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CQB Tactical Paintball Field
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416.895.7408 |
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Address: |
163 sterling rd unit 3
toronto, Ontario M6R 2B2
Canada |
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| Date There: |
July 9th, 2009 |
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Paintball
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3 months |
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Other Fields
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None |
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Directions
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Check directions on their site |
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| Review: |
If you've ever seen the TV show The Unit, this field is the reality version of it. At CQB they really know what they are doing, everything has been well thought and planned out to the T, tactics, gear, equipment and most of all their passion for the game.
Our team went out there with the expectation of having fun and we ended up having way more than that, WE HAD A BLAST!!! and a good three hour workout, it was simply awesome!| Last edited on Friday, July 10th, 2009 at 7:01 am PST |
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| Date There: |
July 8th, 2009 |
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Paintball
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1 year |
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Other Fields
in the Area: |
Sgt Splatters, Gladiators. |
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Directions
to the Field: |
via TTC: landsdown station, walk west until sterling and then continue walking down for approximately 10-15 minutes. |
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| Review: |
It has been a while since I've played paintball and when I was told about CQB, i jumped at the idea. It is definitely a different experience than the other Toronto paintball fields and more realistic. Through the site, I can clearly see the different types of kit I can use and view the field easily.
To start off, if you enjoy realism of combat, this is the place to be. Not only is the field reflect today's armed combat of urban ops, but the kit used also does. CQB uses the milsig signature markers including the K-Series elite and the K-series commando both replicating a SMG and Rifle. You can also choose between magazine-fed or hopper-fed markers to induce more realism. They also offer the Tiberius 0.68 cal pistol if you wanna be that hardcore man. Of course, when you look at what a great opportunity you can get to simulate urban warfare, the price must be expensive but, its not.
CQB is priced at the same prices of any other paintball field despite its realism. It also offers different discounts in its price and different packages for the trigger happy player. They're hours of ops are 12-12 which is great for anyone since no one wants to wake up early or go to sleep early. And the staff is definitely there to assist to any problems or needs that you have. They are a new field and are willing to give the new guys a hand in this type of game.
People need to start going to this place! Fully urban warfare feel to this place which gives any player a great experience compared to the other paintball fields. Just Great.
P.S: Thanks Will and Chris. |
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| Date There: |
June 27th, 2009 |
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Paintball
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Less than a month |
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Directions
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163 sterling road, Toronto... north of dundas, west of lansdowne |
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| Review: |
I was putting on a Bachelor party for my brother.. and our day was pretty packed already, so i had called CQB to see if they could accommodate us to come in 3 hours earlier than their regular daily hours... it was not a problem at all!
I had never tried paintball before.. so i didn't know what to expect... but i am now definitely hooked!! it was amazing!!! prices were great, we paid roughly $60-$80 each for 2 hours of play! we didn't have to bring anythign with us... we came dry, and then left dry!
we had 8 guys all together, so we played 4 on 4... and changed up the games every round, with different objectives.. the staff really helped us out on some different objectives to try, which helped things move along!
the first hour was unlimited paint, and the second half wasn't... but we still have paintballs left over, so that was not an issue at all! a couple of us also rented the handguns... which i have to say was my favourite!! especially in tight quarters like that!
safety, fields, hours, prices, rules, services, staff, refs, facilites... all awesome!
as for food/drinks.. i say bring a couple snacks and lots of water!!!
