Badlands Gear Guides

How to Disassemble a 1911 Airsoft Pistol for Cleaning & Maintenance The 1911-style airsoft pistol is one of the most iconic sidearms in airsoft — popular for its real-steel heritage, precision feel, and cinematic presence. Whether you're using it for milsim, target practice, or casual skirmishes, keeping your 1911 in top shape is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to safely disassemble a 1911 airsoft pistol for basic maintenance, cleaning, and tuning. From field …

Night Fury, a team of 12 paintball enthusiasts were set to play a tournament they had never experienced before. For the last four months the team has been recruiting and training players interested in the sport of paintball. Not just any type of paintball but speedball, the Formula 1 of the paintball hobby. It’s a different breed; faster, quicker with more running and sliding but also way different than the classic recreation paintball you see at birthdays. This was going to be a different exper …

On Saturday January 7th, 2023, 3 individuals wearing hoodies and light coloured jackets broke into the Badlands paintball store at 463 42 Ave SE in Calgary and made off with some paintball and airsoft guns.If you have any information, please email us: info@badlandspaintball.com.Please keep your eyes open for anyone trying to sell "new" guns without boxes, and likely some damage. The guns were snatched, and not handled well, and will likely have broken parts or scratches. Parts may be missing.Ple …

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:   Canada Updates Hydro Testing for Paintball Tanks Any tank less than 61 Cubic Inches no longer need to be re-hydro tested.Most paintball players are aware of the rules and regulations regarding getting your hydro tank re-hydro tested. If you are unsure about what that is, or how to know if your tank is expired, read our blog post titled "Does my paintball Tank Need to be Re-Hydrotested?"Transport Canada governs the rules in Canada regarding re-hydro testin …

We are often asked “How do I know when my tank needs to be hydrotested?” Searching online can be frustrating, as you try to decipher markings on your tank. Instead of searching and reading countless forums, grab your paintball tank and keep on reading. In a few short minutes you will know exactly when your paintball tank needs to be re-hydrotested!First, a bit about paintball tanks and hydro testing. Paintball high pressure air tanks will need to be hydro tested every 3 or 5 years de …