Disposable CO2 cartridges are used to power many different paintball guns, pistols, air soft rifles, and pellet/BB guns.  They are cheap, readily available and easy to use. The most common size of disposable CO2 cylinders is the 12 gram, however there are also several other sizes available.  Make sure of the size your paintball marker requires before buying so you’re sure of compatibility.

Some full sized paintball rifles are powered by refillable CO2 tanks of various sizes; however, most all paintball pistols use 12g disposable CO2 cartridges.  This size of disposable CO2 cartridge is also used to power paintball landmines and grenades.  The great thing about disposable CO2 cylinders is they are extremely small, light and easy to carry.  When used in a paintball rifle or pistol, they’re often hidden completely within the stock of the gun.  There are also certain butt stocks or adaptors you can purchase so your paintball marker can carry/use two 12g CO2 cartridges. 

Disposable CO2 cartridges also come in larger sizes.  The 88g cylinders for example, deliver many more shots than the 12g.  They are also the same diameter as the 12g cylinders; however, longer in length.  This means they will fit in most markers that can use 12g as long as it’s alright if the end sticks out.  To convert a 12g cylinder paintball fun to be able to use 88g cylinders, you will need an 88g cylinder adaptor.  The other advantage of using disposable CO2 cartridges is they are so convenient and cheap.  Popping in a full 12 g cartridge and then buying more when they run out is a lot easier than having to find a place to refill your CO2 tank.

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of disposable CO2 cartridges is limited shot capacity.  Depending on the paintball marker, 12g disposable cartridges will get around 50 pistol shots.  With paintball guns that are shooting with a higher velocity, you may get even less.  Disposable CO2 cartridges are fortunately extremely cheap and easy to carry many of them.  Get the best deals when buying a package deal of CO2 cartridges at ChoicePaintballGuns.com.