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| Date There: |
April 3rd, 2009 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Other Fields
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Sgt Splatters, Paintball City, Ultimate Painball |
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Directions
to the Field: |
163 Sterling Rd |
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This field is very clean, unlike most slippery floored fields in the area, you can actually see the floor, and run without slipping and sliding unintentionally. The field is designed with very close quarters in mind, so not too much running without having to peer around corners first. This was a completely different paintball experience, no ropes of paint flying through the air, but actual simulated battle. This is also the only field I have ben to which will rent out Milsig an Tiberius magazine fed paintball markers. We were playing a pistols only game with two extra mags, which forced you to pick your shots and bring the firefights a lot closer than other fields. This is one field every paintballer should try at least once, simply to experience a more realistic type of milsim. Oh I forgot to mention you are limited to 130 paintballs per game, this helps to minimize people from shooting unrealistic ropes of paint at you. All I have to say is PLAY AT THIS FIELD!!! If you haven't played with pistols before, you should definately try it! |
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| Date There: |
March 29th, 2009 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Other Fields
in the Area: |
Area 51
Paintball City
Cameron's Indoor Paintball |
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Directions
to the Field: |
Been done already |
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| Review: |
Pros:
Amazing service
Great prices
FIELD! It's the best I've ever seen
Tiberius 8 pistols for rent
Cons:
No CO2 fill station yet
Drinks/Food were not available so make sure you bring your own
Review:
I've played in a few indoor fields but was blown away when I walked into this place. Doors and windows (wooden) that OPEN AND CLOSE. Any scenario player can tell you this is a god send. The field was kept fairly clean, the walls were a little mucky but the floor (concrete) was immaculate, no slipping. Lots of buildings and little areas to crawl/climb/jump over. Refs were really into any ways to get into a building we could think of.
There was no CO2 fill station yet, so you're stuck playing with what you bring unless you have an HPA tank. They rented me a small HPA bottle with unlimited fills for $5 though, which I thought was a great deal. As well, there's no food/drink machines so bring some gatorade or something because you WILL sweat like a beast.
The staff is this places 2nd best resource (the first being the field). They were really friendly and helpful. Asking our input on how they ran games, the field setup, different ideas they were thinking of doing in the future. I also have to mention the weekend deals. Saturday and Sunday, 12 - 4pm is BYOP. You can play for 25 dollars (including air fills) + whatever your paint cost you and your friends. You can't get a better deal than that in the GTA.
Conclusion: GO PLAY THERE, you won't be disappointed! |
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mattix |
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 |
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March 19th, 2009 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Other Fields
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Sgt. Splatters and Paintball City |
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Directions
to the Field: |
Check out google maps, 163 Sterling Rd. Toronto ON.
Essentially northwest of Dandas St W and Landsdowne. |
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| Review: |
This place is a rush like NO other.
I went to Close Quarter Battle for the first time a couple of weeks ago with a group of 10 guys from work who ranged from 1 to 10 in experience level. The guys at CQB know the capabilities of their facility so well that they can make your experience as fast or as slow paced as you would want to. The variety of games and the duration of each game will change the difficulty and your strategy accordingly, due to the added realism of limited ammo. Don't get me wrong, you pay a flat rate and its all-you-can-eat paint and compression at CQB, what i mean is you're limited to a certain amount of ammo each game. For this reason, this place can challenge anyone; from the trigger happy, to the sniper, to the aggressive, to the conservative, to the tactical strategist .
Unique features I found to be most mentionable where intentionally flickering lights,dark hallways that weren't slippery, smoke, doors and windows that open and close, sturdy ladders, plenty of tactical cover, cameras that watch the field from the pro shop, all the gear you get (k series milsig mag fed marker, light weight swat helmet and mask, tactical vest, additional mags) as the base package which is incredible value plus the list of additional gear that's available (red dot op sights, flashlight, gloves, padding, pistol, holster and mags, soon to come riot shields, i know I'm forgetting things so check out their website or call the crew for the full list). the drive home point here is an awesome and unique tactical facility at a great price.
This place is a hidden gem in the industry as it is in its infancy only being open for a few months. A few people mentioned that i should not have written this review because they wanted to keep the place under wraps for themselves because the locations they are used to are now tainted in comparison. I don't blame them, this place is simply unmatched. But it wouldn't be fair to fellow paintballers and the guys at CQB. They have worked hard to produce an outstanding facility that is clean (not just for a paintball field), competitively priced, and safe that will teach the new, challenge the skilled and amaze everyone.
Check it out for yourself soon because no words will truly express the adrenaline rush at CQB.
Enjoy and make 'em count, Matt.
Will and the Crew, thanks again from me and the guys. seeya next week
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| Date There: |
March 22nd, 2009 |
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Paintball
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1 year |
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Other Fields
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None. I highly doubt any would come close to this one... |
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Let me start by saying my group and I drove a total of 9 hours just to play at this field...
It was absolutely worth it! The field far surpassed my already high expectations!
