For those of us who are fans of paintball (and you know who you are), there’s a new marker out that is powered by propane gas instead of air. Tippmann Pneumatics, which makes some of the better-known models out there, introduced its Tippmann C-3 with PEP this week for $229. The PEP stands for propane enhanced performance. A marker is the politically correct way of saying paintball gun. With a 16-ounce tank of propane attached to the bottom line, the pump action marker can let you fire off 50,000 shots compared to a CO2-based canister, which usually empties after about 1,000 shots.

Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based Tippmann said it experimented with propane because it has the same range as a CO2 canister, but it is not affected by temperatures and has the same consistency as Nitrogen or compressed air.
Plus, it’s less expensive. A CO2 tank averages $250 a pop versus an $8 propane tank that you can buy at a local hardware or camping store.
Via – News.com