Chipley Custom Machine

Chipley Custom Machine (CCM) is an American paintball equipment manufacturer based in Anderson, California, United States. Associated with machinist and paintball player Jason Chipley, the company specialises in precision-machined pump-action paintball markers, custom bodies and aftermarket components based largely on the WGP Sniper and Autococker operating systems.[1][2]

CCM is known for its J2, Series 5, SS25, Series 6, Series 6.5 and T2 markers. The company also produced mechanical semi-automatic Autococker-compatible markers and conversion components.[2][3]

History

Early operations

Chipley Custom Machine developed from the machining and paintball activities of Jason Chipley in Northern California.

By 2000, Chipley and members of his workshop were producing customised pump-action markers based on the WGP Sniper platform.

The company also operated a tournament team competing under the CCM name.

At the June 2000 Pan Am Circuit tournament near Seattle, Washington, the CCM team attracted attention by competing against semi-automatic-equipped opponents using customised pump markers.

Contemporary reporting by WARPIG documented the team's victory over the Portland Naughty Dogs, then an established amateur tournament team.[1]

The company continued competing in the Pan Am Circuit and Great Western Series, demonstrating its equipment in competition.

According to WARPIG, Jason Chipley and members of his staff competed with custom-built CCM pump markers, helping establish the company's reputation in the developing market for high-end pump equipment.[2]

J2 development

During the early 2000s, CCM developed its own marker bodies and components.

The J2 became one of the company's principal designs.

Unlike earlier CCM conversions that used WGP components, the J2 was manufactured using CCM's own machined body and components.

The design retained compatibility with many Autococker and Sniper parts but was produced independently of Worr Game Products.[2]

The J2 was available in both pump-action and mechanically operated semi-automatic configurations.

A J2 pump marker was displayed at the 2002 Paintball World Cup in Orlando, Florida, and subsequently reviewed by WARPIG.

The review documented the marker's dual-guide pump mechanism, wire-style ball detent, removable barrel, clamping feed neck and adjustable mechanical trigger.[2]

In March 2003, CCM J2 Autocockers were awarded as prizes at the Northwest Tournament Series.

Contemporary reporting also identified the J2 as equipment used by BK Factory in ten-player tournament competition.[4]

At the 2003 PSP World Cup, CCM exhibited updated J2 semi-automatic markers, along with the J5, a lower-cost semi-automatic model.[5]

Development of dedicated pump markers

CCM subsequently expanded its range of pump-action markers.

The Series 5, SS25, Series 6, Series 6.5 and T2 represented different approaches to body construction, pump assemblies and component arrangements.

These designs retained the basic stacked-tube, mechanically operated firing system associated with the Autococker and Sniper platforms.

The VintageRex historical database identifies 2006 as a model year for the Series 6, Series 6.5 and Series 6-5.[3]

CCM developed its pump equipment with an emphasis on precision machining, interchangeable components and adjustable mechanical triggers.

The company also continued producing pump conversion kits and replacement components for existing Autococker-based markers.[6]

Later products

CCM continued developing additional markers beyond the models documented by VintageRex.

Its later equipment included the J12, MBP, M40 and SSR series.

The company's official product catalogue documents the J2, MBP, Series 6, Series 6.5, T2, M40 and SSR families.[7]

The SSR range includes both pump-action and bolt-action configurations.

CCM also maintains technical support material covering several generations of its pump markers, including the SS25, Series 5, J2L, Series 6, Series 6.5, T2 and J12.[6]

The company continues operating under the CCM Factory Direct name from Anderson, California, although the availability and production status of individual marker models varies.[7]

Paintball markers

VintageRex lists nine marker models and variants under Chipley Custom Machine.[3]

Marker	Documented period	Description
J2	By 2002	Custom marker platform manufactured in both pump-action and mechanical semi-automatic configurations.
J2L	Date not established	Pump-action variant of the J2 family.
Series 5	By the mid-2000s	Autococker-compatible marker platform available in mechanical semi-automatic and pump configurations.
Series 5 RF	Date not established	Right-feed pump-action version of the Series 5.
Series 6	2006 catalogue year	Dedicated pump-action marker with a stacked-tube body and removable barrel.
Series 6-5	2006 catalogue year	Pump-action model separately catalogued by VintageRex.
Series 6.5	2006 catalogue year	Pump-action marker developed within the Series 6 family.
SS25	Date not established	Compact pump-action marker using a Sheridan-style valve system.
T2	Date not established	Pump-action marker incorporating a half-block body configuration and an auto-trigger mechanism.

All nine entries are recorded as .68-calibre markers with removable barrels.

VintageRex identifies the J2 and Series 5 as mechanical semi-automatic markers, although both platforms were also manufactured in pump-action configurations.

The site's T2 entry incorrectly identifies the marker as bolt-action. CCM's own documentation confirms that the T2 is a pump-action design.[2][3][6]

Principal marker families

J2

The J2 was one of CCM's first complete marker platforms.