For only $90/player:
-MILSIG Elite
-Tactical Vest
-Mask
-Unlimited Air!
-Unlimited Paint!
-4 hours of play
The MILSIG is an incredible marker and the staff keep them in top notch condition. We were hoping to get the mag-fed version but unfortunately the abuse to the mag system from regular renters made them unavailable to most of my group. (They still provided us with two functional mag-fed markers.) The tactical vest is comfortable and breathable and does a great job of carrying all you need on the field. I believe you can request to use the EYE Tactical Mask with helmet but apparently those fog-up too often. We were given some JT masks with thermal lenses and they worked flawlessly. You can also rent a pistol for an extra $20 however they happened to be out of 12gr CO2 cartridges when we went so I can't say much about the pistols. Additional equipment for rental includes flashlights, red dot sights, and knee pads.
If you're familiar with the cost of playing paintball, you'll know that $90 for rental and unlimited air and paint is a real steal! The field uses V1's and provide HPA (and CO2?). Something you must know before playing is that you can only bring a maximum of 135 rounds onto the field. This makes for a far more tactical game where you're conserving your ammo and placing shots that count.
I walked with my jaw to the ground as we were given a tour of the field. This place is every scenario/milsim player's dream! CQB Tactical Paintball has constructed an intricate multi-level playground with catwalks, ladders, stairs, sniper posts... Most windows feature sliding panes so you can stick just your barrel out to engage targets stealthily. You can kick open doors! One of my favourite features was the ability to create your own cover. You can find miscellaneous items around the field (ie. tires, plywood, car doors, chairs, tables...) and use them as a shield or as fortification for the position you're holding. Another awesome feature is the lighting which can be dimmed to complete darkness. The staff were constantly asking us what lighting setting we preferred for the next game. They have fog machines and strobe lights to add to the confusion. There are CCTV cameras around the field and the live footage of the on-going game is projected on a wall in the briefing room.
I'll conclude with something that struck me the most: the OUTSTANDING STAFF. They were all down-to-earth, friendly, helpful, and fun (painful) to play with! The owners and refs were extremely accommodating to my group's requests. They kept every game fun and safe. Between games they made sure everyone was refilled on ammo and air and they even provided us with snacks!
Awesome rental gear + incredible prices + kick butt facility + staff that make sure you have fun = a unique paintball field and paintball experience that will draw you back for more and more!
I plan on going often in the near future.
PS. Thanks again Will. (Patrick)| Last edited on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 at 7:58 am PST |
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March 21st, 2009 |
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Paintball
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2 years |
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this field is amazing, i went there as soon as they got the bravo alpha black and sure i got shot but i had a blast. If your reading this review right now, you need to go to this field. they have tac eights and milsig k-series elites and vests, red dot sights, laders and it's just a blast. |
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gizzmo |
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009 |
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March 14th, 2009 |
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Paintball
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Less than a month |
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Other Fields
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Sgt. Splatter's |
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Directions
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There are plenty of reviews w/ good directions to this place already so why bother? :p |
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I've only go Paintballing a few times so my review is not going to be all that technical or informative. More of a telling of my experience with CQB.
Prior to coming to CQB my friends and I would usually go to Sgt. Splatter's. I must say, the two are miles apart when it comes to having a quality paintballing experience.
If you want a run-n-gun thrill then Sgt Splatter's is probably better, but considering the sand, frequent gun jams and the mysterious 'fog' around the place, you could probably find a better place elsewhere.
CQB, on the other hand, is almost polar opposite. It requires more strategy and team work but the results are that much more gratifying. It is a close to actual urban warfare as one can get without actually being in it.
The staff there were amazing. Very nice and very helpful. Only the three of us went so the refs joined us to make it a bit more exciting. First couple of games were the typical Attack-Defend style games. I could tell the Refs were getting a little bored playing with us novices, but they kept things up-beat and made the games as enjoyable as possible for us.
I had read about The Terminator game, where one person is the Terminator and can only be killed if shot in a particular location on the body. Everyone else is playing against the Terminator. I had suggested the game to the Refs and they were very willing to try it out. They even showed concern for me when I volunteered to be the Terminator. They were worried that I was going be inundated with paintballs and covered with welts and bruises afterwards.
