Editing GOG Paintball (section)

== History ==

=== Origins ===

GOG Paintball developed following the financial collapse of Smart Parts, the Pennsylvania paintball equipment manufacturer established by Bill and Adam Gardner in 1989.

Smart Parts entered bankruptcy proceedings in May 2010 and was subsequently liquidated.

The Gardner brothers continued their involvement in paintball through separate businesses, including DLX Technologies and the newly established GOG brand.

The GOG trademark was originally filed by Adam Gardner on 21 May 2010. United States trademark records identify 30 October 2010 as its first use and 7 January 2011 as its first commercial use.

The trademark was registered on 13 September 2011 and is held by GOG Paintball S.A.[1]

Unlike the original Smart Parts business, which manufactured equipment across several market segments, GOG concentrated primarily on recreational and intermediate paintball markers.

=== Initial product range ===

During 2011, GOG introduced a range of electronic paintball markers derived from earlier Smart Parts platforms.

These included:

* '''eNVy:''' An entry-level electronic marker developed from the Smart Parts Vibe.
* '''eXTCy:''' An electronic marker derived from the Ion platform, incorporating electronic anti-chop eyes and programmable firing modes.
* '''G-1:''' A tactical-style electronic marker developed from the Smart Parts SP-1.

The markers retained several mechanical and electronic features of their Smart Parts predecessors, including low-pressure pneumatic operation and removable bolt assemblies.[4][5]

The eXTCy and G-1 were marketed at approximately US$250 during their introduction.

The G-1 incorporated accessory rails and an external design intended for recreational and scenario paintball.[5]

=== Introduction of the eNMEy ===

In October 2012, GOG announced the '''eNMEy''', a mechanical semi-automatic paintball marker using a pneumatically operated spool-valve system.

Unlike the company's earlier electronic markers, the eNMEy required no battery or electronic circuit board.

Its mechanical trigger operated a pneumatic valve controlling the marker's firing cycle.

The marker was designed to provide low-pressure operation and simplified maintenance at a price comparable with conventional entry-level mechanical markers.

In its announcement, Adam Gardner identified recreational players and commercial field operators as intended customers.[6]

The original eNMEy used a composite outer body, an internal regulator and a rear-access bolt assembly.

Its operating system was derived from the company's earlier spool-valve designs but incorporated mechanical rather than electronic firing controls.

The marker was designed to operate with either compressed air or CO2.[7]

=== Development of the eNMEy platform ===

The eNMEy subsequently became GOG's principal mechanical marker platform.

The company introduced revised internal components and body designs intended to improve durability and simplify maintenance.

Later versions incorporated an updated high-durability valve assembly, commonly designated the HD valve.

GOG also developed a high-efficiency valve kit intended to reduce gas consumption and improve operating efficiency.[8]

The eNMEy was offered in configurations supporting both .68-calibre and .50-calibre paintballs.

The later modular valve system allowed compatible markers to be converted between calibres using replacement components.[9]

The '''eNMEy Pro''' offered additional factory-installed accessories, including an on/off air-system adapter, clamping feedneck and Freak-compatible barrel.[10]

=== G-1M ===

GOG subsequently developed the '''G-1M''', a mechanical marker combining the tactical-style external body of the earlier G-1 with the eNMEy pneumatic operating system.

Unlike the original electronic G-1, the G-1M required no batteries.

The marker incorporated accessory rails, an adjustable shoulder stock and a removable rear block-off plate.

Its mechanical spool-valve system could be configured for .68-calibre or .50-calibre paintballs.

The G-1M was intended primarily for recreational and scenario paintball.[11]