It was produced as both a mechanical semi-automatic and pump-action marker using a CCM-manufactured receiver.

The J2 was compatible with Autococker-style barrels and numerous internal components.

Its construction included a custom-machined aluminium body, adjustable trigger frame, removable barrel and distinctive rear body milling.

The pump configuration used a guide-rod assembly and could be converted to semi-automatic operation by replacing the pump mechanism with an appropriate pneumatic front block.[2]

Series 5

The Series 5 was an Autococker-compatible marker platform offered in mechanical semi-automatic and pump-action configurations.

VintageRex records both the standard Series 5 and a right-feed pump version designated Series 5 RF.[3][8]

The platform used a stacked-tube arrangement with a hammer, sear, valve and mechanically operated bolt.

CCM's technical documentation describes the Series 5 alongside the Series 6, reflecting their related operating principles and component arrangements.[6]

SS25

The SS25 was a compact pump-action marker using a Sheridan-style valve system.

VintageRex documents the marker with direct feed, a removable barrel and constant-air operation.[3]

The SS25 shared operating principles with CCM's Series 6 prototype.

Its manual documents a mechanical auto-trigger system allowing the marker to fire when the pump returned to its forward position while the trigger was held.[9]

Series 6

The Series 6 was a dedicated pump-action marker catalogued by VintageRex as a 2006 model.

It retained the mechanically operated stacked-tube system used by CCM's earlier pump markers.

Its construction included a separate pump assembly, removable barrel, adjustable trigger and externally accessible components for maintenance and adjustment.

The Series 6 was produced in different configurations, including versions using alternative pump handles, grip frames and feeding arrangements.[3][6]

Series 6.5

The Series 6.5 was a further development of the Series 6 family.

VintageRex lists the model with a 2006 catalogue year and identifies it as a .68-calibre pump-action marker.[3]

CCM's technical support archive includes separate material for the Series 6.5, reflecting differences in its construction and maintenance procedures from earlier Series 6 models.[6]

T2

The T2 was a .68-calibre pump-action marker using a half-block receiver arrangement.

Unlike a conventional full-block Autococker body, the half-block configuration reduced the rear portion of the upper receiver and used a corresponding bolt and cocking arrangement.

The T2 retained a manually operated pump system with a mechanical auto-trigger.

Its operation followed the same general principles as CCM's earlier Series 5 and Series 6 markers.

A technical manual produced by the Pumpenstein community documents the T2's pump mechanism, trigger system, regulator and internal components.[10]

CCM's official website also identifies the T2 as a pump marker.[7]

Technology

Operating system

Most CCM pump markers use a mechanically operated, closed-bolt stacked-tube system derived from the Autococker and Sniper platforms.

Pulling the pump handle backwards moves the bolt and cocking mechanism to the rear, allowing another paintball to enter the breech.

Returning the pump handle forwards closes the bolt.

Pulling the trigger releases the hammer, which strikes the valve and allows compressed gas to propel the paintball through the barrel.

The marker must then be pumped again before another shot can be fired.[10]

Auto-trigger

CCM developed and manufactured mechanical auto-trigger systems for its pump markers.

The mechanism uses a cam and lever connected to the pump assembly.

When the trigger is held, the mechanism allows the marker to fire each time the pump completes its forward movement.

This provides a faster firing sequence than manually releasing and pulling the trigger between every pump stroke.

The auto-trigger system is documented in the J2, SS25 and T2 technical material.[2][9][10]

Pump mechanisms

CCM manufactured several pump assemblies, including guide-rod and dual-rod configurations.

Its pump kits were designed to provide controlled linear movement between the pump handle, bolt and cocking mechanism.

The company also sold conversion kits allowing compatible Autococker markers to be converted from semi-automatic to pump-action operation.[2][7]

Other equipment

In addition to complete markers, CCM manufactured replacement and upgrade components.

Its documented product range includes:

Autococker-compatible pump conversion kits.
Mechanical trigger frames.
Auto-trigger levers and cams.
Marker bolts and bolt pins.
Vertical regulators.
Feed necks and clamping rings.
Interchangeable barrels and barrel-sizing inserts.
Back blocks and cocking rods.
Air-source adaptors and fittings.
Replacement valve and hammer assemblies.

These products supported both CCM-manufactured markers and compatible equipment produced by other companies.[7]

Tournament involvement

CCM's early tournament participation was closely connected with the development and promotion of its pump-action markers.

During 2000, the company entered the Pan Am Circuit using customised pump markers against teams equipped primarily with semi-automatic equipment.

At the Seattle event, the team's performance against the Portland Naughty Dogs attracted contemporary coverage.[1]

The company's participation helped demonstrate the continued competitive use of pump markers during a period when mechanical semi-automatic and electronic markers were becoming dominant in tournament paintball.

CCM also sponsored events and supplied equipment as tournament prizes.

At the March 2003 Northwest Tournament Series, five CCM J2 markers were awarded to the novice division winners.[4]

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