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    Posted: 10 December 2004 at 4:35pm
I have a stock A-5 with an R/T and a flatline barrel ......so what laser should i get that won't be blocked by my hopper or blocked by my flatlene.......have any suggestions?
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Dont get a laser. 1- you wont use it much 2- gets in the way         3- basicly does nothing. But if its what u want, go for it!
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http://www.bp-usa.com/a_5.htm
they also have weaver rails that can attach to the
flattie shroud so you could mount a laser to the
sides, over, or under the barrel.

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.322764/sc.2/cate
gory.286/.f

I'm taking it that you play in low light conditions,
sundow/up and urban combat? Maybe some night
play? If not then the laser is only useful for cosmetics
and intimidation. My experience with them is theye at
up batteries, but if you do play in low light conditions
they are fun. But as JCS warns you, they arent
allowed in some fields so if you get one make sure
its legal at teh field you are playing at.

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.322764/sc.2/cate
gory.230/.f
G36C, CQB, Heavy M4, UMP, MIliatry M4, M44S, and
M44L andguards should take care of the problem of
it being in your way if you like that kinda stuff

or

http://www.specopspaintball.com/index.asp?PageAc
tion=VIEWPROD&ProdID=30
this offset site rail with a weaver mount and an offset
3/8 rail



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I think laser sights should be banned from paintball.

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^Hang on do you mean a red dot sight or a lazer point sight aka lazer pointer on steroids?

If you mean a red dot you will need an off set rail with a dove tail.

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The type that projects a beam on the target and can cause eye damage.

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Originally posted by Lightningbolt Lightningbolt wrote:

I think laser sights should
be banned from paintball.

They have
their advantages.But if you are refering to them being
dangerous to peoples eyes, just dont aim it into their
eyes. Instead of banning it, make a rules that says
dont aim a laser into somones eyes. Sides, the
chest is a bigger target.
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Originally posted by ghostinthewood ghostinthewood wrote:

Originally posted by Lightningbolt Lightningbolt wrote:

I think laser sights should be banned from paintball.
They have their advantages.But if you are refering to them being
dangerous to peoples eyes, just dont aim it into their
eyes. Instead of banning it, make a rules that says
dont aim a laser into somones eyes. Sides, the
chest is a bigger target.

The problem is that if you could trust people to use a laser sight safely, you would not the need referee's during the game.  All players are honest, safe, and fair.  Right? 

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So if somebody points a laser in your eyes, close your eyes for a second.  How likely is that anyway?

 

But, to the original post - www.opsgear.com has lots of nifty attachments like that.  You might also consider the Lapco offset sight rail, which allows two attachments.  Very nifty.

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Have you guys ever had someone point one of those at your eyes?

On  a road trip we once had this trucker aiming one of those at our rear view mirror after we passed him.  He did it for a couple of minutes and you could tell he had his practice and that was one of the stupidest things I've ever seen.  It hurt my eyes like looking in the sun.

Close your eyes when someone points at you?  Clark......Now come on.  What a strange solution for someone using a product that typically says not to point at peoples eyes.  If I have to close my eyes at all while playing paintball so someone can use a hunting laser on me I'm giving the sport up.  I just can't emagine that.

Tell ya what.  Let's attach a laser sight on my gun and  play 1 on 1 and we'll see how much it hits your mask....



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Originally posted by Stormcharger Stormcharger wrote:

Originally posted by ghostinthewood ghostinthewood wrote:


Originally posted by Lightningbolt Lightningbolt wrote:

I think laser sights should be banned
from paintball.
They have their advantages.But if you
are refering to them being dangerous to peoples eyes, just dont
aim it into their eyes. Instead of banning it, make a rules that
says dont aim a laser into somones eyes. Sides, the chest is a
bigger target.


The problem is that if you could trust people to use a laser
sight safely, you would not the need referee's during the game. 
All players are honest, safe, and fair.  Right? 


Well I'm the kinda person who says guns dont kill people,
people kill people. Its just too bad that we couldnt trust each
other to play fairly. But that is beside the point, he wnated to
know about laser set ups, which I think we've pretty much
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Originally posted by Lightningbolt Lightningbolt wrote:

Have you guys ever had someone point one of those at your eyes?

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Tell ya what.  Let's attach a laser sight on my gun and  play 1 on 1 and we'll see how much it hits your mask....

Actually, yes.  The guy I play with/against most has an A-5 with an Opsgear laser attached.  He loves nothing more than to try to point it at me.

A couple of points:

 - how often do you actually have a chance to point your gun at somebody's mask during a game? 

 - when it happens, how long can you point it at their mask?

 - when this happens, is the guy looking right back at you?

Realistically, gun-to-eye contact during a game is absolutely minimal.  Every so often Chris tags me in the eyes with his little laser.  That is much less of a problem than the 20 paintballs that are headed my way.

I play against a laser frequently, and have never been bothered in the least by it.

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I learned something while watching Tippmann Effect.  NEVER take your eyes off the field or your tagets.  At what point do you want to take your eyes off the field?

I'm not the duck and hide type.  I get the look on the field and hold it.  I either hose whoever sticks their head up or I get hosed.

I can tell that we play a different style of ball.

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