When it comes to training or objective-based games, color/marking airsoft grenades are your go-to choice. These special grenades are designed to mark targets or impact areas with colored powder or paint, making hits and kill radius clearly visible. Instead of shrapnel or just sound, a marking grenade bursts on impact in a cloud of pigment – perfect for tracking where your “explosion” lands and confirming hits in a MilSim scenario or skirmish. For example, the TAGinn Paladin MK2 projectile is filled with non-toxic powder that cracks on impact, visibly marking the surface. This means you get a burst of color to signal a successful hit, without any dangerous fragments.
How Color/Marking Grenades Work: Most marking grenades are non-pyrotechnic capsules or shells loaded with powder. You launch them using a CO2 or gas grenade launcher (like a 40mm launcher) or throw them by hand if designed for it. Upon hitting a hard surface, the shell breaks open and releases a bright, easy-to-see powder. The powders are usually non-staining and washable (often food-grade coloring), so they’re field-safe and won’t permanently discolor gear or terrain. This makes them ideal for training exercises where you need a visual indicator of a grenade blast radius.
At MiR Tactical, we carry top brands like TAGinn known for reliable marking rounds. The TAGinn Paladin MK2 marking capsule is a popular choice for its vivid powder and compatibility with many launchers. We also stock the TAGinn TAG-25 “Fate” MK2 dual-purpose round – an innovative projectile that detonates on impact or after a 4–5 second delay if it misses the target. This gives players flexibility: if you have to make a fast decision to hit a vehicle or clear a trench, the Fate round has you covered with both impact detonation and timed fuse capabilities in one package.
Key Features of Color/Marking Grenades:
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Visual Confirmation: Burst of colored powder clearly shows the grenade’s impact point – great for referees or training feedback.
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Safe and Clean: Uses non-toxic, washable powders and no heavy pyrotechnics. Many are CO2 or gas-powered rounds rather than explosives.
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Training & MilSim Use: Perfect for military simulation events, tactical training sessions, or scenario games where marking a target (like a vehicle or objective) is part of the mission.
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Brands and Compatibility: We offer marking grenades from TAGinn and more, compatible with popular launcher systems (e.g., TAG-ML36, EGLM, M203 40mm launchers). Some products, like ICS Grenade Caps, support 40mm shells – allowing you to load marking powder or chalk into reusable grenade shells for continued practice.
Beginners and Experienced Players: If you’re a newcomer, you’ll find marking grenades straightforward to use with a launcher – just load, fire, and watch the powder cloud indicate your hit. It’s an exciting way to learn grenade placement without worrying about BBs. For seasoned players and teams, these grenades are invaluable for refining tactics: you can practice room clearing or grenade throws and see exactly where your grenade “exploded”, allowing for quick adjustment and improved strategy. In MilSim events, color marking grenades add realism by simulating paint or smoke effects when clearing rooms or vehicles, without the mess of paintball or airsoft pyro.
Take your training to the next level with color marking grenades from MiR Tactical. Whether you’re running a mock mission or just want a more visual bang in your weekend games, our powder-filled grenades will ensure every throw makes a statement. Plan your attack, mark your targets, and dominate the field with a burst of color!