Semiautomatic closed-
bolt paintball marker produced by Worr Games Products, Inc., which is based in Santa Fe Springs, Colorado. Known for its
complexity,
appearance,
cost, and
quality, the Autococker is one of the top two or three (non-electronic semi-auto)
competition paintball markers in the world. WGP has been manufacturing Autocockers since 1987, and has sued a number of companies which it feels have marketed
unlicensed knock-offs. Frequently sold as 'stock kits', Autocockers enjoy one of the largest markets for aftermarket
modifications and
alterations, including body
milling, bolt modification,
trigger modification, sight rails,
barrels, grips, pressure systems, in-line systems,
expansion chambers, you name it.
Although Autocockers and their kin (Minicockers, etc.) are known for their mechanical complexity, causing many complaints about timing problems, people tend to be fiendishly devoted to them. This is mirrored by the fiendish devotion of Automag fans. Thus, I'll try to keep the opinions to a minimum. People get touchy about this stuff, believe it or not. Basically, although Autocokers can be somewhat bulky, and can have serious timing problems, a well-tuned Autococker can perform as well as any other marker on the market, if not better. Firing rates of up to 7-10 balls per second are not unheard of (not that paint spewage is necessarily a defining characteristic of a quality gun, however...).
There's plenty of info out there about Autocockers. The manufacturer's web site is at www.worr.com, and less (differently?) biased info is available at www.warpig.com.
Happy nonviolent hunting.