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    Posted: 21 March 2014 at 5:09pm
I would like some general advice or some help being steered in the right direction. What are some do's and don'ts what should I avoid.

So far this is what I have lined up.


CORE A5 Aluminum Cocking Knob 

Ninja Valve Thread Protector Cap 

JT Spectra Flex-8 Full Coverage Paintball Masks - Grey 

LAPCO Tippmann Cyclone Feed Soft Paddle Combo Set 

Ninja Paintball 68 ci 4500 psi Carbon Fiber HPA Tank System - Gray 

Tippmann A5 Paintball Gun 

TechT Tippmann Zero Kick Hammer Striker 

Tippmann New 2011 A-5 MP5 Flatline Paintball Barrel 

Valken V-MAX 250 Round A5 Hopper - Black 


Any ideas for a good cleaning tool for the A5?

I went with the flatline barrel, I only saw the mp5 version on the online store so I figured "why not".

I was told stocks don't do much or aren't helpful, is this true?
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I think those are good choices with two exceptions:
  • I'd skip the zero kick hammer, at least initially.  Stock A5 internals work fine and most internal upgrades of mechanical parts don't provide sufficient improvement to justify the cost.  (Some even create problems.)
  • I never recommend a Flatline Barrel for new players.  Don't get me wrong, I like the Flatline; I just don't consider it a general use barrel.  It is very useful for long range suppressive fire but you do give up some accuracy with it and it tends to be harder on paint than a standard (non-backspin) barrel.  I think everyone's first barrel upgrade should be a good quality standard barrel and then the Flatline should be added later as another tool that is available when needed.

Originally posted by GrimDarkLul GrimDarkLul wrote:

I was told stocks don't do much or aren't helpful, is this true?


They add weight and you can use a tank that is on the marker as a stock just fine.  However, if you want a certain look, then get the stock.  Just make sure it is properly installed and keep in mind that replacing the end cap with a stock can affect marker operation in some cases.
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