 | 1994 |
| Calibre | .68 | .68 |
| Action | Mechanical semi-automatic | Mechanical semi-automatic |
| Valve system | Illustrator-style | Illustrator-style |
| Operating mechanism | Blowback | Blowback |
| Feed system | Stock | Stock |
| Barrel | Removable | Removable |
| Gas source | Constant air | Constant air |
| Original retail price | US$299.98 | Not established |
Specifications are based on the VintageRex historical database and the original Laser advertisement.[1][2][3]
See also
[edit]- CAC Laser
- CAC Laser II
- Feral Action Sports Technology
- List of vintage paintball markers and equipment
References
[edit]- VintageRex, "Laser", historical paintball marker record.
- VintageRex, "Laser II", historical paintball marker record.
- CAC International Enterprises Corp., original Laser manufacturer advertisement, preserved by VintageRex.