Everyone loved the game, Refs included. The Refs liked the hunting aspect of the game (as I would go in first and hide). I just liked that even after I was shot I could still keep playing and killing :p. I did get a few more bruises then my usual paintball outings, but like they say: no pain no game. The way we played seemed a bit advantageous to the Terminator, so there are still a few flaws, but hopefully the Refs will keep playing it and refine it further.
At $45/hour it isn't the cheapest, but the quality of my experience made it all worth it. I had opted for the T8 hand gun (extra $20). Which I found to be very useful in tight locations and as a back up to my regular rifle when I was under heavy fire. Highly recommend it to all players.
The Standard Equipment includes:
Rifle
4 cartridges (18 rounds per cartridge)
Tactical Vest
Helmet
Mask and Goggles
With the T8 I got a leg holster, said handgun, and 3 clips of 8+ rounds each.
You may also rent gloves (@ $5), which I should have went for as my hands were hit the most (? I'm confused as well ?)
Many thanks to Alex and Mike for keeping it fun, and thanks to Will for the pop!
To paraphrase the original Terminator:
I'll be back, and I'll bring more friends. |
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| Date There: |
March 12th, 2009 |
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Paintball
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More than 5 years |
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Other Fields
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Paintball City |
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Directions
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From Lakeshore, head north on Parkside Drive until Bloor St East.
Turn Right on Bloor Street and head due east towards Toronto about 0.5 Km.
You will pass under a railway bridge, the very next steet is Perth Street. Turn Right onto Perth Street and follow it around until you reach Sterling Ave. Continue onto Sterling and follow it around until you reach 163 Sterling Ave on your left hand side.
It is a large place with not much signage at this time. Park your car on side closest to building as the other side is a no-parking zone.
Walk along the side of the building until you reach a glass door with a poster in the window. Go inside and down the corridor following the posters.
The main lobby is the one with the red door and C-Q-B on it. If it opens they're open, if not then check the hours of operation. |
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An excellent field with an entirely milsim strategic tactical style of play. If you want to hone your skills with team mates or whomever, then this is the field to go to. It is all close quarters, with small rooms and doors on most rooms. Windows are able to open and close (not glass). You can kick doors in to clear a room. They allow you to move certain items of shielding to your advantage ie the skids, a tables, etc...(but not the tires). They can change the llighting through out the entire place which makes the use of tac-lights all the more usefull. The field outlay will soon be able to change and move around from play to play so eventually you come to where there was a door that opened inwards may now open outwards or it may be locked. All this and the layout adds to the stresses of the environment.
This field is 100% semi-auto, absolutely no 3-round burst, full auto, or speedball technology. (They are not saying they think the technology is bad, in fact its quite amazing), however it takes away from the purpose of the field whick is primarily tactics and working together as a team.
Below is direct from the site of pricing. Recommend calling the field for further information.
Basic Tactical Kit including unlimited paint
(includes tactical helmet, vest and milsig elite)
$45 for 1 hour$80 for 2 hour rentalUnlimited play and paint after 2 hour rental - $40.00
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (click to view option):
T8 $20.00 per hour with unlimited paint and CO2
CQB short barrel for Milsig $10.00
Red Dot sight for milsig $5.00
Tactical Flashlight $5.00
Tactical Knee Pads $5.00
Gloves $5.00
Gloves and Knee pads combo only $8.00
Surplus shirt with turtle neck insert $5
PAINTBALL PRICES:
Gun Owners walk in fee $20
$15.00 per 135 balls
$160.00 per case of V1 for gun owners
$35 bring your own paint from 12pm - 4pm all air fills included.
They are currently opening a pro-shop which is designed primarily towards the Mil-Sig weapon.
The Mil-Sig is the weapon used for rental and the T8 is the sidearm for rental. They are both magazine fed, changing the game even more. The field is still very new and developing with many new ideas to be used later on such as ambient noise.
I highly recommend this field especially to professionals in the field of law enforcment and military. Also to those who want something different in a field.
I gave it a 9 seeing as there is no 9.?
9.7 is my actual rating
| Last edited on Sunday, March 15th, 2009 at 8:20 am PST |
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