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From Smart Parts: The 2007 professional tournament paintball season is under way, and while the rest of four-time NPPL champions San Diego Dynasty are taking to the field with the Shocker NXT, Angel Fragoza has chosen to put the new Smart Parts Epiphany through its paces.
Ever since he hit the West Coast tournament scene in the late '90s, Angel Fragoza has been a force to reckon with on the field. His snap shooting skills have built him a reputation as one of the best players in the sport.
So what turned this top pro player to the Epiphany? “Simplicity of the gun,” says Angel. “It works, every single time.” Noting the included Freak Junior bore-matching barrel, and ultra-light Firebolt inside, Fragoza says the Epiphany is the affordable marker that “works better than a thousand dollar gun.”
The new Smart Parts Epiphany builds on the world-class, field-proven performance of the Ion. With new features and improved consistency, it is set to take a new, intermediate-level position in the Smart Parts marker line.
Smart Parts re-wrote the book on entry-level markers when it released the Ion. Never before could players get the blistering performance of a true electro pneumatic while only facing an entry-level price tag. The Epiphany is the next evolutionary step forward for the Ion design concept.
The heart of the Epiphany is a paintball first – an adjustable volume fire chamber. Color-coded inserts are used to alter the amount of gas the Epiphany stores in its fire chamber. This flexibility allows the Epiphany fire chamber volume to be reduced while maintaining full velocity. With a smaller fire chamber, the Epiphany valve can recharge faster, protecting it from shoot-down or undesired velocity fluctuations when the player is shooting 15 or more rounds per second.
Built on the solid foundation of Smart Parts Ion technology, the Epiphany brings new features to the player – features not found in many "high end" paintball guns, let alone those that can come anywhere close to the Epiphany's price tag. The new features include:
- Adjustable volume fire chamber for velocity stability at high rates of fire
- All-metal body, feedneck and grip frame construction
- Super-light, fast-acting bolt
- Enhanced solenoid valve
- Super-light magnesium alloy body, grip frame and trigger
- Conical trigger bearing which eliminates side to side trigger slop
- Break-beam Vision anti-chop technology
- Interchangeable bore barrel – standard
- Ergonomically designed trigger frame built to be walked
- Three-point trigger adjustment
- Integrated air rail
- Rail-mounted on/off ASA
- High level of Ion compatibility
The last feature on the list should be one of the most prominent. Many Epiphany assemblies can be interchanged with Ion parts. Epiphany owners can make use of many existing aftermarket accessories, and Ion owners can upgrade to Epiphany-level performance. Providing continued value to our customers is natural, because we believe that equipment counts.
Epiphany FAQ
Epiphany FAQs
Why would a platey want to change the volume inserts? - At the pressure ranges in which the Epiphany operates, basic set-up differences such as installing a QEV, using an aftermarket bolt, or playing indoors with a 250 fps velocity limit require a change in the fire chamber volume to meet the desired velocity.
Most other guns eliminate side to side movement in the trigger, don't they? – Some competing products appear to, by wedging the trigger when it is forward. Actually when you pull them, they can wiggle from side to side in the middle and back of their stroke. The Epiphany trigger is laterally stable through the full trigger cycle.
What kind of anodizing does the Epiphany body have? - The magnesium alloy of the Epiphany grip frame, body and trigger are not anodized. They are protected by a chrome based plating process that provides superior protection with a high luster finish.
Can the Epiphany be used with a QEV? - Presently, most QEVs will not operate properly in the Epiphany's valve pressure range. Only QEVs warranted by their manufacturer for Epiphany use should be used.
Will aftermarket Ion bolts work with the Epiphany? - Yes. Experimentation may be required to find the best Epiphany volume insert to use with a particular bolt.
What is the operating pressure range of the Epiphany? - Typical operating pressure is about 260 psi, with a maximum of 280. The pressure difference between the Ion and Epiphany allows the Epiphany's reduced volume fire chamber to deliver the same amount of force to the paintball, yet recharge more quickly for better velocity consistency.
Can the Epiphany trigger be installed in an Ion trigger frame? - No.
Can an Epiphany trigger frame and trigger be installed on an Ion? - Yes
Are Ion body covers and Epiphany body covers interchangeable? - Yes
What is required to upgrade an Ion to Epiphany performance pressure levels? - An Epiphany regulator Spring, Epiphany circuit board and hoses, and an Epiphany fire chamber with inserts.
Can those same Epiphany performance components be used on an SP-8? - Yes, but the Epiphany fire chamber will need to be fitted with an SP-8 Swivel Donut.