Editing Gramps and Grizzly (section)

== Paintball equipment ==

=== Constant-air systems ===

Constant-air systems were the business's most widely documented contribution to paintball technology.

The principle involved replacing a disposable CO₂ cartridge with a larger refillable cylinder connected to the marker.

This enabled a marker to operate for a longer period between gas refills and helped support the growing use of larger ammunition feeds.

Gramps and Grizzly's early conversions were designed for markers originally developed around 12-gram CO₂ cartridges.

Their work contributed to the adoption of constant-air arrangements by recreational and competitive players.[1][5]

The company also supplied gas-system components and accessories during the subsequent development of paintball air systems.

=== Marker conversions ===

The Grubbs modified existing pump-action markers, including equipment manufactured by Nelson and Sheridan.

Their work included conversions to accommodate larger gas supplies and alternative marker configurations.

Gramps and Grizzly also contributed components and expertise associated with the [[Combat Connection Enforcer|Enforcer]] paintball marker.

The original Enforcer conversion incorporated a Gramps and Grizzly side-tap air system.

Subsequent Enforcer models, including the [[Combat Connection Enforcer II|Enforcer II]] and [[Combat Connection Enforcer III|Enforcer III]], were associated with Gramps and Grizzly components and manufacturing work.[4]

The historical record establishes a technical relationship between the businesses but does not demonstrate common corporate ownership.

=== KBS Eliminator ===

The '''KBS Eliminator''' is the principal paintball marker listed under Gramps and Grizzly in the [[VintageRex]] historical equipment database.

The VintageRex Blue Book identifies the model with a catalogue year of 1986.[3]

{| class="wikitable"
! Specification
! Detail
|-
| Model
| KBS Eliminator
|-
| Associated manufacturer
| Gramps and Grizzly
|-
| VintageRex catalogue year
| 1986
|-
| Equipment category
| Paintball marker
|}

The available catalogue record establishes the model's historical association with Gramps and Grizzly but does not provide sufficient independently verified information to establish its original selling price, technical specifications or production quantity.

=== Other equipment ===

Gramps and Grizzly sold and serviced paintball equipment from other manufacturers.

Their documented business activities included:

* Refillable CO₂ systems and gas-system components.
* Marker air-source conversions.
* Replacement and aftermarket marker parts.
* Marker servicing and technical repairs.
* Stock-class paintball markers and accessories.
* Protective goggles and masks.
* Equipment distribution.

These activities continued beyond the original period of constant-air development.[1][8][9]