Underground Mod Shop Resurfacing

Underground Mod Shop fans will be pleased to learn that Britt is back from hiatus. I'll keep this post short and I'm purposely leaving any contact/link info out, as he has a lot on his plate to catch up on. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Skunkworks Paintball Tiberius 8 Holster Review

Edit (October 14th 2011) - Canadians (and others) can now buy Skunkworks holsters through Crypsis as well: Holsters + Tactical Gear

I received this item some time ago, but I've been waiting to get out and play with it before my review, and after a perfect day out in the sun, here we are...

Skunkworks Paintball Tiberius 8 Holster

Price: $65.00-100.00 US from Skunkworks Paintball

Options: Right-handed, left-handed, molle clip, molle strike plate, drop leg, barrel plug.

Colours: Black, Beige, Woodland, or Desert Digicam.

Specs: Blackhawk SERPA mounting hardware, Kydex holster with spring tensioning, buckled retention strap with finger loop.

Pros: I've tried several holsters now, and hands down, this is the most secure. Even without the retention strap, my T8 was holstered firmly in place the entire day. When I did draw the pistol, it came out smoothly without struggle. The Blackhawk rig itself doesn't move anywhere, due to its Y-harness. Kydex is awesome. Built to accomodate the TRG compensator, a must for me.

Cons: A bit pricey I suppose. No built-in safety device, so you either need to use the barrel plug addition or leave your mag out of the pistol in any safe zone.

Overall: Simply the best holster for your T8... and I would assume your TPX as well (TPX holster now available from Skunkworks Paintball). If there's a better alternative out there, I'd like to see it. The SERPA compatibility provides a tonne of possibilites.

How to order: Email Mike from Skunkworks.

Edit (July 13th 2011) - Coming soon to Crypsis!

Tactical Race Gun Compensator Review

A cool add-on for the Tiberius T8, the Tactical Race Gun Compensator (TRG) from Underground Mod Shop fits on to the front of the marker with a single screw.

Accesory: Underground Mod Shop's Tactical Race Gun Compensator

Price: $70.00 US + shipping

Options: UMS is all about customization, if you want something special, just ask.

Specs: ~150 grams, black anodization, 5" picatinny rail, attaches via a single screw, aluminum.

My add-ons: None

Pros: Provides a long undermount picatinny rail for any accessories you'd like to attach. The aluminum construction and placement of the compensator adds very little felt weight to the T8. Like a muzzle brake, if you stick your marker into the dirt accidently with the TRG attached, your barrel won't get all fouled up. This thing is rock solid and really completes/fixes (depending on your view) the look of the T8.

Cons: A bit pricey. You'll need a longer barrel if you want to attach a muzzle brake/apex/dishka/fake supressor. Standard length barrel is a bit of a pain to remove once you have the TRG attached. Some holsters may have an issue accommodating the TRG.

Overall: I think the TRG gives the T8 the intimidation and cool factor it had been sorely missing. The compensator is a permanent fixture on my pistol, and the quality of TRG is beyond reproach.