More than Just a Thread: How Autococker Defined an Era of Paintball Customization

The Autococker thread has become one of the most widely adopted barrel threading standards in the paintball industry. Here are some details and historical context:

Origin: The Autococker thread originated with the Worr Game Products (WGP) Autococker marker. This marker, which came to prominence in the 1990s, was one of the first semi-automatic paintball guns that used a pneumatic system to automatically re-cock the marker after each shot.

Adoption: Due to the Autococker's popularity and its reputation for precision and reliability, many third-party companies began producing upgrades and barrels specifically for it. Over time, as the design proved to be durable and reliable, many other paintball marker manufacturers adopted the Autococker thread standard for their own markers, even if they were not related to the Autococker design.

Design: The Autococker thread is a right-hand thread, meaning you screw it in clockwise to attach the barrel to the marker. The length and pitch of the thread have been consistent, allowing for cross-compatibility across many brands and models.

Compatibility: One of the major benefits of the Autococker threading becoming an industry standard is that players have a wide variety of barrel choices. If a player owns multiple markers with Autococker threading, they can interchange barrels between them, offering versatility and cost savings.

Modern Relevance: Even as newer technologies and markers have come to the forefront of the paintball industry, the Autococker thread remains a staple. New markers from various manufacturers still feature this thread type, and a vast aftermarket exists for barrels with this threading.

Caution: While Autococker threading is common, it's essential to always confirm threading compatibility when purchasing a new barrel. Some markers, even from brands known to use Autococker threads for many models, might have unique threads for specific lines or editions.

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