How to Open a Black Max PMI Paintball Gun

PMI's Black Maxx is a low-priced paintball pistol sold from 2000 to 2005. The Black Maxx became popular as an affordable entry-level marker; it brought many beginners into the sport. It is made almost entirely of lightweight polymer plastics with a black, nonglare finish. The barrel length is 9 inches and the marker uses standard 20-oz. CO2, nitrogen or compressed-air tanks as propellant. The manufacturer recommends regular cleaning of the Black Maxx and provides a takedown procedure to disassemble the marker.

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the propellant tank and remove all paintballs from the marker. Insert the barrel plug in the barrel and keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

    • 2

      Rotate the elliptical switch on the rear of the grip frame 180 degrees to unlock the grip frame.

    • 3

      Separate the grip frame from the rear of the marker body and pivot the grip frame downward on its hinge to open up the marker.

    • 4

      Pull the cocking knob all the way back and slide the bolt/hammer assembly out the rear of the gun.

    • 5

      Unscrew the barrel in a counterclockwise direction and remove it from the marker.